CISPG has 3 Strategic Anchors that guide our Diocese. The first, and the reason we exist, is Bold, Intentional Faith Formation. A special and BOLD initiative this year for faith formation involved holding NET (National Evangelization Team) Retreats for each of our schools in January 2020. We are extremely blessed that these young adult missionaries have said yes to their missionary vocation this year and will be sharing … Read More
A New Beginning and Rewarding Career in BC Catholic School
My life and home was in England, however I was looking for a commitment outside of myself and was seeking volunteer work. To that end I answered an advertisement I saw in a catholic newspaper. The Frontier Apostles were a volunteer group started by Bishop Fergus O’Grady to help run and sustain the catholic schools which had been built in … Read More
Students Learn from Elders and Build a Legacy
I just love how our teacher created this project that connects our students in grade 8 and elders in our community. Students meet with elders from our parish and community over a term in groups of 2 or 3 and have tea with them at their place. The students prepare questions for the elder to learn more about them – … Read More
And the winner is….(iGeneration 2018 Contest)
Gwen and Kelcie of St Joseph’s in Smithers! Congratulations! You win iPads! Runners Up! Mani Low, grade 5. Coehn Harvey, grade 5. – How to Beat a Defender in Soccer.They each won a new soccer ball! Congratulations to all participants!All other participants received iTunes Cards for creating an entry.
Toonies for Tuition
Care for Everyone in our Common Home Toonies for Tuition Challenge 2017-18 November 2017 Can your class, school, or group conduct a fundraiser in the 2017-18 School year to help other students across Canada attend Catholic Schools?The Canadian Catholic School Trustees’ Association Endowment Fund became a reality in 2006. The main purpose of this charitable fund is to assist students … Read More
Pastoral Letter on Catholic Schools
Here is a link to a Pastoral Letter on Catholic Schools from the Catholic Bishops of British Columbia
Catholic School Leadership Course
July 10 – 14, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 p.m. John Paul II Pastoral Centre 4885 Saint John Paul II Way, Vancouver Course and Materials $450.00 (Lunches Included) This course has been developed for potential or newly appointed administrators in the Catholic Independent Schools of BC. The specific intent of the course is to … Read More
iGeneration Student Video Winners 2016
Greetings – I’m most pleased with the submissions from students this year – thanks to you and your teachers for your innovation and support of student learning and the BcEd Plan with project based learning using technology. The students really responded to having the three choices/categories – the explainer video, the focus question on catholic schools serving our communities, and … Read More
iGeneration 2015 Winners
We’re excited to announce the winners of the 2015 iGeneration Contest 4th Place St Mary’s – Mya and Kassidy 3rd Place St Anthony’s – Ava, Emma, Keenan 2nd Place (a tie!) Sacred Heart School – Olivia St Mary’s – Jake 1st Place! Immaculate Conception – Brooklyn and Ronan