St. Francis de Sales School

St. Francis de Sales is a Catholic school located in the Highgate region of South Burnaby. We serve and educate children from preschool to grade 7.

Preschool

Our Preschool is a 2.5 hour play-based program. Preschool 3 year old classes are 2 afternoons a week, Tuesday and Thursday and Preschool 4 year old classes are 5 mornings a week from Monday through Friday or 3 afternoons: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The daily schedule includes free play, snack time, and outside play, weather permitting.

Both classes have a maximum class size of 20 students, taught by 2 Early Childhood Educators and managed by Mrs. Irene Wihak, Principal of St. Francis de Sales School.

Before & After School Care

Transportation will be provided to and from school to children who attend Brantford and Windsor Elementary Schools. Children from other schools are accepted in the enrollment process, ​but must arrange for their own transportation to and from St. Francis de Sales Centre​.Walking with a qualified staff member to and from school is the method of transportation, known as a “​Walking Bus​.” Please see​ Clothing​ for proper attire.

The Before and After School Care Program will be in session on some pro-d days, and /or drop in days, early dismissal days, and during school seasonal breaks, Winter, Spring, and Summer Break. Children registered in the Before and After School Care Program will be given priority to enroll for the Winter, Spring, and Summer Care Programs. Additional fees will apply to provisional care on pro-d days and holiday breaks.