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Walking the Path Together in Communion 💙 Students from St. Luke's Outreach in Brooks joined the annual Brooks Citizens Walk About, celebrating people with disabilities and the importance of inclusion, belonging and community. It’s a beautiful example of what it means to walk alongside one another recognizing the dignity of every person, building relationships and helping create communities where everyone belongs. We are grateful for the opportunities our students have to serve, connect and learn alongside others in their community. #WeAreCTR #WalkingThePathTogetherCTR

Attention Students! Become a fire cadet and a leader in your community through the Foothills Emergency Services Program! 🔥 Open to current Grade 11 and 12 students in Okotoks, High River, and Foothills area 🔥 Hands-on fire and emergency services training 🔥 Must attend the in-person Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 23 Limited spots available! Learn more and apply by Sept. 28: https://www.fesprogram.ca The application form can be accessed here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVHG0Jjdo5DqeTxPCjz1j8fOC5hsR24YVKLkQEHMhlKsmX4Q/viewform The Foothills Emergency Services Program is a partnership between the Town of High River, High River Fire Hall, CTR Catholic, and Foothills School Division.

“Spending the day at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy and joining the school community for their Opening Mass was a wonderful way to begin the year together in faith. I was especially struck by the leadership of Vice Principal Tara-Lyn Westlake, who helped set the tone for the celebration, and Principal Ryan Fox, who shared his musical gifts alongside the choir. It was a beautiful reflection of the faith, joy and leadership that shape this vibrant school community.” — Dr. Andrea Holowka, Superintendent #WeAreCTR #LeadershipLens #CTRcatholic

Another #LeadershipLens from Holy Cross Collegiate!

The Centre for Learning at Home principal shares his #LeadershipLens reflecting on gratitude for staff!

St. Francis of Assisi Academy principal shares her #LeadershipLens reflecting on all the reasons she loves her school!

Principal at St. Anthony's School shares her #LeadershipLens on the blessing of having the whole school together again!

Sharing another #LeadershipLens on how new teachers set the tone with supportive engaging environments for all students!

Holy Trinity Academy principal shares a #LeadershipLens on the first week back !

A beautiful reflection and #LeadershipLens from St.St. Mary's School !

#LeadershipLens from our online school principal The Centre for Learning at Home!

A #LeadershipLens from École Good Shepherd School in Okotoks!

Excitement abounds during the first week back to school. Check out this #LeadershipLens from Christ The King Academy in Brooks!

Say hello to our newest teachers! 👋👋👋 Meet some of the 45 new teachers joining CTR this year! We couldn’t be happier to welcome them to the CTR family. Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year! #WeAreCTR #CTRCatholic

A #LeadershipLens story from St. Joseph's Collegiate! Welcome back!

Leadership Lens from Holy Family Academy in Brooks! Read full caption below.

Leadership Lens - seeing our schools through the eyes of CTR’s leaders and sharing the moments that stand out along the way. “Today I had the chance to spend some time with the leadership teams at Holy Cross Collegiate and Sacred Heart Academy in Strathmore — Lavern Evans and Daniel Patterson at HCC, and Art Hanson and Lauren Zulyniak at SHA. I felt incredibly blessed to be among such dedicated administrators as they begin another school year. Their care for their students and staff, their energy and their commitment to their school communities help make our CTR Strathmore schools such incredible Catholic school communities.” — Dr. Andrea Holowka, Superintendent #WeAreCTR #LeadershipLens

As students head back to class this week, please be mindful of school zones which are now in effect. Please also stop for school buses with flashing red lights and the stop arm extended. Let's all work together to keep our students safe!

Introducing Leadership Lens - a chance to see our schools through the eyes of CTR’s leaders and share the moments that stand out to them along the way. “One of the moments that stood out to me at St. Mary’s School in Okotoks today was watching Hudson the Husky welcome our newest kindergartners. It was a wonderful reminder of how fun and joy can help create a safe, comfortable place for students to learn. On their very first day, these kindergartners discovered that many joyful characters will be walking alongside them as they learn the ‘St. Mary’s Way’! 🐾” — Marco Pacione, Associate Superintendent #WeAreCTR #LeadershipLens