Over this past week students have been learning about the importance of promoting mental health awareness, acceptance and creating positive actions by taking care of ourselves and knowing when to ask for help.

There is no school on Monday, January 30th for students as staff participate in professional development.

A reminder that our next Parent Council meeting will take place Tuesday, January 31st at 7:00pm in the foyer. All are welcome!

Based on student data, from the June 2022 school-created Safe, Caring, and Welcoming survey, staff had the opportunity to collaborate and identified possible solutions to address the areas of need gathered from the results of the survey. Solutions included: bathroom refresh with inspirational and welcoming signage, bi-monthly school wide spirit assemblies, hat friday's, cultural heritage displays, celebrations and kindness week in February. Our school has also received funding to have hallway cameras installed in select locations within the school as part of an enhanced security system to decrease the incidence of vandalism and graffiti. This camera system is set to be installed the week of January 31 - Feb 3.

To enhance Circle of Courage recognition, a positive behavior response ticket program was started, wherein staff can nominate students for exemplifying the attributes (Independence, Generosity, Belonging, Mastery) as they witness them. Additionally, weekly and monthly draws will recognize students in front of the school community and term recognition will continue to take place with a lunch for grade level nominated students.

This week our Sr Boys basketball team received mentorship from Mr. Henderson and Notre Dame’s Sr Boys basketball team. The boys learned a lot and look forward to putting what they learned into action this weekend at their tournament in Ponoka! Please see our gym calendar for the Athletics schedule.

Valentine's Day Formal

Date: February 14th

Time: Mass at 6:50pm, Dance 7:50-9:45pm

Place: St. Mary's Parish

Students must pre-register for the formal by the QR code above or by emailing jeannette.manser@rdcrs.ca.

The February and March menus are now available on the website. Pre-orders accepted!

2022-2023 School Fees of $40.00 are now due. Red Deer Catholic School Division has introduced a new online payment system, instructions to log in through your PowerSchool Parent Portal are on our website. Cash or cheque is still accepted in the office.

The Alberta Team Handball Federation is opening up registration for kids to learn the basics of the sport of Handball and play some games!

· Experience: Alberta Team Handball Federation’s Team Handball Try-It Day

· Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2023

· Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (9-11 skill development, 11-12 coaching clinic, 12-2 scrimmages)

· Ages: 10 to 16 years

· Genders: Open to all

· Cost: FREE

· Location: Hunting Hills High School

· Participants are to bring a water bottle and bagged lunch

Click, HERE, to register for the try it day.

Learn more about the Alberta Team Handball Federation and their clubs:

Website: www.albertateamhandball.com