REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
To register for Kindergarten in the 2023-2024 school year, your child must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2023. (born in 2018)
Please Click HERE to register and join the Madonna Catholic School Family!
All are Welcome to Catholic Education!
Did you know? In Alberta, there is NO tuition to attend a Catholic School.
Elk Island Catholic Schools warmly welcome children from all faith backgrounds, and children with no religious affiliations.
Catholic Education promotes the spiritual, academic, physical and social development of students. Teaching the foundations of Catholic beliefs, we develop a strong spirit for service, social justice and citizenship by calling our students to transform the world.
Program Philosophy
Kindergarten at MCS is imbued with faith and is active, exploratory, and creative: it allows your child to develop the many ways that they can express themselves. Through purposeful play-based experiences, students will have the opportunity to learn about the world around them: people, places, and nature-while infusing literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills. Kindergarten engages your child Intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically, so that they can have opportunities to lead, develop positive relationships with others, and explore their curiosities.
Please note the link for The Alberta Education Curriculum for Kindergarten
Access the Alberta Education Curriculum for Kindergarten
Early Learning Programs at Madonna
Pre-Kindergarten
Mondays to Thursdays
8:30 - 11:30 & 12:30-3:30
Kindergarten Programs:
1. Kindergarten is full days 8:30 am to 3:15 pm NO FEE
Monday, Wednesday, and designated Fridays
2. Kindergarten is full days 8:30am - 3:15 pm NO FEE
Tuesday, Thursday, and designated Fridays
3. Kindergarten FULL DAY EVERY DAY 8:30 am - 3:15 pm ... FEE $425/month
Full day, everyday Kindergarten is dependent upon the number of registrations. Please register in Option 1 or Option 2 first and fill out a form indicating interest in Full Day Every Day.
4. *NEW for 2023* COGITO Academy - Kindergarten
What is COGITO? Click here for more information!
If your child is enrolled in the COGITO Academy Kindergarten class please refer to the email sent regarding orientation dates.
More Information about...
Full Day Every Day Kindergarten
Full Day Kindergarten provides more time for children to
- engage in developmentally and culturally appropriate experiences that foster their learning and development in all areas
- learn through exploration and play, indoors and outdoors
- experience opportunities that foster their social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and positive relationship with teachers and peers
- engage in enriched experiences that facilitate conceptual, cognitive, and language growth, and foster inquiry
- learn about their local communities and cultures, and the natural environments in which they live
- participate in learning activities that extend beyond the school, such as neighborhood and nature walks, and visiting the local library
To Register in Full Day Every Day Kindergarten .... you must first register in one of the regular Kindergarten classes.
1. Kindergarten is full days 8:30 am to 3:15 pm NO FEE
Monday, Wednesday, and designated Fridays
2. Kindergarten full days 8:30am - 3:15 pm NO FEE
Tuesday, Thursday, and designated Fridays
AND
Submit a digital Commitment Form with the initial non-refundable deposit of $425 in early April. This deposit holds your spot and will be used for your June fees.
You will be emailed with directions on completing the digital form and deposit in early April.
extra costs
Kanga Pouch - $15 (communication pouch, that goes back and forth between school/home).
Field Trips - as per activity
Hot Lunch ... if you order for your child
If your child is in FULL DAY EVERY DAY monthly fee of $425
Click here for even more information about Kindergarten at Madonna Catholic School!
If your child is enrolled in the Madonna Kindergarten class please refer to the email sent regarding orientation dates.