Holy Cross School Penticton

At St. Carlo Acutis Legacy Academy, every student is encouraged to discover their potential, embrace new challenges and pursue their passions. Through an exceptional academic program, arts, athletics, and hands-on learning experiences, we empower students to grow with confidence, curiosity, and purpose.

What sets us apart?
⭐️Optimally sized classes
⭐️Trades exploration and vibrant extra-curricular opportunities
⭐️Academic and career guidance for graduation and post-secondary pathways
⭐️Catholic faith in action and outstanding pastoral care
⭐️Accelerated learning program for Math and English
⭐️Opportunities for inquiry-based learning, community service and leadership
⭐️Mentorship programs and real-world learning through job shadowing

Now accepting applications for grades 8 – 10 students for the 2026-2027 school year.

We invite you to learn about the admission process, explore our school and meet our faculty. Click here to inquire or request a private tour https://www.holyc.com/legacy-academy

Legacy Academy | Holy Cross School At St. Carlo Acutis LEGACY Academy, we cultivate a generation of leaders grounded in faith, driven by ethics, and committed to excellence. Through a culture of service, personal growth, and community engagement, we empower students to live with purpose and leave a legacy of integrity, compassion, an...

🎓✨ This week, Holy Cross Grade 7 students celebrated a major milestone—the end of Middle School and the exciting beginning of High School!

Students, faculty, and staff came together for a special lunch reception, generously donated by Tal Tile Installations Inc, to recognize the incredible journey of our Grade 7s and all they have accomplished at Holy Cross. Following the celebration, students enjoyed a nice beach gathering with their classmates, before heading off for summer vacation. ☀️🏖️

Congratulations to our Grade 7 students! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see all that you achieve as you begin your next chapter as Grade 8 students. 💙🎉

🎉Kudos to our incredible PSG executive team: Melissa C., Kim M., Jennifer N., Rimma R., Amber H., Laura K., and their amazing volunteers for organizing a fantastic Carnival Day! 🎉

Our students came together to enjoy exciting games, delicious food, and fun-filled inflatables, creating a memorable experience for everyone. Thank you to everyone who helped make this special event a success and brought our school community together in celebration and fun!

Holy Cross School is proud to have a strong parent organization that fosters unity among students, teachers, family and parishioners by developing and enhancing our school community. Our PSG is greatly involved in many of the fund-raising activities. These funds enable us to provide materials and opportunities that our students would otherwise be unable to experience. THANK YOU!

This week, we celebrated our final school Mass of the year. A heartfelt thank you to Father Neil for his inspiring message and blessings, and to our Grade 2 students for their hard work in preparing and hosting today’s Mass. 💙🙏

It was wonderful to come together as a school community for our Virtues Awards Assembly, celebrating the virtues of COMPASSION and RESPECT. Congratulations to all of our award recipients for demonstrating these values each day—we are so proud of you! 👏

We want to express our thanks to all the students, staff members and teachers for their commitment in making our Virtue Awards such an ongoing success and such an important part of our Catholic education.

Some snapshots of our students in action learning PEX plumbing connections!✨

As part of SCALA’s distinctive academic program, students received expert instruction from the Okanagan College Trades Program Administrator, gaining hands-on experience and practical skills through an introduction to construction and artisanal trades.

At SCALA, we celebrate every student by offering enriched learning opportunities that reflect a wide range of talents, interests, and future pathways. We’re proud to help students discover new passions and possibilities through experiences like these! 👏

Now accepting applications for grades 8 – 10 students for the 2026-2027 school year.
https://www.holyc.com/legacy-academy

🌿 Learning Beyond the Classroom! 🌿
This week, our Grade 7 students took part in a hands-on learning experience as part of a multi-lesson program in partnership with the Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (OASISS) and students from Oliver Elementary School. During these sessions, students explored the Max Lake restoration project and gained valuable experience in environmental stewardship.

During their fieldwork, students:
✅ Assessed plant survival rates within restoration plots
✅ Recorded any damage to plants and the project site
✅ Monitored reinvasion by invasive species such as Canada Thistle and Purple loosestrife
✅ Carefully removed invasive plants while protecting native plantings
✅ Removed competing grasses growing near restoration plantings
Back in the classroom, students analyzed their data to determine plant survival percentages and help evaluate the success of restoration efforts across the site.

A huge thank you to oasiss for helping provide this opportunity for our students to contribute to local conservation while developing real-world science and data collection skills. 🌱💚

🌲✨ And they're off!
Our Grade 8 and 9 students have headed to the Cheakamus Centre for their year-end Field School Program adventure. Through hands-on environmental learning, team-building activities, and place-based education, students will deepen their connection to the natural world while creating lasting memories.

We can’t wait to see all the learning and discoveries that unfold throughout this immersive outdoor experience! 🌿🏕️