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.[citation needed]

Bishop James Mahoney High School
Address
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231 Primrose Drive

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Canada
Coordinates52°10′20″N 106°37′55″W / 52.172260°N 106.632082°W / 52.172260; -106.632082
Information
TypeSecondary
MottoFidelis Deus
(God is faithful)
Religious affiliation(s)Catholic
OpenedSeptember 4, 1984 (1984-09-04)[1]
School boardGreater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
PrincipalJason Benson
GradesGrade 9 to Grade 12
Enrollment793[2] (2022)
Education systemSeparate
LanguageEnglish, French immersion
Colour(s)Blue and green   
Team nameSaints
WebsiteBishop James Mahoney High School

Currently its feeder schools are École Sister O'Brien School, St. Angela School, St. Anne School, St. George School and École St. Paul School.

History

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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.

Sports

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Sport Grade Season
Junior and senior football 9–12 Aug–Nov
Junior and senior volleyball 9–12 Sept–Nov
Junior and senior basketball 9–12 Nov–March
Junior and senior badminton 9–12 March–May
Boys' soccer 9–12 Apr–May
Girls' soccer 9–12 Sep–Nov
Cross country running 9–12 Aug–Oct
Wrestling 9–12 Dec–March
Track 9–12 April–May
Girls' and boys' curling 9–12 Oct–Mar
Golf 9–12 May[3]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Celebrating a Century of Faith and Learning – A History of Saskatoon's Catholic Schools. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. 2015. p. 184. ISBN 978-0-9947443-0-2.
  2. ^ Active List of Saskatchewan Schools/Programs (PDF)
  3. ^ Bishop James Mahoney High School, "Student Handbook 2013–2014", Bishop James Mahoney High School, August 31, 2013
  4. ^ Warick, Jason (16 May 2016). "Mom, children doing well 10 years after abduction led to rescue in Lebanon". Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  5. ^ Breen, Justin (8 November 2016). "Ex-Blackhawk Brent Sopel Tackles His Dyslexia By Going Back To School". DNAinfo.com. Archived from the original on 21 November 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2016.