Bishop James Mahoney High School
| Bishop James Mahoney High School | |
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| Address | |
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231 Primrose Drive , , S7K 6Y3 | |
| Coordinates | 52°10′20″N 106°37′55″W / 52.172260°N 106.632082°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary |
| Motto | Fidelis Deus (God is faithful) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Opened | September 4, 1984[1] |
| School board | Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools |
| Principal | Kim Pasloski |
| Grades | Grade 9 to Grade 12 |
| Enrollment | 521[2] (2015) |
| Education system | Separate |
| Language | English, French Immersion |
| Colour(s) | Blue and Green |
| Team name | Saints |
| Website | Bishop James Mahoney High School |
Bishop James Mahoney High School (BJM) is a high school serving grades 9 to 12, located in the Lawson Heights neighbourhood in the north end of Saskatoon. It is also known as Bishop Mahoney High School. It is the only Catholic high school in the north end of Saskatoon, serving the Silverwood Heights, Lawson Heights, River Heights, Richmond Heights, and North Park neighbourhoods. The school is named after Bishop James Mahoney. Bishop James Mahoney High School is operated by Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools.
History
Bishop James Mahoney High School opened for classes on September 4, 1984. It is named in honour of the Most Reverend James P. Mahoney, former Bishop of Saskatoon, in recognition of his many contributions to Catholic Education in Saskatoon. Prior to his appointment as Bishop, Bishop Mahoney was a classroom teacher at the former St. Paul's High School and E. D. Feehan Catholic High School. He also served as the first Principal of Holy Cross High School. During his episcopate, Bishop Mahoney remained interested and involved in Catholic education and as a speaker in the field of education.
Currently its feeder schools are École Sister O'Brien School, St. Angela School, St. Anne School, St. George School and École St. Paul School.
Sports
| Sport | Grade | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Junior and Senior Football | 9-12 | Aug-Nov |
| Junior and Senior Volleyball | 9-12 | Sept-Nov |
| Junior and Senior Basketball | 9-12 | Nov-March |
| Junior and Senior Badminton | 9-12 | March–May |
| Boys Soccer | 9-12 | Apr-May |
| Girls Soccer | 9-12 | Sep-Nov |
| Cross Country Running | 9-12 | Aug-Oct |
| Wrestling | 9-12 | Dec-March |
| Track | 9-12 | April–May |
| Girl's and Boy's Curling | 9-12 | Oct-Mar |
| Golf | 9-12 | May[3] |
Notable alumni
- Brian Guebert - Former CFL player with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Kelsie Hendry - Olympic Pole Vaulter
- Jenni Hucul - Canadian Bobsledder
- Kaylyn Kyle - Canadian women's national soccer team player and Olympic bronze medalist
- Cory Mantyka - Former CFL player with BC Lions
References
- ^ Our History (PDF), retrieved 2015-07-01
- ^ Active List of Saskatchewan Schools/Programs (PDF), retrieved 2015-12-24
- ^ Bishop James Mahoney High School, "Student Handbook 2013-2014", Bishop James Mahoney High School, August 31, 2013