News Archive

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!

Christ is risen! Truly He is risen! May the blessings of the risen Lord be with you and your family today and throughout the Easter season. #Alleluia

A reminder to CTR families, all schools will be closed this Friday, April 7 for Good Friday and will remain closed until Monday, April 17 for the Easter break. Blessings to each one of you for a peaceful Easter!

More than 75 parents, the influencers of our schools, gather together this evening to vision for the new École Good Shepherd School to be located in the D’Arcy Ranch area. Parents and guests were able to discuss elements of the new school, reputation, improvement, and hopes for the future.

CTR Superintendent Dr. Scott Morrison has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. He does so with a sense of satisfaction and confidence in the future of CTR Catholic. CTR Catholic extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Morrison for his contributions to CTR Catholic and Catholic education. Please see link below for his full retirement announcement.

On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, CTR Catholic stands in solidarity with those who have suffered racism or prejudice. Every person is created in the image and likeness of God, and so deserves respect, dignity, and love. As a Catholic school division, it is not enough to value our diversity and inclusivity. Solidarity requires us to see the other as another self, suffer with them, and love them as we would want to be loved. Join us in prayer today as we ask our God, who stands in solidarity with us, to help us confront racism wherever it may be, and build a more just and peaceful world. 🙏

Parents of Grades 4, 7 and 10 students! Alberta Education has extended the deadline to complete the Assurance Surveys for a second time to ensure that you have ample time to complete this important feedback for our school division! The deadline is now Friday, March 24. Thank you for your participation! https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-education-assurance-survey.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0hHvExKuH8kfkCULbNYiSh8v7r_qPJrCaqIgrtQJ65efyKFxpUN_NFSQw

Parents, do you have a Grade 6 student interested in late French Immersion next year? St. John Paul II Collegiate has space available! Details are below.

Parents of Grades 4, 7 and 10 students! We need your feedback! Survey packages should be in your mail, please take the time to complete this survey as it provides important and valuable feedback for our division! The deadline for the completion of the Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) survey has been extended to Friday, March 17, 2023. Thank you in advance for your time!