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CTR OFFERS A VARIETY OF OPTION CLASSES TO ALL STUDENTS: Our students have the opportunity to access many options programs to reflect current student interest and diverse needs. Students also have access to hundreds of online options from one of the most successful online schools in the province through the Centre for Learning@HOME.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADS TO STUDENT LEARNING: CTR provides opportunities for staff to enhance their professional development on a regular basis. Have you heard of CLCs? Every Friday afternoon all teachers and support staff from across the division engage in professional learning through the team-based Catholic Learning Communities (CLCs) professional learning process.

CTR IS COMMITTED TO TEACHER SUPERVISION, EVALUATION, AND GROWTH: CTR Catholic has a robust teacher supervision and evaluation system, providing all with assurance that students are in good hands. New teachers are observed at least 10 times in their first year by administrators and superintendents. Experienced teachers receive enhanced supervision every four years, where they set growth goals and are observed by administrators.

CTR PARTNERS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT STUDENT AND FAMILY WELLNESS: As part of the Mental Health in Schools Pilot Project, CTR and McMan have partnered together to support CTR students and families with family engagement, wellness planning and community resources.

A reminder that CTR staff will be participating in a divisional professional development Wednesday, Jan. 31. Schools will be closed for students across our division. Classes will resume Thursday, Feb. 1.

We love to hear stories about CTR alumni who have gone on to do wonderful things in the world. You can share your alumni story with us by contacting your graduating school or emailing communications@redeemer.ab.ca We would love to hear from you!

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Kindergarten students love outdoor learning time! Registration is open for all kindergarten programming across the division. Visit www.redeemer.ab.ca to find your school!

Kindergarten registration is open across CTR Catholic! Check out this open house in High River coming up.

CTR Catholic would like to extend our gratitude for the generous contributions and support to our Family School Liaison and Connections programs made by the following community partners in 2023: FCSS MD Foothills FCSS Okotoks FCSS High River FCSS MD Wheatland FCSS Strathmore Okotoks United Way FCSS Drumheller These funds help to provide supports in our schools that promote the mental health and wellbeing of our students. #healthyschoolsCTR

CTR OFFERS INNOVATIVE FINE ARTS PROGRAMMING: Band, music, art, and drama programs that are second-to-none provide students with opportunities to explore the fine arts including a division-led art gallery and contest, entitled “Curated. Art Collective” which honors the talents of all our students. Programs include drumming, band trips, social justice projects, and so much more! For more information on your school’s fine arts programming, visit www.redeemer.ab.ca

CTR has over 500 teachers and 300 support staff across 7 communities! CTR provides education to more than 10,100 students. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Linked In @ctrcatholic

CTR STUDENTS CONTINUE TO ACHIEVE HIGH MARKS ON DIPLOMA EXAMS: CTR outperformed the province in diploma acceptable standards by 3.9% and excellence rates by 0.7% indicating that our high school students are set up for success.

CTR SUPPORTS EQUITY AND CONTINUES THE WORK TO COMBAT RACISM: CTR Catholic is committed to ensuring equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for all. Through the Many And One initiative, we will work to understand, address, and dismantle racism, discrimination, and bias through listening, sharing, and action. All students, staff and parents encourage, value, and support one another to create a safe and caring school community where no one is excluded for any reason.

A NET Mission Discernment Night is happening this Saturday, January 27, starting at 7 pm at St. Bonaventure Parish, Calgary! This event is for any young adults from anywhere in Calgary from grades 11-12 or between the ages of 18-30 who may be interested in a year of mission! This will be a night of fellowship, food, and praise and will provide young people with a deeper look into what a year on mission with NET could look like!

It's Survey Time! 📈🖊 Parents of students in Grade 4, 7 and 10 are encouraged to fill out the Alberta Education Assurance Survey which will be coming to your mailbox soon! Parents will be able to fill out the survey online with a random access code or return the paper copies to Alberta Education. Results of the survey provide important feedback to the province, the division, and your school. Please take a few minutes to respond. Deadline is March 1, 2024.

Join the CTR family! CTR Catholic's Director of Human Resources Carmen Ostafichuk will be at the University of Calgary Education Career Fair on Thursday, Jan. 25 at MacEwan Concert Hall (formerly MacEwan Hall A/B) from 11 am to 3 pm. If you know of anyone who might be interested in a teaching position at any of our schools please share this post! See you at the fair!

CTR HAS A COMPREHENSIVE STAFF WELLNESS INITIATIVE: CTR is committed to staff wellness through supports, benefits, and regular check-ins with all staff. We know that healthy teachers support the development of healthy students. Our commitment to our staff is also a commitment to our students.

Students share what they love best about kindergarten! Kindergarten registration is now open. Visit our website for all the details!

Congratulations to Kelsey Crandell of St. John Paul II Collegiate for being nominated for her outstanding achievement and continued commitment to excellence in music education by the Alberta Music Advocacy Alliance!