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Our French immersion students are starting March madness for music next week! Voting on our favourite French songs each week and tallying the votes across the world! 🌎 🎶 #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #FrenchImmersion

If the students are dressing like teachers then the teachers are dressing like students right?? 👧🏻 👩🏻‍🏫 #spiritdays #StJPIIRocks #wearegryphons

Dress Like a Teacher Day best look is going to this Mr. Fleet lookalike! Unreal! 👨🏻‍🏫 #spiritdays #StJPIIRocks #wearegryphons

These two took a creative approach to Dress Like a Teacher Day - we think they nailed it! 👨🏻‍🏫 #spiritdays #StJPIIRocks #wearegryphons

Congratulations to all of the hard working students who performed in the jazz band's Jazz Cafe on Tuesday night! 🎶 🎷🎸 #stjpiirocks #stjpiilearning #wearegryphons #stjpiifinearts #jazzband

Congratulations to all of the hard working students who performed in the jazz band’s Jazz Cafe on Tuesday night! 🎶 🎷🎸 #stjpiirocks #stjpiilearning #wearegryphons #stjpiifinearts #jazzband

Grade 9s, you are invited to attend the High School Information Night at Holy Trinity Academy on Tuesday, February 24, at 6:00pm #highschool #HTA

Reminder of the English Language Arts and French Language Arts Written Cumulative Assessments this week.

Final day of the grade 9 Quebec trip - part 2! #frenchimmersion #québectrip

Our final day of the grade 9 Quebec trip was packed from start to finish! We enjoyed a guided tour of Montréal, explored beautiful Parc du Mont-Royal and stepped inside the breathtaking Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal. After shopping along lively Rue Sainte-Catherine, wandering through the ruins of the city’s oldest buildings, and even walking through Montréal’s first sewer systems, we wrapped up the trip by designing our own unique graffiti hats — a creative and memorable finale to an incredible adventure. #frenchimmersion #québectrip

Day 4 of the Quebec trip was a whirlwind! We travelled from Québec City to Montreal, did some sightseeing, drove around the Grand Prix track, explored the old port, visited the planetarium and finished off the day with bowling and laser tag. Bonne nuit from Montréal! #FrenchImmersion #québectrip

The students had a wonderful time at the sugar shack, learning how maple syrup is made and seeing the process up close. Between tasting fresh maple taffy on the snow and enjoying a traditional meal, the evening was filled with laughter and sweet memories. #frenchimmersion #québectrip

These travellers had another action-packed day in Québec. They visited the Huron Village and learned about Wendat history and culture. They went snowshoeing in the forest, had lunch in the Lower Town and explored the renowned Ice Hotel. Now it’s time for the Sugar Shack! #frenchimmersion #québectrip

Day 2 in Québec is off to a great start! We’re exploring beautiful, historic Québec City and will head back to Carnaval again this afternoon. Fingers crossed we meet Bonhomme! ❄️⛄️ #FrenchImmersion #québectrip

After celebrating Mass at the Notre-Dame Basilica, our Grade 9 French Immersion Students met with the priest who shared the church's fascinating history. In the afternoon, they rode the toboggan ice slide in front of the Château Frontenac then enjoyed more time at the Carnaval. Good night from Québec City! #frenchimmersion #québectrip

Gr. 9 girls won the Crowther Memorial Tournament in Strathmore this weekend! 🏆 Go gryphons! #wearegryphons #StJPIIathletics

JPII community showing its heart for our beloved librarian Mrs. Coen 💘📝 💘

Meadow Ridge Classic Tournament Champs 🏆 Nice work JPII Gryphons! #wearegryphons #StJPIIathletics

Mrs. Kutzner’s grade 7 science students built structures for their Structures and Forces Unit in first semester. Creativity at its finest!! #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #sciencerules

Mrs. Kutzner’s grade 7 science students built structures for their Structures and Forces Unit in first semester. Creativity at its finest!! #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #sciencerules

Grade 9 Photo Day is Thursday, February 12. These pictures will be displayed on our Composite Wall in the St. Matthew Hall. #photoday #grade9

Quarter 3 options classes are getting into the swing of things! Grade 7 construction students are learning the basics of measuring 📏 🦺 #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning

We are kicking off our Lenten focus on Almsgiving by selling Candy Grams. All proceeds will be donated to the Okotoks Food Bank. Purchase your candy grams February 3 to 12 at lunchtime in the great hall. #Lent #okotoksfoodbank #faith #jp2rocks

Grade 9 Art students wrapped up the semester with creative 3D sculpture projects 🌋 🍒 🪼 #StJPIILearning #StJPIIfinearts

Grade 9 Foods class wraps up with Foods of The World 🌎 Chef Buck was very impressed with this semesters creations! Peep the homemade, from scratch lemon meringue pie in the first photo! 🍋

Grade 8 and 9 students have been learning and perfecting their jive over the past month, the gym has been full of dedicated dancers everyday at lunch! We can’t wait to see them show off their moves and wow the judges tomorrow!

#JPIICommunity #SpreadTheLove #BackpackCampaign #MakeADifference #StJPIIrocks

Grade 8 FLA students got a surprise from the elves! 🎁 They dropped off the letters that these students wrote to them when they were in Grade 2!! These students got to reread what they had asked the elves for Christmas in French from six years ago! Such a sweet moment for these students and a few teary eyed teachers! #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #stjpiifrenchimmersion

What a joyful day! ❤️ Today we were blessed to send off 635 backpacks and 200 dozen cookies to the Magic of Christmas. 🎄 Each backpack and every cookie was packed with love, kindness, and faith by our amazing students. We pray that everyone who receives them feels just how deeply they are cared for and reminded that God sees them, knows them, and loves them #MakeADifference #JPIICommunity #SpreadTheLove #StJPIIrocks #BackpackCampaign

Writing Christmas cards in French! ✍️ Perfect way to enjoy the festive Christmas spirit and practice our French Language Arts skills! 🎄❤️ #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #StJPIIFrenchImmersion

We caught some Grade 7 reindeer performing their dance production! Only one more sleep until the JPII Dance Off! 💃 🪩 🕺

Great work to our Grade 7–9 concert bands on a fantastic Christmas concert last week! These band students filled the gym with holiday spirit, big sounds, and festive cheer, showing off all the hard work they’ve put in the past few months. A huge thank you to our supportive families and everyone who came out to cheer them on!🎄🎶 #StJPIIfinearts

Basketball season is off to a strong start for these gryphons! Come cheer on our Gr. 9 boys afterschool tomorrow as they take on Red Deer Lake 🏀 #wearegryphons #StJPIIathletics #GoGryphons

Sneak peek of a Grade 7 dance routine⚡️👯‍♀️ 💅 Phys. Ed class is December does not miss a beat! 🎶

👀 👀 #StJPIIFaith #catholiceducation #ibelieveincatholiced #CTRfaith #CTRCatholic

Face to Face Ministries visited JPII yesterday to engage our students in meaningful reflection, prayer, and faith all while having a bit of fun! #StJPIIFaith #ibelieveincatholiced #CTRfaith #CTRCatholic

Next week is Christmas Spirit Week leading up to the holidays! 🎄 Time to dig your Christmas sweaters out & get ready!

Kinesiology 9 students demonstrating their knowledge of the muscular and skeletal systems! 🦴💪

Grade 7’s are learning some new moves in Phys Ed this month as they prepare for the annual Dance Off! 💃 🪩 🕺 #stjpiilearning #stjpiiathletics #wearegryphons #stjpiidanceoff

Grade 8 printmaking 🫟 Quarter 2 edition! The energy in the art room during printing week is unmatched! 🎨 #stjpiilearning #stjpiifinearts

Thank you to these wonderful humans who led our schoolwide Advent Liturgy on Friday morning. 💜 Your voices brought us together in prayer, what a blessing to share as a community of almost 850. #StJPIIFaith #catholiceducation #CTRfaith #CTRCatholic

Our Christmas craft sale was organized by Art Club members with all proceeds going to the backpack campaign, we raised just over $100! 🎒 These lovely students volunteered their time two evenings in a row to run the sale and support JPII’s backpack campaign + the fine arts! Thank you Maren and Tiffany! ❤️ Special shout out to Grandma McGeachie who donated beautiful handmade ornaments. 🎄 #StJPIIfinearts #StJPIIService #StJPIIRocks #StJPIICitizenship

Last week was a busy one! With Elf Jr. the Musical, our Advent Liturgy, the dance unit kicking off in Phys Ed. and our Student vs. Teacher hockey game on Friday! Somehow Santa still found time for a visit! 🎅

JPII Band program proudly presents "As Seen on the Screen" concert tonight. 🎷🎺🥁 🍪Back Sale Available 🎒 Backpack Raffle Tickets on Sale #jpiiband # #JPIICommunity

9-4 random things 👶 🥬 🦷 🧇 🐱🐊

We are still accepting donations for the Backpack Campaign and every donation counts! 🎁 Drop off your items at the front office and help us fill backpacks with your support. ❤️ If you are unable to shop you can use this link to donate online: https://stjohnpaul2.redeemer.ab.ca/news/backpack-campaign-1698434505879 Donations of $20 or more qualify for a tax receipt. #BackpackCampaign #SpreadTheLove #GiveBack

Each backpack in our Backpack Campaign is more than just a bag – it’s a gift packed with care! 🎁 We fill each backpack with age and gender-specific items for adults, teens, and children, ensuring every recipient gets something special just for them. Every gift is chosen with love while keeping the anonymous recipient in mind. Donate today and help spread some holiday cheer! 🎒 If you are unable to shop you can use this link to donate online: https://stjohnpaul2.redeemer.ab.ca/news/backpack-campaign-1698434505879 Click on the link on the webpage and it will direct you to School Cash Online. Donations of $20 or more qualify for a tax receipt. #BackpackCampaign #SpreadTheLove #MakeADifference

Pre-show warm up ft. Ysa & Lana 🎥: Xellah #elfjrthemusical 🎄

Did you complete your Student Information Update form on School Engage? Keep the school updated with student information.

ANIMAL SHIRT FRIDAY

Last Friday our phys ed. teachers did a mini bucket dump during gym class - they raised almost $200 and students had a blast dumping ice water on their heads! 🧊 Fundraising can be fun 😎 Today is the LAST day to buy tickets for the REAL DEAL BUCKET DUMP happening tomorrow during period 3. Get ready! #terryfox #terryfoxliveshere

Our lovely librarian Mrs. Coen commissioned grade 9 students to make a banner reminding our teachers how much we love them 💛 Vivienne (not pictured), Maren, Brooklyn, Princess, and Lola collaborated on this thoughtful project.

Mrs. Dash’s Grade 9 LA class did a locked room exercise with figurative language - so much fun! #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning

Crepes & cowboy tuxedos? Chef style 👨‍🍳

Printmaking 🫟 Grade 8 art students learned the process of linocut printmaking this month. They carved into a soft linoleum block, applied ink using a brayer, and printed their designs creating their own✨limited edition series✨ Here is a peak at the process ➡️➡️➡️

Sneak peek of the incredible Halloween window mural Torin is working on in the art room! 🎃 👻

Wednesday art room vibes 🎨 🫟 👩🏻‍🍳

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. For the children who died in residential schools throughout Canada and for all those who continue on a journey through the darkness, that there may be healing founded on truth and that the Spirit will inspire our ongoing commitment to reconciliation. #truthandreconciliation #everychildmatters

In honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day 🧡

Grade 8 girls volleyball team brought the gryphon energy to their first game last Thursday, fantastic start to the season! 🌟

Grade 9 travellers mark your calendars! ✈️

Shout out to our volunteer score keepers, volleyball season can’t happen without ‘em! 🫶

Staff and students are encouraged to wear orange tomorrow Monday, September, 29th Reminder: There is no school on Tuesday, September 30th May God bless Canada's Truth and Reconciliation process. 🧡

One step at a time, $1 at a time 💪 Help us reach our fundraising goal of $1000! Link to donate is in our bio. #TerryFox #TerryFoxLivesHere #BucketDumpChallenge

Join us in showing our commitment to reconciliation by wearing an orange shirt on Monday, September 28th 🧡 There will be no school on Tuesday, September 30th in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🧡 #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay

ANIMAL SHIRT FRIDAY 🐯🦌🦫

Spoiler: our goal is to raise $1000. Plot twist: YOU can help. 😎 Tickets are on sale everyday at lunch outside the main gym. $1 for 1 or $3 for 5 #terryfox #terryfoxliveshere

🚨🚨 Do you have gym class with Mr. Fish tomorrow?!?! 🚨🚨 Have you ever wished gym class could be MORE FUN? For $1 you could win the chance to dump a GIANT bucket of ice water on his head DURING GYM CLASS 😲 Mock bucket dump anyone? Start collecting your quarters!

🚨🚨 Do you have gym class with Mr. Fleet tomorrow?!?! 🚨🚨 For the low, low price of $1 you could win the chance to dump a GIANT bucket of ice water on his head DURING GYM CLASS 😲 Mock bucket dump anyone? Start collecting your quarters!

Went for a quick trip to the photocopy room and ran into this charming chef in training! 👨‍🍳 ✨

Rehearsals for Elf Jr. The Musical are in full swing! 🎶🎄🎉 #StJPIIfinearts #ElfJrTheMusical

$1 can make a BIG difference. Let’s do this together and reach our goal of raising $1000! 💵➡️💯 Tickets are on sale everyday at lunch outside the main gym. $1 for 1 or $3 for 5 #terryfox #terryfoxliveshere

HUGE thank you to the Chef Buck, Mr. Leidl, Ms. Clark and the grade 9 team who catered our year end Staff BBQ today! These students (+ Andre who is not featured) spent their free time prepping, baking, marinating, and cooking an incredible meal for 50 staff members under the guidance of Chef Buck. Their foods class knowledge was certainly put to use! Thank you Lauren, Keely, Dabin, Ethan, and Andre for sharing your talents with us. ❤️ We appreciate you and sure will miss seeing your faces in the halls next year!

On June 21, citizens across Canada recognize and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of Indigenous Peoples of Canada. CTR teachers and students across the division will be recognizing this day in a variety of ways. As we continue to move forward, striving for the truth and reconciliation with one another, we invite all to seek out guidance, healing and peace through prayer and loving our neighbour as we love ourselves.

Mrs. Kutzner’s science class had a guest speaker, Mr. Rick Green, geophysicist, come in and present earlier this month. So awesome to have specialists come in to interact, engage and chat with our students. Thanks, Rick! #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning

Please return all library books as soon as possible! Mrs. Coen is working hard to reset our beautiful library before summer break ☀️ 📚

9-8 playing “heads up” in Mme Diakow’s class using their science vocab from this year! 🥇🩷💪 Pasen is JPII’s very own Bob Barker dressed like that!! #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #frenchimmersion

Quarter 4 Period 4 Art was an all-star crew! Their effort and commitment to bringing their ideas to life made Ms. Clark proud. Check these awesome baseball inspired mixed media projects ⚾️

Mr. E making the dreams come true! Last day of school fishing expedition to the Sheep River 🎣 #letsgofishingboys #outdoored

These guys have got one thing on their mind and I’m sorry to say it’s not final exams!! Summer break can’t come any sooner.. let’s go fishing 🎣 #fishingwiththeboys

🌎 Grade 9 Foods of the World 🌎 These groups left Chef Buck impressed and full to the brim! Great work grade 9s! #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning

JPII’s wrestling club celebrated their hard work this season with custom crewnecks featuring a wrestler gryphon! Zoom in to check him out 💪

Final Exams are starting... #StudentSuccess #study

8-7 is the first class to beat every level of Submarine Squad in 3 years while studying for their final!!!! 🦈🩷

Wrapping up the semester with a flavorful showcase of their culinary skills! 🍽️ Grade 9 Foods students are serving up their Foods of the World projects this week. 🌍❤️ #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning

Year end awards ceremony ❤️ part 7 Special thank you to Grace, a grade 8 student who volunteered her time as our photographer for the evening! 📸 #wearegryphons #JPIlspirit

Year end awards ceremony ❤️ part 6 Special thank you to Grace, a grade 8 student who volunteered her time as our photographer for the evening! 📸 #wearegryphons #JPIlspirit

Year end awards ceremony ❤️ part 5 Special thank you to Grace, a grade 8 student who volunteered her time as our photographer for the evening! 📸 #wearegryphons #JPIlspirit

Friday, June 13 is another Spirit Day Red vs Yellow If you are an odd homeroom - dress in Red. If you are an even homeroom - dress in Yellow or Gold. #JPIlspirit #StJPIIrocks #Gryphons

Year end awards ceremony ❤️ part 4 Special thank you to Grace, a grade 8 student who volunteered her time as our photographer for the evening! 📸 #wearegryphons #JPIlspirit

Year end awards ceremony ❤️ part 3 Special thank you to Grace, a grade 8 student who volunteered her time as our photographer for the evening! 📸 #wearegryphons #JPIlspirit