Welcome to St. Francis Xavier's School Website
For announcements, please see the Events page.
Dec. 11. Grade 9 Information Night at 7:00PM (for students presently in Grade 8 and their parents/guardians)
The community of St. Francis Xavier will strive to live the Gospel values of Faith, Love, Hope, Peace and Service as taught by Jesus and his Church. In doing so, we will create anenvironment where cultural differences are celebrated, and individual gifts are valued. We will work together to promote excellence in Catholic Education.
Belief Statements
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We believe that the individual has intrinsic worth
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We believe that all people have the ability and the need to learn
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We believe that all individuals have a right to safety, love and learning
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We believe that a high-quality Catholic education is necessary to empower students to meet future challenges that will enhance our society
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We believe that diversity strengthens our community and should be honoured and protected
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We believe that God calls us to share our gifts and serve our community
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We believe that God calls us to witness, challenge and serve each other to ever-deepen our relationship with Christ
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We believe that a complete education includes exposure to a wide variety of subject areas
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We believe that physical, mental, spiritual and social/emotional growth are part of the education experience
Our Vision
St. Francis Xavier is a Catholic, secondary school created to serve our student population, which is a culturally diverse student population. We will be faithful to our rich Catholic tradition and at the same time be responsive to the changing needs of our community.
St. Francis Xavier is committed to an ongoing faith journey, ever deepening our relationship with Christ. We will strive to share and integrate our Faith into all subject areas and we will constantly ensure the Catholic character of the school. We will nurture each others spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional growth, empowering and challenging each other to become socially responsible Christian adults. We will embrace new initiatives to constantly improve the quality of education delivered. We will maintain open communication between all partners of education. We will encourage and support parent and community involvement, and are committed to on-going dialogue and exchange of ideas.
St. Francis Xavier will strive
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To produce students who are responsible for their learning in the community, work world and post secondary education
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To embrace and initiate pilot-projects
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To maintain our principles amidst ever changing programs
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To create a climate for students characterized by high expectations, respect for academic excellence, mutual respect, caring and personal support
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To provide a strong academic program in all subject disciplines
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To provide quality instruction in all classes
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To provide for the special needs of identified students
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To assist each student in achieving the prerequisites for entry to post-secondary education and the work world
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To maintain close contact with parents and the community
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To create an environment for staff characterized by collegiality and collaboration and allow opportunities for ongoing professional development
The St. Francis Xavier Graduate will be
The educational experiences offered will empower our students to meet future challenges and flourish in the new Millennium. A high quality education will enhance society.