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,
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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."
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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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