About Our School

Immaculate Conception School

Immaculate Conception School is one of eight 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 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 Vision

In 2006-2007 Immaculate Conception School developed a five-year Vision Document: Approved Vision Document
Here are the specific goals that were developed:

• Vision Document Goals by Category
• Vision Document Goals by Year

Currently a new five year plan is being developed and will be implemented in
September 2012

Immaculate Conception School - A Brief 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.

Curriculum

Immaculate Conception is a Group 1 Independent School. We follow all Ministry guidelines pertaining to the Independent Schools Act. We teach the B.C. Curriculum as mandated by the Ministry of Education. Every six years we have a Ministry evaluation, which reviews every aspect of the school. The level of funding received from the Ministry depends on our meeting and exceeding the basic curriculum and other physical plant and safety requirements. Please click here to read about the Ministry outcomes.