Introduction
Our Lady of Mount Pleasant Catholic School (OLMP) resides within the family of Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) and is part of Alberta's publicly-funded education system. Located in Camrose, OLMP offers a four-day school week, providing 21st century, quality Catholic education for students in Grades 5 to 12.
Motto
Our School motto is "A Light for our Path" Psalm 119
The Division Theme for 2022-2023 is Better Together, One Body in Christ.
Romans 12:5
"So we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another."
Philosophy
The staff of OLMP Catholic School believes in:
· creating in each student a positive self image
· creating a climate where each student can grow in faith, knowledge and love
· guiding/fostering intellectual development
· fostering a spirit of community
· providing instruction and experiences which enhance and enrich our faith
· meeting the physical and emotional needs of the individual
· providing work and play experiences which teach co-operation and sportsmanship
· setting a positive example for students to follow disciplining students with dignity and fairness.
Beliefs
Our Beliefs
- That Jesus Christ and his teachings are the foundation and core of our Catholic School Division.
- That a quality education is a continuing process that develops the whole person in an environment which encourages success.
- That we live out the Catholic faith through our words, our actions and our interactions.
- That Catholic education is a shared responsibility between the home, the school, the parish and the community.
- That education is a lifelong journey during which excellence is actively pursued.
- That everyone has worth and dignity as a unique creation of God.