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Good Shepherd School tells us what Catholic education and their school is amazing! #IBelieveinCatholicEd

St. John Paul II Collegiate students tell us what is their favourite thing about Catholic education. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

This week marks the beginning of Catholic Education Week. Join us as we celebrate the gift of Catholic education across our province! Throughout the week we will be sharing with you videos from our schools about why Catholic education is so wonderful! Here is one from Holy Cross Collegiate in Strathmore. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Today we celebrate all mothers - the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. "We love because he first loved us." John 4:19

All teachers interested in joining CTR: Join our Director of Human Resources Carmen Ostafichuk to learn more about CTR Catholic at the online Catholic Schools Teacher Job Fair on Tuesday, May 16 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MST. Visit https://www.applytoeducation.com

All teachers interested in joining CTR: Join our Director of Human Resources Carmen Ostafichuk to learn more about CTR Catholic at the online Catholic Schools Teacher Job Fair on Tuesday, May 16 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MST. Visit https://www.applytoeducation.com/events/events-applicant-event/catholic-teacher-job-fair-3/ for all the details.

It is with delight that we congratulate Sacred Heart Academy teacher Sara Presakarchuk, right, who was selected as the Zone 5 Edwin Parr representative. Principal Paulette Chotowetz presented Sara with her award at a recent celebration at CTR. The awards committee had this to say, "Sara’s willingness to grow as an educator is another reason she is an excellent candidate for the Edwin Parr Award. She is deeply admired by her colleagues. Her students are always treated with great dignity and respect and, as a result, she has an excellent rapport with them. Sara has a gift of intuitive “withitness” the heart and soul of a teacher!” Mrs. Presakarchuk will attend the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) celebration in Calgary on May 18.

St. Mary’s Little Flower Pre-School is hosting an Open House tomorrow, Wednesday May 10, from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm for children starting Little Flower Pre-Kindergarten in September. Parents and siblings welcome. Come out see the classroom, meet the teacher, play with some cool toys, and complete a craft. Meet at the front door of St. Mary's School at 42 Cimarron Trail in Okotoks. To RSVP or to inquire about Little Flower, please email tepp@redeemer.ab.ca

Check out this month's Board of Trustee Highlights from its April 27th meeting at the Catholic Education Centre in Okotoks.

On this day we stand in solidarity with and pray for all those who lives are marked by trauma because of murder and disappearance; especially with those Indigenous families who have lost mothers, daughters, aunts, sisters, cousins, and friends to this tragedy.

CTR Catholic is pleased to announce Superintendent Andrea Holowka who will take over for Dr. Scott Morrison as he sets to retire in June. See full announcement below.

We are hiring! Early Childhood Educator- Lead Teacher required for École Good Shepherd School, located in the Town of Okotoks, Alberta. This is a part-time position, 21 hours per week on average which will commence at the beginning of the 2023/2024 school year. Successful candidates will have a minimum of Level 2 certification in Early Childhood Education. As a publicly-funded Catholic School District, our schools and job locations are infused with the Catholic faith. The successful candidate will demonstrate a respectful and sympathetic sensitivity to the Catholic beliefs and practices of the students and staff. Internal applicants may apply with resume including references to humanresources@redeemer.ab.ca. External candidates please visit to www.redeemer.ab.ca Employment - Career Opportunities - Support staff - active postings. To apply you must create an online account.

Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day! ❤️🚌 Join us by showing appreciation to our bus drivers who make sure our students are safe while travelling to and from school each and every day. Thank you for all you do!

Congratulations to Sara Presakarchuk from Sacred Heart Academy in Strathmore; Breagh Chiasson from Holy Spirit Academy in High River; Liam Richardson from St. John Paul II Collegiate in Okotoks; and Lindsay Pollock from St. Anthony's School in Drumheller. Each has been nominated for the Edwin Parr Award for outstanding first year teachers. Thank you for your commitment to our students and Catholic education!

Congratulations to St. Anthony's School teacher Matthew Reeves for being selected as CTR's recipient of the Excellence in Catholic Education Award!

CTR Catholic would like to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of all our Administrative Professionals in our schools and at division office. We are grateful and blessed for all you do to help our schools and division office run smoothly! ❤

CTR extends congratulations to Paulette Chotowetz, principal of Sacred Heart Academy in Strathmore, on being selected as a recipient of the 2022-2023 Distinguished Leadership Award presented by the Council for School Leadership of the Alberta Teachers' Association. The CSL Distinguished Leadership Awards creates a learning community of outstanding principals and assistant principals throughout Alberta who can share professionally, interact collegially, and act as mentors to new colleagues. It provides avenues for research and sharing of best practices. The cadre of Distinguished Alberta School Leaders are people who are looking to challenge the status quo, improve learning in their contexts, and be equipped for higher levels of leadership. These individuals are considered role models in a vibrant network of educational leaders with the confidence and capabilities to lead innovative change for 21st century learning - the Council for School Leadership. Ms. Chotowetz was chosen as a deserving school leader from many nominations and will be honored at an event in Calgary on June 2. Congratulations!

CTR extends congratulations to and Brandon Bailey, principal of St. Mary's School in Okotoks, on being selected as a recipient of the 2022-2023 Distinguished Leadership Award presented by the Council for School Leadership of the Alberta Teachers' Association. The CSL Distinguished Leadership Awards creates a learning community of outstanding principals and assistant principals throughout Alberta who can share professionally, interact collegially, and act as mentors to new colleagues. It provides avenues for research and sharing of best practices. The cadre of Distinguished Alberta School Leaders are people who are looking to challenge the status quo, improve learning in their contexts, and be equipped for higher levels of leadership. These individuals are considered role models in a vibrant network of educational leaders with the confidence and capabilities to lead innovative change for 21st century learning - the Council for School Leadership. Mr. Bailey was chosen as a deserving school leader from many nominations and will be honored at an event in Calgary on June 2. Congratulations!