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St. Mary/St. Monica Elementary School

St. Mary/St. Monica Elementary School
St. Monica Campus
K-1
14710 - 53 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6H 4C6
Tel: (780) 436-7888
Fax: (780) 436-7910
www.stmonica.ecsd.net
Principals' email:
8039web@ecsd.net
8039web@ecsd.net
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St. Mary/St. Monica Elementary School
St. Mary Campus
2-6
490 Rhatigan Rd. E
Edmonton, AB T6R 2E2
Tel: (780) 988-6577
Fax: (780) 988-6581
www.stmary.ecsd.net
Principals' email:
8237web@ecsd.net
8237web@ecsd.net
Yellow School Bus Routes

Location

We serve families who live in the community of Riverbend in southwest Edmonton. Surrounding neighbourhoods include; Haddow, Falconer Heights, Henderson Estates, Rhatigan Ridge, Ramsay Heights, Brookside, Brander Gardens, Windermere Estates.

St. Mary St. Monica


Our Motto
"Children First."

Our Mission
"Children First."
Honouring human potential: academic, spiritual, creative, physical, emotional and social is an educational goal of St. Mary/St. Monica School. Our professional staff is highly committed to academic excellence and a progressive philosophy of education. Teaching and learning is focused on research and "Leading Practices" resulting in high academic achievement at the district and provincial levels. Through teacher commitment, parent enthusiasm and an enriched learning environment we capture the imagination of children and challenge their thinking and desire to learn.

AWARD WINNING SITES

  • Canadian Network of Innovative Schools - 2003, 2004, 2005
  • Today's Parent Magazine Canada's All Round Cool School 2004-2005
  • ASCD Award "Innovative Practices - Relational Work" St. Mary/St. Monica Staff -2005
  • ASCD Award "Innovative Practices - Robotics" St. Mary School -2005
  • "Edmonton In Bloom" Naturescape Award City of Edmonton 2005
  • ASO Award "Assistive Technology - The Accessible Classroom" 2006
  • Key Features

  • The St. Mary/St. Monica Professional Learning School is a school where relational work is clearly visible. Students, teachers, parents and administrators are active learners, working in relationship with one another to explore new thinking, positive change, innovation and "Leading Practices" in teaching and learning.
  • One school, two campuses. This unique organizational design enhances the learning opportunities for children in kindergarten - grade 6.
  • St. Monica Campus is an Early Learning Centre where we weave our tales of wonder, create a place and space to dream and to believe in our hearts...all that is beautiful for children K/1.
  • St. Mary Campus is a Grade 2 - 6 learning community where personal academic success is encouraged and achieved.
  • A partnership with the University of Alberta and Concordia University College through teacher education and research plays a significant role in our work with children.
  • The foundation for all experiences takes place in a Christ-centred environment where our Catholic faith is celebrated - "We are Christ for one another."
  • Programs

  • Academic Challenge - gifted and talented programs
  • Academic Support - special needs programs
  • Early Literacy Intervention/Reading Recovery
  • Literacy Enhancement/Language-based programs
  • English as a Second Language
  • Inquiry approach to science and mathematics
  • Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education
  • French as a Second Language (Grades 4 - 6)
  • Music for all - ORFF, Handbells, Chimes, Recorders, Performing Choirs
  • Adventure Week program
  • Student led in House TV Studio -S.M.T.V.
  • Environmental literacy permeates the curriculum
  • Outdoor environmental classroom/labyrinth
  • Artists in Residence programs
  • Robotics (inquiry based learning)
  • Inclusive philosopy of education
  • Wireless Campus..HP Tablets..Laptops
  • Teleconferencing Suite
  • Resources

  • Learning Team - providing academic support to children with special needs
  • Academic Challenge Teacher - Teacher coordinating enrichment programs
  • Learning Resource Center - an outstanding collection of books/technology rich
  • Enriched learning resources in all classrooms
  • Computer technology in all classrooms and the learning resource center - Wireless Campus
  • Classroom TV/VCR's, FM systems and computer linkage in each room (in house studio)
  • Music Specialists
  • Teacher Assistants
  • Full time Librarian
  • Outstanding learning environment
  • Extracurricular Activities

    Running Clubs, Intramurals, Performing Choirs, Science/Mathematics Fairs, Environmental Club, Technology Mentorship Club, Science Olympics/Math Challenge, Young Authors’ Conference, Lego League Teams, School Patrols, Friendship Teams, Grade 6 camping trip, Skiing, Swimming, Skating, Robotics Club, Student Faith Development Day, School Wide Musical, Soccer School Program

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