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Location
We serve the Capilano, Goldbar, Hardisty, Terrace
Heights, Forest Heights, Riverdale, and Cloverdale
communities. ETS bus routes: #1; #106; #88; #307
Our Mission
St. Gabriel School, in harmony with children, parents, staff, parish and community members, is committed to fostering spiritual, intellectual and personal growth in one another.
Key Features
Strong Academic Elementary Program
Students actively engaged in learning/excellent student behavior
Experienced dynamic staff
Solution focused approach to student learning
Strong school parent collaboration
Evident reflection of our Catholic Faith
Home to Three District Programs
- Two Language Learning Centres
- Educational Experiences for students with
- special needs
- Four Hand in Hand Early Learning Classes
Exceptional spaces that are all wheelchair accessible
Excellent partnership with St. Michael Resurrection Church which is in walking distance
Nurturing daycare/afterschool care on site
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Programs
Differentiated Instruction with flexible groupings
Inclusive Education
Balanced Literacy/Reading Intervention
Focus on emerging technologies (Read Write Gold, Smart Boards)
Strong Integrated Library Program
French as a Second Language
Student leadership (patrols, lunch hour monitors,
student led prayer, Video Broadcasting, Kids
helping Kids, school reporters)
Strong Fine Arts program, music and art specialists
Resources
Site Literacy Teachers
Continual investment into current resources (classrooms, books, libraries, Literacy Place guided
reading)
Counselling Services
New computer lab (2007)
Classroom TV/DVD and computers
Daily student led video broadcasting station
Creative playground/huge field
Art/science room, two gymnasiums, lunch room, renovated library with integrated computer lab, music room, spacious kindergarten room
Courtyard and Outdoor Classroom
Learning Lab and Sensory Room
Extracurricular
Activities
Handbells, Choir, Running Club, Intramurals, Library
Club, Leadership, Horticultural Club, Skiing, Skating,
Swimming, Cultural Activities involving Drama and
Music, Dance Club, Technology Club, Art/Cartoon Club,
Homework/Study Club, Photography Club |
