News Archive

Dozens of the 600 backpacks provided by our St. JPII community effort were delivered today in partnership with Magic of Christmas. Thanks to our many students, parents, and staff who donated items, money, talents, and time, as well as St. Mary's School, and numerous Okotoks community members who supported us - you helped sprinkle Christmas magic into the lives of many today! #StJPIIService #StJPIIRocks #StJPIICitizenship #StJPIIBackpackCampaign #benotafraid #youareamazing

Spirit Week is next week! Plan your spirit wear appropriately! #spiritdays #StJPIIRocks #wearegryphons

With many thanks to our team of French staff who organized our Réveillon event tonight, thank you also to our parents and students for participating and contributing such yummy food! Rooted in our faith as a traditional French Christmas Eve dinner before going to midnight Mass, we are grateful to God for the music, food, fun, and fellowship tonight, as we celebrated French culture, JPII-style! Une bonne soirée!! #StJPIIFrench #ibelieveincatholiced #CTRFaith #StJPIIFaith

Réveillon is under way with great live music (thanks to guest musicians Mr. Robbie Fraser and Mr. Mike Hall), and yummy food thanks to all our parents and students in attendance! #StJPIIFrench #blessed

Our Grade 9 Concert Band capping off an amazing evening of music with Hallelujah! #Bravo #StJPIIBand

Wham’s Last Christmas… #Bravo #StJPIIBand

The backpacks were packed in the school with care, knowing full well the joy they would share. Needed supplies nestled snug in the packs, now no one need fear for the things that they lack. Our hearts are so full of thankfulness for you; the hope and love you give to others is true. Thanks to the generosity of our school community, we were able to pack ALL 595 backpacks. Your support has been nothing short of amazing…YOU are AMAZING. ❤️ #StJPIIService #StJPIIRocks #StJPIICitizenship #StJPIIBackpackCampaign #benotafraid #youareamazing

Our Grade 7 Concert Band performing Jingle Bells - so much skill on display after just a few months of Band at St. JPII! #Bravo #StJPIIBand

Tis the season for dancing! 🕺 #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #StJPIIPE

Showtime! #StJPIIBand

“Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” ~John 14:27 #StJPIIFaith #benotafraid #catholiceducation #ibelieveincatholiced #CTRfaith #CTRCatholic

Some Friday fun with Just Dance! #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #StJPIIPE

Thank you Father Vijay, for leading our Advent liturgy today. Also, a big thank you to our student readers. As we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus, let us focus on the virtues of faith, hope, and love in our lives. #StJPIIFaith #benotafraid #catholiceducation #ibelieveincatholiced #CTRfaith #CTRCatholic

TRANSPORTATION UPDATE 6:15 am – December 08, 2023 All of our schools are open, but some rural routes might not run due to icy conditions and accumulation of snow. Although conditions appear to have improved, significant snowfall and drifting on rural roads has created unsafe driving conditions. We expect in-town buses to run in all communities, but we anticipate that road conditions might cause some to run late. Even where we initially determine that rural buses can travel, individual bus drivers have the authority to cancel routes if they determine that local conditions may be unsafe. In the case that a route is cancelled, Southland Transportation will contact families. Students and staff driving to school should use extra caution and plan for additional travel time. Please do not leave children unattended at bus stops, and please ensure that they are dressed appropriately for the conditions. CTR will continue to monitor the road conditions throughout the day. For up-to-date transportation information, please click on “Bus Status” on the divisional website at www.redeemer.ab.ca

Join Mrs. Crandell and the bands for some festive music and the bake sale. Please see details in the post regarding umber of guests allowed! #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #StJPIIBand

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