Bishop James Mahoney High School Explained

Bishop James Mahoney High School
Motto:Fidelis Deus
Motto Translation:God is faithful
Address:231 Primrose Drive
Country:Canada
Opened:[1]
Type:Secondary
Language:English, French immersion
Grades:Grade 9 to Grade 12
Principal:Jason Benson
Enrollment:674
Enrollment As Of:2021
Team Name:Saints
Colours:Blue and green
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, Saskatchewan, Canada. 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. It 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, 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 football9–12Aug–Nov
Junior and senior volleyball9–12Sept–Nov
Junior and senior basketball9–12Nov–March
Junior and senior badminton9–12March–May
Boys' soccer9–12Apr–May
Girls' soccer9–12Sep–Nov
Cross country running9–12Aug–Oct
Wrestling9–12Dec–March
Track9–12April–May
Girls' and boys' curling9–12Oct–Mar
9–12May[2]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Book: . Celebrating a Century of Faith and Learning – A History of Saskatoon's Catholic Schools. 2015. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. 184. 978-0-9947443-0-2.
  2. Bishop James Mahoney High School, "Student Handbook 2013–2014", Bishop James Mahoney High School, August 31, 2013
  3. News: Mom, children doing well 10 years after abduction led to rescue in Lebanon . Jason . Warick . Saskatoon StarPhoenix . 16 May 2016 . 6 October 2016.
  4. News: Ex-Blackhawk Brent Sopel Tackles His Dyslexia By Going Back To School. Justin. Breen. DNAinfo.com. 8 November 2016. 21 November 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161121171209/https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161108/near-west-side/blackhawks-brent-sopel-dyslexia. 21 November 2016.