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On June 21, citizens across Canada recognize and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of Indigenous Peoples of Canada. CTR teachers and students across the division will be recognizing this day in a variety of ways. As we continue to move forward, striving for the truth and reconciliation with one another, we invite all to seek out guidance, healing and peace through prayer and loving our neighbour as we love ourselves. For more on National Indigenous Peoples Day visit this federal website: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013718/1534874583157

Today we celebrate all fathers - the father of the family, as well as fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. "Do everything in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025 at Holy Cross Collegiate in Strathmore who will be celebrating their commencement this Saturday, June 14! 🎓🙏

Congratulations to four amazing leaders who were honoured at the Council for School Leadership Distinguished Leadership Awards Gala in Calgary! The Distinguished Leadership Award was presented to (left to right) Tara Lyn Westlake, vice principal, Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy, Canmore; Darren Dornstauder, vice principal of Holy Trinity Academy in Okotoks; Rebecca Enright, vice principal of Notre Dame Collegiate, High River; and Cindy Freimark, principal of Christ The King Academy, Brooks. Each were recognized for their inspiring leadership and commitment to Catholic education!

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025 at The Centre for Learning @ HOME who will be celebrating their commencement this Friday, June 6! 🎓🙏

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025 at St. Anthony's School in Drumheller who will be celebrating their commencement this Saturday, June 7! 🎓🙏

Check out the Board of Trustee Highlights from the regular meeting held May 28!

All CTR schools participate in Adoration twice a year! Christian devotion to the Eucharist is an early practice of the Church, and dates back to the 4th century. Exposing the Blessed Sacrament for public adoration began in the 13th century, allowing all people to sit and pray in the presence of Jesus Christ. Here is a glimpse from St. Mary's School in Okotoks.

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025 at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy in Canmore who will be celebrating their commencement this Thursday, June 5! 🎓🙏

Check out this video featuring students from St. Anthony's School in Drumheller as they share their experiences working with local businesses! These students gained valuable work experience while earning high school credits - an opportunity that’s helping them discover their career passions and make meaningful connections in their community. Registration for summer work experiences is now open for all CTR students in Grades 9-12. Check out our website to learn more!

Wearing blue to celebrate Catholic education! #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Walking for Catholic education at Holy Family Academy!

The crowing of Mary! #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Last week we celebrated the gift of Catholic education during World Catholic Education day! Check out how some of our schools celebrated our faith! #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Students! Want to earn credits and get work experience? This summer, you can earn credits while you work at almost any type of job! Join our Work Experience 15-25-35 and the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) courses. Who can apply? Students aged 15 and older as of June 30th, in Grade 10/11/12 (including those completing Grade 9 and Grade 12 in June 2025), living in or near any CTR community. No cost to register! Register now and secure your spot! https://app.clearevent.com/register?form=e3192b90-fb44-41d3-b276-70c1d448c07d

Join us today on World Catholic Education Day as we wear blue in support of Catholic education. Join us to show your support for Catholic education by also wearing blue, praying, and by sharing the good that has come to your family through the gift of Catholic education in Alberta. #IBelieveinCatholicEd #BlueforCatholicEd

Congratulations to CTR's Division Award Winners! Recipients were honored at an awards banquet in Strathmore last night. Strathmore Trustee Harry Salm presented recipients with the Excellence in Teaching Award, in recognition of superior teaching characterized by exceptional levels of student learning, exemplary commitment, and the creation of strong relationships. Recipients include: Vince Marion, The Centre for Learning@HOME Edward Burla, Christ the King Academy Danielle Boudreau, École Good Shepherd School Carla Bisharat, Holy Cross Collegiate Lindsay Seibel, Holy Family Academy Christine McGuire, Holy Spirit Academy Joey Baldwin, Holy Trinity Academy Cathy Dudgeon, Notre Dame Collegiate Melanie Fricot, Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy Genevieve Volk, Sacred Heart Academy Sarah Mulgrew, St. Anthony's School Jeff Sa, St. Francis of Assisi Academy Heather Scott, St. John Paul II Collegiate Natalie Sturch, St. Joseph's Collegiate Vito Peraino, St. Mary's School

Congratulations to CTR's Division Award Winners! Recipients were honored at an awards banquet in Strathmore last night. Andrea Keenan, Board Chair and Foothills Trustee, presented recipients with the Power of One Award, in recognition of someone who contributes to the Vision, Mission and Fundamental Beliefs of CTR; shows an outstanding commitment to supporting all stakeholders; shows initiative and resourcefulness; has a positive, helpful and caring attitude; is viewed by colleagues as a builder of relationships; contributes to a positive work environment and is viewed as improving morale. Recipients include: Lynn George, The Centre for Learning@HOME Jaclyn Hemsing-Smith, Christ the King Academy Carlina Nori, École Good Shepherd School Peggy Paschal, Holy Cross Collegiate Tammy Hodder, Holy Family Academy Chelsea McEwan, Holy Spirit Academy Ivette Alvarez, Holy Trinity Academy Shannon Ditzler, Notre Dame Collegiate Cindy Ferguson, Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy Jeanette Desmet, Sacred Heart Academy Audrey Hems, St. Anthony's School Bonita Brawdy, St. Francis of Assisi Academy Genelle Garagan, St. John Paul II Collegiate Teresa Stolz, St. Joseph's Collegiate Teresa Morales-Villarreal, St. Mary's School Shar Sylvestre, Catholic Education Centre

Congratulations to CTR's Division Award Winners! Recipients were honored at an awards banquet in Strathmore last night. Okotoks Trustee Andrew Gustafson presented recipients with the Above and Beyond Award, in recognition of performance characterized by selfless dedication, unquestioning commitment and superior skill. Recipients include: Abbie Park, St. Mary's School Pat Wiens, St. Joseph's Collegiate Rebecca Freeman, St. John Paul II Collegiate Robyn Romaniuk, St. Francis of Assisi Academy Angela Jusseaume, St. Anthony's School Lauren Zulyniak, Sacred Heart Academy Michelle Moore, Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy Corrine Chisholm, Notre Dame Collegiate Crystal Lepp, Holy Trinity Academy Belinda Ziehl, Holy Spirit Academy Christian Mercado, Holy Family Academy Jason Burns, Holy Cross Collegiate Susan Rasmussen, École Good Shepherd School Jeff Haines, Christ the King Academy Curtis Carrier, The Centre for Learning@HOME Jacqueline Yu, Catholic Education Centre