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It was an awesome day filled with amazing costumes, laughs and maybe a little bit of sugar 🍬🍭 Have a wonderful night trick or treating and be safe ☠️🎃💙

Little Flower Pre-K Halloween Day ☠️🍬🍭🎃

Welcome Back! 🎉 What a wonderful way to start our day! Teachers and students were greeted with beautiful artwork all around the school, thanks to our amazing students and Parent Council. 🌈🎨 We are so grateful to be part of such a creative, supportive, and caring community,  your time, and love truly make our school shine. ✨ Here’s to learning, laughter, and connection together! ❤️ #WelcomeBack #SchoolCommunity #Grateful #TogetherWeGrow @gss_council @ctrcatholic

The sun was shining and it was an amazing afternoon at the Cross Country Race 💙💛 Thank you to all our students that showed up to run, we are so proud of you!! To all the other schools, families and community members we appreciate your support 🙏🏼 #crosscountry #sofun

🍂 Fall Fun in Full Swing! 🍁 Our students are soaking up the season with beautiful skies, fresh air, crunchy leaves, and cozy vibes! From leaf piles to laughter, autumn looks awesome over here 🎃🌻✨ Check out this snapshot of fall magic happening right in our schoolyard , where learning meets leaf jumping fun! 💛 #fallvibes #happykids

🌿 🧡 Truth and Reconciliation Week 🧡🌿 This week, our students and staff came together to listen, learn, and reflect on the important history and ongoing journey of Truth and Reconciliation. Through shared stories and meaningful discussions, we are exploring the experiences of Indigenous peoples, honoring their resilience, and deepening our understanding of how we can all make a difference. By learning the truth, we ensure that history is never forgotten. Together, we’re building a future based on respect, understanding, and reconciliation. 🧡 #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters

📣 Just a reminder that our school will be closed on Tuesday, September 30th for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation 💙🧡💛

On Monday, we will wear orange to honour and recognize National Truth and Reconciliation 💙🧡💛 #everychildmatters #orangeshirtday @orangeshirtsociety

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📣 Don't worry, here at school 6 isn't afraid of 7! They're best friends and together they make 42! #mathfacts #jokesonyoukids #learningisfun

🧥❄️ Jacket Racket 2025 is here! ❄️🧥 Do you have gently used, clean winter clothing that you no longer need? From now until October 9, we will be collecting donations here at the school. Students/parents are welcome to send in any items that you have available. Let’s come together and share the warmth this winter! 💙💛 Thank you 🙏🏼

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🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Terry Fox Run – This Friday! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Our school is lacing up to honor Terry’s legacy and run for a cause. 💙 Let’s show our spirit, our strength, and our support because together we can make a difference! 🌟 📅 Friday 👟 Wear your runners & bring your energy!

🌭🍔 Back to School BBQ! 🍔🌭 Mark your calendars, Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6:00 PM! 🎉 Join us for food, fun, and time together as a school family. Bring your smiles and your appetite, we can’t wait to see you there! 💙✨

Cross Country is up and 'running' this week ⛹🏼‍♀️👟 encourage your kiddos to come out and participate 🥰

First day of Little Flower Pre K was a success. Lots of smiles, playing and new discoveries 🏫🌸 📢 We still have spaces available for our afternoon classes, check the school website for more info.

Survived the first week back… barely. 💀✏️ Shoutout to all the teachers and admin running on coffee and sheer willpower. #week1✅ #BackToSchool #SchoolCommunity #ExhaustedButEducated

📸 Picture Day is Monday! Time to bust out those big smiles, tame that bed head, and bring your A-game. Whether it’s fancy, funky, or full-on “I tried,” we’re ready to capture the moment. Let’s make those class photos memorable! 😄✨

Our fearless leaders are ready to take on the first day of school 🎒😁 #backtoschool #firstdayjitters

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Summer has flown by and everyone is back and ready to go! We are looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at our Open House this afternoon starting at 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for the everyone to see where their new classrooms are, meet their homeroom teacher and drop off their school supplies before officially getting started tomorrow.

A little sneak peek of what's to come 💙 We can't wait to welcome you in 💛

Just a reminder of our Open House to unpack your backpack, next Wednesday from 2-3:30 🎉 #openhouse #meetyourteacher

We are just over a week away from our annual Meet the Teacher which will be held on Wednesday, August 27th from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet your new teacher, see where your new homeroom class will be, and drop off your school supplies. We are looking forward to a great turnout! (*As a reminder, on Aug 26th at 4 PM, log into your parent portal for your classroom teachers)

Rainy days are the perfect day to cuddle up and grab a good book!! Need some suggestions?! Take a look 👀 Share a picture below with a great book push 📚

📢 Thank us later 😀

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🌟 The curtains may have closed, but the magic lives on… until next year! ✨ Huge thanks to our incredible cast and crew for making this season one for the books. Can’t wait to see what adventures await us next time— different stage, even more sparkle! 🎭💫 #SeeYouNextYear #TheatreMagic #BeautyAndTheBeastJr #SupportTheArts #CastAndCrewLove #OnToTheNextAdventure

Hey Teachers, last day and tomorrow.. We don’t gotta work, work, work, work, work… 🎶 Because it’s almost SUMMER BREAK and the only thing on our schedule is snacks, sunshine, and sleeping in! 😎☀️✌️ Catch ya in September, until then, we’ll be busy doing absolutely nothing productive. 😴🍦💦 #WeDontGottaWork #ElementaryEnergy #happysummer

Today brings a tear to our eyes. From tiny steps to confident strides… 💛 Our Kindergarten students walk hand in hand, and with a little school magic, they grow into our incredible Grade 6s. One group moving up, the other moving on. 🥰➡🎓 A beautiful reminder of how much can change, and how much love and growth fill the years in between. To our Kinders: we can’t wait to see all you’ll become. To our Grade 6s: go shine your light, once a part of our school family, always a part of our school family. 💫 Here's the the next chapter 💙💛 #NewChapter #KinderToGrade6 #BigSteps #Elementaryschool

🎵 They see me rollin’, they cheerin’… 🎵 Hold on tight, school fam—it’s the final lap! 🏁 We're rollin’ into the LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL like champs! 🛴🕶️💥 With report cards in one hand and summer dreams in the other, we’re cruising through the hallways with style, snacks, patience and a whole lotta caffeine. 😅 #RollinIntoSummer #Last3days #TheySeeMeRollin #TeacherLife #havingfun

Our Grade 6 students had an unforgettable time at camp this week! With sunshine from start to finish, laughter in the air, and memories made around every corner, it was truly a trip to remember 💙💛 #grade6camp #memories

🎉 It’s the LAST Friday of the school year and we’re dancing our way into summer like… 💃🕺 Grades? Done ✅Lessons? Wrapped. Rhythm? Questionable. 😅🎉 Books are down and the beats are up—let the countdown begin! 😎☀️ #LastFridayVibes #AlmostSummer #DanceItOut

Our Grade 1's had a wonderful day at Granary Road Yesterday 🎉 #fieldtripday Granary Road

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In just over a week, we’ll be outta school and gettin’ ready to kick up our heels for Stampede! 🌞🐎 Summer’s comin’ in hot… and so are those Stampede vibes! 🤠🎉 We’re kickin’ it up a notch as we gallop toward the end of the school year, our math wranglers and reading rustlers are hangin' on tight for the final week! 🐂📚 So dust off those boots, grab your hats, and get ready because we’re ridin’ out in true Stampede style! 💥🐴 #AlmostSummer #StampedeReady #Yeehaw #CountdownIsOn

✨ And then…it was showtime! After all the rehearsals, laughter, and hard work, our incredible cast and crew brought Beauty and the Beast to life on stage. These moments capture the magic, the excitement, and the joy of a performance well done. This show truly deserves a permanent spot on our timeline and in our hearts.

The grade 1s got to hear from Dr.Ryan Warren from Crystal Smiles all about dental health! The tooth fairy also made a surprise visit and gave us a quiz! We also got to take home a treat bag with a toothbrush and other goodies! @crystalsmiles_dentistry

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🎓💛 Pre-K Grad is today and Days like these... we’ll always remember. 💛🎓 We’re not crying… okay, maybe just a little 🥹💧 Our Pre-K kiddos are growing up and heading off to Kindergarten in the fall! 🥹✨ With smiles, belly laughs, big dreams and lots of love, we celebrate all the joy, growth, and giggles that filled this special year. Here’s to new adventures, new classrooms, and the same big hearts. We’re so proud of you, little grads! 💫📚 #PreK #KindergartenHereWeCome #DaysLikeThese #littleflowerpreschool

Today, students in grade two through six were lucky enough to see Evergreen Theatre put on a musical theatre show all about the resources Alberta has. It was a great mixture of Science and music. We even had 10 of our grade six students in the show!

Just a bunch of cool dudes soaking up the sun and counting down the days 'til summer break… one blade of grass at a time!” 🌞🌱 #AlmostSummer #hanginwiththeboys

There’s only ONE WEEK LEFT to head to @covet.sips.sweets and grab our signature drink, Grizzly Attack 🐻 Every sale of our drink gets us closer to winning $2000 for our school! 💙💛 #letsdothis

✨ Taking a moment to rewind and remember all the special behind-the-scenes moments from ourBeauty and the Beast rehearsals. From the early nerves to the big laughs, every step brought our cast and crew closer together—and made the magic happen. So grateful for this incredible journey and the memories we created as a theatre family. 🌹❤️ #RehearsalMemories #BeautyAndTheBeastJr #ThrowbackTheatre #GratefulHearts #SupportTheArts #TheatreFamilyForever

A big thank you to Queenie and Matteya from the Rowan house Preventative Education Program for educating our grade 2 and grade 5 students this year on bullying, friendship and kindness (Healthy Relationships) @rowanhousesociety

Little scientists at work! 🧪🧁 From making ice cream to holding baby chicks, Science Day in kindergarten was full of sweet discoveries! We mixed up elephant toothpaste, grew rainbows, built piggy-proof houses, and even made balloons blow up on their own. Curiosity was the real magic ingredient! 🌈🐥🎈

The grade 6 band is ready to wow us tonight! Videos showcasing their skills to follow!

Big congratulations to our May Good Shepherd winners 💙💛

Congratulations to Mme Danielle Boudreau, ÉGSS's winner of the Excellence in Teaching award this year. Danielle is a remarkable educator who wholeheartedly dedicates herself to her students, shaping them into both strong learners and compassionate individuals. She consistently goes above and beyond in planning and delivering engaging, meaningful lessons tailored to her students' needs. We are blessed to have Mme Boudreau as part of our school community!

Congratulations to Mrs. Carlina Nori, ÉGSS's award recipient for the Power of One Carlina's unwavering commitment has rightfully earned her EGSS's "Power of One" award. A cornerstone of Good Shepherd, she's a dynamic, proactive educational assistant. Within classrooms, her initiative is undeniable, seamlessly supporting teachers and students while expertly managing resources. We are so blessed to have her as part of our school community!

Check out the Grizzly Attack, the ÉGSS submission in the 2025 School's Out for Summer Project at Covet Sips and Sweets! From June 2-15, swing by covet to purchase a Grizzly Attack to show your support and help us win some extra funds for our school!

We are so proud of, and grateful for, our incredible Ecole Good Shepherd Parent Council! They are very deserving of this award!

Yesterday, our Grade 3 classes presented our Living Rosary Liturgy 🙏🏼💙💛

We know the weather will co-operate and this will be a great evening. Come by for a delicious burger and visit with other members of our school community. We are looking forward to a great turnout.

The Grade 2s had a very special visitor today — Mayor Tanya Thorn! 🎉 She stopped by to personally thank the students for their incredible efforts in raising over 400lbs. of food for the Okotoks Food Bank before Easter. 🥫💛 Each student was presented with a certificate, an Okotoks pin, and a pencil as a token of appreciation. Merci, Mayor Thorn, for your time and kindness!

Don't miss it!! Happening tonight in the Band Room 💙💛

✨ A quick costume change, and suddenly it's all about the magic! 🎭👠 We are so proud of our talented cast and crew who bring this show to life each night. Get ready for more behind-the-scenes moments soon! #BeautyAndTheBeastJr #CostumeTransformation #MusicalTheatre #TheatreLove #SupportTheArts #BehindTheScenes #ProudCrew

📚✨ Be Our Guest at the Book Fair!✨📚 Step into our enchanted library for a tale as old as time… it’s Book Fair week! 🕰️🌹 📅 Happening All Week: 📖 Monday: 8:45–4:00 📖 Tuesday: 8:45–4:00 📖 Wednesday: 8:45–4:00 📖 Thursday: 8:45–12:00 Parents are welcome to visit anytime during open hours! 💳 All forms of payment accepted. Every purchase helps support our school library, so thank you in advance for your magical support! 💛 💫 Books, fun, and a little magic await! Find your next "beauty" of a book and let the reading adventure begin.🐺📖 #BookFairMagic #BeOurGuest #BeautyAndTheBooks

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers in our school community 🥰💕 💙💛

Pink for our boss lady today!!! Happy Birthday Mrs. Baxter 🥰🎉🥳

Today, on National School Communicator’s Day, we give a heartfelt THANK YOU to Ms. Beaton, our incredible Communications Lead, for the countless ways she celebrates and promotes the vibrant community of École Good Shepherd School. From capturing special moments to sharing our story with care and creativity, your work helps us shine. We appreciate you! 💙📸🎉 #SchoolCommunicatorsDay

🎉 We’re Saving You a Seat here at École Good Shepherd School! 🎉 You're invited to our Open House Information Night, a fun and welcoming way to explore all the wonderful things our school has to offer! 💙💛🏫 🗓 Monday, May 13th 🕡 6:30 – 7:30 PM ✨ Meet our amazing team and discover why École Good Shepherd is the perfect place to learn, grow, and shine! 📚🌟 Whether you’re new or just curious, your seat is ready and waiting! Come see what makes our school feel like home. 💫 We can't wait to welcome you!

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🧢 Hats on for Mental Health! 💚 Tomorrow, we’re showing that mental health matters and you can help just by wearing your favorite hat! On Hats On for Mental Health Day, students and staff are invited to wear a hat to school to raise awareness and support for mental well-being. 💬😊 Let’s start conversations, show kindness, and remind each other that it’s always okay to ask for help. 💛 So grab a hat, wear it proud, and let’s stand together for mental health! #HatsOnForMentalHealth #BeKind #MentalHealthMatters

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When there are only 3 sleeps 'til opening night and the directors hand over the reins… the crew knows it’s their time to shine. 💥 It’s the ultimate transfer of power — tech week is here, and the backstage bosses have officially entered the chat. 🎭💡🚗 #DramaWeek #TechWeekTakeover #CrewPower #3SleepsToShowtime #SupportTheArts #TheatreLife #BehindTheScenes

McMan Summer Info Night for Parents 🎉 🌞 Looking for ways to make your summer smoother and more fun? Join us for a FREE Parent Info Night hosted by McMan Family Resource Network! 📅 Wednesday, May 14th at 6:30 PM 📍 École Good Shepherd School Library ☕ Community welcome + refreshments provided! Learn practical tips and strategies to help you and your children thrive during the summer break — and get a sneak peek at the fantastic programming McMan offers for families. Have questions? Reach out to our Family School Liaison Worker, Krista Aiello at 📧 kaiello@redeemer.ab.ca Let’s make this summer the best one yet! 🌈👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Saddle up, partners! Tomorrow is Western Theme Day at EGSS! Dust off your cowboy hats, pull on them boots, and get ready to yee-haw your way through the halls 🤠👢 No horse? 🐴No problem, just gallop in spirit! 🎉 Let’s wrangle up some school spirit and have a rootin’-tootin’ good time! #WesternDay #Yeehaw

☀️ The calm before Tech Week! Our amazing cast is soaking up the sunshine before we head into the final stretch! 🎭✨ 🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW! 📅 Saturday, May 3 🕙 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM 📍 École Good Shepherd School Gym We have tickets available for the Thursday morning matinee, and limited tickets left for our evening shows on: 📅 Thursday, May 8 & Friday, May 9 Don’t miss your chance to be our guest! 🌹 #BeautyAndTheBeastJr #MusicalTheatre #StudentStars #TicketTime #SupportTheArts #ÉGGSDrama #TechWeekReady

Happy Birthday Mr. Lavery 🎉🎈

🏫 Behind every smooth running school is a team of admin superheroes armed with coffee, calendars, and the magical ability to find any missing form. They run the school with nothing but a phone in one hand, a band-aid in the other, and a sixth sense for knowing exactly where every lost water bottle is hiding. 🤭 They juggle attendance, ice packs, field trip forms, and 47 “Can I call my mom?” requests before 10am, and they do it all with grace and a smile! 🥰 We honestly don’t know how we’d function without them… and frankly, we’re not willing to find out. 💙💛 Thank you to our amazing admin ladies — Desi and Jodi to the real MVPs of the school! 🏆 #AdminAppreciation #SchoolWouldFallApartWithoutYou

We’re thrilled to bring these iconic Beauty and the Beast locations to life! 🏰 Our cast is ready to transport you to a world of magic and wonder. 🌹🌹�🎟️ Tickets on sale April 30 & May 1 from 3:30–6:00 in the ÉGSS gym $10 adults | $5 kids�📅 Performances: May 8 & 9�Be our guest, and let the magic unfold! ✨ #BeautyAndTheBeastJr #BringingMagicToLife #SupportTheArts #EGSSDrama #TaleAsOldAsTime #SchoolMusical

Thank you to our amazing Ecole Good Shepherd Parent Council!

Having our grade fives lead us through the Stations of the Cross this afternoon was a great way to wrap up our last day at school during Lent. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Easter and we’ll see everyone on April 28th.

BREAKING NEWS 🕵️‍♀️👀 Teachers caught red-handed in an undercover spirit week! 🍹 Drinking from anything BUT a cup (yes, that was a watering can) 👗 Rocking our version of student “style” (spoiler alert: we nailed it) 👯‍♀️ Matching in full plaid like a cozy Canadian cult 🖤 And then…we blacked out- in outfits, not energy for the grand finale before Spring Break. The kids were on to us and they thought they were the funny ones. 😎 Mission: Spirit Week = Success. Happy Spring Break, folks! 🌸✌️ #UndercoverTeachers #CaughtInTheAct #SpringBreakModeActivated

Constable McAdam and her colleague with the Calgary Police Service Canine Unit gave a presentation to our grade 4 French Immersion classes with her police dog Gator.

👀 If you happen to spot the Beast around this week… you’ll know exactly who he is. 🐾✨ The countdown is on for Beauty and the Beast—you won’t want to miss this enchanting show! Ticket details coming soon! 🎭🌹#BeautyAndTheBeast #TheatreMagic #BeOurGuest #DramaProduction #SupportTheArts #TheatreKid #BehindTheScenes

A few more pictures from this years Science Fair.

After an extended absence our Science Fair returned on Friday. There were about 25 displays this year and they had some amazing presentations. Great job students, you should be very proud of yourselves.

Our cup is full of excitement for Spring 🌼 💙💛 #finally #sunshine #kinder

This morning we had approximately 25 students in grade five and another 25 students in grade six participate in the National Mathmatica Centrum Contest out of Montreal. There were definitely some tricky questions! We will get the results in June and see how everyone does.

Don't worry, beach happy!! Tomorrow is Beach day😎 Grab those shades, flip-flops, and tropical trends- no sunscreen needed, but good vibes are a must! Let's wave goodbye to regular outfits and sea you all dressed to chill 🌊🌴

Big thanks to all the coaches and players for an amazing Grade 6 basketball tournament yesterday! 🏀 The kids played hard, showed incredible improvement, and demonstrated fantastic sportsmanship throughout. It was great to see so much fun and teamwork on display. We couldn’t have asked for a better day of basketball.

Congratulations to Mrs. Dengis and thank you to all parents who attended! École Good Shepherd is blessed to have such an involved parent community.

April Catholic Social Teaching: Rights and Responsibilities Rights and Responsibilities emphasizes that every person has a right to life and the necessities for human dignity. With these rights come responsibilities - to one another, our families, and society. Protecting human rights and fulfilling our responsibilities are essential for creating a just and healthy community. #ctrmanyandone #ctrcatholicsocialteaching #ctrfaith #IBelieveinCatholicEd "Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute. Speak out, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy." (Proverbs 31:8-9)

Congratulations to our March Good Shepherd Lives in Me award winners 🎉 💙💛

We were lucky enough to have a visit this week from Sprung Structures and The Educational Partnership Foundation who gifted all our grade threes with a new book and the rest of our students received come great cards. This definitely brought a smiles to the faces of our students. Thanks again!!

🎭Wranglers in Training 🤠 vs. Not Their First Rodeo🐴 From first-time jitters to seasoned stage pros, our cast is putting in the work ⭐️ Whether they’re finding their footing or fine-tuning their craft, they’re giving it their all in rehearsals. 🎤✨ #TheatreFamily #MakingMemories #BehindTheScenes #TheatreKidLife #SupportTheArts #DramaSquad #StageMagic

We were fortunate enough to have Blackfoot Elder Sa’akokato back in the building teaching students about the Big Rock, Writing-on-Stone, the night sky and many other First Nation stories. He is a wealth of knowledge and a great story teller. He will be back on Thursday to finish talking with the rest of students.

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It's Game Day!!! Who will take the title this year? Let us know below... Staff or Students?! 👇🏼👇🏼

What is your family up to on the day off?!

It’s Time 🕐 Parent Teacher Interview Day! 🎉 Parents are wondering “What have they been up to?” while teachers are ready with all the stories! Meanwhile, some kids are at home living their best life, probably raiding the snack cupboard. 🍕 Here’s to a night of laughs, stories, successes and hoping the kids didn’t eat all the snacks before you get home!

💙💛 Spring is in the air, birds are singing, flowers are blooming... And teachers are emerging from hibernation in their natural habitat- wearing jean jackets 😂🌞 #jeanjackets #itistime #signsofspring #teacheruniform #herecomesthesun #teachersediton #denimmigration

Today, 39 students from Grades 2- 5 performed at the High River Music festival! The group did wonderful and received a mark of 85 percent with a festival rating of distinction.  Great job choir and Mr. Kommes 💙💛 🎵🎶

📢 Good Works Project Alert! 🌟   Our Grade 2's need your help! This Lenten Season, they are supporting the Okotoks Food Bank by collecting non-perishable food, toiletries, and other essentials. 🥫🧼 📅 Donations will be accepted until April 17th.
📍 Drop-off table located in the front foyer. Thank you for helping us support our community! 💚 #GoodWorksProject #CommunityMatters #okotoksfoodbank