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About Us

At Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, we take pride in the strong partnership among home, school, and parish. Together, we create a safe, caring, and faith-filled learning community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally.

Guided by Catholic values, we focus on developing confident, compassionate, and responsible learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their communities.

Our Mission

The Our Lady of Lourdes learning community is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment where all students can thrive. While literacy and numeracy remain central to student success, we also recognize the importance of faith development, the arts, athletics, and student well-being.

Through these experiences, students develop the character, creativity, and critical-thinking skills needed to become caring and engaged citizens.

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Learning Excellence

Within an integrated curriculum, we provide the supports, opportunities, and resources students need to strengthen their learning across all subject areas.

Key areas of focus include:

  • Literacy and numeracy

  • The arts

  • Athletics

  • Student clubs and leadership opportunities

  • Technology and digital learning

Our teaching and learning practices recognize the diverse strengths, interests, and needs of all learners, creating a vibrant and engaging educational experience.

Safe and Caring School Environment

Student well-being is a priority at Our Lady of Lourdes. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive school climate through a variety of safe schools and bullying-prevention initiatives, including:

  • School Code of Behaviour

  • Roots of Empathy Program

  • Classroom social skills programs

  • Playground Activity Leaders in Schools (PALS)

These programs help students build positive relationships, develop empathy, and strengthen conflict-resolution skills.

Student Wellness

Promoting healthy lifestyles is an important part of school life. Our initiatives include:

Health Action Team (HAT)

  • Mental health awareness initiatives

  • Healthy eating promotion

  • Daily physical activity programs

  • Mental health support and intervention initiatives

Additional Wellness Programs

  • School nutrition program

  • Skate Lending Library

  • Partnerships with post-secondary health programs

  • Active transportation and walk-to-school initiatives

These programs help students develop healthy habits that support lifelong well-being.

Community Connections and Enrichment

Our Lady of Lourdes benefits from strong partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, and local agencies that enrich student learning.

Highlights include:

  • After-school programs and enrichment opportunities

  • Arts education and cultural experiences

  • Community partnerships and mentoring programs

  • Student leadership and service initiatives

Our school community is proud to be both culturally and socioeconomically diverse, creating an environment where students learn from and celebrate one another's experiences and perspectives.

We are also fortunate to have the support of many active volunteers who contribute to the success of our school and students.

Our History and Tradition

Founded in 1910, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School has a long and proud tradition of Catholic education. The school relocated to its current site in 1989, and students moved into the present facility in 2005.

Throughout its history, Our Lady of Lourdes has remained committed to academic excellence, faith formation, and community service. Today, that tradition continues in a dynamic and diverse learning environment where students are encouraged to grow in knowledge, faith, and character while making meaningful contributions to their school and community.