St Mary's Catholic Independent

About

St. Mary’s Catholic Independent School is located at 1701 5th St S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 1K1. The school describes itself as an independent Catholic school in Cranbrook and part of the Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese, with the theme “Hand in Hand With Jesus ~ Where Faith and Knowledge Meet.” St. Mary’s emphasizes a welcoming, connected school community where staff know each child, and it highlights teaching faith in God, values, morals, and servitude toward others, along with modeling good citizenship and forgiveness. The school also notes it offers outdoor education and music to all grade levels and has been consistently ranked #1 for elementary schools in the Cranbrook area by the Fraser Institute.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Southeast Kootenay)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: St. Mary’s is an independent Catholic school and part of the Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese. The school states it teaches faith in God and emphasizes values, morals, forgiveness, and service to others as part of its Catholic identity.

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 426-5017

Email: stmprincipal@shaw.ca

Principal: Vanessa Fer

Religious Affiliation

St. Mary’s is an independent Catholic school and part of the Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese. The school states it teaches faith in God and emphasizes values, morals, forgiveness, and service to others as part of its Catholic identity.

Programs and Services

Outdoor education St. Mary’s states it offers outdoor education to all grade levels. Music St. Mary’s states it offers music to all grade levels. Child care and out-of-school care (Daycare / After School / Camps) The school offers an onsite licensed daycare (for children 30 months and up), an After School Program (ages 5–11), and a Summer Day Camp. Programs are staffed by certified Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and support staff, and families register and pay through the school office. The program space includes access to school facilities such as a gym, indoor playground, multiple outdoor playgrounds, a large field, and a hot lunch program.

School Culture and Expectations

St. Mary’s describes itself as a welcoming educational community where staff know each child and work to welcome students daily. The school emphasizes faith in God, values and morals, and servitude toward others. It also states it models good citizenship and forgiveness through a “connected” school community.

Enrollment

The school accepts applications for student enrollment at any time, and notes that space is limited, so families are encouraged to register as far in advance as possible. Families who need help with the registration form are directed to contact the school office. The school also invites families to request a tour by contacting the school to schedule a date with the principal.