Immaculata Regional High School
| Immaculata Regional High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1493 K.L.O. Road Kelowna, British Columbia, V1W 3N8 Canada | |
| Coordinates | 49°51′37″N 119°27′56″W / 49.86038°N 119.46556°WCoordinates: 49°51′37″N 119°27′56″W / 49.86038°N 119.46556°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Independent |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Founded | 1960 |
| School board | Kelowna Catholic Independent School Council |
| Superintendent | Mrs. Beverly Pulyk |
| Area trustee | Most Rev. John Corriveau (Archbishop's Representative) |
| Principal | Mr. Rob Plaxton |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Enrollment | 400 |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Green and Gold |
| Team name | Mustangs |
| Website |
immaculata |
Immaculata Regional High School is a Roman Catholic high school situated in Kelowna, B.C. Canada. It was under the direction of the Kelowna Catholic Independent School Council. The school is co-educational, offering academic, fine arts, and business programs, as well as athletic, performing arts, and other extracurricular programs, for students from grades 8 to 12. The school participates in sporting events under the name of the "Mustangs", with the team colours of green and gold.
History
In 1860, Father Pandosy is credited with the Catholic education in Central Okanagan.
In 1938, the Sisters of Charity of Halifax began formal instruction. By September 1950, St. Joseph's Elementary School officially opened for instruction of grades K-7. With the completion of Immaculata High School in 1960.
In September 1995, through the perseverance of Bishop Peter Mallon a new High School, renamed Immaculata Regional High School, was opened. The new facility can house 350 students.
Independent school status
Immaculata Regional High School is classified as a Group 1 school under British Columbia's Independent School Act. It receives 50% funding from the Ministry of Education. The school receives no funding for capital costs.[1] It is under charge of the Kelowna Catholic Independent School Council.
| Feeder Schools & Parishes |
|---|
| St. Joseph Catholic School (Kelowna) |
| Our Lady of Lourdes School (Westbank) |
| Holy Cross Elementary (Penticton) |
| St. James Catholic Elem. School (Vernon) |
| Holy Spirit Parish |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Parish |
| St. Theresa's Parish |
| St. Edward's Parish |
| Immaculate Conception Parish |
| St. Charles Garnier Parish |
| St. Pius X Parish |
| Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Academic performance
Immaculata Regional High School is ranked by the Fraser Institute. In 2007, it was ranked 15th out of 298 BC secondary schools.[2]
Athletic performance
Both the Varsity Boys & Girls basketball teams participate in the BC Catholic Basketball Championship, one of the largest tournaments in the province of BC.
Immaculata's Sr. Girls Soccer team has captured its second straight "A" Provincial Championship in 2007/08 season.
Immaculata's Sr. Girls Basketball team has captured Provincial "A" Championships in 2005/06 & 2006/07 seasons.
Immaculata's Sr. Boys Basketball team captured the Provincial "A" Championship in the 2012/13 season.
Immaculata's Sr. Golf team captured the Provincial "A" Championships in the 2009/10 season and defended their position in the 2010/11 season.
| School Teams |
|---|
| Mustang Soccer |
| Mustang Volleyball |
| Mustang Basketball |
| Mustang Rugby |
| Mustang Golf |
Artistic performance
Immaculata Regional High School provides students with a variety of performing & non-performing arts.
| Performing Arts | Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Drama | Art |
| Band | Stage Props |
| Music | |
Clubs and committees
| Executive Student Council |
| General Student Council |
| Jazz Band |
| Choir |
| Drama Club |
| Improv team |
| Yearbook Club |
| Global Opportunities Team |
| Mayor's Youth Forum |
| Audio Visual Team |
| Smartrisk Team |
| Math Contest Club |
| Mexico Mission |
Notable alumni
- Josh Gorges, current NHL player for the Buffalo Sabres
Notes
Immaculata Regional High School is one of two Okanagan, Catholic high schools; the other being St. Ann's Academy Kamloop's.
References
- ↑ Overview of Independent Schools in British Columbia
- ↑ The Fraser Institute - Report Cards - School Performance