Notre Dame News
September 26-30
Praise the Lord, O my soul. (Psalm 146)
Important Reminders:
- September 30: No school - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residentials schools, as well as their families and communities.
Our school will be closed on September 30; however, we will be acknowledging and commemorating Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a school community on September 29.
If there are any students or parents who would like to be participate in our Truth and Reconciliation assembly, please contact Mrs. Gringhuis at Student Services or by email (andrea.gringhuis@rdcrs.ca).
Wear orange on September 29!
Peer Tutors
We are currently looking for students who are interested in being a peer tutor. If you would like to be a peer tutor, please come down to Student Services and pick up a form from Mrs. Richard or Mrs. Gramlich. You get to choose the rate you charge, your availability, and the subject to tutor. Best of all, you get to help someone out!!
Grade 12s - MyPass and ApplyAlberta Accounts
Apply Alberta training starting on Monday! Learning Commons 11:30-3:30 on Monday and Tuesday - Thursday during NDHS in room 1808 with Mrs.Jensen.
Athletics
Tuesday, September 27
Wednesday, September 28
- JV Volleyball hosts Hunting Hills
- Girls at 6:00 pm - Boys to follow
Wednesday, September 28
- SR Volleyball hosts Lacombe
- Girls at 6:00 pm - Boys to follow
Thursday, September 29
- ND Cougars @ Lindsay Thurber Raiders - SR Football
- 7:30 pm KickOff
- Tail Gate Party in parking lot before game
Fine Arts
Matilda, the Musical, is looking for one or two motivated piano players to join our production! (Recommended Gr 7+ RCM or equivalent.) See Mr. Brehaut (Room 1608) for more information.
Prayer and Praise
Every Thursday morning in the Notre Dame Chapel! 8:00am! Join us every Thursday for prayer and praise and worship. Bring your instruments and singing voices! All are welcome, even if you can only join once in a while.
Annual Trip to the Rockies!
Youth Ministry's kick off trip to Crescent Falls will be held on Wednesday, September 28. Join Notre Dame, St. Joe's and St. Dominic's for a hike, Mass, and fellowship! Permission forms available at the Youth Ministry office, and are due back by the 26th.
Edge Youth Group Leadership Training
Are you interested in being a High School for Edge Youth Group? There will be Edge Training on Tuesday, October 4 at Notre Dame High School from 4:30-9:00 pm. If you are interested, please see Miss Jeannette in the youth ministry office (room 1305).
Radius Productions
Follow up meeting for those who missed the first one and to continue planning this year’s publications - At lunch on Monday, September 26 in the Learning Commons.
Student Voice
Student Voice meets on Thursdays! Your school, your voice. Join us to share your ideas. Help plan events and activities to make Notre Dame even better! Students in all grades are welcome! Bring your lunch and see you in 2505!
STudent Advisory
Now that we've settled into the school year, we invite students to come and share their feedback about what is going well and ideas you might have to make improvements to your school experience. Our STUDENT ADVISORY team meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Come by room 1403 during lunch on Wednesday, October 5th. Share your ideas, your concerns, and suggestions for making Notre Dame awesome!
Career Planning: Grade 12s
Calendar will be opening for Gr.12's to book appointments starting Tuesday this week. Make sure to book your appointment to help plan your next steps after graduation - including post-secondary admissions and scholarship inquiries. Appointments can be made through the Career Center page on our website.
Post-Secondary Open Houses
Open Houses in schools are up and running in-person and virtually!!!
Contact Mrs. Groundwater for more information if you are wanting to attend.
- October 5 - University of Lethbridge
- October 15 - Bow Valley College and King's University
- October 22 - Red Deer Polytechnic
- October 22 - Concordia University
- October 29 - NAIT
Contact Mrs. Groundwater for more information if you are wanting to attend.
Career Fair
An out of province Post-Secondary Career Fair will be held on October 18, 2022 @ Lindsay Thurber from 6:30-8:00 pm. All high school students are welcome!
International Trips: Switzerland and Italy
Switzerland & Italy 2023!! WE ARE FULL!!! If you are still interested and want to be placed on a waiting list, come and see Ms. Tessari in room 1405 or Mr. Borys in room 2705 for more information!