St. Thomas More Collegiate

St. Thomas More Collegiate, commonly abbreviated as STMC, or just STM, is an independent private school located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

The school participates in sporting events under the name of "Knights", with team colors of red, white and black.

St. Thomas More Collegiate opened its doors in September 1960, with a total of 110 students enrolled in grades 7, 8 and 9.

[1] The proceedings were based on allegations of sexual and physical abuse against students at the Mount Cashel Orphanage in Newfoundland.

The subsequent lawsuits by Mount Cashel victims threatened to close the school and nearby Vancouver College in 2002 in order to pay financial compensation.

In the 2017–18 school year, the graduation rate was over 99% and 85% of enrolled students continued on to post-secondary education.

Many elite athletes in football, basketball, wrestling, track & field, swimming and lacrosse have attended STMC.

The student government organizes school events, such as dances, pep rallies, and fundraisers.