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Location
We serve the communities of Mill Woods, Ritchie, Bonnie
Doon, Ottewell, Hazeldean, Pleasantview, Twin Brooks,
Riverbend and Blackmud Creek.
École J.H. Picard School is the only Catholic Educational Centre in Western Canada committed to providing quality education in French Immersion from Kindergarten to grade 12. Our students graduate with a bilingual diploma. We also believe in fostering a strong community. Five time winners of Pack the House. Participants in Jump Rope for Heart, WIN House, Cuts for Cancer, Hope Foundation, Development and Peace and Youth Emergency Shelter have resulted in donations for these social justice initiatives.
Our Motto
"We Are Family."
"Nous sommes Famille"
Our Mission
École J.H. Picard School is the only Catholic Educational Centre in Western Canada committed to providing quality education in French Immersion from Kindergarten to grade 12. Our students graduate with a bilingual diploma. We also believe in fostering a strong community. Five time winners of Pack the House. Participants in Jump Rope for Heart, WIN House, Cuts for Cancer, Hope Foundation, Development and Peace and Youth Emergency Shelter have resulted in collecting over $15,000 for these social justice initiatives, last year alone.
Extracurricular Activities
We have a full and complete range of extracurricular sports from grades 7 to 12. This includes both boys' and girls' teams. The main sports are volleyball, basketball, soccer, track and field, badminton and cross-country running. We have an outstanding Student Council for grades 7-12, Honour Band, Annual Fashion Show and yearly Drama Presentations.
Resources
School Chaplain
Guidance Counselor
3 technology labs
2 Library Research centres
Music Specialists
High School/Elementary shared reading program
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Key Features
Elementary
Free Kindergarten bussing
On site Montessori bilingual pre-school and daycare program
Music program K-6
School wide literacy initiative
Leveled reading assessments
Learner outcome based assessment and report card
Mini report card every 6 to 8 weeks
Integrated technology learner outcomes
Daily Physical Education
Junior High
Competitive Inter Scholastic Sports Program
Grade 9 Religion Retreat
Balanced complementary course program, Art, Drama, Music, communications technology, information technology, Food/Fashion Studies
Learner outcome based report card
Senior High
Strong academic focus
Competitive Inter scholastic Sports Program
Strong social justice initiatives and weekend religion retreats
Major Theatre Productions and out of city Music trips, Art showcases
Choices: Spanish, Law, Technology Studies, Graphic Design, Food and Fashion Studies, Cosmetology
Many leadership opportunities including Student Council
Tutorials by staff in all subjects at noon and after school
Language Development trip to foreign countries
Programs
Early Childhood Program
English & Art Advanced placement program in High School
Elementary and Junior High Academic Challenge
Program
Active Fine Arts Programs and showcases
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