Spiritual life:

Every student in St. Thomas Aquinas High School studies Religion in a grade level class. Over the five years topics such as morality, vocation, history, theology and scripture are presented. Opportunities to participate in the sacraments are provided. We celebrate Mass as a school once every month. As well, each grade level has an annual retreat. The grade 11 and 12 retreats are held at Camp Stillwood for two and three days respectively. The Social Justice Club and the Respect for Life Club, both part of Campus Ministry, offer more options for students to exercise their faith. Students make and serve meals for the poor and collect needed supplies for the youth of Covenant House as well as raising funds for many worthy charities.

Every student at S.T.A. has the chance to participate in a grade level retreat each year. These retreats are part of what makes a Catholic education a memorable and powerful experience. Click here for information on Campus Ministry

Athletic life:

The school is a participating member of the North Shore Athletic Association and competes against other High Schools in the North and West Vancouver School Districts. The school offers programs in the following sports: rowing, golf, track, basketball, volleyball, field hockey, gymnastics, soccer, wrestling, skiing, snowboarding, cross country running, and weight training.

Athletic awards:
*** BC School Sports--Most Outstanding School 2005-2006***
Based on the number of staff and students participating in extracurricular athletic activities

Track:
2005 North Shore Overall Aggregate Champions, Boys and Girls
2005 Vancouver and District Junior Boys Champions
2003 North Shore Champions
2002 Vancouver and District Champions
Boys Basketball:
2003 B.C. 'A' Champions
4 Time B.C. 'A' Champions
2000 B.C. 'AA' Champions
4 Time B.C. Catholic Champions
2000 - 2nd Place, Reebok Invitational Tournament, Saskatoon
3 Time Bantam Boys Vancouver & District Champions
Girls Basketball:
2004 North Shore 'AA' Championshions
2004 7th Place B.C. 'AA' Championships
2003 4th Place B.C. 'AA' Championships
2003 North Shore 'AA' Champions
2002 North Shore 'AA' Champions
1995 - B.C. Catholic Champions
Volleyball:
7 Time B.C. Catholic Champions
2005 6th Place B.C. 'AA' Championships
2004 Lower Mainland 'AA' Champions
2004 7th Place B.C. "AA' Champions
2003 3rd Place B.C. 'AA' Championships
2003 6th Place Junior Girls Provincials
2002 2nd Place B.C. 'AA' Championships
2002 and 2003 Lower Mainland 'AA' Champions
2002 and 2003 North Shore Champions
2000 - 2nd Place, Jr. Girls Provincials
1998 - 3rd Place, Single 'A' Finals
6 Time Juvenile Girls Vancouver and District Champions
10 Time Bantam Girls Vancouver and District Champions
Soccer:
2006 2nd Place Kamloops Soccer Tournament
2003 Senior Girls North Shore Division 1 Champions
2002 B.C. 'A' Champions
2001 B.C. 'A' Champions
2001 - Junior Boys Vancouver Independent Schools Champions
1998 - B.C. 'A' Champions
1997 - Junior Champions Burnaby/New West
Wrestling:
2006 5th Place 'AAA' Provincial Championship
2005 2nd Place 'AA' Provincial Championship
2005 Vancouver Island 15 and under Champions
2005 2nd Place North Shore Championship - Senior boys
2004 2nd Place 'AA' Provincial Championships
2001 - 3rd Place 'AA' Provincial Championships
Golf:
2006 - 7th Place 'AA' Championships
2005 - 15th Place B.C. 'AA' Championships
2004 - 9th Place B.C. 'AA' Championships
2004 - Lower Mainland 'AA' Champions

Rowing is a recent addition to the Aquinas Athletics roster. Our beautiful setting makes it a natural choice for S.T.A.

Clubs: As the student body grows so do the number of clubs organized for their enjoyment and enrichment. Duke of Edinburgh Award Club Choir Student Council Social Justice Club Mass Choir Respect for Life Improv Team Public Speaking Sound crew Book lovers club