St Louis Living Arts School is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 school located in Keewatin, Ontario. The school is situated in a quiet residential area and in close proximity to St. Louis Parish Church. The school accommodates 177 students and is an English track school with French taught as a second language.
At St. Louis we welcome students to experience a quality, inclusive and values-based education in a caring Catholic school community. Faith values are infused in all aspects of the school culture and the child's learning.
Our Living Arts programming offers unique experiences and opportunities for all ages. Our curriculum includes comprehensive and creative programming in art and design, food arts, gardening and animal care, beekeeping, vocal and dramatic arts, instrumental music, traditional crafts, outdoor education, and much more.
Our teachers and support staff take the time to really get to know each student to create a sense of community within the school. The students emulate this positive attitude and sense of community. Each staff member brings a special skill and talent that extends our students' experience.
At St. Louis Living Arts School we are very blessed with a supportive and caring parent/guardian community. The school is closely tied with the St. Louis Parish Church where we celebrate mass together. We have a large number of parents who take on many tasks in the school.
The school's population is drawn from the rural areas north and west of Kenora and Keewatin. The school underwent a major renovation in 1987 with the addition of 2 new classrooms, a gymnasium and office areas and again in 2013 with a newly renovated reception and front entrance area. In the summer of 2018 the playground and outside area were completely renovated to create an incredible new outdoor learning environment.
St. Louis is a close knit school community that reflects and celebrates the diversity of Canada today. The school's diversity helps students respect the uniqueness that each person brings to the school.