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The school's parish was established in 1951 followed by the school with four grades in 1963. An additional grade was added every year until 1967; all this while the building was still under construction.<ref name="hist"/> The school was employed by [[Sisters of Notre Dame]] until 1984<ref name="hist"/> at which point they were withdrawn due to reorganization due to the lack of new nuns. Today the school is run by laity although there is one [[Sisters of Mercy|Sister of Mercy]] in addition to a priest at the adjoining church.<ref name="hist"/> kindergarten was added in 1982, extended care commenced in 1985, and in 1987 pre-kindergarten was added.<ref name="hist"/> Also in 1985 the school won the National Award for Excellence in Education.<ref name="hist"/> Facilities were expanded in 1992 with computer and science labs; and grants funded a state of the art computer lab in 1999.<ref name="hist"/> |
The school's parish was established in 1951 followed by the school with four grades in 1963. An additional grade was added every year until 1967; all this while the building was still under construction.<ref name="hist"/> The school was employed by [[Sisters of Notre Dame]] until 1984<ref name="hist"/> at which point they were withdrawn due to reorganization due to the lack of new nuns. Today the school is run by laity although there is one [[Sisters of Mercy|Sister of Mercy]] in addition to a priest at the adjoining church.<ref name="hist"/> kindergarten was added in 1982, extended care commenced in 1985, and in 1987 pre-kindergarten was added.<ref name="hist"/> Also in 1985 the school won the National Award for Excellence in Education.<ref name="hist"/> Facilities were expanded in 1992 with computer and science labs; and grants funded a state of the art computer lab in 1999.<ref name="hist"/> |
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===Location and facilities=== |
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The facility is located in the [[Berkeley Hills]]<ref name="map">[http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=37.909263,-122.279549&spn=0.059322,0.10643&t=p&z=13 Google topographic map], access date June 11, 2008</ref> and faces panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay. It is situated in a residential neighborhood in the hills of [[East Richmond Heights]] straddling the [[Richmond, California]] border and the neighborhood [[Richmond View, Richmond, California|Richmond View]]. A West Contra Costa Unified School District adult school is located across the street.<ref name="dir">[http://home.catholicweb.com/StDavidSchool/index.cfm/map Directions to St. David School], Saint David School website, access date June 11, 2008</ref> |
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The campus consists of a two-story building situated on a hillside with direct access from both stories via bridges on the second level. This building houses: offices, a library, teacher's lounge, thirteen classrooms, storage spaces, and a cafeteria/multi-use space known as "''Echo Hall''" due to persistent winds. A former convent building next door is now a day care center for after school programs and also an early morning pre-school reception center; it is known as "''Willows''". Across the street is "''Kringle Field''", a baseball field, named after former principal Barbara Kringle's late husband. There are also two yards "''North Yard''" and "''South Yard''" with play structures, also used for special event, parking, and morning assembly. The school has no auditorium however it uses its church in addition to a neighboring church. Saint David also does not have a gymnasium and utilizes yet another church for basketball games. |
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Also adjacent to the school is the Parish Church which receives worshipers from across central Richmond, under Father John Blaker. A residence across the street from the church provides space for the Parish Office, and housing for the priest. |
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===General information=== |
===General information=== |
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Revision as of 05:15, 12 October 2008
| Saint David School | |
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| Address | |
871 Sonoma street East Richmond Heights , Contra Costa County, California, 94805 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Parochial; Catholic |
| Established | 1963[1] |
| School district | Diocese of Oakland |
| Head teacher | Ann Pires |
| Enrollment | ≈300 |
| Mascot | Bears |
| Publication | GoingsOn |
| Website | http://home.catholicweb.com/StDavidSchool/index.cfm/map |
Saint David School or Saint David's[2] is a Roman Catholic Elementary Middle School of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland in unincorporated East Richmond Heights, California.[2] The school serves students from throughout the West County area its patron saint and namesake is Saint David of Whales or Dewi Sant in the Welsh.[3][4]
Overview
History and milestones
The school's parish was established in 1951 followed by the school with four grades in 1963. An additional grade was added every year until 1967; all this while the building was still under construction.[1] The school was employed by Sisters of Notre Dame until 1984[1] at which point they were withdrawn due to reorganization due to the lack of new nuns. Today the school is run by laity although there is one Sister of Mercy in addition to a priest at the adjoining church.[1] kindergarten was added in 1982, extended care commenced in 1985, and in 1987 pre-kindergarten was added.[1] Also in 1985 the school won the National Award for Excellence in Education.[1] Facilities were expanded in 1992 with computer and science labs; and grants funded a state of the art computer lab in 1999.[1]
Location and facilities
The facility is located in the Berkeley Hills[5] and faces panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay. It is situated in a residential neighborhood in the hills of East Richmond Heights straddling the Richmond, California border and the neighborhood Richmond View. A West Contra Costa Unified School District adult school is located across the street.[6]
The campus consists of a two-story building situated on a hillside with direct access from both stories via bridges on the second level. This building houses: offices, a library, teacher's lounge, thirteen classrooms, storage spaces, and a cafeteria/multi-use space known as "Echo Hall" due to persistent winds. A former convent building next door is now a day care center for after school programs and also an early morning pre-school reception center; it is known as "Willows". Across the street is "Kringle Field", a baseball field, named after former principal Barbara Kringle's late husband. There are also two yards "North Yard" and "South Yard" with play structures, also used for special event, parking, and morning assembly. The school has no auditorium however it uses its church in addition to a neighboring church. Saint David also does not have a gymnasium and utilizes yet another church for basketball games.
Also adjacent to the school is the Parish Church which receives worshipers from across central Richmond, under Father John Blaker. A residence across the street from the church provides space for the Parish Office, and housing for the priest.
General information
The school color is green, and the mascot is the Bear. The school uses uniforms as nearly all Catholic schools do and the schools uniform colors are dark blue pants, white shirts, green jackets or sweaters and green and burgundy skirts and jumpers.
Tuition assistance is available from the school in addition to logistical support for scholarships and grants.[7]
The school publishes a weekly newsletter in print and online called the "Goings On" which documents events, sports, topics of interest and public announcements.[8]
The school has a recycling club, student government, and choir. There are also both boys and girls baseball/softball, soccer, basketball, and volleyball teams. All students and parents must also perform community service. Students all participate in "souper kitchen" and convalescent home volunteering during junior high.
The May Fair and Halloween are annual festivals featuring games, food, dance and community socialization in addition to funds raising.
Notes
- ^ a b c d e f g Our History, Saint David School website, access date June 11, 2008
- ^ a b Saint David School, Home Page, access date June 11, 2008
- ^ Introduction to St. David School, Saint David School website, access date June 11, 2008
- ^ Principals Message, Saint David School, access date June 11, 2008
- ^ Google topographic map, access date June 11, 2008
- ^ Directions to St. David School, Saint David School website, access date June 11, 2008
- ^ Financial Aid, Saint David School website, access date June 11, 2008
- ^ Our Web Site, Saint David School, access date June 11, 2008
External links
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