St Joseph School

About

St Joseph School is located at 523 Mill St, Nelson, BC V1L 4S2. The school describes itself as a Catholic Independent School serving Kindergarten through Grade 9, offering a faith-based education with excellent academics and small class sizes. It follows the prescribed BC Ministry of Education curriculum and emphasizes Christian values across courses. The school’s mission is “We Grow in Christ,” focusing on developing students’ body, mind, and spirit through academics, health, and faith.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Kootenay Lake)

Education language: St Joseph School provides instruction that includes Religion, French, Computers, Music, and Physical Education in addition to its core academic program. The sources do not specify the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum, and they do not describe any immersion or bilingual program or English language learner (ELL) supports.

Religious affiliation: St Joseph School is a Catholic Independent School offering a faith-based education. Its mission is “We Grow in Christ,” and the school emphasizes Christian values in all courses taught.

Grades: K-9

Phone: 250 352-3041

Email: sjnprincipal@cisnd.ca

Principal: Michael Carere

Education Languages

St Joseph School provides instruction that includes Religion, French, Computers, Music, and Physical Education in addition to its core academic program. The sources do not specify the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum, and they do not describe any immersion or bilingual program or English language learner (ELL) supports.

Religious Affiliation

St Joseph School is a Catholic Independent School offering a faith-based education. Its mission is “We Grow in Christ,” and the school emphasizes Christian values in all courses taught.

Programs and Services

Music All classes receive Music instruction. Sports & Athletics Student support / learning services Learning assistance and enrichment support is available.

• Basketball (including Gr 7–9 teams competing against other Nelson schools)
• Volleyball (Grades 5–9 boys’ and girls’ competitive teams, plus a non-competitive coed team)
• Running club (lunchtime, fall)
• Cross country running (city meets and regional meets)
• Intramural games at lunchtime
• Swimming
• Cross country skiing
• Downhill skiing

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes Christian values in all courses taught. Its stated mission (“We Grow in Christ”) and core values include bringing out the best in each other, taking responsibility for actions, serving and supporting others, being hopeful, and becoming “the people God has called us to be.”