Guide to Lakeland
Catholic Schools
(Click here for the 2008 Guide To Lakeland Catholic) Lakeland Catholic Schools are not ordinary schools. They are extra-ordinary places, which harbor friendships and launch new learning experiences. As one of the fastest improving school district in the province of Alberta, Lakeland Catholic is proud of its high quality programs, where intellectual learning meets spiritual development, where faith and real life experience go hand in hand, and where genuine inclusiveness and collaboration are at the heart of the day-to-day school experience.
Come join our family…
Experience the difference!
Welcome to Lakeland Catholic Schools
At the Cutting Edge of Technology
Profiles of Individual Schools
Bonnyville
Notre Dame Elementary School
Dr. Bernard Brosseau Middle School
Notre Dame High School
Cold Lake
Holy Cross Elementary School
St. Dominic Elementary School
Assumption Junior/Senior High School
Waskatenau
Holy Family Catholic School
Welcome to Lakeland Catholic Schools!
Message from the Chairperson of the Board
At Lakeland Catholic we are proud to offer you the choice of fully funded Catholic education. Our mandate goes well beyond teaching religious courses, we include the promotion of a world view and moral life that integrates and informs all parts of the curriculum. Within our schools, a holistic, inclusive and Christ-centered education is our main focus. While this focus ensures that the knowledge and skills expectations of Alberta Learning are met, it does so within a framework of the Catholic faith. As such, we teach our students much more than the skills for the workplace.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Lakeland Catholic Schools, I invite you to join our family and experience the difference – where Christ is our model, and children our focus.
Vicky Lefebvre
Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
Message from the Superintendent
Why Catholic Education? In essence, we provide education with a difference. We are different because parents, teachers, trustees, administrators and the entire Catholic community are involved in the vital mission of providing an education of the highest caliber that is permeated by the Catholic faith. We are different because we offer parents and children in our jurisdiction the opportunity to become part of a community of learners who are led by principals, teachers and staff members who have responded to a special calling and who are genuinely inspired to view each child as a precious gift and sacred responsibility.
Whether you are a teacher interested in bringing your career to our district or a parent looking for the best possible education for your child, I am confident that you will find Lakeland Catholic the place to be!
Bernadette Provost
Superintendent
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District Mission Statement
A Catholic community of learners, opening Hearts, Minds and Doors.
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Primary Mandate
Our primary purpose, like Christ, is to serve… our students, our parents and our community. Within this context we:
- Develop students as responsible, ethical citizens focused on serving God and the community;
- Provide students with a wide range of high quality educational programs and services that educate the whole child – spiritually, intellectually, physically, culturally, emotionally and socially;
- Nurture self-esteem, success and wellness in a safe, caring and enabling learning environment that affirms the dignity of staff and students;
- Develop a learning climate that supports excellence, continuous improvement and life-long learning;
- Enhance our Catholic identity by developing and maintaining strong links among the parish, school and home; and
- Educate students as critical thinkers and problem solvers to enable productive and useful lives.
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Values and Beliefs
- Each student is a unique gift from God to be valued and respected.
- All children can learn and experience success in a quality learning environment.
- All students, parents and staff have gifts and talents that must be recognized, respected and developed.
- Catholic/Christian values are fundamental in preparing our students’ minds, bodies and spirits, and Christ should be reflected in everything that we do.
- Learning is a visionary and proactive process that requires a collaborative effort by students, staff, families and the community.
- Learning occurs best in a safe, orderly and caring environment where expectations are clear and students believe they can and will succeed.
- Students learn differently and at their own pace and have the right to access high quality educational programming.
- The Catholic school is an extension of the Catholic Christian community and is a vital link between church and home.
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Faith in Education
“The Catholic School finds its true justification in the mission of the Church. It is based on an educational philosophy in which faith, culture and life are brought into harmony.”
This educational philosophy is the foundation of our work in Lakeland Catholic Schools. We celebrate our Catholic identity through our religion programs, prayer and liturgical celebrations but more importantly our faith permeates everything that we do.
In our Catholic schools, all students participate in Religious Education programs
and the Alberta Learning curriculum is implemented within an overall religious
perspective. The Gospel values permeate all dimensions of the learning process
and this influences the way we view the world and each other as we seek to
find God in all things. “There is in fact no delineation
between religious and non-religious learning in a Catholic school. Instead,
teachers focus on integrating the faith dimension into every subject area”
Our district and schools have adopted the following eight characteristics which define our Catholic identity and the faith dimension that permeates all learning: community, tradition, humanness, sacramentality, rationality, spirituality, justice, and hospitality.
Each school has identified ways they live each of these eight characteristics of Catholic education. For example, the schools build Christian community and encourage staff and students to adopt a Christian way of life when they provide opportunities for them to serve the common good of society through works of justice and service.
One way the district lives its call to hospitality is to be inclusive of diverse peoples and perspectives. We welcome families and students of different faiths and religions who choose our schools because they have come to appreciate our Christ-centered environment and the religious dimension, which permeates and enhanced all instruction.
We invite you to join our Catholic Family and experience education with a difference.
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Specialized Programs
The Lakeland Catholic School District is proud of its high quality programming and hosts a number of specialized programs to help students reach their potential. In order to assist students with diverse learning needs, we offer the following programs.
- Special Education programs
- Balanced literacy (strong reading and literacy program)
- Early Reading Intervention
- French Immersion
- Early entry kindergarten (for identified special needs kids)
- Expanded kindergarten programming for the development of literacy skills
- Summer reading programs
- Personal and career counseling
- Anti-bullying and moral intelligence programs
- Fine Arts (vocal and instrumental music, visual arts and drama)
- Career Technology Programs
- RAP (Registered Apprenticeship Program)
- Individualized self-paced learning
- Aboriginal programs
Contact individual schools or the Catholic Education Centre to discuss your programming interests and requirements.
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At the Cutting Edge of Technology
Lakeland Catholic Schools is one of the most technologically advanced school districts in Alberta. Staffed with a Director of Technology, two ICT Instructional Support Teachers and three technicians, the District offers unparallel support to the schools. Services include the following:
- Full service labs in both Mac and PC platforms
- High speed internet connection
- 5:1 Student to computer ratio
- Web-based IPP program development
- Digital video/still camera access at each school
- Web-based access to Students Achieve where parents can communicate with teachers via email, check on homework assignments and see how their child is doing.
…and much, much more!
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Student Transportation
The Lakeland Catholic School District operates a bus transportation service in conjunction with the Northern Lights School District (Bonnyville and Cold Lake areas) to provide service to over 2000 students every school day. In the Waskatenau area, the District contracts various independent carriers to provide services to the students who attend Holy Family Catholic School.
Transportation services are free for those students who live outside a 2.4 km radius of the school attended. However, in-town busing is available for those who live within the 2.4 km radius at a yearly fee as set by transportation services.
For more specific information, please contact the Catholic Education Centre at 826-3764.
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Jurisdictional Profile
The Lakeland Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 150 is located about 250 kilometers Northeast of Edmonton. The two major urban communities in the jurisdiction are Bonnyville and Cold Lake. Within these communities, the District operates six schools: Three in Bonnyville and three in Cold Lake, which all boast of offering dual-track programs (English and French Immersion). The District has recently expanded to include parts of the Counties of Smoky Lake and Thorhild, and within this area, Lakeland Catholic opened a new school in the village of Waskatenau for the 2004-2005 school year.
The Lakeland region of northeastern Alberta has a rich multi-cultural identity, a reflection of its diverse settlement history. The earliest inhabitants were aboriginal who were later joined (in the early 1900’s) by French-Canadian pioneers from Quebec, followed by a significant wave of Polish and Ukrainian immigration in the late 1920s. In the early 1950s, the Federal Government developed an air force base (4 Wing Cold Lake) and town site and since then, the base staffing and rotational protocol has ensured a healthy influx of new residents from across Canada.
The regional economy is differentiated by locale. On aggregate, oil and gas production is the keystone of the regional economy. Bonnyville and Waskatenau derives the largest share of benefits from the agricultural sector while, 4 Wing Cold Lake plays a leading role in the economic health of the City of Cold Lake.
The Lakeland Catholic School District serve the needs of all students with equal intensity and look forward to new and on-going initiatives we will pursue in our Education Plan. More specifically, Enhanced Literacy Programming (K-9), the implementation of new three-year Education Plans; the implementation of AISI (Alberta Initiative for School Improvement) projects; expanded CTS (Career Technology Studies) program offerings; enhanced collaborative planning and professional development opportunities for teachers, upgraded district facilities and full implementation of site-based decision-making.
As always, our Catholic Christian community remains strong as all members of our district and community work collaboratively to achieve personal and academic success for all.
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Community Highlights
Bonnyville is…
- Located in north eastern Alberta, approximately 240 kilometers from Edmonton (home to West Edmonton Mall).
- The Town's motto - "it's Multi-Natural" - refers to the town's celebration of its diverse cultural heritage and rich natural resources.
- A major service centre for the area, the Town of Bonnyville serves the more than 10,000 people who live within 10 kilometers of the town.
- Surrounded by lakes and forest.
- The industrial service centre for the oil and gas industry in Northeast Alberta.
- A dynamic community with a full spectrum of services for its citizens and visitors alike.
Cold Lake is…
- Located just 287 km northeast of Edmonton, 170 km north of Lloydminster, and 600 km northeast of Calgary.
- The commercial centre of northeast Alberta.
- Known for some of the richest petroleum resources are among anywhere on earth
- Home to Canada’s largest air force base 4 Wing Cold Lake, an active oil industry, a booming retail trade and year-round tourism industry.
- A demographically young community making it an ideal place to raise a family.
- Affordable housing, outstanding recreation facilities, safe streets, a multitude of education options and excellent health care.
Waskatenau is…
- A village considered the “Gateway to the Lakeland” and is situated about 100 km northeast of Edmonton
- Countless number of lakes good for camping, fishing and water sports. (just north of Hwy 28)
- A small rural town with a lot of traditions and friendly people
- Full of residents who take pride in their hard farm work, agriculture and sport activities.
- Well known as hosts for all types of baseball tournaments in the summer time.
- Full of enjoyable trips to surrounding countryside, especially when the canola is in bloom.
For more information, check out the community web sites: www.coldlake.com or www.town.bonnyville.ab.ca or www.village.waskatenau.ab.ca
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Listing of Schools
All Bonnyville and Cold Lake Schools offer English and French Immersion Programs
Bonnyville
Notre Dame Elementary (K-4) |
Dr. Bernard Brosseau School (5-8) |
Notre Dame High School (9-12) |
Cold Lake
St. Dominic School (K-6) |
Holy Cross School (K-6) |
Assumption Jr/Sr High School (7-12) |
Holy Cross Elementary Opening: September 2006 |
Waskatenau (New to District 2004)
Holy Family Catholic School |
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Notre Dame Elementary School
KEY FEATURES
- 377 Students
- 45 caring adults to support children
- English and French Immersion Programs
- Strong integrated Catholic faith program
OUR MOTTO
Let your light shine
OUR MISSION
We, at Notre Dame Elementary, strive to make our school a source of success for all our students. We; teachers, teachers assistants, administrators, secretaries, librarian, custodians and outreach worker, believe the education of children requires a cooperative team effort with strong parental involvement and support.
All staff model strong Christian qualities, characteristics and values. With dedicated staff, we strive to provide the very best for students’ social, emotional, physical, spiritual and academic growth.
PROGRAMS
- Dual track: English and French Immersion
- Music and phys Ed. Specialists
- Moral Intelligence Initiative
- Cree Language program
- Full-time Kindergarten
RESOURCES
- Native Education Assistants
- Family Outreach Worker to assist students with personal needs
- Reading Intervention Teachers
- Canadian Parents for French Chapter
- Wide variety of support for children with special needs
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Choir
- Intramural sports
- Skipping club
- Chess club
- Environmental club
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE SCHOOL
- The school hosts two musicals per year.
- Parent satisfaction survey average results of over 95%.
- Over 100 parents volunteers
SCHOOL’S PROUDEST ACHEIVEMENTS
- Excellent result in Pupil Achievement Tests (PAT)
- Service oriented: raised $3,000 for Junior Diabetes and $10,000 for Heart and Stoke Foundation
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Dr. Bernard Brosseau Middle School
KEY FEATURES
- Grade 5 - 8 dual track program (English and French Immersion)
- Strong Religious Education Program including a youth minister and a community service dimension
- Safe and Caring atmosphere with school wide moral intelligence programming
- Quality programs for special needs and gifted students, including small group instruction.
- Opportunities for student leadership (students’ union, school helpers - concession, office, library, intramurals, green team, student Support Services, welcoming committee)
OUR MOTTO
Sharing
the Spirit.....
Partager
l’Esprit....
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure that our students are given opportunities each day to be challenged academically. Our students will develop skills to make morally intelligent decisions in a Christ filled atmosphere where children feel safe, cared for and accepted.
To Fulfill our Mission, we:
- provide quality programming in English and French;
- include intervention for special needs and programs for gifted education;
- incorporate assistance and enhanced learning opportunities to provide the time and support required to address individual needs;
- provide character education and integration of Catholic Christian values, which are integrated throughout the curriculum;
- provide ongoing professional development and professional learning communities; and
- utilize the best teaching practices and continuously build on multiple teaching strategies to address our diverse student population.
PROGRAMS
- Balanced literacy program as well as an intervention component for “at risk” readers
- Strong Physical Education program including intramurals and A, B and C teams in Volleyball, Basketball and Badminton. District cross-country and Track and Field point leaders
- Advisor Program
- D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) - Grade 6
- Variety of Options and Fine Arts (Cross-graded Exploratory (grade 5-6 and 7-8), Academic Enhancement (Grade 5-8), CTS - grade 7/8(Career and Technology Studies) - foods, information processing, construction technology, art, band. FSL/literacy/Public Speaking /Information Processing/Guitar
- Computer technology including 2 Mac labs and advanced equipment to enhance the integration of technology
RESOURCES
- District Coordinators in French Language Arts, Religious and Health Education, Information and Computer Technology, Aboriginal Education, and Literacy.
- Classroom Support Teacher
- Family Outreach Worker to assist students with personal issues
- Part-time Youth Minister
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Volleyball- Basketball
- Cross-country running
- Badminton
- Track and Field
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Notre Dame High School
KEY FEATURES
- Active faith program including liturgical celebrations, grade level retreats and community service activities
- Dual language school with humanities offered in French language instruction
- Excellent career program including Work Experience, Registered Apprenticeship, Green Certificate, and Career Internship
- Development of Career Portfolios as an integral part of graduation expectations
- Full complement of athletic opportunities and a wide range of leadership opportunities
OUR MOTTO
Education is for Life
OUR MISSION
École Notre Dame High School provides high quality learning experiences in all five dimensions of personal growth (social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual) in order to facilitate the development of respectful and responsible citizens who are prepared for the challenges of their future.
PROGRAMS
- French Immersion and French as a second language
- P.A.R.T.Y. (Preventing Alcohol Related Trauma in Youth) for Grade 9
- Fine Arts program (Band, Drama, Art) at all levels
- Career Explorations at each grade level
RESOURCES
- Part time Family Outreach Worker to assist with personal issues
- Part time Career Counselor to assist with career choices, post-secondary questions and scholarship applications
- Part time Youth Minister
- Affiliation with Mental Health and Behavioural Consultants
- Affiliation with Youth Connections
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Junior and Senior sport teams for volleyball, basketball, badminton- Football, Cross country running, golf, curling, track and field
- Leadership opportunities in Students’ Union, TYA (The Young Adopters), the Ambassadors, Yearbook
- Fine Arts Night
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE SCHOOL
- School Teams: Notre Dame Wildcats
- School colours: Blue, White and Gold
- Students Achieve (online marking for parents to see how their child is doing)
- Centrally located beside the church
- Many community partnerships
SCHOOL’S PROUDEST ACHEIVEMENTS
Students and staff are active in raising awareness of and funds for those
less fortunate than ourselves. Over the years, the school has adopted
five students in third world countries and we provide them with needed funds
to maintain their health and continue with their education. Funds have
also been raised to support Development and Peace, an immunization campaign
in Africa, the victims of 9-11 and their families, as well as our local needs
such as the Food Bank, the crisis centre, the Christmas hampers and so on.
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Holy Cross Elementary School
KEY FEATURES
- Mackenzie River School is a Catholic Christian community which promotes the Catholic faith and values through religious classes and a faith permeated curriculum.
- Mackenzie River School seeks to initiate learning experiences for students that are challenging, purposeful, comprehensive and meaningful.
- Teachers and Support Staff strive to form and inform as well as encourage and challenge our students.
We believe that:
- all students can learn;
- each student is a unique individual;
- learning is an active process;
- learners must experience challenges and success; and
- all are responsible to safeguard individual rights and responsibility.
We believe that student learning and development will be enhanced when:
- students, parents and staff are involved in decisions that affect them;
- the worth of individuals is respected; and
- the goals and expectations for learning are understood and accepted
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
As a Catholic School, we at Mackenzie River are committed to a Catholic/Christian Education.
The following general objectives of our school derive from this philosophy and are in accordance with District Policy:
- Growth in Christian development
- Growth in Educational Achievement
Growth in Social Responsibility- Growth of the Whole Person
OUR MOTTO
Reach for the Sky
PROGRAMS
- Dual track: English and French Immersion
- Balanced Literacy
- Family Outreach Program to help students with personal needs and liaise with Children and Family Services.
- Moral Intelligence Program
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Floor hockey, basketball, volleyball and badminton
- Math Club
- Computer Club
- Music Club (Choir)
- Library Club
- Gymnastics Club
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Assemblies
Regular scheduled assemblies are special times for building “a sense of belonging and family” within our school. This is a joyous time with everyone participating in open prayer, “O Canada”, and the school song. Various student accomplishments and achievements are celebrated. Presentations on the moral intelligence focus of the month are presented to students at this time.
Before and After School Childcare Program
Medley Family Care and Support Services provide a before and after school childcare program daily within the school. The program runs from 7:00 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. each morning and from 3:10 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. each afternoon. Children are under the care of a qualified adult supervisor. A small fee is charged on a daily basis. More information about this program is available by calling the MFRC office at 594-6006.
SCHOOL’S PROUDEST ACHEIVEMENTS
Mackenzie River School undertakes social justice programs throughout the year for local, national and international citizens in unfortunate situations. This is carried out in the form of the following:
- Angel Program – Annual Christmas fundraiser for needed local families
- Terry Fox Run
- Kindness in Action – Annual Fundraiser to purchase supplies for schools in Guatemala
- Disaster Relief Support – One-time fundraiser for the fire relief in B.C.
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St. Dominic Elementary School
KEY FEATURES
- St. Dominic School is a Catholic Christian community. We promote faith and values through religion classes, permeation of faith in all programs, liturgical celebrations and in our daily interactions with each other. Kindergarten Plus program providing a smooth transition to grade one by providing Balanced Literacy and gradually increasing the Kindergarten hours in January.
- St. Dominic School offers a dual track program offering English and French Immersion K – 6.
- Parents are actively involvement through school council and parent volunteer program.
- We are trained and able to attend to a diverse student population with various levels of need.
- The school is situated on the shore of beautiful Cold Lake.
OUR MOTTO
Dominic Dolphin Says:
Do your best
On time and ready
Make the school safe
Inside and out
No violent words and actions
I will show good listening
Considerate and Christian behaviour
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide exceptional child-centered curricular and extra-curricular programs within a supportive Catholic-Christian environment.
PROGRAMS
- Computer literacy for all with an up-to-date computer lab and computers in all classrooms - technology is integrated across the curriculum.
- Strong Moral Intelligence Program
- Athletic programs for boys and girls (extramural grade 5 & 6) plus Intramural program grades 4 – 6
- Grade 6 D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program
- Balanced Literacy program including family literacy evenings
- Family Outreach Program
- School-wide home reading program
- School-wide moral intelligence program
RESOURCES
- One half-time Family Outreach Worker to help students with personal issues
- Classroom Support Teacher to help with classroom instructional strategies, especially for students with special needs
- Full-time librarian
- Aboriginal Literacy Assistant
- Information available for office personnel and administration in both English and French
- Liaisons with child services, justice, mental health, FCSS
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Boys and Girls Basketball- Boys and girls Volleyball
- Boys and Girls Badminton
- Mixed track and field team
- Youth group
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
- Monthly Assemblies
- Cultural Performances
- Education Week
- Family Literacy Evenings
- Class and Whole School Religious Celebrations
- Academic Presentations
- Christmas and Spring Concerts
- Community Service and Social Action Projects
- Young Readers’ Choice Awards yearly participation
- Two book fairs yearly
- Regular author, storyteller, illustrator and reader visits.
- School Spirit Days
- Monthly Assemblies connected to Moral Intelligence
SCHOOL’S PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENTS
- We have worked very hard to establish a solid Moral Intelligence Program. Students are placed in a cross-grade group called a family for the duration of their attendance at St. Dominic School. Families meet 3 – 4 times a month as part of the Moral Intelligence Program.The impact on overall school culture has been extremely positive and made evident in parent and student satisfaction surveys.
- Our library program has been featured in the Alberta Association of Library Technicians Newsletter, recognizing unique promotion of library skills. Library skills are taught with the help of three puppet mascots in full size puppet theatre. Mrs. Surewater, Firefighter Fergus and Dominique entertain and educate students on a weekly basis. The library also features yearly themes, which help to generate interest and support curricular areas. These themes have generated excitement and have increased library usage throughout the school.
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Assumption Junior/Senior High School
KEY FEATURES
- AJSH operates within a Catholic Christian environment supported by liturgical celebrations, retreats and community service activities.
- Teachers strive to meet the learning needs of every child while valuing individual dignity.
- AJSH is equipped with newly renovated facility with 2 computer labs, Industrial Arts area, Band Room and offers a dual track program with instruction available in English and French.
OUR MOTTO
I am a Crusader!
Compassionate
Respectful
Use positive language
Safe and caring
Act great and decent
Demonstrate self-control
Enthusiastic about life
Responsible
OUR MISSION
To meet the academic, spiritual, physical, social and emotional needs of all students entrusted to us. Education in Assumption Jr./ Sr. High is the development of the whole person for the fullness of life.
PROGRAMS
- Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Music and Drama)
- Career Technology programs in I.A, Computers and Food Studies
- French Immersion and FSL (French as a Second Language)
- Work experience and Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
RESOURCES
- Family Outreach Worker to help students with personal issues
- Dynamic and innovative teachers
- Youth Minister
- Classroom Support Teacher to help with classroom instructional strategies, especially for students with special needs.
- Student Assistants
- Career/Guidance Counselor to assist with career choices, post-secondary questions and scholarship applications.
- Various support for students with special needs
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Sports: cross-country, volleyball, basketball, golf, badminton, track & field, cheerleading, mountain biking and curling
- Youth Group (Friends in Faith)
- Yearbook
- Student council
- Band
- Drama including an annual musical
- Outdoor Education Activities including annual grade 11 canoe trip, ski/snowboard trip to Sunshine
- Service Projects
- International Travel opportunities
- Shakespeare Group
- Choir
- Rugby
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE SCHOOL
- Grades 7-12 means no need to change schools after Junior High
- Concession with daily hot meals and a breakfast program
- Students Achieve (online marking for parents to see how their child is doing)
- Centrally located beside the church and arena.
- Many community partnerships
- Honours Gold Card Program
SCHOOL’S PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENTS
Integration of Catholic Christian values through religious education classes and permeation of the faith in all programs, crusader code (Moral Intelligence Project), liturgical celebrations and the use of “Teachable Christian Moments”
Awards won by current and past Assumption staff members include:
- Excellence in Teaching Award
- Appegga Outstanding Teacher Award
- W. Garfield Weston Outstanding Principal Award
- 3M Coaching Award
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Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School is our latest addition to the Lakeland
Catholic Family, and we are very proud to be able to offer the choice of high
quality Catholic Education to the families in the Counties of Smoky Lake and
Thorhild. The school is located in the Village of Waskatenau.
KEY FEATURES
Friendly family school- Small class sizes
- Multi-grading
- Strong community involvement
OUR MISSION
To provide a supportive, caring, environment that promotes academic success as well as the learning and practice of the values of the Catholic Christian faith.
PROGRAMS
- Kindergarten to grade 9
- Options programs for junior high students through partnerships with community organizations
- Catholic religious education
- Moral Intelligence Initiative
RESOURCES
- State of the art information and media technology on Mac platforms
- Student Assistant
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Sports (track and field, cross country)
- Intramural sports
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Holy Family has a very special historical significance in that it is the very first Catholic school in Alberta to open as a result of new legislation, allowing parents the right to request Catholic education in an area that did not offer such educational services before.
SCHOOL’S PROUDEST ACHEIVEMENT
Our school opening and blessing celebration October 7, 2004
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