Welcome to St. Joseph’s Elementary School
Where children learn to love and love to learn
A Place To Grow, A Place To Belong
St. Joseph’s Elementary School is a Catholic school offering programming for kindergarten through grade 7 in Victoria, British Columbia. Come join our vibrant school community, where children learn to love and love to learn. We lay a strong foundation for the brightest possible future for your children. Come grow with us!
Developing leadership & confidence
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Our academics, arts, & athletics programs
What Makes St. Joseph’s Elementary School Different?
We offer an all encompassing program that prepares students for secondary school and beyond.
Academics
Fine Arts
Athletics
Community
Faith
Service
Important Messages
from the Diocese of Victoria
Bishop Gary's Christmas Message
Please click here to access Bishop Gary Gordon's 2021 Christmas message posted on the Diocesan website.2021 National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
A new post has just been added to the Diocesan website about the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, which is celebrated by the Church in Canada on December 12th. Please click here to read the Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council’s reflection for this year.2021 Advent Mission
Everyone in the Diocese of Victoria is invited to participate in the Advent 2021 Mission, sponsored by St. Rose of Lima and Our Lady of the Rosary Parishes. The Mission this year will run from December 12-15 and be led by Bishop Mark Hagemoen of Saskatoon, who will speak on the theme "Let Us Walk With the Spirit: Communion, Participation and Mission". Please click here to access the the information on the Diocesan website.Journey through Advent 2021: Towards Healing & Reconciliation
Please click here to access the article on the Diocesan website about the CCCB’s series of Advent reflections on healing and reconciliation.Bishop's Annual Appeal Commitment Weekend: October 23-24, 2021
Please click here to access a document providing more information to respond to questions that have been posed regarding the various fundraising efforts that have been mentioned over the course of the last few months.Bishop's Annual Appeal: Spirit of Hope -Healing & Reconciliation
Please click here to access information regarding the Bishop's Appeal.September 24 - Statement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops to Indigenous Peoples
Please click here to access the Statement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples of this land.Merlin's Musings
View past Q&A with Merlin and Bishop Gary. Great resource to use with children.Live Stream Mass
with Bishop Gary Gordon
Mass is celebrated every:
Sunday 10:00am
Monday–Friday 7:00pm
Bully Free School Program
Strive to ensure every child feels safe, accepted, and respected.
Our Schools Are Independently Funded
Have you ever wondered how independent schools are funded?
How School Funding Works
Latest News
CLASS CONTEST: Cats Musical Production Ticket Sales
The entire St. Joseph Elementary community is invited to participate in a contest to win special grand prizes for selling the most show tickets to …
2024 Pink Shirt Day at SJV
St. Joseph’s School celebrates Pink Shirt Day on February 28th. Students are invited to wear a pink shirt with their uniform on this day.
RE-REGISTRATION for the 2024-2025 school year now in progress
Visit the link to complete your Re-Registration for the 2024-2025 school year. https://forms.gle/Lj9zxXgiRv1ZvJ8w7 Deadline for completion is February 29th, 2024. Registrations received after this date …
St. Jo’s Cats: Ways to Enjoy and Support the Show!
TICKETS Get tickets at the school office or on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-jos-cats-young-actors-edition-tickets-795499840437 KEEPSAKE PROGRAM WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT Use this link to submit a message to celebrate and …
PSG Purdy’s Easter Fundraiser
The 2024 Easter Purdy’s Chocolates fundraiser is on. It is time to order your Easter chocolates. Every order counts. The profits from this fundraiser go …
Penguins are Studied!
Students in Gr. 1C have just completed a study on penguins which culminated with each student creating a penguin igloo project. Much was learned and …