News Archive

Wishing all of our students and families a wonderful and safe Halloween! 🎃

Catholic school communities are critical and valued partners in the mission of the Church, as parishioners share sincere appreciation for Catholic education and their deep concern for young people. Bishop McGrattan extends his invitation to one of four Pastoral Renewal Gatherings across the diocese in November. Members of Christ The Redeemer School Communities are invited to not only attend, but to bring as many of your team, trustees, parents, leaders and teachers as possible. https://www.catholicyyc.ca/renewal.html

Nominations for The Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence are open. These awards recognize educators for their outstanding contributions to education and their commitment to preparing youth for a digital and innovation-based economy. The Teaching Excellence in STEM Awards acknowledge exceptional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics teachers who foster an innovation culture. Nominate a teacher today! #PMAwards https://pmate-ppmee.ised-isde.canada.ca/site/pm-awards-teaching-excellence-stem/en/nominate-teacher

TRANSPORTATION UPDATE 6:21 am – October 24, 2023 All of our schools are open, and all buses are expected to be running. Although we expect buses to run, we anticipate that slippery and challenging road conditions might cause some to run late. Please do not leave children unattended at bus stops, and please ensure that they are dressed appropriately for the conditions. 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. In-town stops will not be accommodated either, if the route is cancelled. CTR will continue to monitor the road conditions throughout the day. Visit www.redeemer.ab.ca for up-to-date bus route information on the “Bus Status” tab in the top right of the webpage. Students and staff driving to school should use extra caution and plan for additional travel time.

Bishop McGrattan has called a fast in the Diocese of Calgary to occur on Tuesday, October 17. This is in response to the global request of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa. The call is for a day of fasting, abstinence, and prayer; in particular, to pray the Rosary in request of the intercession of the Mother of God for the gift of peace. If you would like information about how your family can pray together with the Church on this day for peace, please see the letter from the Diocese of Calgary: https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/documents/e657306e-f04c-4d40-8d8b-5674fce98841?fingerprint=ppb20251217033225

Celebrate National School Bus Safety Week Oct. 15-21, 2023. 🚌 Remember, "Reds Flashing Means No Passing." The fine for passing a school bus with its red lights flashing is $567 and six demerit points. Let's work together to ensure our students get to and from school safely! CTR Catholic safely transports 5,000 students for throughout our communities on 89 bus routes to and from 17 schools. ➡ Bus Drivers are still needed! Are you interested in driving a school bus? Interested applicants can visit www.southland.ca to apply or contact your local dispatch office: Brooks Dispatch 1-877-533-3959 Canmore Dispatch – 1-866-962-7100 Drumheller Dispatch – 1-877-533-3953 High River Dispatch – 403-938-3966 Okotoks Dispatch – 403-938-3966 Strathmore Dispatch – 1-877-533-3959

Calling all artists! Students are invited to submit a piece of artwork to be used for this year's CTR Catholic division Christmas card. ✉️🎨 The artwork selected will be printed on a greeting card! The winning artist will also receive copies of the card. Here are some points to keep in mind: 1. A religious Christmas focus should be evident. 2. Colour would enhance visual composition and reproduction. 3. Please no words on the images. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 10. Talk to your teacher about submitting your artwork!

Check out this month's CTR Catholic Board of Trustee Highlights from its September 28, 2023 meeting at the Catholic Education Centre in Okotoks.

We are full of grateful for each one of our families, students, and staff and wish you all an abundance of blessings this Thanksgiving weekend. Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, Oct. 10 for Thanksgiving Day and staff will participate in a division-wide professional development on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Students will return to class on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Have a safe and happy weekend! 🍂🍁

Today, on World Teachers' Day, we recognize and celebrate the 600 amazing teachers across our division. We remain full of gratitude to our teachers for their dedication and commitment to student learning, academic excellence, growth and wellness. Since its inception in 1994, World Teachers’ Day has grown into a celebration of and for more than 32 million teachers in over 170 countries around the world. Thank you for all you do, CTR Catholic teachers! 🙏 #WorldTeachersDay

CTR acknowledges and values the work that takes place each and every day by our custodians and maintenance workers to keep our schools and buildings clean and safe. Thank you for making our spaces sparkle! ✨

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St. James Parish is hosting a dance demonstration this Sunday, Oct. 1 following mass. See below for more details!

Teaching opportunities available at our online and home education centre The Centre for Learning at Home. Check out the details below!

Throughout this week, CTR schools across the division will focus on age-appropriate student learning, raising awareness of the impact of residential schools, honouring the experience of survivors, their families and communities, and building cultural awareness. Staff and students are also encouraged to wear orange on Friday, Sept. 29. CTR is also encouraging families to check their local community for in-person and online opportunities to engage in commemoration of this day on September 30. May God bless Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation process. 🧡