Notre Dame

About

Notre Dame School is located at 925 104 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2H8. The school describes itself as a vibrant, faith-filled Catholic community where staff, students, and families work together to support the whole child—spiritually, academically, emotionally, and socially. Staff state their mission is to educate the whole child for lifelong learning within a Christian environment where all are accepted and valued, as disciples of Jesus who spread Gospel values into the broader community.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Peace River South)

Education language: Notre Dame School offers an English Language Learner (ELL) support program, along with French programming (listed alongside Learning Assistance and Library/Learning Commons). The sources do not explicitly state the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum or describe a named immersion/bilingual program.

Religious affiliation: Notre Dame School is a Catholic school and a faith-based learning community. The school’s mission emphasizes educating students within a Christian environment as disciples of Jesus, living and spreading Gospel values. Religious Education and the celebration of Mass are described as integral parts of school life, and students are expected to participate or be respectfully present in religious activities.

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 782-4923

Email: crichard@cispg.ca

Principal: Colleen Richard

Education Languages

Notre Dame School offers an English Language Learner (ELL) support program, along with French programming (listed alongside Learning Assistance and Library/Learning Commons). The sources do not explicitly state the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum or describe a named immersion/bilingual program.

Religious Affiliation

Notre Dame School is a Catholic school and a faith-based learning community. The school’s mission emphasizes educating students within a Christian environment as disciples of Jesus, living and spreading Gospel values. Religious Education and the celebration of Mass are described as integral parts of school life, and students are expected to participate or be respectfully present in religious activities.

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Notre Dame highlights early intervention and student support beginning in Kindergarten. The school offers Learning Assistance, in-class support from Educational Assistants, a Learning Resource teacher, and services such as small-group instruction and individualized pullout programs to support diverse learning needs. English Language Learner (ELL) support The school lists English Language Learner support as part of its in-class supports. French and Library-Learning Commons Notre Dame offers programs in French and a Library-Learning Commons (also referenced as French/Library/Learning Commons). Physical and Health Education The school notes having a Physical and Health Education teacher. Child care Morning and after-school care is offered for registered students (as described in back-to-school information).

School Culture and Expectations

Notre Dame emphasizes nurturing the whole child within a Christian environment where students are accepted and valued. The school frames its culture around Gospel values and building a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, including participation in Religious Education and regular school Mass. The school also shares a commitment to recognizing and celebrating Indigenous ways of knowing (#EveryChildMatters) and acknowledges living, working, and playing on Treaty 8 land.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Students arriving after 8:45 a.m. are to be dropped off at the office because gates are locked after the second bell. At dismissal, students who take the bus, are picked up, or walk home are instructed to leave the playground immediately; if a parent is late, students are instructed to wait at the office and parents are required to come inside to pick up their child. The school notes accessibility planning priorities across CISPG schools, including signage for accessible parking and inclusive/accessible playground planning.

Enrollment

Families interested in enrolling a child are directed to contact the school office by phone (250-782-4923) or email ([email protected]) for more information. The school also shares that class sizes vary based on classroom composition.