Starting in preschool and continuing throughout the primary years (K–grade 2), discovery is a key element of learning at Holy Spirit Catholic School. Guided by passionate teachers who utilize hands-on activities and whole-child learning, students develop a firm foundation and grow in literacy, reading fluency, math, science, social studies, faith, and creative expression. Additionally, they reap the benefits of speciality classes such as library, music, and physical education.

During the intermediate years (grades 3–5), the world begins to open up in the hearts and minds of our children. Students at this age use foundational reading and math skills, acquired during their primary education, to expand their horizons. Whether it’s meeting a visiting author, joining Robotics, taking on the role of historical figures in a living “wax museum,” or keeping peers safe by being crossing guards, these are exciting years filled with new possibilities.

At Holy Spirit Catholic School, learning to collaborate, ask questions, and solve problems to become independent and confident learners is a key goal for this age group. Our goal is to deepen skills in core curriculum areas as well as help students develop the essential skills of organization, responsibility, and time management. Holy Spirit provides a safe learning environment that supports social and emotional development. Using morning meetings, group projects, and classroom jobs, students learn personal responsibility and gain a sense of community. It is in practicing these skills that we prepare them to be thinkers, doers, decision-makers, and lifelong learners who do good in the world around them.