St. Thomas More Collegiate is an independent Catholic secondary school in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, which exists to provide an affordable high-quality Catholic education to the predominantly working-class and middle-class families of our area. STMC focuses on delivering a well-balanced education that provides every student with a strong foundation in academics, athletics, fine arts, science, faith, and community service. St Thomas More Collegiate is consistently ranked among the top 20 schools in British Columbia, and both athletic and fine arts programs have gained regional and national recognition. With approximately 660 students enrolled each year, STMC provides an intimate educational setting where administrators, teachers and parents build a safety net of community around every student. Typically, nearly 100% of all students graduate, and 85% go on to post-secondary education. STMC's alumni have grown into outstanding business and community leaders, making contributions to a range of fields throughout the world, and forming a lifelong network of career opportunities and community support. STMC's mission is "To teach young people how to learn and grow, supported by a welcoming Catholic community," and its vision is "For every Knight to make a positive contribution to the Earth and its people."