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At St. Bernard Catholic School, our faith is reflected in the spirit of our community and the actions we take each day. Alongside our commitment to safety, academic excellence, and the well-being of all community members, we support the spiritual, intellectual, moral, social, emotional, and physical development of every student.

Learning and Well-Being

• We provide a well-rounded education in a caring, Christ-centred environment.

• We recognize and celebrate each student as a valued and unique individual.

• We build strong partnerships among staff, students, and families to create a supportive learning community.

• We encourage every student to reach their full potential.

• We place student learning and well-being at the heart of everything we do.

• We promote high expectations and develop essential 21st-century learning skills, including collaboration, c

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• We prepare our students for continued growth, learning, and success.

At St. Bernard Catholic School, our mission is to provide a caring Christian environment in which the qualities of self-esteem, creative thinking, a love of learning and respect for self and others are thoroughly and consistently nurtured.

• We believe that education is a lifelong process involving physical, mental, emotional and social development and that we must continually strive to develop in partnership with home, school and parish. 

• This will assist students on their journey to become happy, responsible and contributing members of society.

• We provide a learning environment where Gospel values and Catholic teachings are woven into daily life.

• We support our students in developing a strong foundation of faith through:

  • Daily opportunities for prayer

  • Liturgical celebrations

  • Monthly Masses

  • Charitable outreach

  • Visits from our parish priest

• We encourage our students to live out their faith in meaningful ways within our school and broader community.

• We support students throughout their sacramental journey through shared celebrations with our school community.

• Our Grade 2 students prepare for and receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

• Our Grade 8 students participate in an annual retreat in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

• We celebrate and support these important faith milestones as a whole St. Bernard community.

School History

• We were built in 1956, with additions completed in 1963, 1965, and 1976 to support the growth of our school community.

• Our community was originally predominantly Irish and Italian, but has become increasingly diverse over the years.

• Today, we proudly represent more than 25 cultural backgrounds, enriching the learning experiences of all our students.

Community and Parish

• We are proud to be an active part of our wider community.

• Our facilities support community programs, including regular community use of our gymnasium.

• Our partnership with our parish remains an important part of school life, with monthly Masses and regular visits from our priest.

Our Catholic Identity

• We are inspired by St. Bernard, a renowned theologian and influential church leader remembered for his faith, wisdom, and compassion.

• We strive to follow his example by fostering respectful and caring relationships with our students, families, parish, and broader community.