News Archive

Hats on for Mental Health 💙💛 On May 6, we’re wearing our hats to raise awareness, spark conversations, and show support for mental health. A small act can make a big difference, so let’s stand together. #HatsOnForMentalHealth

Last week, Mme Boudreau’s Grade 5 class was introduced to coding through the use of Ozobots! 🤖✨Through this hands-on experience, students are beginning to explore the basics of coding by using colour-coded commands to guide their Ozobots. This introduction to coding is a fun and engaging way to build foundational skills like logical thinking, creativity, and perseverance. They are excited to build on this learning as they continue to develop their confidence and skills in coding!🚀

Today our school community gathered for a beautiful liturgy as we prepare for Good Shepherd Sunday this weekend. We reflected on how we are called to care for one another with kindness, compassion and leadership just like the Good Shepherd 🙏🏼 💙💛

This week the Grade 5 French students had the opportunity to learn from one of their own alongside one of his co-CHAMP members. Frank and Maria shared with the kids what life is like as a CHAMP (a child amputee) while also discussing the importance of making safe choices. Thank you to the CHAMP community for making the time to chat with us and answer our questions! 💙💛

French, Fun, and Fellowship!🙌 Our ÉGSS students had a blast collaborating with the high schoolers from Holy Trinity Academy today! It was a wonderful day of [Entraide et amitié] as our students worked together on: 🌸 LE PRINTEMPS // Creating beautiful spring artwork. ✍️ LA LITTÉRATIE // Mastering literacy centers and verb conjugations. 💰 LA NUMÉRATIE // Practicing real-world money skills. 🏀 LA VIE ACTIVE // Staying fit and building team spirit outside! It’s such a blessing to see our Catholic school community grow together. [Merci beaucoup] to the HTA mentors for inspiring our younger learners!

We had a special guest at last night's School Council meeting - our wellness dog Sophie Violet, along with her owner Mrs. Michelle Szott. With the generous support of our Ecole Good Shepherd Parent Council , they have been working at ÉGSS on Monday afternoons. A BIG Thank you to CAAWLS (Chimo Animal Assisted Wellness and Learning Society) for partnering with us! For more info, www.caawls.org @caawls

🌸 Big News from Little Flower We are excited to share that Little Flower Preschool, which operates right here within our school building, still has spaces available for their Fall 2026 programs! While Little Flower is a separate program from our K-6 classes, we love having them as part of our school community. If you have a little one ready to start their journey, this is a fantastic opportunity to get them comfortable in our school environment. What’s New? Little Flower is now accepting registrations for 3-year-olds! To be eligible for the upcoming school year, children must be 3 years of age by September 1, 2026. 📝 Registration Details Ready to secure a spot? All the information you need and the registration link can be found on our school website: 🔗 https://goodshepherd.redeemer.ab.ca/littleflower Note: Please contact the Little Flower program directly for specific program questions or enrollment status.

Today our kindergarten hearts explored a special place filled with love, wonder, and quiet moments of reflection. We love St James Church! 🌷 ‘Alleluia! He is risen.’ @stjamesparishrc.okotoks @ctrcatholic

Due to winter road conditions, rural bus routes in Okotoks, High River, Strathmore, Drumheller, and Canmore will not run today, including routes serving St. Francis of Assisi Academy. In-town bus routes in these communities will still run as usual. In Brooks all in-town and rural bus routes are expected to run normally. Affected families will receive communication directly from their driver this morning. Please also check the bus route status page on our website for updates. If possible, parents may make alternate arrangements to transport their child(ren) to and from school. Please do not leave children unattended at bus stops. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our families.

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! 👇