News Archive

Our Grade 8’s performing a smooth rendition of “Rumba Latina!” #StJPIIRocks #StJPIIBand

👚It’s Pink Shirt Day tomorrow - wear pink! #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #benotafraid

Our Grade 7’s kicking off our Jazz Café with an excellent performance of “Playin’ the Blues!” #StJPIIRocks #StJPIIBand

“It is not enough that we should succeed; others should fail.” ~Gemma K. We tried another simulation in Military Studies, and while it didn’t go quite as planned, students appreciated how resources, protective thinking, and competition play a role in international relations. #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #StJPIIMilitaryStudies

Grade 8 Social Studies students worked on constructing a map of countries around the Mediterranean to broaden their understanding of how geography impacts worldview. Their map will help them understand concepts from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #StJPIISocial

Remember that there is no school next week! We hope you enjoy your time, as our staff participate in faith and professional development. We will look forward to seeing you again on Monday, February 26! ❤️🖤💛 #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #StJPIIFaith #benotafraid #catholiceducation

Mr. Fraser’s class was fortunate to have pancakes AND pi on Tuesday! 😜 #STJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #StJPIIMath

As we begin Lent, we are marked with ashes to remind us that “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” (Colossians 1:17) #StJPIIFaith #benotafraid #catholiceducation #ibelieveincatholiced #CTRfaith #CTRCatholic

What a joy to share in a meal together! Every student at school received at least one pancake today, in honour of Shrove Tuesday. A very special thanks to all the volunteers who made today a success - it is no small feat to make and serve pancakes to 760 students! #StJPIIFaith #benotafraid #catholiceducation #ibelieveincatholiced #CTRfaith #CTRCatholic

Military Studies participated in an alliance simulation, as they learned about the outbreak of World War I. They were very effective making pacts, understanding diplomacy, and the class had a great time! #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #StJPIIMilitaryStudies

Come Share In the Beauty of Faith! This year, Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools focuses on Encountering Beauty Through Faith & Science; part of our three-year theme, Faith Seeking Understanding. Deepening our Catholic faith, we are exploring its connection to science, reason, and society through the lenses of beauty, truth, and goodness—and we want you to be a part of it. Meaningfully engaging families is part of the new diocesan pastoral renewal, and we hope that you will join us at St. John Paul II Collegiate on March 12 at 7 pm. Come meet our new superintendent, Dr. Andrea Holowka, associate superintendent Pat MacDonald, board chair Andrea Keenan, trustee Andrew Gustafson, and director of Catholic education, Grant Gay. They will share how we are forming our staff and students in the faith, how you can bring our faith theme into your homes, and how you can continue to support publicly funded Catholic education in Alberta. We hope to see you there! #StJPIIFaith #CTRFaith

Sometimes, junior high students don’t always dress appropriately for the winter weather. Kaelan wanted to go out for lunch, but Mr. Fraser said,”Not with what you’re wearing! I’ve got you, though!” #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #fxrracing #monosuit #snowmobile

Excellent turnout for our Late French Immersion Information Session this evening! Great to see such high interest in this high-quality program which has been running at our school for 18 years. If you were not able to attend but would like more information and registration information, please contact principal Marco Pacione via email: mpacione@redeemer.ab.ca or phone: 403-938-4600 #StJPIIFrench #Bienvenue

Mrs. Lutz's Photography class worked to understand shutter speed with a glow stick assignment! Awesome results! 📷 #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning

Last day of our Gr. 9 French Immersion trip to Quebec. The group travelled to Montreal in the morning to catch their flight home, but not before fitting in a special visit to St Joseph’s Oratory and some sites in Old Montreal! Among all the blessings on this fantastic journey, may God continue to bless the memories and life-changing growth that occurred on this trip! Thank you to Madame Mclaughlin for organizing and leading such a great trip, and all our staff chaperones who helped run a smooth experience for our group. Thank you also to our students for their excellent behaviour and participation, and our parents and families as always for your support! #StJPIIFrench #GryphonsInQuebec #StJPIIRocks

Making crêpes with these Grade 9 French Immersion students was so fun that we had an encore performance. Bon appétit!😋 #StJPIILearning #StJPIIRocks #StJPIIFrench

Day 4 in Québec City included interactive learning at the Martello Tour, a visit to the Morrin center, an old prison and school, and a chilly visit to the Montmorency falls. Next stop, Montreal! #StJPIIFrench #GryphonsInQuebec

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Congrats to both our Gr. 9 basketball teams on their successful performance at this past weekend’s Calgary Christian tournament - gold for the boys in convincing fashion, and a hard-earned silver for the girls with only 7 players! Proud of you all 👊🏻 🥇 🥈 #StJPIIAthletics #StJPIIStrong