Catholic schools in Alberta are fully publicly funded and are part of Alberta’s publicly funded education system.
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Catholic Education Week | Tuesday: Charity
Today, we reflect on the virtue of charity: choosing to love others through our words, actions and attention, recognizing the dignity of every person and responding to the needs of others.
Today’s Prayer Intention
For Students and Families, that the Holy Spirit may fill our students and families with the joy and peace that come from believing, so that our homes and schools may abound in hope and become places where faith, love, and belonging flourish.
May we look for opportunities today to show God’s love through the way we care for and serve one another.
Christ our model. Children our focus.
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Jesus Christ is at the heart of Catholic education. Faith and learning come together as we support the formation of the whole student in knowledge, freedom and conscience.
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Q: Why isn't my bus driver answering my calls or text messages?
A: Student safety always comes first!
Our drivers are generally operating their routes during:
🌅 Morning: 6:30–8:30 a.m.
🌇 Afternoon: 2:30–5:00 p.m.
During these times, drivers must remain focused on safely transporting students and cannot respond to calls or messages while driving.
📱 Drivers will respond when safely parked and available.
Thank you for respecting this important safety practice and helping us keep students safe!
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Catholic Education Week | Monday: Joy
We begin Catholic Education Week with the virtue of joy, remembering that true joy comes from knowing we are not alone and that God is present with us, even through difficult moments.
Today’s Prayer Intention
For All Catholic Schools, the gifts of the Holy Spirit—wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord—may be alive in our Catholic schools, guiding our teaching, learning, relationships, and decisions.
May we carry that joy into our classrooms, relationships and communities today.
Christ our model. Children our focus.
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Parents and community members are integral in supporting and advocating for Catholic education.
GrACE, Grateful Advocates for Catholic Education, brings together voices from across Alberta to celebrate, strengthen and advocate for publicly funded Catholic education.
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Today, Lakeland Catholic joins Catholic school communities across Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Yukon in celebrating Catholic Education Sunday.
Catholic education is rooted in a shared mission between our schools, families and parishes. Each day, we strive to create learning communities where students grow in faith, discover their God-given gifts and learn to use those gifts in service to others.
This year’s theme, “The Power of the Holy Spirit,” reminds us that the Holy Spirit is present and at work in our lives, guiding and strengthening us as we learn, lead, serve and care for one another.
As we begin Catholic Education Week, we give thanks for our students, staff, families, clergy and parish communities who help bring Catholic education to life across Lakeland Catholic.
We also invite our community to read and reflect on the Catholic Bishops’ message for Catholic Education Sunday.
Read the Bishops’ Letter:
English Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YYBxlFlFbgVj5RAGI5oK_5Jv3JwiHj6C/view
Version française https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wROaOEucvA-HUv-pRTW0Fxjmwn9qjIve/view
Christ our model. Children our focus.
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Catholic Education Week | October 17–23
Catholic Education Week begins this weekend! This year, we join Catholic school communities across Alberta in celebrating the theme, “The Power of the Holy Spirit,” inspired by Romans 15:13:
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Throughout the week, students across Lakeland Catholic will also learn about St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, a young saint known for his deep faith, joy, friendship and commitment to serving others.
The Catholic Education Week logo reflects the heart of Catholic education. The blue is inspired by Our Lady, while the colours in the book represent the important connection between home, school and parish. At the centre, the Chi-Rho represents Jesus Christ. The book represents both education and the Word of God, while the rays represent the light of Christ shining outward.
We look forward to a week of faith, learning and celebration across Lakeland Catholic!
Christ our model. Children our focus.
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Q: What is the best way to communicate a transportation concern?
A: We welcome questions and concerns from our families!
To help us respond effectively, we encourage families to:
💙 Communicate with kindness and respect.
⏰ Allow drivers reasonable time to respond.
📱 Avoid repeated calls or text messages.
🚌 Check Bus Status for service updates before reaching out.
Our Charter of Christ-Centered Excellence calls us to communicate with clarity, integrity, and grace.
🔗 Read our Charter of Christ-Centered Excellence: https://aptg.co/TCs_PQ
Together, we can strengthen communication and create a positive transportation experience for everyone!
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"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever."
— Psalm 107:1
Thanksgiving is an opportunity to pause with grateful hearts and recognize the many blessings that enrich our lives.
Lakeland Catholic is thankful for our students, families, staff, parish partners, trustees, and the communities we are privileged to serve. Together, they help create learning environments rooted in faith, kindness, and belonging.
May your Thanksgiving be filled with peace, gratitude, and meaningful time with those you cherish.
Happy Thanksgiving. 🍂
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Teaching is more than a profession—it is a vocation rooted in service, compassion, and a belief in the potential of every child.
Each day, our teachers inspire curiosity, nurture faith, encourage perseverance, and help students discover the unique gifts God has entrusted to them. Their influence reaches far beyond the classroom, leaving a lasting impact on generations of learners.
To every teacher across Lakeland Catholic School Division, thank you for your dedication, your care, and the difference you make each and every day.
Happy World Teachers' Day!
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October is the month we reflect on the Catholic Social Teaching of the Common Good.
As the school year unfolds, students, staff, and families continue building strong relationships rooted in faith, kindness, and collaboration. At Lakeland Catholic School Division, we know that when we work together and care for one another, our entire school community grows stronger.
This month's Catholic Social Teaching reminds us:
Each person is social, called to participate in family and community. We are all connected and so we need to work for the good of all.
Together, we can create welcoming school communities where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and flourish.
Learn more about Catholic Social Teaching and how these principles guide faith, learning, and service across Lakeland Catholic School Division:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings
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Today, Lakeland Catholic School Division honours the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts of the residential school system.
As a Catholic learning community, our faith calls us to recognize the dignity of every person. Guided by this commitment, Lakeland Catholic remains dedicated to listening, learning and building relationships rooted in respect, truth and reconciliation within our schools and communities.
Every Child Matters.
“To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8
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We are grateful to Fr. René for celebrating Mass with our students and helping begin the day centred in Christ. Students then took part in group discussions exploring what it means to be Chosen by God, Made for More, and the life of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Patron Saint of Indigenous Peoples.
The day continued with lunch, games and Praise & Worship before each school’s IGNITE team came together to plan how they will help lead faith formation within their school communities throughout the year.
We can’t wait to see how these student leaders bring their faith, ideas and energy back to their schools!
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Learning together. Growing together. Leading with purpose.
Today, staff across Lakeland Catholic came together for Pathways to Excellence, a Division-wide professional learning day grounded in faith, relationship and a shared commitment to the students we serve.
The day began with faith formation centred on St. Gregory the Great and Dorothy Day, inviting staff to reflect on their vocation as Catholic educators and the responsibility that comes with being entrusted with the learning, growth and well-being of students. Through their examples of servant leadership, compassion and accompaniment, staff reflected on what it means to truly know the students in their care, to recognize the dignity of each person and to see Christ in those before us. It was an opportunity to consider how our Catholic faith shapes not only what we do, but how we show up for one another and for our students each day.
Staff then came together in Communities of Practice, creating dedicated space to learn with and from colleagues, share expertise and engage in the thoughtful, collaborative work that strengthens teaching and learning across our schools.
As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the afternoon placed a meaningful focus on Indigenous Relations and Indigenous Ways of Knowing. Staff participated in a Division-wide session with Jason J Bigcharles, Indigenous storyteller and leader in the development of Indigenous Culture Based Learning, before continuing their learning within schools alongside Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and community partners.
Pathways to Excellence reflects the kind of learning we value at Lakeland Catholic: faith-filled, relational and purposeful. This time allows our staff to deepen their vocation as Catholic educators, learn alongside one another, build meaningful relationships and better understand the students and communities they are called to serve.
Christ our model. Children our focus.
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Throughout the day, teachers explored active and innovative teaching methods to support LCSD’s pilot of Alberta Education’s draft Grade 7–9 Physical Education & Wellness curriculum.
All 8 Lakeland Catholic schools are moving together again this year in support of positive mental health and well-being.
👟 Walk. Run. Move. Every mile counts.
Completed your mile? Stop by your school office and enter to win a Mental Health Matters keychain!
A special thank you to Imperial Oil, proud sponsor of our Mental Health Matters campaign.
Small Steps. Great Love. How far can we go together?
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Matthew 5:9
On the International Day of Peace, Lakeland Catholic School Division reflects on the importance of kindness, compassion, and reconciliation in our schools and communities.
May each day be an opportunity to choose understanding, extend grace, and be instruments of Christ's peace in the lives of others.
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Holy Family Catholic School in Waskatenau is seeking a Full-time Educational Assistant to support students with diverse and complex learning needs in a Catholic school community where faith, belonging and the dignity of every student are at the heart of learning.
If you bring patience, compassion and experience supporting students, we invite you to consider joining a welcoming Catholic school community where your work can make a meaningful difference.
📍 Waskatenau, Alberta
📅 Start as soon as possible
Learn more and apply: https://lcsd150.simplication.com/applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=b6035cf6-c6c2-4745-94b3-73cd855b2b95&sReferer=SIMPLICATIONJOBBOARD
