School Funding

Parish donations are an important part of how we remain a faith community committed to quality education. The purpose of this document is to communicate to our school parents that the current level of government funding does not adequately cover the operating costs of the school.

In order for our community to understand the complexity of the business operations of the school, it is our responsibility to provide you with the necessary information concerning the costs related to school operations. For the 2010-2011 academic year, the Government of Manitoba has determined that the cost to educate a child in Manitoba is $9,200.00 per year. That amount is provided to public schools by way of grant for each full-time equivalent child enrolled. Catholic Schools receive half that amount. This money is intended for instructional services and does not apply to capital costs, such as building maintenance, renovations, and supplies.

The School Principal and the Board of Directors manage a modest budget based on the following sources of funding:

The grant from the Government of Manitoba in the amount of $4,600.00 for each full-time-child enrolled, half of this for kindergarten children;
School fee assessment ($150.00/student - facility revitalization fee, $90.00/student - instructional supply fee, and $150.00/family - lunch supervision fee);
Fee charged to non-parishioners in the amount of $1,400.00 per year for grades 1 - 8 students ($700.00 for kindergarten students);
Parishioners' donations. Through these, St. Ignatius Parish covers the deficit related to the costs of operating the school. The current recommended guideline for school parents is a minimum of $1,400.00 per student (grades1 - 8; $700.00 for kindergarten).

Please feel free to contact the Principal, Mr. Palhicky, if you require more information about our school budget. He can be reached at 475-1386 or school@stignatius.mb.ca.

The parish recommends that all parishioners make their contributions through Pre-Authorized Contributions (PAC) which are automatic deductions from your bank account. PAC forms are available at the church or school office.

The archdiocese provides tools to assist families in their decisions about your annual contributions to the parish. www.archwinnipeg.ca/stewardship_money.php

Make a Gift

We welcome all parents, grandparents, alumni and friends to become partners in our commitment over the next 100 years to continue providing the children of our community with a quality education. Consider making a contribution to St. Ignatius Parish that will help us further our commitment and our legacy of providing for the faith of future generations. www.stignatiusparish.ca