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Less than one week left to purchase your tickets and support grade 6 camp! We appreciate any support in sharing or purchasing a raffle ticket! Thank you, St. Mary’s community!

Please support our Grade 6 Camp Fundraiser! Purchase a raffle ticket or share the QR Code with friends and family! The prizes are incredible! Everything from a new NORCO bike or scooter to weekend getaways, service vouchers for oil change or vehicle work, vehicle detailing, movie nights, Calaway Park passes, tickets to Okotoks Oilers or DAWGS games, gift certificates for dinners out, themed gift baskets, and much, much more! There is something for everyone! Thank you for your support!

We had an amazing visit from Earth Rangers today! Our students learned about wildlife, conservation, and the small actions we can take to help protect our planet. Thank you to the Earth Rangers team for delivering such an interactive, inspiring, and memorable presentation. You sparked so much curiosity and excitement in our learners! 🌏

Today we’re celebrating Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌 A huge thank you to the incredible drivers who safely get our students to and from school each day. Your patience, care, and friendly smiles help start and end our days on such a positive note. We are so grateful for everything you do to support our students, families, and school community - thank you for being such an important part of our team! 💛

3PO enjoying the beautiful spring weather earlier this week and taking their reading outdoors! ☀️

We are proud to celebrate this year’s St. John the Apostle Award recipient Amy Parnell - an incredible parent whose quiet, faithful service has made a lasting impact on our school community. From organizing hot dog days and pancake breakfasts, to supporting fundraising, coordinating volunteers, and always being the last to clean up, she gives generously of her time and heart. Her involvement in Parent Council and ward meetings ensures that the voice of our families is heard and that students remain at the center of every decision. Like St. John the Apostle, she leads with love, humility, and dedication. We are so grateful for the many ways she uplifts and strengthens our school.

Happy Easter! He is Risen 💛

Mrs. Lacroix’s class made pysanky eggs using acrylic paint, sharpies and faux eggs! They learned about this Ukrainian tradition and the meaning of specific symbols, created a plan, then set to work! They were laser focused and so pried of their creations! Bonus: no cracked eggs and the fire department didn’t need to be called!

3H brought history to life yesterday as they re-enacted the Last Supper. Through this meaningful experience, students deepened their understanding of Holy Week, showing respect, reflection, and care as they stepped into this important moment. We are so proud of the thoughtfulness and reverence they showed - what a powerful way to learn and connect!

She would also like to extend a huge thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped run the book fair. We couldn’t have done it without you! A huge thank you to Mrs. Boynton and all the hard work she put in for making this book fair such a huge success! 📚🩵

Our Grade 6s hit the court today for their basketball tournament! 🏀 We are so proud of the teamwork, determination, and school spirit they showed throughout the day. A huge thank you to our dedicated coaches for all the time and energy they’ve poured into preparing the team, and to the parents who came out to support and cheer them on - we appreciate you!

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Thank you STM Parent Council for organizing a used book sale to support Grade 6 Camp!

Grade 1 classes performed a sound story and song based on the book Moongame by Frank Asch for parents and kindergartens using a variety of instruments. They were all amazing and put on a great show! 🪈🪇🥁

There’s nothing better than seeing our staff jump right into the joy of childhood 💛 At recess earlier this week, one of our incredible EAs went above and beyond - organizing and joining in on a giant game of tag with our students! Laughter filled the playground as she helped create a moment of pure fun, connection, and community. It’s these little moments that make such a big impact. Thank you for bringing energy, care, and joy to our students each and every day!

Our art room transformed into a gallery for our Palettes & Paintbrushes Art Show! From bold brushstrokes to creative masterpieces, our students truly brought their imagination to life. A huge thank you to all of our talented students for proudly showcasing their incredible artwork - your creativity shines through! 🎨🖌️

Come check out our Book Fair all week in the St. Elizabeth room!

Who’s who in Kindergarten Edwards!? Can you guess which student drew each self portrait? 🧑🏼‍🎨👩🏼‍🎨

Yesterday, our Grade One students attended Mass and showed such reverence, joy, and enthusiasm throughout the celebration. We are so proud of the way they participated and shared their gifts with our school community. A heartfelt thank you to Father Vijay for the special church tour, where our students had the opportunity to learn more about everything that happens behind the scenes of Mass - it was such a meaningful and memorable experience! Thank you as well to all the parents and families who joined us and supported our students. Your presence made the celebration even more special.

Congratulations to St.Mary's Highwood Lions Music Festival Choir who earned a Distinction award for their performance yesterday. What an awesome experience!