Our Mission
The mission of St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School is to provide a Catholic education which nurtures students to grow spiritually, academically, and personally while fostering a love for God in a caring Christ-centred community.
Our Vision
Our students will grow, learn, and play with faith, curiosity, and compassion as they discover their gifts, spread God's love, and serve others.
What does a healthy, happy, successful community at St. Augustine look like?
- a balanced program of academics, fine arts, physical activity, and social/emotional wellness
- daily reflections, prayers and religious instruction guide a strong sense of self as a child of God
- cultural, moral, and spiritual growth; personal and communal progress
- an inclusive environment where dignity and respect are our bedrock
- living our charism of 'encouragement': through our relations, words of encouragement, comfort, and counsel
St. Augustine School serves the communities of Empire Park, Rideau Park, Duggan, Ermineskin, Keheewin, and Bearspaw in South Edmonton.
Key Features
- daily reflections, prayers and religious instruction guide a strong sense of self as a child of God
- liturgical celebrations follow the liturgical calendar and guide our spiritual growth and wellbeing
- a high quality academic program where provincial and district standards are regularly met and exceeded
- a Learning Coach to support teachers and education assistants with programming and supports
- English Language Learning programming and supports for newcomers and families whose second language is English
- Literacy and Math focus, with daily small group interventions for primary and upper elementary classes
- inclusive programming is supported through collaborative team skill sets and strong inclusive practices that build student confidence, wellbeing and success
- creativity and enrichment are cultivated through classroom projects, extracurricular programs, technology instruction, fine arts programs (music and art), and French as a Second Language (4 to 6)
- Emotional Behavioral Specialist onsite
- Family School Liaison on site
- very supportive and active School Council
- before and after school care on site