News Archive

OUR SCHOOLS ARE FUN! CTR classrooms are full of laughter, friendship and fun as students learn together. School spirit is abundant in all our schools.

CTR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WELCOME ALL WHO DESIRE FAITH-BASED EDUCATION: Faith permeates everything we do. Our parents and students, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, indicate that our faith-based focus is something they value. To register for kindergarten or any of our grades, visit https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/register

Celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent: "Since all these things are to be dissolved, what sort of persons ought you be living lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God.” – 2 Peter 3:11-12

See below the Christmas and New Years Mass Schedule for Okotoks and Diamond Valley.

CTR OFFERS FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN: CTR’s kindergarten programs are open to all and focus on active learning, skill development, and relationships. CTR offers full-day, full-time kindergarten in many schools. Registration is open now! Visit www.redeemer.ab.ca

Oh the blessed children sing! Students from Ecole Good Shepherd School in Okotoks gathered at the Catholic Education Centre this morning to sing the songs of the season! Thank you students and staff. You fill our hearts with joy! 🙏❤

TRANSPORTATION UPDATE 6:15 am – December 08, 2023 All of our schools are open, but some rural routes might not run due to icy conditions and accumulation of snow. Although conditions appear to have improved, significant snowfall and drifting on rural roads has created unsafe driving conditions. We expect in-town buses to run in all communities, but we anticipate that road conditions might cause some to run late. Even where we initially determine that rural buses can travel, individual bus drivers have the authority to cancel routes if they determine that local conditions may be unsafe. In the case that a route is cancelled, Southland Transportation will contact families. Students and staff driving to school should use extra caution and plan for additional travel time. Please do not leave children unattended at bus stops, and please ensure that they are dressed appropriately for the conditions. CTR will continue to monitor the road conditions throughout the day. For up-to-date transportation information, please click on “Bus Status” on the divisional website at www.redeemer.ab.ca

PRE-KINDERGARTEN OFFERS CTR STUDENTS AN EARLY START: Three of our schools offer pre-kindergarten programming in Strathmore, Oyen and Okotoks. Getting an early start to education through play-based learning is optimal for child growth and development. Little Flower Pre-kindergarten Programs are offered at Sacred Heart Academy in Strathmore; Assumption School in Oyen and St. Mary’s School and École Good Shepherd School in Okotoks. Visit our website at www.redeemer.ab.ca to learn more.

In this season of Advent we await eagerly for the coming of Jesus. It is a season for the preparation of ourselves as much as for our homes. We invite you to visit your parish and receive the sacrament of Reconciliation to prepare your heart for Jesus. Come, Lord Jesus! Maranatha!

STUDENTS CONTINUE TO THRIVE IN CTR: Our Annual Education Result Report (AERR) demonstrates our continued academic excellence within our Catholic faith. Once again, CTR scored above the province in all achievement categories and supports strong faith formation across the division. Our school reports will soon be available on their websites to showcase the success of each community. https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/documents/09083e80-6820-4bd5-a313-25019de2ff64/Assurance%20Results_CTR_2022-2023.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217025944

A reminder to families that Parent/Teacher Interviews will take place in the afternoon on Thursday, Nov. 23 and there are no classes on Friday, Nov. 24. Contact your school to set up an interview with your child's teacher.

Thirty-seven teams of students from across the division participated in the annual CTR Grade 6 Volleyball Tournament at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre in Calgary. Congratulations to everyone who supported the day filled with excitement, sportsmanship, and team spirit! Thank you to the coaches and parents who cheered on the students.

Aid to the Church in Need (ACN Canada) will hold its annual Red Wednesday on November 22. Across the world, 327 million Christians live in a country where there is persecution at various degrees. Because of their faith, they endure discrimination, scorn, arrest, incarceration, torture, and sometimes even death. It is estimated that 75% of acts of violence for religious reasons are perpetrated against Christians, making them the most persecuted group. We invite all staff and students to unite themselves with the persecuted by praying a decade of the rosary on Wednesday, November 22. acn-canada.ord/red-wednesday Lord, we pray that every being, regardless of their religion, live in peace and harmony without any kind of persecution. 🙏 #RedWednesday

Parents, trustees, school administrators, and senior staff at CTR Catholic joined together during the annual Council of School Councils meeting at division office in Okotoks Wednesday. The day was full of fruitful discussion and parent feedback that will assist CTR's school council members manage successful meetings throughout the year and provide important feedback to our schools. The day concluded in traditional CTR fashion with a blessing over our parents and trustees.

Lest We Forget. 🙏 Schools across the division will be honoring Remembrance Day today.

CTR's Student Services department was proud to support CTR staff with Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) facilitator training yesterday. The divisional team including, CTR Director of Student Services, mental health coordinator, occupational therapists, and educational consultants worked with over 30 participants who were trained in this innovative approach to support students with Attachment, Regulation and Competency.

Tickets are on sale for St. James Parish Winter Fundraising Dinner. Please see details below.

Check out the Board of Trustee Highlights from the regular meeting held Jan 27, 2024 at Notre Dame Collegiate in High River.