Guiding Our Work for the Year Ahead:

As we enter Year 2 of CTR Catholic’s Four-Year Education Plan, the plan continues to guide our priorities as we support faith-filled learning, student growth, Indigenous education, strong teaching and leadership, student learning supports, and effective governance across the division.

Welcome Back! Monday, August 31

A new school year is here! We’re excited to welcome our students, families and staff back for another year of learning, faith and connection. Important back-to-school information, including calendars, bell schedules and school supply lists can be found here. Blessings to our entire CTR community for a joyful and successful year ahead!

Behold! I Make All Things New:

“Behold! I make all things new.” — Revelation 21:5 A new school year brings fresh beginnings, renewed energy and new opportunities to learn and grow together. As we welcome students back to our classrooms and hallways, we look forward to the year ahead and the great honour we’ve been given to share the grace and friendship of God with them.

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THE IMPACT OF GIVING BACK ✕ TOGETHER WE CAN FINISH IT St. Francis of Assisi Academy is excited for a impactful & special day on Friday, September 25th, featuring motivational speaker Ryan Straschnitzki & leading us into our school 2026 Terry Fox Run! Ryan, a survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, former Humboldt Bronco, adaptive athlete, and accessibility advocate, will share The Impact of Giving Back: Building Stronger Communities. 💪🏽 Ryans message will challenge students to see how service, mentorship, and supporting others can create meaningful change. ❤️ St. Francis of Assisi Academy is once again proud to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run. 💙 Inspired by Terry’s courage and perseverance, we connect this important tradition to Catholic Social Teaching—recognizing our shared responsibility to uphold the dignity of every person and work together for the common good. 💻 ONLINE DONATIONS: TERRY FOX FOUNDATION Donate easily & directly online through our St. Francis of Assisi Academy school page! (Link in bio & below) Share the link with family and friends in our community to support our students running for Terry Fox and help us reach our school fundraising goal of $3,000. https://schools.terryfox.ca/137713 🎯 DUNK THE TEACHER / GUNK THE TEACHER IS BACK FOR 2026! — $1 Stay tuned for this year’s teacher lineup! For just $1 per chance, students can enter for the opportunity to be selected to GUNK YOUR TEACHER! Tickets will be on sale from our leadership students available Monday September 21–24, with all proceeds supporting the Terry Fox Foundation. 💰 TOONIE FOR TERRY — $2 Want to give in person? Students are invited to bring in a Toonie for Terry anytime between now and Friday, September 25th. Together, we can make a difference. ❤️💪🏽#TheImpactOfGiving & Together, we can finish it. 💙👟 #TryLikeTerry

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One of our favourite STFA traditions is rolling back into the bus loop! On September 16th, we’ll be welcoming YYC Taste of the Trucks for a special lunchtime experience. Students and staff can enjoy delicious eats from a variety of local food trucks while gathering together for some fun, food, and community. Bring your appetite and get ready for a lunchtime takeover in the bus loop! Our food truck lineup is currently being finalized and will be shared closer to the event. Please note that food truck menus may vary slightly from their regular offerings due to the sheer size of our school community and the need to keep lines moving so everyone has a chance to enjoy!

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St. James Parish in Okotoks would like to invite our students to join the St. James Youth Program! Registration is NOW OPEN for the St. James Youth Program! https://forms.monday.com/forms/d1b4eb75c264de4da3b828f088f52412?r=use1 Grades 3–8 to join our dynamic, team-based program — led by teens, for youth! High school students in Grades 9–12 to serve as Team Leaders, mentoring younger participants and guiding them through our virtue-based curriculum and Christ-centered service projects. Important Dates: TEAM LEADER Training begins September 14 (see schedule below). Club Nights run from October 5 to May 10 , Monday's from 6:30–8:00 PM at St. James Parish. Please reach out if you have any questions. Trevor Weimer. 403.909.9348 Program Coordinators: Trevor Weimer & Stefanie Williamson

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We can’t wait for picture day at STFA! ♥️📸

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