News Archive

Je dis Merci! Joyeux l'Action de Grâces! Happy Thanksgiving. Please enjoy these thankful reflections from 5M. #STMFrench #IBelieveInCatholicEd #STMFaith #CTRFaith

Students in 3-Lacroix designed and painted whimsical personal totem animals based on the book “Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox”. #STMFineArts

St. Mary’s School Parent Council presents an opportunity to meet the two candidates for CTR school trustees in the Okotoks area. Please join our parent council meeting on Wednesday, October 13, at 6:30 pm, to hear from candidates Krista Conrad and Andrew Gustafson. Zoom link is available in our newsletter.

We held a virtual assembly today to recognize The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Students and staff have been involved in many learning opportunities throughout the week as we work together as a community in laying the foundation for reconciliation through education.

Orange Shirt Day is under way! Here are two of the activities taking place this morning. These t-shirts say Chaque Enfant Compte, which means Every Student Matters in French.

Theme one of the grade three Fully Alive program is God Knows My Name. Here, students from 3 Lacroix are exploring the new book, and learning about expressing feelings. #IBelieveInCatholicEd #CTRFaith #STMFaith #StMarysWay

In order to ensure the safety of students and staff, we have made the difficult decision to change the format of our Cross-Country event. Our Cross-Country races will take place during physical education classes this week. It is our hope to host a full event in the spring if the restrictions in place at the time allow us to proceed safely.

Here are some more great shots from the Terry Fox Walk today!

St. Mary’s School participated in the Terry Fox Walk today. We raised $1600.40 for cancer research through the Twoonies for Terry fundraiser. Thank you to all staff and parent volunteers who helped to make this event happen. #STMHelps #STMParentsRock #STMCares #STMSchoolSpirit

Physical education keeps us moving, thinking and learning. Here our grade three students are creating new games to practice movement and teamwork skills. #STMEngagingEducation #STMAthletics

Our grade one students have been hard at work. Check out this beautiful window display made by 1B. #STMEngagingEducation

Our Terry Fox walk is happening on Friday, September 24th. We have room for five parent volunteers if you would like to volunteer along the route. Please email KFox@redeemer.ab.ca to help out. #STMHelps

St. Mary’s School students and staff gathered virtually to celebrate Mass last Thursday. Father Troy then went class to class to bless students and share the Eucharist. #CTRFaith #STMFaith #IBelieveInCatholicEd #stmarysway

Our Grade 6 students participated in “Student Vote” today….active citizenship at its finest! Thank you to our parent volunteers who helped make this important and meaningful opportunity possible for our students. #STMEngagingEducation

We had a great turn out for our lunch hour cross country running practices earlier on the week! Great work everyone. #STMAthletics

Mrs. Lemieux’s new Kindergarten students love learning using Finger Gym centres. #STMEngagingEducation

Grade six students are eagerly learning about, discussing and researching our Federal Leaders, Political Parties and our Foothills Candidates as we prepare for Student Vote” Canada. We are so excited to participate in this program that enables students to experience the voting process firsthand while leaning about so many of our Social Studies outcomes. #STMCitizenship