Immaculate Conception School

Our School Philosophy

To provide an all round education that will enable each individual student to develop according to his or her abilities and talents, physically, spiritually and intellectually.

To promote and convey our Catholic tradition, fostering a strong spirit of love, respect and service within the individual. These Gospel values will be integrated within the school community and hence the extended community.

About Immaculate Conception School

Immaculate Conception School is one of nine Catholic Independent Schools of the Diocese of Prince George. The school is classified by the B.C. Government as a Group I Independent School which means that all teachers are certified and all the Ministry required learning outcomes are being met. We are a member of the Federation of Independent Schools.

Immaculate Conception School is located in a quiet neighbourhood on the west side of the city of Prince George in the Westgate Subdivision. The school sits on twelve acres of fenced land. The school is also attached to the parish church. This area is the fastest growing area of the city with further growth expected in the coming years.

Our History

Immaculate Conception School opened in September of 1981 taking only six months to build! The idea to erect a school was that of Bishop Fergus O'Grady, O.M.I. (R.I.P.). He left the development of this project in the capable hands of Fr. Nicholas Forde, O.M.I., who was then pastor of Immaculate Conception Church. Fr. Forde then appealed not only to parishioners for help, but the Prince George community. People of many faiths donated equipment, time and financial assistance. We have many children in school today whose grandparents were directly involved in the actual building of the school.

When the school opened in 1981, it was staffed by the Sisters of Mercy from Callan, Ireland and by Frontier Apostles, men and women who offered their professional skills on a volunteer basis. The Domano Sisters of Mary Immaculate, founded by Bishop O'Grady in 1979, also staffed the school. Dedicated lay members have been on staff since 1989 and some of them, Mrs. Harnish and Mrs. MacNeil, are still with us. The school is now entirely staffed by dedicated lay professionals.

We owe a debt of gratitude to all who have gone before and helped establish such a fine Catholic school. In 2006-2007, Immaculate Conception School proudly celebrated 25 years of service in Prince George.