Each month Lakeland Catholic celebrates the incredible learning happening at each of our school sites.
Join us in recognizing the wonderful programs, events, and opportunities taking place across our division!
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École Notre Dame Elementary
Meet the Teacher Night
This year, École Notre Dame Elementary hosted their Meet the Teacher BBQ before the start of the school year. Families were encouraged to drop off their child(ren)’s school supplies ahead of the first day, meet the teacher, and tour the school.
The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority once again volunteered their time manning the barbecue, while the School Council recruited members and shared information.
This is in alignment with Goal Three: Equity and Inclusion.
Expanding the Daycare
The Daycare Program at the school is growing, and even more full-day spots were available for three and four-year-old children. All of the students enrolled in the Daycare Program attend the Preschool Program as well.
This is in alignment with Goal Two: Student Success.
Strength Cards
In alignment with Goal Three: Equity and Inclusion, teachers have started implementing a new strategy in their classroom.
Strength Cards are used with all of the students in a classroom to help them identify their strengths and the strengths of those around them. Research has shown when students are able to identify their strengths, their self worth increases and the culture in the classroom becomes one of inclusion and teamwork.
Dr. Bernard Brosseau School
Pep Rally
Dr. Brosseau had a great kick-start to their school year with a First Day Pep Rally. The assembly, which feature music and a giant beach ball, had an exciting and joyful energy.
This aligns with Goal Three: Equity and Inclusion under the outcome students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally for optimal wellbeing.
Integrating Technology
In alignment with Goal Two: Student Success, students have started receiving their technological devices and are using them to showcase their learning. Some classes work with iPads, while others utilize Chromebooks.
Students completed a scavenger hunt of tasks to ensure everyone understands the basics of the tool.
Holy Cross Elementary School
Celebrating Our Faith
Holy Cross Elementary School staff joined others from across the division on August 30 for Lakeland Catholic’s Faith Development Day.
Guest speaker Mike Patin used humour, energy, and stories to affirm God’s goodness and presence among us.
Together, staff attended mass at St. Louis Parish Hall.
This event aligns with Goal One: Catholic Christian Identity, where staff will experience meaningful opportunities to develop their faith and live as Gospel Witnesses.
Welcoming New Staff
This year, Holy Cross is thrilled to welcome six teachers and four student assistants to their team. Joining the teaching staff are Jeremy Feist (Grade 6 English), Jessica Arnt (Grade 3 English), Erica Green (Grade 2/3 English), Rosine Kouakep Epse Kembeu (Grade 4/5 Immersion), Melissa Bauman (Kindergarten English), and Alyssia Stenhouse (Grade 5 English).
Nathalia Levesque, Cassandra Burke, Raquelle Paquin and Chellsea McCarthy are welcomed as student assistants.
Light of Christ Catholic School
New Staff
Light of Christ welcomed their new staff during the first staff meeting of the year. In addition to spending time building professional relationships, staff discussed student supports and collaboration to ensure students have a successful start to the school year.
This aligns with Goal Three: Equity and Inclusion under the outcomes staff have the ability to meet the needs of all students through excellent instruction and students and staff will experience success through equitable and inclusive decision-making and system processes.
Support Staff Professional Learning
Continuing with Goal Three: Equity and Inclusion, Light of Christ Support Staff participated in professional development with a presentation from Jigsaw Learning. Student Assistants are supporting students in their learning to ensure all are successful with their emotional, physical, and academic needs.
New Bus
Light of Christ has purchased a new school bus from Assumption Jr/Sr High School. The purchase will benefit students in their curriculum learning as well as extra-curricular opportunities. Teachers will be able to access more local learning opportunities including visiting the Lac La Biche Museum, library, landfill, municipal government, and more.
Sports teams will also utilize the bus to attend tournaments.
This aligns with Goal Two: Student Success.
Holy Family Catholic School
Welcome to the Family
Holy Family has a new face joining their teaching staff this year. Abygahil Campos is the new Kindergarten teacher, and is thrilled to be molding young minds. Campos looks forward to implementing play-based learning in her classroom, and believes in whole child development.
Her teaching strategies align with Goal Two: Student Success.