Who We Are
École St. Germain’s Mission and Vision Statements (updated in 2026)
Mission Statement
The mission of École St. Germain is to develop critical thinkers who learn and thrive in a caring French environment. We celebrate and respect diversity, nurture a strong sense of belonging, and build an inclusive community. We encourage learners to take pride in the French language while demonstrating respect for themselves, for others, and towards the environment.
La mission de l’École St. Germain est de former des penseurs critiques qui apprennent et s’épanouissent dans un milieu francophone accueillant. Nous célébrons et respectons la diversité, cultivons un fort sentiment d’appartenance et favorisons une communauté inclusive. Nous encourageons les élèves à être fiers de leur développement de la langue française tout en faisant preuve de respect envers eux-mêmes, les autres et l’environnement.
Vision Statement
At École St. Germain, we envision a future where every student is an engaged, confident, and globally responsible citizen. Through a strong sense of belonging, multilingual learning, and meaningful experiences, we inspire independent lifelong learners who demonstrate empathy, respect, and a commitment to making a positive difference in their communities and beyond.
À l’École St. Germain, nous envisageons un avenir où chaque élève devient un citoyen confiant, engagé et responsable à l’échelle mondiale. Grâce à un fort sentiment d’appartenance, au développement du plurilinguisme et à des expériences d’apprentissage enrichissantes, nous inspirons des apprenants autonomes pour la vie qui font preuve d’empathie, de respect et d’un engagement à contribuer positivement à leur communauté et au monde qui les entoure.
French Immersion Program
The French Immersion program is designed to nurture proud, confident, engaged, and multilingual global citizens.
Through French Immersion, students develop the ability to communicate naturally, independently, and confidently in French. They are encouraged to participate actively in la Francophonie and to appreciate the value of multilingualism. As Canadian citizens who are proficient in both French and English, students gain lifelong opportunities while developing an appreciation for diverse languages and cultures.
Students enrolled in the French Immersion program learn the same curriculum outcomes and academic content as students participating in the English Program.
School History
École St. Germain celebrated its official opening on Tuesday, December 1, 1987 and was named in honour of Simon dit Brisard St. Germain (1859–1941). He was the son of Joseph Brisard dit St. Germain and Annie McGilvray. In 1870, he married Rose Hamelin. He was known as the “suitcase judge” because Ottawa would send him from place to place to preside over cases.
Largely due to his efforts, the former St. Germain school district was created. A school opened there in 1889. In 1906, he was named chairman of the school board. Until 1917, instruction in the school was solely in French. He addressed the Manitoba Association of School Trustees in 1918 regarding a dispute over French language rights.
His political career began in 1932 when he served on the municipal council. He died on May 25, 1941 at the age of 81 years old. He is buried in St. Norbert.
Direction/Administration
École St. Germain by the Numbers
Grades: K–5
Number of Students: 362
* Data collected in September 2026