Pathways to Excellence: Leadership Guided by Faith and Assurance
Yesterday, Lakeland Catholic school leaders gathered for a Principal Professional Learning Day, beginning with prayer and reflection on the season of Epiphany, leaders were reminded that Christ, revealed as Light to the world, continues to guide our work in schools. This grounding in faith set the tone for a day focused on discernment, collaboration, and responsibility for student success.
Throughout the day, principals engaged in learning and dialogue centred on education assurance, including reflection on the 2024–2025 Annual Education Results Report (AERR), preparation for the Lakeland Catholic Education Assurance Survey, and analysis of student learning data to strengthen instructional leadership in literacy, numeracy, and inclusive education delivered though our Systems Excellence team.
Through Pathways to Excellence, Lakeland Catholic continues to invest in leadership that is prayerful, reflective, and accountable—ensuring decisions remain grounded in faith, evidence, and the voices of our school communities.
By strengthening leadership, we strengthen every school—living out our mission of Christ our model. Children our focus.
Yesterday, Lakeland Catholic school leaders gathered for a Principal Professional Learning Day, beginning with prayer and reflection on the season of Epiphany, leaders were reminded that Christ, revealed as Light to the world, continues to guide our work in schools. This grounding in faith set the tone for a day focused on discernment, collaboration, and responsibility for student success.
Throughout the day, principals engaged in learning and dialogue centred on education assurance, including reflection on the 2024–2025 Annual Education Results Report (AERR), preparation for the Lakeland Catholic Education Assurance Survey, and analysis of student learning data to strengthen instructional leadership in literacy, numeracy, and inclusive education delivered though our Systems Excellence team.
Through Pathways to Excellence, Lakeland Catholic continues to invest in leadership that is prayerful, reflective, and accountable—ensuring decisions remain grounded in faith, evidence, and the voices of our school communities.
By strengthening leadership, we strengthen every school—living out our mission of Christ our model. Children our focus.
Cold Lake Community Learning Centre is offering free English language programs this winter, including beginner classes and conversation opportunities to support English language learning, and additional language programs.
📍 Location: 1301–8 Avenue, 2nd Floor (above Cold Lake North Library)
📞 Contact: 780-639-3134 | info@coldlakelearns.com
Please see the attached posters for details or contact the Cold Lake Community Learning Centre for more information.
📍 Location: 1301–8 Avenue, 2nd Floor (above Cold Lake North Library)
📞 Contact: 780-639-3134 | info@coldlakelearns.com
Please see the attached posters for details or contact the Cold Lake Community Learning Centre for more information.
🎉 Now Open! 🎉
The 2025–2026 LCSD Education Assurance Survey is officially open.
Parents, staff, and students are invited to share their perspectives and help shape our schools. Your voice plays an important role in guiding decisions, strengthening learning environments, and supporting continuous improvement across Lakeland Catholic.
✅ Check your inbox for your invitation and take part today.
Guided by faith, grounded in evidence. Take the LCSD Education Assurance Survey.
#PathwaysToExcellence
The 2025–2026 LCSD Education Assurance Survey is officially open.
Parents, staff, and students are invited to share their perspectives and help shape our schools. Your voice plays an important role in guiding decisions, strengthening learning environments, and supporting continuous improvement across Lakeland Catholic.
✅ Check your inbox for your invitation and take part today.
Guided by faith, grounded in evidence. Take the LCSD Education Assurance Survey.
#PathwaysToExcellence
🌟Future Careers Begin Here🌟
Lakeland Catholic is proud to recognize Hunter Cardinal, a student at ENDHS, for his success in the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) as a carpenter with GenMac. After connecting with the company at a local career fair, Hunter successfully secured a RAP position and has been gaining valuable hands-on experience on large-scale construction projects.
Hunter’s dedication, professionalism, and strong work ethic have earned him shout-outs from colleagues, and he was even recognized as Employee of the Month for December!
Through the RAP program, Hunter is gaining real-world experience, building in-demand skills, and getting a head start on a meaningful career in the trades. We are proud to celebrate his accomplishments and the opportunities made possible through Careers Next Generation.
#GenMecACL #YouthInTrades #CAREERSNextGen #FutureReady
#NDHSWildcats #WildcatStrong #NDHSJoy
#GreatLoveLCSD #CAREERS
Lakeland Catholic is proud to recognize Hunter Cardinal, a student at ENDHS, for his success in the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) as a carpenter with GenMac. After connecting with the company at a local career fair, Hunter successfully secured a RAP position and has been gaining valuable hands-on experience on large-scale construction projects.
Hunter’s dedication, professionalism, and strong work ethic have earned him shout-outs from colleagues, and he was even recognized as Employee of the Month for December!
Through the RAP program, Hunter is gaining real-world experience, building in-demand skills, and getting a head start on a meaningful career in the trades. We are proud to celebrate his accomplishments and the opportunities made possible through Careers Next Generation.
#GenMecACL #YouthInTrades #CAREERSNextGen #FutureReady
#NDHSWildcats #WildcatStrong #NDHSJoy
#GreatLoveLCSD #CAREERS
📣 We need parent voices! The Catholic School Review for St. Dominic is NOW OPEN!
Parent feedback is a key part of the Catholic School Review for St. Dominic Elementary School.
If you received the survey link by email, please take a few minutes to complete it as soon as possible. Your input helps ensure that faith remains at the heart of school life and supports meaningful growth for students.
✔ Check your inbox
✔ Complete the survey
✔ Help shape what’s next
Didn’t receive the link? Please contact the school office.
Parent feedback is a key part of the Catholic School Review for St. Dominic Elementary School.
If you received the survey link by email, please take a few minutes to complete it as soon as possible. Your input helps ensure that faith remains at the heart of school life and supports meaningful growth for students.
✔ Check your inbox
✔ Complete the survey
✔ Help shape what’s next
Didn’t receive the link? Please contact the school office.
Every voice matters at Lakeland Catholic.
Our 2025–2026 LCSD Education Assurance Survey opens soon, inviting parents, staff, and students to share their perspectives and help shape our schools.
Your feedback helps us celebrate what’s working well, identify areas for growth, and plan next steps together—guided by faith and grounded in evidence.
📩 Watch for an invitation in your inbox on January 14.
Help shape our schools.
#LCSDAssurance #ChristOurModelChildrenOurFocus
Our 2025–2026 LCSD Education Assurance Survey opens soon, inviting parents, staff, and students to share their perspectives and help shape our schools.
Your feedback helps us celebrate what’s working well, identify areas for growth, and plan next steps together—guided by faith and grounded in evidence.
📩 Watch for an invitation in your inbox on January 14.
Help shape our schools.
#LCSDAssurance #ChristOurModelChildrenOurFocus
Lakeland Catholic School Division is hiring a Part-Time Family Outreach Worker to support students and families through connection, and care in a faith-filled school community.
If you’re passionate about supporting youth and strengthening family–school relationships, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/career-opportunities
If you’re passionate about supporting youth and strengthening family–school relationships, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/career-opportunities
We are hiring!
Lakeland Catholic School Division is seeking a Full-Time Senior High Science Teacher at École Notre Dame High School in Bonnyville.
If you are passionate about science education and committed to Catholic education, we invite you to apply.
👉 Apply today:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/career-opportunities
Lakeland Catholic School Division is seeking a Full-Time Senior High Science Teacher at École Notre Dame High School in Bonnyville.
If you are passionate about science education and committed to Catholic education, we invite you to apply.
👉 Apply today:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/career-opportunities
A new year invites renewed purpose. In January, we turn to Rights and Responsibilities—a Catholic Social Teaching that affirms both our shared freedoms and our obligation to use them in service of the common good.
In our schools, this comes to life through respect, accountability, and choosing to care for one another each day.
Learn more about the Catholic Social Teachings that guide our faith and our schools:
🔗 https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings
In our schools, this comes to life through respect, accountability, and choosing to care for one another each day.
Learn more about the Catholic Social Teachings that guide our faith and our schools:
🔗 https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings
❄️ Winter Weather & LCSD School Days ❄️
As winter weather sets in, we want families to feel informed and supported when conditions change. Our Transportation Department monitors road conditions, visibility, extreme cold, and weather warnings early each morning, with conditions assessed daily at 6:00 a.m.
On winter weather days, bus cancellations may occur, while schools remain open, and learning continues for students who can attend safely.
When morning bus cancellations occur, an afternoon transportation update will be provided if conditions are expected to change. In cases of severe or sustained extreme cold, bus cancellations may remain in place for the full day.
Timely updates are shared through the Bus Status App and social media channels.
As winter weather sets in, we want families to feel informed and supported when conditions change. Our Transportation Department monitors road conditions, visibility, extreme cold, and weather warnings early each morning, with conditions assessed daily at 6:00 a.m.
On winter weather days, bus cancellations may occur, while schools remain open, and learning continues for students who can attend safely.
When morning bus cancellations occur, an afternoon transportation update will be provided if conditions are expected to change. In cases of severe or sustained extreme cold, bus cancellations may remain in place for the full day.
Timely updates are shared through the Bus Status App and social media channels.
Welcome back, LCSD Family!
May this new year open doors to meaningful learning, strengthened friendships, and opportunities to grow in faith.
“May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace.” — Psalm 29:11
Blessings on your first day back and throughout the rest of the school year.
May this new year open doors to meaningful learning, strengthened friendships, and opportunities to grow in faith.
“May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace.” — Psalm 29:11
Blessings on your first day back and throughout the rest of the school year.
Today is the final day! 🚨🗓️
Our 2026–2027 Calendar Survey closes at 12:00 PM, and we would greatly appreciate your input before it ends.
💬 Your feedback supports meaningful planning for students, families, and staff.
👉 Take the survey now:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/forms/lakeland-catholic-2026-2027-calendar-survey
Thank you for sharing your voice with us! ✨
Just 2 days left! ⌛💬
We’re finalizing the 2026–2027 School Calendar and want to make sure your voice is included.
If you haven’t submitted the survey yet, now’s the time!
🗳️ Share what matters most to you:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/forms/lakeland-catholic-2026-2027-calendar-survey
We’re finalizing the 2026–2027 School Calendar and want to make sure your voice is included.
If you haven’t submitted the survey yet, now’s the time!
🗳️ Share what matters most to you:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/forms/lakeland-catholic-2026-2027-calendar-survey
🎉 Happy New Year from Lakeland Catholic Schools! 🎉
As we welcome this new year, may the light of Christ guide our hearts, our homes, and our schools with hope, peace, and purpose.
"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope."
— Jeremiah 29:11
As we welcome this new year, may the light of Christ guide our hearts, our homes, and our schools with hope, peace, and purpose.
"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope."
— Jeremiah 29:11
Throughout December, Pathways to Excellence professional learning sessions were intentionally delivered across separate focus days for Grades 1–3, allowing targeted attention to the instructional priorities at each stage of early learning.
Through strong team collaboration, this work focused on literacy and numeracy, strengthening system-wide, universal supports that directly impact classroom practice and student outcomes.
Grounded in our Catholic faith and shared responsibility for student success, this intentional professional learning supports teachers in building strong foundations—ensuring every student is supported to learn, grow, and succeed across the early years.
Through strong team collaboration, this work focused on literacy and numeracy, strengthening system-wide, universal supports that directly impact classroom practice and student outcomes.
Grounded in our Catholic faith and shared responsibility for student success, this intentional professional learning supports teachers in building strong foundations—ensuring every student is supported to learn, grow, and succeed across the early years.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Lakeland Catholic
May your heart be filled with peace, your home with joy, and your life with the light of Christ this Christmas season.
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given... and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
— Isaiah 9:6
Wishing you and your loved ones a truly blessed and joyful Christmas.
May your heart be filled with peace, your home with joy, and your life with the light of Christ this Christmas season.
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given... and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
— Isaiah 9:6
Wishing you and your loved ones a truly blessed and joyful Christmas.
Dear Jesus, may the light of your love always shine in our hearts. As Christmas draws closer, we marvel at your great love for us. Let your love transform every aspect of our lives and touch everyone we encounter. Our hearts are open to you, Jesus. Amen.
🗓️The 2026–2027 LCSD Calendar Survey closes soon, and we’d love to hear from as many families and staff as possible.
Your feedback helps guide decisions on:
✨ School start/end dates
✨ What works best for students and families
📣 If you haven’t yet, please take a moment to complete the survey:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/forms/lakeland-catholic-2026-2027-calendar-survey
As we approach the Nativity of Our Lord, Pope Leo XIV calls us to reflect God’s love through acts of mercy, compassion, and faith. May our hearts be ready to welcome Christ at His birth.
As we reflect on the fourth week of Advent today, let us remember to embrace in our hearts, love. "And the angel said to them, “Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:10-11
