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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


I Spy

Students tested their spotting skills in January after École Notre Dame Elementary School’s librarian Nicole Scotton created an “I Spy” Board. The board, which is located outside of the library, encouraged students and staff to find certain items from a list. 

This aligns with Goal Three: Equity and Inclusion. 

Prayer Box

A Grade 3 student asked if he could start a prayer box where anyone could place an intention inside. Once a week, the student takes the prayers and recites a special prayer of intention for each one. 

This aligns with Goal One: Catholic Christian Identity. 

Motivational Magic

Learning was taken to a magical level at École Notre Dame Elementary. The school was blessed to have Motivational Magic presenter Steve Harmer share his message on Building Character. 

This aligns with Goal One: Catholic Christian Identity. 


Dr. Bernard Brosseau Middle School


Sacramental Moments

Students in Grade 5 start their day in prayer and celebrate the gift of Catholic Education! This aligns with Goal One: Catholic Christian Identity. 


Hitting the Slopes

Students enjoyed a day on the slopes at Kinosoo Ridge Ski Resort. The day was spent learning the sport and encouraging each other. 

This aligns with Goal Three, where students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally for optimal wellbeing. 

École Notre Dame High


Kindness in Action

Two École Notre Dame students were highlighted for promoting and supporting kindness in their school: Sara Fagnan and Cadogan Rachynski.


Holy Cross Elementary


Christian Unity Celebration

The school community gathered with special guests Father Nong, Pastor AnnE (Lakeland Lutheran Church), and Pastor Sintia (Cold Lake Community Church) for their Christian Unity Celebration in January. Pastor AnnE and Pastor Sintia both shared their thoughts on why Christian Unity is so important, and that we all share our belief in Jesus as being our Saviour. 

This aligns with Goal One: Catholic Christian Identity. 

City Planning Presentation

Grade 6 students discovered what it was like to be a city planner as part of their Social Studies work on learning about local government. A representative from the City of Cold Lake visited all the Grade 6 classes to help students learn all about what the City Planning Department does and why it is important.  

This aligns with Goal Two: Student Success. 

Right Choices Program

MD Resource Officer Gillet wrapped up the Right Choices Program with Grade 5 students. This program is part of the Grade 5 wellness curriculum and covered the following topics: bullying and harassment, cyberbullying, internet safety, alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, drugs, and peer pressure. 

This aligns with Goal Two: Student Success. 


St. Dominic Elementary


Literacy

Students and staff celebrated literacy day with a number of activities, special guests, and a read-a-thon that generated over $4,600. The money raised will be used to build teachers’ class libraries and provide additional access to instructional supplies in the classrooms. 

This aligns with Goal Two: Student Success. 


Building Deeper Connections

Assemblies with administration and community partners promoted the development of wellness, First Nation, Métis and Inuit awareness and understanding, and built deeper community connections. 

This aligns with Goal One: Catholic Christian Identity and Goal Three: Equity and Inclusion.



Assumption Jr/Sr High


Milk and a Muffin

As part of the school’s Mental Health Matters Campaign, students shared the message that healthy bodies mean healthy minds.

Each student at Assumption received a glass of milk and a homemade muffin heading into exam week. 

This aligns with Goal Two: Student Success. 

Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Zone Team Champion

After a little encouragement from their teacher, students took on the challenge and participated in the Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Zones. The team brought home a win and the title of zone champions.

This aligns with Goal Two: Student Success. 

Light of Christ


Stand Up Against Bullying Recognition

Shellaine was recognized by her peers as someone who stands up against bullying and ensures everyone is treated kindly and fairly. Students put her name forward after attending the Walk for Hope in November, where they had an opportunity to nominate a student.

This aligns with Goal Three: Equity and Inclusion. 

Christian Unity

French Immersion students gathered for weekly mass and focused their prayers and faith development on the topic of Christian Unity. 

This aligns with Goal One: Catholic Christian Identity. 

Cold Weather Activities

Despite frigid temperatures that cancelled buses, classroom teachers engaged students in hands-on learning. While Grade 3 students learned how to make fake snow and discussed the states of matter, Grade 6 students made bannock for Cree.