What will you find at St. James?
- Staff who love kids and kids who love learning
- A complete and enriching approach to the BC Ministry of Education’s K – 7 Curriculum
- Regular technology and library access and instruction
- French instruction and integration in the classroom from K – 7
- Music instruction and integration, including voice and early instrumentation
- Full time Hot Lunch program
- An openness and encouragement of family participation, with a number of family-oriented events planned throughout the year
- Great location: close to Polson Park, the Vernon Public Library, and the Okanagan Science Centre
- Before and after school care included in tuition from 7:45am-4:30pm.
School Programs
General Studies
- Core Academic Subjects (Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies)
- Computer Technology
- Drama
- Visual Arts
- French from K – 7
- Music from K – 7
- Learning Assistance
- Learning Enrichment
Sports
ACADEMY:
Our school is proud to offer a Hockey & Golf Academy for students in grades 2 to 7. Students spend two afternoons a week at the rink in fall and winter and on the gold course in the Spring. The focus is on skill development and sportsmanship and is overseen by our athletic director Karri Stang. This program is led by Matt Stang (grades 2-4 primary) and Marley Wournell (grades 5-7 intermediate), staff who have well-established expertise in developing athletes in these areas. Please contact the school for more information on this exciting opportunity for your child! (250)542-4081
COMMUNITY:
Our sports programs are integrated with our local school district. Our excellent combination of experienced staff and parent coaches provide students with sound fundamental skills and wonderful opportunities to play and have fun.
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Track & Field
Extracurricular Activities
We have extracurricular activities throughout the year to appeal to a range of interests and talents, including:
- Whale of a Tale Reading Extravaganza!
- Annual Christmas Concert with traditional Nativity-centered theme and songs
- Participation in the Vernon Winter Carnival Parade (we’ve won for best float 2X…so far!)
- Rock Band
- Meaningful field trips at all grade levels
What we stand for…
Here at St. James School excellent teachers bring their Christian faith into all subjects, at all grade levels. Teachers recognize that each child is unique and created in the image of God, and helps them to reach their highest potential. Parents are involved and welcomed into the classroom and in all levels of school operations, encouraging staff and forming a caring community of students and adults.
St. James school also exists to enrich the Catholic Community. In partnership with Catholic parents, we prepare our students to become full and active members of the Catholic Church, to serve others, and to make a difference in the world.
STAFF COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
We are committed to nurturing faith-filled, respectful students confident in their identity as a child of God, aware of their own dignity, demonstrating reseilience and academic excellence. We want our students to feel loved, seen, heard, and included, capable of achieving their full potential, prepared to be advocates of positive change in the world.
St. James School… Learning with Spirit!
St. James is an accredited Group 1 independent school. Teachers at St. James School are professionally certified and dedicated to excellence in teaching the provincially recognized curriculum while sharing and nurturing faith and virtues education.