About Us
Faith and Excellence in Catholic Education
Catholic Education in the Alberni Valley
We are committed to sharing the values Jesus modelled. Learn more about us.
Beliefs & Values
Learn more about our schools mission, vision and values.
Academics
Learn more about our schools academics, fine arts, athletics, and religious studies.
Meet Our Staff
Get to know our staff and adminstrators.
Principal's Message
This year’s school theme: “Living, Celebrating, and proclaiming our faith."
Welcome Back! I hope you had a restful summer vacation. We are a school community that encourages students to seek excellence in everything they do; in all aspects of their lives. We always seek continuous improvement and strive to be our “best selves.” Parents we invite you to become active members in our school community. It is only with the support and dedication of many people that St. John Paul II can be the wonderful place it is to learn and grow in. May God bless you, guide you, and give you wisdom and strength this school year and always.
Together in Faith
Principal
To do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6.8
JPII History
Together we are making a difference for children in the Port Alberni Valley.
We are the youngest of the 5 Island Catholic schools. We opened in September 2005 with a population of 37 students in grades K – 7. We had 3 classrooms with 4.24 teachers. We have grown to 5 divisions, 110 students, and a teaching staff of 7 and support staff of 6. There is a wonderful, happy spirit between staff, students, and parents. St. JPII is a special place to learn and grow.
Parishioners, volunteers, the Knights of Columbus (Alberni and Parksville/Qualicum), the CWL (Alberni and Parksville/Qualicum), our sister schools, the Diocese of Victoria, the Parent Support Group, and the Local School Council, all contribute to the success of St. JPII. Many of these people continue to give and to share on a regular basis to assure the continuance of Catholic education in Port Alberni. Their efforts and generosity are most appreciated.
Hear From Our Teachers
Toban Brooks
Security
Safety is an important aspect of St. JPII. There is staff supervision of students before and after school. A classroom teacher supervises the children outside for their 15 minute recess in the morning and two educational assistants supervise the students during their noon hour play outside between 12:00 and 12:40 p.m. There are two people on duty wearing a reflective vest and carries a knapsack containing a first aid kit, walk-talkie, and other essentials. Extra curricular activities that are held during the noon hour are supervised by teaching staff and parent volunteers.
Our school building is equipped with a PA system in the classrooms, hallways, washrooms, and extra rooms such as the library and gymnasium. This speaker/microphone system enable messages to be sent throughout the school for information and/or emergencies. There are phones in every room. We have video recording cameras in the school and we have policies in place for utmost security. Everyone working in our school has a current criminal record check.
Fire drills, earthquake drills, and internal lock downs are practiced and rehearsed regularly. Emergency kits and comfort bags are kept in each classroom. Also, we have earthquake kits stored in a secure location outside our school building. Several staff members have first aid certificates.
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