About St. Bridget of Sweden School
St. Bridget of Sweden School was established in 1957, three years after the parish was founded.
It was the vision of the founding pastor Fr. Patrick McGoldrick and Cardinal McIntyre to open the school which would meet the needs of the expanding San Fernando Valley population.
The original plan was to start a 16 classroom school. With the establishment of the local parishes with schools and the expansion of the Van Nuys Airport, the plan was altered to the present structure.
The school was initially staffed by the Religious Sisters of Charity, headed by the first principal, Sr. Frances Paul. The Sisters of Charity remained as administrators of the school until 1982, when a lay administration was appointed by the pastor.
Mission Statement
St. Bridget of Sweden School, recognizing that parents are the primary educators and teachers are facilitators of learning, provides an atmosphere conducive to the maximum development of all students, enabling them to become well-integrated individuals with Catholic principles, values and attitudes who are capable of living their lives according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Schoolwide Learning Expectations
To become a well-integrated individual with Catholic principles and values
To become an active life long learner
To recognize the value of self-expression through diversified art forms
To develop respect for the thoughts and opinions of others
To create a positive attitude toward physical development
To develop a willingness to participate in the community
To develop respect for all life
