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Yesterday I spent an hour with the Grade 6's at Good Shepherd. We talked Municipal Government so they would be aready for their Mock Council Meeting next week in Council Chambers. I truly love the questions they ask. They are so varied and are genuinely curious about how things work. Things I learnt from the visit - a Graffiti Wall in the community they think is a good idea, they prefer to be a Town not a City, they are just as divided on what to do about deer as the rest of the community, more skateboarding (recreation) is important, 30 mins is not enough time for questions and never ask them all to answer a question at once. Thanks for hanging out with me and I am looking forward to seeing what issue you debate during your mock Council meeting next week. Christ the Redeemer Catholic School Division

Congratulations to this year's Edwin Parr award winners! The award celebrates CTR's outstanding first year teachers.

Loving the support shown in our schools for mental health awareness! 🙏

Check out this CBC radio interview with our very own music teacher Catherine Scott from the The Centre for Learning at Home along with Russ Gavin, band leader at Stanford University, and COO of JackTrip, an online audio technology company, as they talk about CFL's new Music@HOME program which allows students to perform synchronously in a virtual setting. Students can literally experience both band and choir like they were together in person regardless of where they are located across the province. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-17-edmonton-am/clip/15910393-new-technology-helping-young-musicians-learn-home

CTR Catholic schools has made mental health and wellbeing a focus by helping teachers introduce universal mental health strategies into their classrooms daily through our Healthy School initiative. Today, staff and students across the division are wearing hats today to raise awareness for mental health. We want to thank you for your support of our schools and the mental health and wellbeing of all CTR families. #hatsonformentalheath

Congratulations to this year's Edwin Parr award winners! The award celebrates CTR's outstanding first year teachers.

Congratulations to this year's Edwin Parr award winners! The award celebrates CTR's outstanding first year teachers.

On behalf of St. John Paul II Collegiate Parent Council, all parents in the Okotoks community are welcome to attend an informative parent session on Tuesday, May 10th at 7 pm, in-person, in the St. JPII gymnasium (53 Cimarron Drive, Okotoks). Mr. Les Redick is an experienced researcher and presenter on the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and his sessions have been well-received by CTR audiences in past. The session is of value also for parents whose children do not have ADHD, as he touches on adolescent brain development, executive functioning, and organization. All parents are invited to attend this meaningful parent engagement and learning session – feel free to invite parents whose children do not attend St. JPII!

Congratulations to this year's Edwin Parr award winners! The award celebrates CTR's outstanding first year teachers.

Congratulations to this year's Edwin Parr award winners! The award celebrates CTR's outstanding first year teachers.

Congratulations to this year's Edwin Parr award winners! The award celebrates CTR's outstanding first year teachers.

#IBelieveinCatholicEd 🙏

Congratulations to Mr. Mike Fleck who has accepted the position of Principal of Holy Family Academy. After graduating with a Bachelor of Physical Education, and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta, Mr. Fleck began his teaching career at St. Joseph’s Collegiate in 2000. Mr. Fleck has taught in all four divisions in his teaching career including high school science, Grade 8, 6, 5, and 2 homerooms as well as physical education at all levels. In January of 2013, Mr. Fleck joined the administration team as Vice Principal of Holy Family Academy. Mr. Fleck is committed to educational opportunities. He was in the very first cohort of the Christ the Redeemer Aspiring Leaders group in 2007. He attended Start Right in 2013 and the Leadership Essentials for Administrators conference in 2014. Mr. Fleck also regularly attends leadership related professional development in order to gain ideas and improve his practice. Mr. Fleck has taken on various other leadership roles including Elementary Physical Education Lead for Christ the Redeemer, ATA Representative, EPC Representative, NSC member, and at Holy Family Academy over the years, Faith Lead, Technology Lead, and ER lead to name a few. In accepting the role as Principal of Holy Family Academy, Mr. Fleck shares, “Holy Family Academy is an outstanding Catholic school committed to academic excellence in a safe and caring environment. I am humbled and excited to be given the opportunity to serve as it’s next Principal.” Superintendent Dr. Scott Morrison shares, “Mr. Fleck is a talented elementary educator who had served all three schools in Brooks with passion, excellence, and dedication. We are very confident Holy Family will continue to thrive under his leadership.”

Congratulations to Mr. Mike Jerrett who has accepted the position of Vice-Principal of The Centre for Learning@HOME. Visit our website for full announcement: https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/news/staffing-announcement-vice-principal-at-the-centre-for-learninghome-1651262996338

Our teachers continue to display their creativity, talent and commitment to literacy and wellbeing. Read the full story here: https://highriveronline.com/articles/local-teacher-and-author-drops-third-book-of-inspirational-poems

#IBelieveinCatholicEd 🙏🏼💙

Congratulations to Holy Spirit Academy first year teacher Ms. Belinda Ziehl who was selected as this year's Edwin Parr Nominee. Each school division across the province selects one outstanding first year teacher to represent their division. Ms. Ziehl is CTR Catholics representative. Learn more about her contributions as a first year teacher by watching this video. Congratulations Ms. Ziehl!