Veritas Catholic

About

Veritas Catholic is located at 4836 Straume Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 4G3. Veritas describes itself as a Catholic school community that provides a rich learning experience—academic, spiritual, physical, and social—grounded in faith in Jesus Christ and aimed at forming responsible citizens and disciples. The school offers a complete academic program following the British Columbia Curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 9 and emphasizes developing Christian values and characteristics in students.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Coast Mountains)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: Veritas School is a Catholic faith-based school. The school’s mission is grounded in faith in Jesus Christ, and Catholic faith principles are woven throughout the daily program, including prayer, monthly Mass, and a Bishop-approved religion program from Kindergarten through Grade 9.

Grades: K-9

Phone: 250 635-3035

Email: tberg@cispg.ca

Principal: Tamara Berg

Religious Affiliation

Veritas School is a Catholic faith-based school. The school’s mission is grounded in faith in Jesus Christ, and Catholic faith principles are woven throughout the daily program, including prayer, monthly Mass, and a Bishop-approved religion program from Kindergarten through Grade 9.

Programs and Services

Music / Band Veritas has a specialist Music Teacher and provides music classes twice a week. The program follows the BC Fine Arts Curriculum and includes preparation for School Masses, concerts, and participation in the Pacific Northwest Music Festival. Physical Education Veritas has a specialist Physical Education Teacher and programmed PE classes four times each week. Classes also participate in activities such as ice skating, swimming, curling, golfing, and skiing. Religious education and faith life A religion program approved by Bishop Jensen is taught from Kindergarten through Grade 9, and Catholic faith practices (including daily prayer) are part of the school day. The school community celebrates Mass once a month at school, and classes also attend a second Mass each month with the larger parish community. Student care The school lists after-school care among its programs. Learning enrichment The school lists coding, visual art, field trips, extracurricular activities, and community service among its programs.

School Culture and Expectations

Veritas emphasizes forming students in academic, spiritual, physical, and social areas, with learning “enlightened by Faith in Jesus Christ.” The school highlights a warm, supportive community and focuses on developing students as Christian members of the global community with Christian values and characteristics. Veritas also states it welcomes students from all backgrounds, while giving priority to Catholic students.

Enrollment

Veritas School accepts applications for the current and upcoming school years, offers school tours, and invites families to contact the school with questions. The school notes that priority is given to Catholic students, while also welcoming non-Catholic families and students from all backgrounds.