The schools have collaborated for many years. However, a unified model allows for coordinated decision-making, long-term planning, better stewardship of resources, and a more seamless educational pathway than can be achieved through informal collaboration alone.

Phase 1 focuses on governance and planning. Students and families should not expect immediate changes to day-to-day school operations.

The name of the school has not been finalized.

As the initiative progresses, a variety of factors will be considered, including community recognition, Catholic identity, historical significance, practical considerations, and input from school and parish communities.

At this stage, the focus is on establishing the governance and planning structures needed to move the initiative forward.

Yes. One Campus does not mean that students of all ages will learn together in the same classrooms.

Students will continue to learn in age-appropriate environments that recognize the unique developmental needs of elementary and secondary learners.

The One Campus model focuses on creating stronger connections, coordinated planning, and a seamless educational journey while preserving the strengths and unique identities of each stage of education.

It is too early to determine whether any changes to school uniforms will be required.

Future decisions regarding uniforms will depend on a variety of factors, including the future name and identity of the unified campus, which have not yet been determined.

If changes to uniforms are introduced in the future, families will be provided with ample notice and a reasonable transition period. Existing uniforms would continue to be accepted during this grace period to help minimize costs and allow families time to transition.

Any decisions regarding uniforms would be made thoughtfully and communicated well in advance, with consideration given to affordability and minimizing impacts on families.

The full cost of future phases of the One Campus Initiative has not yet been determined.

Phase 1 focuses on governance, planning, and developing a long-term vision for the campus. As future phases are explored, detailed planning and feasibility work will help identify priorities, timelines, and potential costs.

Any future capital improvements would likely be funded through a combination of sources, which may include:

• School and parish fundraising efforts

• Grants and external funding opportunities

• Support from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCAV)

• Potential government funding programs, where available

• Donations and community partnerships

No decisions regarding future capital investments or funding mechanisms have been finalized at this time.

One of the benefits of the One Campus model is the ability to undertake more coordinated long-term planning, allowing future investments to be prioritized strategically and pursued in a more unified and sustainable manner.

Students and families at St. Catherine's and St. Mary's can expect their elementary school experience to remain unchanged.

The One Campus Initiative does not impact the day-to-day operations, identity, or governance of these schools.

However, as supporting feeder schools to St. John Brebeuf, students and families may benefit from many of the opportunities created through the One Campus model, including:

• Enhanced programming opportunities at the secondary level

• Expanded arts, athletics, leadership, and extracurricular offerings

• A stronger and more sustainable Catholic secondary school experience

• Greater continuity and connection within the broader Catholic education community in the Fraser Valley

Ultimately, the goal of One Campus is to strengthen Catholic education for all students in the region by ensuring St. John Brebeuf remains a vibrant, competitive, and sustainable option for future generations of Catholic learners.

No. While a key benefit of One Campus is creating a seamless Kindergarten-to-Grade-12 educational journey, the vision also creates stronger pathways for students joining the school community at other stages of their education.

As the campus grows, One Campus will support increased capacity and enhanced programming, creating additional opportunities for students to join the school community at key entry points, including the middle and secondary grades. This includes students from St. Mary’s, St. Catherine’s and other Catholic elementary schools, as well as families new to the area or those choosing to transition from public or homeschooling programs to Catholic school at any point in their educational journey.

The goal is to create a strong and connected K-12 campus while also providing more opportunities and entry points for students and families to join the One Campus school community at different stages of their educational journey.

No. One Campus seeks to build upon and celebrate the rich histories, traditions, and strengths of both schools.

The initiative is not about replacing what makes each school special; rather, it is about bringing those strengths together under a shared vision and creating new opportunities for students and families.

Maintaining a strong Catholic identity, preserving important traditions, and fostering a sense of belonging will remain important considerations as the initiative moves forward.

Yes.

The One Campus Initiative was presented to both the Fraser Valley East Deanery and the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA) Board of Directors in Spring 2026.

Following these discussions, the initiative received approval in principle to proceed with Phase 1, which focuses on establishing a shared governance structure through a unified Regional Education Committee (REC).

This approval recognizes the opportunity to further explore and plan for future phases of the initiative, including continued collaboration, long-term planning, and the potential future amalgamation of the schools.

Phase 1 is intended to provide the governance and leadership framework necessary to thoughtfully assess future opportunities, undertake additional planning, and ensure that any future decisions are made responsibly and in alignment with the mission of Catholic education.

As the initiative progresses, school and parish communities will continue to be kept informed and provided with opportunities to learn more about future phases of the One Campus vision.

Yes! There will be plenty of ongoing communication and engagement opportunities through the initiative.

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