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Launched in 1994 by The Learning Partnership, Take Our Kids to Work Day is an experiential learning opportunity for Grade 9 students across Canada offering them the chance to see the world of work firsthand, explore a variety of careers and sectors, and look at what skills are important to thrive in the world of work. For more information, please see your Grade 9 home room teacher!

Our Jr. High girls volleyball team was also on the the road this weekend for a tournament! Thanks to all athletes, coaches and parents for representing St. Francis! Go storm go! 🌪

Congratulations to our boys volleyball team who represented our school with both skills and spirit at a tournament in Strathmore this weekend!

They’re finally here! Looking forward to getting our new learning spaces up and running! Stay tuned 👍🏼

It makes our heart sing to see noses stuck in a book! The more you read the more you’ll grow, the more you grow, the more places you’ll go! - Dr. Seuss

Grade 5 and 6 students were fortunate to have joined other Okotoks schools elementary schools at an Okotoks Oilers game this afternoon! Looks like they had a lot of fun!

In Grade 9 Religion while discussing self-image and created in God’s likeness, students explored advertisements and the impact on the reader - what the goals of them were, groups being persuaded, and what the images are trying to portray. Were they healthy or detrimental?

Kindergarten Threlfall was busy this morning demonstrating their ability to sort based on a leaf’s traits including colour and size! #SFALearning

All the grade 5s gathered yesterday to build their weather tools. They’ll be testing them this afternoon! Any predictions on how you think they’ll do!?

Do you have any gently used winter clothing that you’re willing to donate to those in need? Drop off or send with your child to school until October 21! Our goal is to stuff a truck full!

This interview will make you smile ear to ear! These two students have initiated a recycling program at St. Francis and we are so grateful and inspired by their example. What great role models!

This interview will make you smile ear to ear! These two students have initiated a recycling program at St. Francis and we are so grateful and inspired by their example. What great role models!

We joined Grade 6O this morning to learn about the different parts of a story and how to recognize the different parts as we read or listen!

Congratulations to our cross country runners who crushed it at Zones! Each heat had over 80 kids; Milo, Jaelyn, and Ocean finished top 10 in their category! Destinee, Amara and Reid finished in the top third. So proud of our little but mighty team! #SFAAthletics

Giver of all wisdom and greatest of all teachers, Look upon our teachers with love Grant them the resolve to nurture our eager minds and to never give up on us who fall behind. Bless their hearts for they rejoice when we succeed and encourage us when we fail And bless them with gentle patience for the path of learning is never easy Kindle a spirit and passion in them it is the flame that ignites the love of learning in us Help them see the potential in each student Their belief in us means much more than the grade we make Instill in them a commitment to keep on learning It shows us to not fear new knowledge and experiences Inspire them to touch the future They influence how big a dream we dream for ourselves Bless our teachers who have come before For their work endures to this day Let the light of your example shine upon all teachers To build up with their words To love with their mind To share with their heart. Amen

Giver of all wisdom and greatest of all teachers, Look upon our teachers with love Grant them the resolve to nurture our eager minds and to never give up on us who fall behind. Bless their hearts for they rejoice when we succeed and encourage us when we fail And bless them with gentle patience for the path of learning is never easy Kindle a spirit and passion in them it is the flame that ignites the love of learning in us Help them see the potential in each student Their belief in us means much more than the grade we make Instill in them a commitment to keep on learning It shows us to not fear new knowledge and experiences Inspire them to touch the future They influence how big a dream we dream for ourselves Bless our teachers who have come before For their work endures to this day Let the light of your example shine upon all teachers To build up with their words To love with their mind To share with their heart. Amen

Giver of all wisdom and greatest of all teachers, Look upon our teachers with love Grant them the resolve to nurture our eager minds and to never give up on us who fall behind. Bless their hearts for they rejoice when we succeed and encourage us when we fail And bless them with gentle patience for the path of learning is never easy Kindle a spirit and passion in them it is the flame that ignites the love of learning in us Help them see the potential in each student Their belief in us means much more than the grade we make Instill in them a commitment to keep on learning It shows us to not fear new knowledge and experiences Inspire them to touch the future They influence how big a dream we dream for ourselves Bless our teachers who have come before For their work endures to this day Let the light of your example shine upon all teachers To build up with their words To love with their mind To share with their heart. Amen

Please join us in extending our heartfelt thanks to the Parent Council team and all volunteers who put on an amazing carnival to celebrate our school feast day! Share your gratitude in the comments below ♥️

Our school carnival is happening tomorrow on our school feast day! Didn't purchase your tickets in advance? No worries! You can still purchase tickets at the door. Dance, silent auction, locked room, games, cake walk and more! You don't want to miss this family event. Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult.