News Archive

The forces are strong in Grade 4. Students had an afternoon of experiments with magnets and static before the Easter break. Everyone had an electrifying time 😂

Thank you to the grade five classes for leading us in our Stations of the Cross yesterday. This was a great way to bring a wrap to the Lenten season. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Easter holiday and we’ll see you all on April 13th.

The grade 1st shared in Jesus’ last supper as they broke bread and shared grape juice 💙💛 🙏🏼 @ctrcatholic #faith #thelastsupper

Spring Break mode: ACTIVATED ☀️😎 From laughter in the halls to smiles in every corner, this video says it all, our school community knows how to bring the energy AND the joy 💛 💙 Wishing all our amazing students, families, and staff a fun, safe, and well deserved Spring Break and Happy Easter! 🐰🌸✈️ 🌞 Soak up the sunshine, make some memories, and we can’t wait to see everyone back refreshed and ready to go! #SpringBreak #SchoolCommunity

Big congratulations going out to our March GSLIM winners 💙💛

Emergency plan: If the school floods, we swim to recess 😂 #funinkinder

🌿 Hosanna in the Highest! 🌿 Our littlest learners in Kindergarten brought so much joy to our hallways as they celebrated Palm Sunday! With palms waving and voices raised, they practiced their "Hosannas" to welcome Jesus, just like the crowds did long ago. It was a beautiful way to reflect on yesterday’s Gospel and begin our journey through Holy Week together as a school family. “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” — Matthew 21:9 #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Give a Story, Take A Story! ÉGSS Book Exchange We are excited to announce that École Good Our Book Exchange is coming on April 20 📚Our goal is to ensure every student heads home with at least one "new-to-them" book to enjoy. We are accepting gently used books that are ready for a new home. April 13 – 17, 2026 We are also looking for volunteers to help organize and run the exchange. If you have some time to spare, please email Mrs. Sinclair directly with your availability at lsinclair@redeemer.ab.ca Thank you for helping us foster a love

“What is your vision for this room?” To fill it. 🤍 This week reminded us why theatre matters. 5 years of Drama at École Good Shepherd School. 15 musicals. Countless stories. From empty seats to a room full of laughter, music, and magic—Frozen Jr. was no exception. This space became more than a stage. It became a place to belong. This room was filled… and more importantly, it became a place people wanted to stay. ❄️✨ Thank you for filling this room with us. The curtain may close… but this room will always be full. 🤍🎭✨ #FrozenJr #TheatreMagic #StudentTheatre #LetItGo #15YearsOfDrama TheatreFamily SupportTheArts

What if the best part of the school day happens before the first bell even rings? At École Good Shepherd School, we believe every student should start their day feeling seen and celebrated. A warm smile and a high-five is the best way to kick off a day of learning! What’s your favorite way to start the morning? Let us know below! 👇

A Big Adventure: Our Kindergarteners traded the classroom for the firehall this week! From sitting in the driver's seat to learning about fire safety, it was a day they’ll never forget. 👩‍🚒🔥

Checking Out the Fun: Our 2nd graders have a "novel" way of spending their afternoon! Our library is full of incredible books for all our young readers.

Some things are worth melting for… apparently not the wig ❄️😂 #FrozenJr #BehindTheScenes #theatrefamily #techweek #comingsoon

Small Moments, Big Impact: At École Good Shepherd, education isn't just about the lesson plan; it's about the connection. We love seeing our educators meeting students right where they are and connecting about their learning.

“I can’t do nights” Arendelle needs us ❄️ March 26–28 can’t come soon enough!�#FrozenJr #TechWeek #TheatreFamily #TheatreMagic

Our stage managers may or may not be here for the snacks… 👀🍿 But truly, we couldn’t do what we do without them (and our incredible crew behind the scenes). 💙❄️ #FrozenJr #BackstageMagic #StageManagerAppreciation #TheatreFamily

Hello, Spring 🌸☀️ The first day of spring is here and you can feel the happiness in the air! Smiles are brighter, laughter is louder, and nothing beats seeing our students outside soaking up the sunshine and just being kids 💛💙 Here’s to fresh air, happy hearts, and all the fun this new season brings!

Throughout the year, each of our grade levels are able to attend a weekday mass at St. James Parish. Today our grades one were bussed over and were able to stay afterwards where Father Vijay took some extra time to show the students all around the altar area and teach them about the elements of the mass. We love it when we can continue to learn more about mass and deepen our faith. Thanks for all you do Father Vijay!

Our Lost & Found is officially saying bye bye bye 👋 After tonight’s interviews, anything left behind is hitting the runway .... and trust us, our teachers understood the assignment 💃 From mystery hoodies to “is this yours?” water bottles, it was a full fashion show moment 🎤😎 If you recognize something… you might wanna come claim it before it’s gone, gone, gone 😅 #LostAndFound #byebyebye

ÉGSS French Immersion students were blessed to have a visit today from French students at HTA! HTA students plan and ran activities in math, physical education and art. We are so happy we had the opportunity to collaborate with students in older grades of the Christ the Redeemer French program!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day 🍀💚

POV: The directors said they’d be done early… Meanwhile: Frozen Jr. preparations are still in full swing. ❄️🎭 Get your tickets before they’re gone! On sale Monday–Wednesday from 3:30–5:00 in the gym. #FrozenJr #TheatreChaos #BehindTheScenes

Grade 4 students get creative while constructing their Fur Trade dioramas for Social Studies.

Here are some pictures from the crowd at yesterday’s staff-student hockey game. The students in the stands cheering everyone on had just as much fun as the students who were playing on the ice.

Rolling in with the Grade 6 hockey team like… 🏒😎 Teachers vs Students — who did you cheer for?

We don’t know who needs to hear this but… 🎟️ buy the Frozen tickets. You deserve it. ❄️ Tickets on sale Thursday, March 12 ⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM 📍 ÉGSS Gym

Big congratulations to our February GSLIM winners 💙💛

Pink Shirt Day is always a beautiful reminder of the power of kindness, but here at Good Shepherd kindness isn’t just something we celebrate for one day… it’s something we live every single day. 💗 Our classrooms, hallways, and playgrounds are filled with students who lift each other up, include one another, and choose compassion in both the big moments and the small ones. We are so incredibly blessed to be part of a community that supports, encourages, and truly cares for one another. Here, every child belongs. Every voice matters. And every day is another opportunity to show respect, empathy, and friendship. Because at our school, kindness is more than a message, it’s who we are. And no matter the day, we all have a friend in each other. 💕 @ctrcatholic #PinkShirtDay #ChooseKindness #BetterTogether

This week, our 6AD students partnered with McWane Canada for Pink Week of Kindness. Students created bilingual anti-bullying messages and stood together to spread compassion, courage, and inclusion in our school community. 💕

Everyone came together to create a great experience for our students today. In lieu of our missed Shrove Tuesday meal from last week, we still had a pancake lunch today hosted by our amazing parent council. Kudos also goes out to the Knights of Columbus for cooking all the pancakes and sausages and a local company, The British Banger Company, for donating over 1300 sausages! A huge thank you to everyone for making this possible.

👑❄️ Arendelle couture doesn’t happen overnight! Huge thanks to our families and everyone making the magic happen behind the scenes 💙✨ #FrozenJr #TheatreTok #ShowReady

Congratulations to our very own Mr. Lavery, who received our Christian Witness Award this year, during Faith Days 💙💛

📢 FYI for next week... Tuesday- pancake lunch from School Council! In-lieu of Shrove Tuesday 🥞 Wednesday is our Pink Shirt Day 🩷 We wear pink to stand up against bullying 🙏🏼

It is amazing seeing teachers being so generous with their time… Susan Rasmussen volunteers year after year to help on an amazing teachers convention each February for the benefit of her colleagues. Numerous Saturday meetings throughout the year to plan and then a crazy two days putting on a huge conference for over 4000 teachers, entirely run by volunteers. Once again - thank you!

Stretching like Olympic athletes. Singing like Broadway stars. Rehearsing like champions. Theatre kids are built different. 🎭🤍 #FrozenJr #TheatreKids #OlympicEnergy #RehearsalsUnderway

Pink Shirt Day is coming up soon! Don’t miss your chance to grab a Good Shepherd Pink Shirt t-shirt and show your support for kindness and inclusion 🙏🏼 🔗 https://www.beanandbear.ca/pink-shirt-day-good-shepherd

Dr. Courtney Wilcox visited some Grade 4 classes yesterday to talk about the importance of eye exams and eye protection. We learned the importance of sunglasses, even in the winter. However, sunglasses do not protect you if you look at an eclipse. 🤓 Thank you Dr. Wilcox 🙏🏼

We’re feeling the Olympic spirit at school! 🇨🇦 Cheering loud, showing our pride, and wishing Team Canada the best of luck. Go Canada Go! 🥇❤️

Being Kind is cool 😎 Which is your favorite shirt from our @beanandbear.co collection? Let us know below 👇🏼

🇨🇦❤️🤍 We’re kicking off the Olympics with Canadian Pride Day this Friday! Wear your red and white, show your Canada spirit, and let’s cheer on Team Canada together! 🏅🎉 #olympics #yaysports #redandwhite

A ton of creativity in Phys. Ed. activities this week. Mr. Lendvay had the students playing ping-pong, gaga ball, mini hockey and another game called table ball. Everyone was having a lot of fun!

Big congratulations to our January Good Shepherd winners 🎉

A big thank you to Sprung Structures who were in the building this week and presented all of our grade three students with new books so they can take their love of reading to whole new level. There was a lot of excitement with the students and these books will be put to good use.

💙 A Day in the Life of Kindergarten 💛 From morning smiles and circle time to learning, laughter, and a whole lot of fun, this is what our days in kindergarten look like! 💛📚🎨 We love capturing these special moments, and we can’t wait to welcome our next group of kindergarten students. If you’re curious about what makes our kindergarten so special, join us at our upcoming Kindergarten Open House and see it for yourself! 🗓️ Feb 4th ⏰ 6PM 🚩 Library Big little moments, growing hearts, and joyful learning... kindergarten is where all the magic begins 🌈✨ @ctrcatholic #openhouse

All grade 4 families should have now received their access codes for this survey. Thank you for taking the time to fill it out! Your feedback is important to us!

💙💛 Interviews ✔️ Cold weather ✔️ Sounds like the perfect time for a Comfy Cozy Day! This Friday, we’re wrapping up the week by staying warm, comfy, and cozy together as a school community. #letsbecomfy

Big smiles, little learners, and lots of excitement! 😄✨ We’re counting down the days to meeting our future Kindergarten crew. Come join us at our Kindergarten Open House 📅 February 4th ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 School Library Our ÉGSS community can’t wait to welcome you!

❄️ Introducing a few of the incredible humans behind Frozen! Talent? Check. Heart? Check. Snow much magic? Absolutely. ☃️✨ Stay tuned to meet more of our cast and crew! #Frozen #CastReveal #LetItGo

Our hearts are full after an incredible Faith Week we shared as a school community 💙💛 Our students were filled with the Holy Spirit through meaningful worship, powerful learning, and witnessing the faith of their peers. We are so blessed to come together, grow in our faith, and support one another on this journey. Faith was alive in our halls all week long🙏🏼 @ctrcatholic #studentfaithweek

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🎥🎬 Friday January 23 please join us for our Family Movie Night!! Bring your pillows, pull on your PJs and get cozy in the gym to enjoy Lilo and Stitch! Gym doors open at 6pm, movie starts at 6:30 Admission is by donation, suggested $5/family. Concession including pop, water, juice, candy and theater popcorn all for $1! 🍿🥤🍫 Can’t wait to see you there!

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Last call for Registration... And it's open to Grade 3 students and parents as well 💙💛

Our God is unshakable 💙🙏🏼💛 Thank you to @f2fministries for an amazing day 🙌🏼

Begin your child's Catholic Education in Little Flower Pre School! 🌼 📢 Registration is now open for Fall 2026 🙏🏼

We’re dancing our way into Christmas break! 🎶🎄 The countdown is over and our school is ready to rest, recharge, and celebrate the season.

The grade 6 beginner band put on an amazing show tonight at our final Christmas concert of the year. A huge shout out to Mr. Bassett for putting on such an amazing show!

The grade 6 band put on a great show tonight at our final Christmas concert of the year!

Congratulations to our December Good Shepherd winners 🎉

The countdown is officially on... winter break is just a half day away! Our school is buzzing with excitement as we head into a well earned break filled with rest, joy, and holiday cheer. ❄️✨

Merry Christmas to our AMAZING support staff: Desi, Gloria, Jodi, and Ronald! We are so thankful for all you do!

Our last video from this evenings performance.

Video #4 from this evening performance.

A video of one of the French songs sung by our grade fives this evening.

Video #2 from our grade fives.

One of the videos from tonight’s grade five performance.

We experienced a Christmas Around the World concert this evening with our grade fives. They put on an action packed concert full of a ton of energy!

Merry Christmas Sophie Violet and Mrs. Michelle. 🌲☃️ Thank you for all the love u give our students @caawls

The grade threes all got together for a French song at tonight’s concert.

One of the songs that Mr. Kommes led the grade threes in this evening.

Bell song #4 from tonights grade three Christmas concert.

Bell song #3 from tonights grade three Christmas concert.

Bell song #2 from tonights grade three Christmas concert.

Bell song #1 from tonights grade three Christmas concert.

The grade threes along with Mr. Kommes did a great job tonight at their Christmas concert focussing on the Advent candles and the birth of Jesus. Great singing and showcasing their ability to play the bells!

🎉 Join the Book Fair Fun — Volunteer Today! ✨ Our Book Fair is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to share the excitement of reading with our students! But we need your help to make it a success. 💙 If you’re interested in helping out, please email Mrs. Sinclair at 📧 lsinclair@redeemer.ab.ca and let her know which time slot works best for you: 📅 Monday, Nov 17 🕐 12:55–2:30 📅 Tuesday, Nov 18 🕘 9:00–10:20 🕥 10:40–11:30 🕧 12:40–1:30 📅 Wednesday, Nov 19 🕣 8:45–10:05 🕙 10:40–11:45 🕐 12:40–2:00 🕝 1:55–3:30 🙌 Thank you in advance, we couldn’t do it without our amazing volunteers! Let’s make this Book Fair one to remember! 🎉📖

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them ♥️🙏🏼

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! 😄✨