Our Lady of Perpetual Help

About

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is located at 235 Poplar St, Kamloops, BC V2B 4B9, on the North Shore of Kamloops. The school describes itself as a Catholic Independent School in the Kamloops Diocese offering Kindergarten to Grade 7 education built on the foundation of faith, with high academic standards, athletics, music programming, and learning assistance.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Kamloops-Thompson)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: Our Lady of Perpetual Help School describes itself as a Catholic Independent School in the Kamloops Diocese, with a Christ-centered educational philosophy. The school’s Catholic faith is presented as integrated into school life, and the broader home-school-parish partnership is emphasized in Catholic education.

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 376-2343

Email: brent.arsenault@olphschool.ca

Principal: Brent Arsenault

Religious Affiliation

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School describes itself as a Catholic Independent School in the Kamloops Diocese, with a Christ-centered educational philosophy. The school’s Catholic faith is presented as integrated into school life, and the broader home-school-parish partnership is emphasized in Catholic education.

Programs and Services

Music programming The school highlights “comprehensive music programming” as a longstanding strength. Athletics and extracurricular sports - Interscholastic sports (students are involved in interscholastic sports) Student support / special education The school describes having a “tailored and personal learning assistance department” to support students. Childcare / before-and-after school care The OLPH Childcare Centre offers care for children from 3 months to 5 years, and also offers before-school and after-school care for OLPH elementary students (Kindergarten to age 12). The childcare program states it integrates the Catholic faith into all aspects of programming and aims to support children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s philosophy is grounded in a Christ-centered vision and focuses on formation of the “whole person,” including intellectual, physical, emotional, moral, and spiritual dimensions. The childcare centre notes it values and respects children of all races, religion, culture, and abilities, and emphasizes an environment of love, enthusiasm, and fun. The school also encourages family involvement through volunteer opportunities and community-building events, with a stated minimum of 10 volunteer hours required per family.

Enrollment

Families interested in the school are encouraged to contact the school for a tour. For the Hot Lunch Program ordering system, new parents can register through MunchaLunch (linked on the school site).