Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary:
Students at our school are involved in numerous activities to enrich their academic, social, and spiritual lives. Extra-curricular clubs and sports offer something for every child. Our school helps others in our own community, as well as reaching out to other places all over the world. Many times throughout the year we have special activities, such as Spirit Dress Up Days, to bring fun and a sense of community to our school. House teams are a means of providing school-wide teams that participate in activities and games throughout the year. These teams support each other in healthy competition in spirit and fun.
Our school has a fun lunch program, which follows the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Education. As well, we have DPA (Daily Physical Activity), which ensures each student is participating in at least of 30 minutes of physical activity per day. The school practices regular fire drills and earthquake drills.
Angels Academy Childcare Centre:
Angels Academy Childcare Centre is located in the lower level of Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary.
Angels Academy in West Kelowna provides quality care & early learning programming to children and families in our half day preschool, and out of school care programs.
Our registration is currently open for the following:
•Out of School Care (full time, part time, or drop in)
•Preschool (2, 3 or 5 days per week, 8:45-11:45am)
We believe that with our exceptional team of educators we can provide the children with the environment, opportunities and abilities to develop their social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional skills here at Angels Academy.
Our philosophy is committed to creating a quality early learning environment and is inspired by a combination of Reggio Emilia & Montessori principles, BC Early Learning Framework, and universal ECE methods.
Motivated by a Christ-centred vision of humanity and human history, our school promotes the formation of the whole person. Such formation embraces not only intellectual, but also physical, emotional, moral and spiritual dimensions of human growth. Intellect, emotions, creative ability and cultural heritage have a place in the life of the school. Human knowledge and skills are recognized as precious in themselves, but find their deepest meaning in God's plan for creation.
Partners in Catholic Education - whether it be at home, in the school, or in your parish - must work together to provide an environment where faith and learning go hand in hand leading the young people to be the best they can be.
Our Lady of Lourdes School follows the BC Ministry of Education with highly dedicated and committed BC certified teachers. Daily prayer, school masses, sacramental preparation and religious education are an integral part of our school life. A fully equipped computer lab, library and gymnasium compliment the educational program. Numerous extra-curricular activities provide opportunities for our students to develop fully mind, body and soul.
Students at our school are involved in several service and outreach programs throughout the year. Each class promotes and runs a fundraising activity to support the Holy Childhood Association at particular times in the year.
During the Christmas Season, students take part in Operation Christmas Child, where shoe boxes are sent to children all over the world filled with toys, educational materials and hygiene supplies. Our school also supports the Terry Fox Run and Jump Rope for Heart.
Students are involved in local service programs. During the Christmas season, classes are assigned particular families in need designated by the local food bank, and provide food and other items to make a family's Christmas brighter. Our school choir shares their talents with local care centers. As well, each class visits our local care centre one month during the year to provide company for the residents and partake in crafts.
Our Lady of Lourdes is one of the Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese.
The Catholic Schools of Nelson Diocese, in partnership with the home and Church, strive to educate the whole child with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ as its foundation. By priests, administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, and parish members all working together, the students of the CISND will reach their maximum potential spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally and morally in a Faith-filled community and become life-long learners and fine contributing Christian members of society.
