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Exciting week at St. Peter School St. Peter School was a finalist in the Kraft Heinz TNS

playground competition, receiving $25,000 for their

excellent grant submission. Although they did not win the

grand prize of $250,000 announced at halftime during a

CFL football game, the community came together to

celebrate their success, cheer on the winner from Ontario

and enjoy amazing spirit at the school.

Hundreds of students and families, Board Chair, Cheryl

Low, Superintendent, Mike Ross and Director, Deneen

Nolan were present. A big thanks goes to Principal, Bruce

Campbell, school staff and the strong parent team who

submitted the grant proposal.

No more peeking and praying at All Saints The chapel at All Saints High School is now open. Students and visitors are welcome to use this space as a

place to reflect and to take the time to build relationships with Jesus. The pictures below include the amazing

chapel set up with furniture and the view from the chapel through the glass wall down the centre hallway of

the school.

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The Gateway project The Gateway project operates in partnership with Tara Wilson at

Pulse Studios and aims to help at-risk youth in low income

communities to develop their inherent talent in hip-hop without

leaving their communities. This project involves current students and

recent graduates of Fr. Lacombe High School teaching dance to

students at their neighboring school, Holy Family Elementary.

These high school students undergo considerable training in hip-hop

history, lesson pedagogy, first aid training, resume building, anatomy

and professional development before heading into Holy Family to

provide hip-hop lessons to Division 1 and Division 2 participants.

More than a quarter of Holy Family students who are participating in this program are in grades 1-6. Most

have never had the opportunity to register in a formal dance class.

Student Advisory Council gathers at St. Mary’s The Student Advisory Council came together for their first

session on Oct. 18. All thirteen high schools were

represented by a vice principal and three students forming

an excellent cross section of student voice from across the

district.

Topics included student assessment, district calendars for

2019/2020 and a Q&A session with Chief Superintendent,

Gary Strother. Conversation and comments were abundant

as the students provided valuable input on current district

topics. Many thanks to Principal, Steve Petingola for

facilitating the agenda and organizing the session.

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Breakfast Program coordinators’ professional development On Oct. 3, in collaboration with Breakfast Club of Canada, AHS, and CBE, CCSD had school-based personnel

attend a session in which they learned about nutrition guidelines, AHS permitting, funding opportunities and

new, healthy recipe ideas. Participants at this first ever event sampled several recipes, including healthy fruit

smoothies, overnight oats, breakfast quesadillas, and pancake/egg sandwiches. A second breakfast session is

planned for November, as well as a PD session for CCSD lunch/canteen coordinators.

2018 Calgary Construction Association Expo Over 800 junior and high school students from CCSD were part of a large group of students who visited the

Calgary Construction Association (CCA) Expo on Oct. 24 at the BMO Centre. Students were exposed to a

myriad of hands-on construction activities from over 40 trades and associations. A feature this year also

included the Next Steps area where students could seek more information about pursuing the trades at school,

through Dual-Credit opportunities or in industry. The CCA graciously provided free admission, bus

transportation and lunch for all participants.

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Indigenous curricular connections Elementary Social Studies Consultant, Joanne Anderson and Indigenous Education District Teacher, Ashley

Ruben hosted an Indigenous Curricular Connection Professional Development session which aimed to support

teachers in combining Indigenous education into the curriculum. At this session the teachers had a chance to

experience a traditional smudge, try traditional food such as bannock, elk and buffalo meat and participate in

an Inuit game and browse classroom resources.

K-9 Data Analysis Day On Oct. 24, Instructional Services held its very first K-9 Data Analysis Day at the Clarion Hotel. All K-9

principals had the opportunity to work with an exam analysis tool to assist them in identifying focus areas to

complete academic goals in their school plan. Four school-based administrators presented an overview of how

they used the Learning Sprints model in their schools to make data informed pedagogy a part of their year-

long academic plan. Subject area consultants were also on hand and provided strategies and suggestions for

principals to address identified areas for improvement. Feedback about this day has been very positive as it

provided principals with a dedicated day to specifically work on their academic goals in a supportive and

collaborative working session.

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Field of Crosses Biography Card Project A Grade 11 student from Bishop Carroll High School, Zach S, took the following pictures of his Biography Card Project at the Field of Crosses. Zach was very pleased and honoured to have been able to be a part of this project. Over the last four years, students from our school district have created well over 1000 biography cards as part of this ongoing partnership with the Field of Crosses Memorial Project.

Field of Crosses Flag Raising Ceremony On Nov. 2, 65 students from Notre Dame, St. Francis and Bishop Grandin high schools took part in the Field of Crosses Flag Raising Ceremony. The Notre Dame choir sang “O Canada” as well as “God Save the Queen” during the ceremony. Senior administration, trustees and several CCSD administrators and staff members were also in attendance. After the Flag Raising Ceremony, students and staff were bussed to the Kensington Legion where they were served a warm breakfast and had a chance to sit amongst several war veterans and dignitaries. They were also treated to an address by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Lois Mitchell and had the opportunity to listen to a very interesting presentation from the Military Museum of Calgary.

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Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead The culture and spirit of Latin America was alive and well at St. Margaret last week as students and staff of the district’s largest spanish bilingual school recognized el Día de los Muertos otherwise known as the Day of the Dead. Traditionally, the multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember loved ones who have died and to celebrate the cycle of life. The administration team, Leslie Davies and Colin Goodwin, with Trustee, Pamela Rath dressed in full traditional costume. Administration also spoke with students about photos that were placed on the school display to remember St. Margaret family members who have died.

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