Preschool
Lakeland Catholic offers a faith-based inclusive preschool program for children aged 3 and 4 years old. Programs are delivered in English and introductory French at our two elementary schools in Cold Lake, St. Dominic School (Cold Lake North) and Holy Cross Elementary School (Cold Lake South), and at Notre Dame Elementary School in Bonnyville. A new English Preschool Pilot Program is being launched at Holy Family Catholic School in Waskatenau for the 2012-2013 school-year.
Benefits of our Preschool Programs
- Learning through play.
- Catholic-Christian education for all students.
- Integration of fine-arts.
- Rich oral language opportunities.
- Services from Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Family Outreach Workers, Early Learning Facilitator, and Behavioural Assistants.
- Based in our schools, which helps transition children into the school setting prior to entering Kindergarten.
- No fundraising required by parents.
- Children have the opportunity to attend school based activities ie. live theatre productions, school assemblies, etc.
- Access to school facilities such as gymnasium, library, and art room.
- Programming for all children that provides targeted learning support in an inclusive setting.
- Moral Intelligence program and value teaching.
Program Delivery Times
3 year old Program:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
4 year old Program:
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Holy Family Catholic School 3 and 4 year old Program:
- Monday - Friday, afternoons
**Programs may vary by location
Registration Information
If you are interested in registering your child in one of our preschool programs, please fill out the school registration form and Preschool Selection Form and drop it off at your school of choice.
What to include with your registration form:
- Birth Certificate
- Canadian Citizen Certificate (if required)
- Baptismal Certificate (if Catholic)
- Any custody or access agreements
- $100 non-refundable deposit (cheque or cash please)
We also ask that you bring to the school any assessments that may have been completed on your child. For information regarding assessments and preschool screens, please contact your Community Public Health Centre. If you have any program questions, please contact our Early Learning Facilitator, Michelle Dargis at 780-813-0117.
Holy Cross Elementary Registration Form Holy Cross Elementary Preschool Selection Form
St. Dominic Elementary Registration Form St. Dominic Elementary Preschool Selection Form
Notre Dame Elementary Registration Form Notre Dame Elementary Preschool Selection Form
Holy Family Catholic Registration Form
Fees (for Cold Lake and Bonnyville Programs)
3 year old Program:
- $800 for September – June
4 year old Program:
- $1000 for September – June
Holy Family Catholic School:
- Please contact Mrs. Rhonda Ganes, Acting Principal, for more information (contact information below)
Prorated rates are available for those who wish to register while the school year is in progress.
All fees are due in September. Please contact your school should you require other arrangements.
Government Subsidy
Government funded subsidies are available to qualifying parents. Subsidy Form
If you require further assistance, please contact Michelle Dargis, Early Learning Facilitator, (780) 813-0117.
Brochures and Calendars
Early Learning Brochure For Holy Family Catholic School
Official Preschool Calendar 2012-2013
Contact Information
Michelle Dargis
Early Learning Facilitator
Phone: (780) 813-0117
Email Michelle Dargis
St. Dominic School
920-8th Street, Cold Lake
(780) 639-3520
Email Principal Patti Chalut
Holy Cross Elementary School
5201-49 Street, Cold Lake
(780) 594-0700
Email Principal Will Baker
Notre Dame Elementary School
4711-48 Street, Bonnyville
(780) 826-3485
Email Principal Valerie Hanson
Holy Family Catholic School
5124- 51 Street
(780) 358-2332
Email Acting Principal Rhonda Ganes
