About
Office Hours
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
School History
St. Mary's Catholic High School was built in 1994. St. Mary's Catholic High School is located in the west sector of Woodstock, Ontario, adjacent to a popular community complex "Southwood Arena Community Complex”.
The school provides a positive school climate where students, parents, staff and community members feel they belong and are valued. Working with our school community, we return to our Catholic faith roots to examine how we might promote and encourage safe, healthy, inclusive, equitable, Christ-centered learning environments in our school. The school has a double gym, fitness room, library, and performance stage.
Mission Statement
The purpose of St. Mary's Catholic High School is to present the Catholic tradition and teachings in all our pedagogy to prepare our students to meet the demands of modern life within the context of the gospel.
Transportation Information
Approximately 90% of our students are registered as school bus riders. Students living more than 3.2 kilometres from the school, and living within the school boundary, are eligible for Board-sponsored bussing.
School Safety
St. Mary's Catholic High School has a uniform policy, and a strict local Code of Conduct. The school also has a Security Guard, in addition to one vice-principal. Supports for SMHS’s strong commitment to nurturing and maintaining a safe school community include:
- Safe Schools Committee
- Pre-set suspension program aimed at deterrence
- Social worker
- Chaplaincy leader
- Student success teacher
- Two guidance counsellors
Prayer to the Patron Saint of St. Mary's Catholic High School
The MemorareRemember, O most loving Virgin Mary,That never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help,or sought your intercession was left unaided.Inspired with this confidence, we turn to you,O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To you we come, before you we stand,sinful and sorrowful.O Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise our petitions, but in your mercy, hear us and answer us.
The MemorareRemember, O most loving Virgin Mary,That never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help,or sought your intercession was left unaided.Inspired with this confidence, we turn to you,O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To you we come, before you we stand,sinful and sorrowful.O Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise our petitions, but in your mercy, hear us and answer us.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary! Full of grace.
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God
Pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.
Amen
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God
Pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.
Amen
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1420 Devonshire Avenue, Woodstock, ON, N4S 7V9
519-539-0876
519-539-0876
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519-485-1802
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519-842-3224