News Archive

Congratulations to grade three teacher Ms. Rebecca Ledger, the St. Mary's School Excellence in Teaching Award winner this year. The Excellence in Teaching Award is presented in recognition of superior teaching characterized by exceptional levels of student learning, exemplary commitment, and the creation of strong relationships. This year's winners were presented with their award by Okotoks Trustee Andrew Gustafson during the annual CTR Awards Evening held in Strathmore last week.

Congratulations to grade one teacher Mrs. KeriLyn Creelman, the St. Mary's School recipient of the Above and Beyond Award this year. The Above and Beyond Award is in recognition of performance characterized by selfless dedication, unquestioning commitment and superior skill. This year's winners were presented with their award by Brooks Trustee John de Jong during the annual CTR Awards Evening held in Strathmore last week.

The 3 Lacroix class took their beach towel offices outside to read today. It was a little gusty but still a beautiful way to enjoy some wild reading! #STMEngagingEducation

Who stole the cookies? There was a cookie crime at St Mary’s today! Fortunately our grade two students found some clues, made inferences and solved the crime! #STMEngagingEducation

Our grade sixes visited the Okotoks Municipal Centre this week. More pics to follow, but here is a preview. #STMEngagingEducation

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! If your child will be attending St. Mary's next year and you have an interest in helping with the Playground Planning Committee, reach out today! We need people with all experience and abilities, who will be able to attend a few meetings through the year and help make this dream come true! If you're interested please contact Krista Conrad at krista.conrad3@gmail.com

Students in 3 Lacroix working together to make flower necklaces for the crowning of Mary. #STMFaith #IBelieveInCatholicEd

Staff and students wore blue today to show their support for Catholic Education! #STMFaith #IBelieveInCatholicEd #BlueForCatholicEd

Finished submissions from St. Mary’s School students are due to Mrs. Lacroix by 11:00 AM Thursday June 2nd in order to allow for judging and submission of successful artworks.

Our grade 6 painters have been working hard creating, sketching and painting our beloved St. Mary as she appeared in apparitions to people in historical Japan, Mexico and Philippines. #STMFaith #STMFineArts #IBelieveInCatholicEd

To celebrate Catholic Education Week, our students are participating in a rosary walk today. Here are some shots from grade 3 LaCroix and 5 Exner. #STMFaith #IBelieveInCatholicEd

Our Band Camp fundraising efforts continue! Thank you for your support! https://fundraising.tru.earth/STMBandCamp

Thomas Corrigan will be speaking at the upcoming GrACE Summit. Follow the link to learn more about this event. #IBelieveInCatholicEd https://drive.google.com/file/d/10PrrlrsNtDyCalFghnd91EVF23F5rVRe/view?usp=drivesdk

St. Mary’s seeds of love are growing in grade 1. #STMFaith #IBelieveInCatholicEd

Last week, a group of our grade 2 and 6 students were celebrated for winning the Legion Remembrance Day Contest. Our school had multiple winners in every category, including poetry, essays, and posters. A big thank you to the Legion for recognizing and celebrating the talents of these amazing students!

Introducing Little Flower Pre-Kindergarten at St. Mary's School in Okotoks! All students from Okotoks and Foothills area are welcome, both Catholic and non-Catholic. Program options include five mornings per week or four afternoons per week. For more information visit: https://stmarys.redeemer.ab.ca/littleflower To register click here: https://redeemer.schoolengage.ca/#/login #littleflowerprek

Here are some shots of our grade three drawing club. Thank you to our teacher leaders and everyone who participated.

Even when the snow flies, there are signs of spring inside at St. Mary’s.