Catholic Education is, above all, a question of communicating Christ, and of helping to form CHRIST in the lives of others. Catholic schools in the Diocese of Kamloops strive to achieve this goal by educating the child spiritually, intellectually and morally. In 1997, after 40 years of incorporation as the Catholic Public Schools of Kamloops Diocese, the name changed to The Catholic Independent Schools of Kamloops Diocese. The society is the governing body (Board) of the five schools located in the diocese. The schools are located in the cities of Kamloops, Vernon, Williams Lake and Quesnel. Each Parish school has a local School Council consisting of the pastor, parents of the students and parishioners. This group is responsible for each local Catholic School. They also have representation on the Diocesan School Board.
			The Independent School Act regulates Catholic Independent Schools. In order to receive government grants independent schools must employ BC Certified teachers, teach the BC curriculum and operate a facility that is adequate for instructional purposes. The Federation of Independent Schools Association is the political arm of Independent Schools in British Columbia. www.fisabc.ca The Office of the Superintendent and the Office of the Central Bookkeeping Administrator are located at the St. Ann 's Academy in the city of Kamloops. Our Superintendent of Schools is Kelly Tries. Our Central Bookkeeping Administrator is Diane Gillespie.