The Sacred Heart School of Montreal One of Canada's oldest independent Catholic schools for girls

More than 200 years ago, in a trying period of France's history, Mother Madeleine Sophie Barat began establishing schools for girls.

At the turn of the eighteenth century, revolution, terror and deprivation created difficult conditions, even for a Saint. Yet, her mission to educate the mind, body and spirit of children prevailed, and her Society of the Sacred Heart has carried the gift of learning to generations of young women around the world.

Recognized today as the "City House" on Atwater hill, The Sacred Heart School of Montreal is part of this outstanding global Network of Sacred Heart Schools spanning five continents and more than forty countries.

A brief timeline of our 149 year history:

1861 First temporary House - St. Hubert Street
1862 Second temporary House - Berri Street
1863 Third House - La Gauchetière Street
1872 Fourth House - St. Catherine Street
1892 Fifth House - St. Alexandre Street
1928 Sixth House - 3635 Atwater Avenue
1974 New House System is established
1981 Computer Cove created and computer courses initiated
1982 Board of Directors is established and the Convent becomes The Sacred Heart School of Montreal
1992 The Margaret Johnson Gymnasium opens
1996 The building is wired for networking
1997 The school web site and mail server are brought online
2000 The dining hall is refurbished and renamed the Sault Dining Hall
2001 Renovation of the Chapel
2010-2011 School celebrates 150th Anniversary