News Archive

Mrs.Boynton’s STEM option class had free choice Bot Day with 5D! #stem #stemeducation #stemeducationforkids

Happy National Custodian Day! A huge thank you to Ms. Gricelda, Ms. May, and Ms. Jacquie for all the hard work, care, and dedication you bring to our school every single day. Our school wouldn’t be the same without you - we are so grateful for everything you do! 💙

Today our school was filled with orange as staff and students came together to honour Truth and Reconciliation Day. A powerful reminder that Every Child Matters - we remember, we reflect, and we commit to walking the path of reconciliation together 🧡

Our Terry Fox Walk began yesterday with an inspiring message of resilience from Ryan Straschnitzki - thank you for setting the tone for such a meaningful day, and reminding us that when one door closes, another one opens. Seeing our school community walk and run together in Terry’s memory was truly powerful, and together we raised over $6,900 for cancer research! Ensuring Terry’s legacy continues to make a difference. #TerryFox #Resilience #Community

Splashing for a cause! 💦 Our students bought raffle tickets to dunk their favorite teachers, raising funds for our Terry Fox fundraiser. Huge thanks to Mr. Harding and Mrs. Hughes for organizing this fun event, and to all the teachers who bravely took the plunge!

St. Mary’s Parent Council is running a fundraiser with Old Dutch Chips ahead of Halloween – a great way to stock up for trick-or-treaters, snacks, treats, and events! Feel free to take orders from family and friends to add to yours as well - the more the merrier! Order forms and details can be found at this link: https://forms.gle/39dQtM95SMoKDRF97 Order deadline is September 26. Note payment must be made by e-transfer (preferred), cheque, or cash. Details are in the link. Funds raised go toward Parent Council initiatives for 2025-26, including sound systems for the gym and drama program. Thank you for your support! Last day to order!

What an incredible day at our Cross Country Meet yesterday! Congratulations to all of our runners for their hard work, determination, and great sportsmanship out on the course. 👏 A huge thank you to our parents, families, and teachers who came out to cheer on our athletes - your encouragement means so much! #HuskyPride #CrossCountry #STM

6A and 6D on the “hunt” for the principles of Democracy last week!

Grade 5 STEM option fun with Mrs. Boynton! 🚗

Our Grade 5s kicked off Foods last week with a tasty start - homemade energy bites! Full of learning and deliciousness!

Happy Spirit Day! So great to see our classrooms and hallways filled yesterday with Husky pride! 💙💛

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Welcome Back Carnival & BBQ last night! 🎉 We are so grateful to our amazing Parent Council for hosting such a fun evening. It was wonderful to see children, families, and staff out playing games, sharing smiles, enjoying snacks, and making memories together. What a great way to kick off the year!

Today we gathered for our Welcoming Mass at St. James Parish - a beautiful way to begin the school year together. Students, staff, and parents joined in prayer and community, reminding us of the blessing it is to walk this journey of faith and learning side by side.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be in charge? Now’s your chance! Buy a raffle ticket for your shot at being Principal for the Day! ⭐️TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO BUY RAFFLE TICKETS ⭐️ We will announce who our new principal will be at our assembly next Friday! 1 🎟️ for $1 6 🎟️ for $5 13 🎟️ for $10 30 🎟️ for $20 All proceeds go towards our Terry Fox Fundraiser in support of cancer research. Together, we can keep Terry’s dream alive!

Today we were blessed to have Gr.9 Band student from St.John Paul II come over after school to help our Gr.6 students get acquainted with their new instruments. It was a beautiful thing to see and hear! Thank you Miss Ralph and thank you to all of the students. We are so grateful!

Get your Halloween chips from Old Dutch! All proceeds go toward Parent Council initiatives for 2025-26, including sound systems for the gym and drama program. The order form and info can be found at https://forms.gle/39dQtM95SMoKDRF97. Deadline is Sept 26. Parent Council thanks you for your support!

5D learning to use the draw coding web app with the Sphero mini robot in their STEM option with Mrs.Boynton!

Grade 1 Rattee celebrated International Dot Day inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds! ✨ We explored dot-themed literacy and numeracy activities - writing stories that began with just a dot, connecting the dots to practice our counting skills, and most importantly, celebrating creativity and individuality. Through our learning, we also connected to our faith, remembering that we are each unique children of God, making our own special mark on the world. 🌍❤️ #DotDay #MakeYourMark

The Welcome Back Carnival & BBQ is on Thursday, Sept 18 from 5:45 - 7:30! Parent Council has an exciting evening of carnival games, concession, and fun for families! Admission is by donation (debit/credit or cash accepted). Come get your passport and have some fun playing carnival games with your family and friends!

St. Mary's Parent Council is excited to host the annual Welcome Back Carnival & BBQ on Sept 18. We need volunteers!! If you're able to help out with the concession or carnival games, please reach out to chair Krista Conrad at krista.conrad3@gmail.com