welcome to st. basil school

St. Basil School is home to two of the most unique programs offered to students in Edmonton Catholic Schools.

For over twenty-five years, our Jan Paweł II Polish Bilingual-Program has been considered to be a fantastic place for students to immerse themselves in Polish language and culture.  We are the only Polish Bilingual school in North America.

We integrate language and culture by celebrating important events like Dożynki (Harvest Festival), Andrzejki, Wszytkich Świętych (All Saints' Day), Remembrance Day, Mikolaj (St. Nicholas' Day), Opłatek (Holy Wafer), Tłusty Czwartek (Fat Thursday before Lent), and Trzeciego Maja (May 3rd - Polish Constitution Day).  We ensure that we are always honoring and building strong relations with the Edmonton Polish community.

The other program we offer is the Jean Forest All Girls Leadership Academy.  The mission of the academy is; “To provide the finest Christ-centred learning environment which inspires young women to develop spirit, leadership, intellect, self-discovery and service.”  By identifying female roles in society and understanding what women’s issues are in learning, working and living fully, the Jean Forest Leadership Academy will empower young women to achieve academically and grow spiritually by developing their gifts and talents.

We are strong in our Catholic beliefs and values and are closely connected with our parishes, the Holy Rosary Church (just steps away where we can attend mass) and Santa Maria Goretti.  We provide a wonderful faith-based education. 

We strongly believe in our community and provide programs such as English as a Second Language, French as a Second Language (grades 4-9), and Daily Physical Activity. Our students demonstrate high academic results throughout our grades.

We hope that you can find our site informative and it can help you learn more about our school.

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Congratulations to all of our schools involved on their fantastic performances!

• November 18th,  Friday - Anti Bullying Presentations Grades K to 6
• Monday the 21st- Parent Internet Safety Presentation by Rick Cole at 7 to 8:30 PM in the school library - ALL WELCOME.  Please RSVP.
• Wednesday the 23rd - Grade 9 Junior Achievement in the AM
• Friday the 25th - Term 1 ReportCards Go home to all students.
• Wednesday, November 30 -Andrzejki celebration for JPII - Need Volunteers for the afternoon, please reply with your availability.
• Thursday December 1st- Demonstration of Learning for all Students.
  • Please remember that both the parent and the child attend a demonstration of learning.
  • The times are from 1 to 4 pm and 5 to 8 pm.  Teachers will not be available at 4 pm to 5 pm or after 8 pm. Please plan to be here early enough so that you and your child can have a meaningful Demonstration of learning.
• Friday December 2nd - School Wide Aboriginal Awareness Day
• Monday December 5th - Parent council
  • JFLA at 6:30 pm in Library

·         JPII at 7:30 pm in Library

• Tuesday December 6th - Sw. Mikolaj visits
• Friday December 9th - Jean Forest visits

Whole School Events are in Blue

JPII event dates in Red

JFLA event dates in Green

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