Our Mission Statement

To foster learning and the development of the whole student in a positive and caring Catholic environment.

Our Motto

Our Vision

We envision a learning environment
with a team that:

  1. Strives for academic success;

  2. Develops students who read, write, and appreciate language in order to communicate effectively throughout their lives;

  3. Promotes well-rounded responsible global citizens;

 … within a Catholic environment.

Our Mascot

The TAZ of the Glenmary Saints symbolizes “Spirit of the School’:

T…Tenacity; Desire to Become

A…Attitude; Determination & Confidence to Do

Z…Zealousness; Energy & Eagerness to Succeed

Our Beliefs

  • The opportunity to learn is to be cherished.

 

  • Education is a responsibility to be shared by students, parents, staff, parish, and the community.

 

  • The actions of students, staff, and parents should reflect positively on the school and the community.

 

  • People learn best in an environment that is welcoming, caring, respectful, and tolerant.

 

  • The “whole student” includes the intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, artistic, and physical self.

 

  • Students and staff will develop skills and acquire knowledge to enable them to continue the lifelong learning process.

Our School Profile

Glenmary School, with a population of 401 students, is a Roman Catholic Junior/Senior High School located in the town of Peace River, serving Peace River and surrounding communities.  Our school offers a duel track program in English, core French and French Immersion.  We are proud of Glenmary's commitment to educating the whole child - the spiritual, the academic, the social, the emotional, the artistic, and the physical self.  Glenmary's strong academic program is enhanced by its commitment to the Fine Arts (Band, Choral Music, Art and Drama), Athletics, Career Technology Studies, Counseling (career, personal), Learning Support Program (all students' abilities), Aboriginal Education, and Off-Campus programs (RAP, Green Certificate, Work Experience, Home Study, Home Schooling.)

Besides a strong academic tradition, Glenmary prides itself on the success of its co and extra-curricular programming. We are pleased to offer students the opportunity to participate in:

  • Spiritual Formation (yearly developed theme, Youth Ministry, Retreats, Christian Service and Parish involvement)

  • Student Leadership (Student Councils, Yearbook Club, S.A.I.N.T. House System)

  • Parent/Community Involvement (School Council, Healthy Minds-Healthy Bodies Action Team)

  • Fine Arts (Drama Club, Art club, Junior and Senior Concert Band, Choral Music, Jazz Ensemble)

  • Athletics (football, mountain biking, volleyball, basketball, badminton, track & field, strength & conditioning training.)