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St. Pat's / Dawe Run

On this 41th year, committees from G.H. Dawe School and St. Patrick’s Community School have joined forces to organize this fall run for students in grades four through twelve. This organized Run, which…

POPCORN SALES - September 11

Elementary give your money to your teacher. Middle School sale @ lunch in St. Pat's Place. If leftover popcorn, sales will continue on September 12.

Grades 1-5 Parents - Have you logged on to Edsby lately?

We use an online reporting program called Edsby for grades 1-5. The main reason is so parents can see their child’s progress on an ongoing or “live” basis. Our teachers will be adding information…

Youth Choir at Sacred Heart Parish

Youth, kindergarten to grade 12, are invited to join a youth choir. James Eidem is attempting to form a Youth Choir for the Sunday evening 5:00 pm mass (new time) at Sacred Heart Parish. First practice…

School Council Update

On Monday, August 26, we hosted our School Council Establishment meeting.  We were able to fill the Executive Position of Treasurer.  We are still looking for interested parents to fill: Chair/Co-Chair…

Term 1 CSDs

CSD 1 6/7 Hand Sewing:  This class is designed to develop sewing skills and techniques to construct a home or personal accessory. Students learn how to safely use and care for sewing equipment and tools..…

New Bell Times

Doors Open at 8:25 a.m. Classes Start at 8:35 a.m. School End at 3:15 p.m.  EXCEPT for Monday, Classes End at 2:05 p.m.

No Front Door Access for Start of School

Construction of Phase 3 closes access to our regular front door. Please use first door on the west side to access the school.  

New Microwave Expectations for 2019-2020

Please see the following letter from our principal, Mrs. Mundorf, on our new practice involving microwave use: No Microwaves

Enjoy Summer Break - See you on August 12!

School Supplies for 2019/2020 School Year

Your teachers at St. Patrick's Community School are excited to offer you the opportunity to purchase your school supplies through School Start for 2019/2020 school year. Please check out our website to…

Pre-K students enjoying some quality time with their…

Grade 7 students explore Drumheller on Field Trip!

Grade 6 Track & Field Day! St. Pat's Gr. 6 students…

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Grade Ones learn about new life in library with Mrs.…

New little visitors give students hands on learning about new life. more pictures

The grade 4s invited their grade 1 Lenten Prayer Pals…

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Wednesday, June 5, Grade Nine Farewell.

Our school community and families celebrated with our Grade nine students yesterday. We send prayers and blessings with each student as they prepare to travel to new schools next year. May the strength…

A day of fun and bowling to celebrate our grade nine…

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St. Pat's Safety Patrol celebrate a successful year…

Gr. 4 Visit Jungle Farm on May 27

They went through 3 tasks at the farm near Innisfail, including making pies, learning about local plant life and exploring the grounds (greenhouses and farm animals). The favourite part of the visit for…

Grade 9 Students Field Trip to Calgary Zoo

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Discover E Workshops come to St. Pat's for hands on…

Grade 3 had a visit from DiscoverE science today. We talked about Building and Structures with some U of A engineering students!!Successful bridge building happened too!

Coming Soon! Jump Rope for Heart!

Jump Rope for Heart is a fundraising and physical activity program built around the idea of skipping. The program is designed to teach students the how and why of physical activity, while raising…

Friday, May 10 - Celebrate Catholic Education by wearing…

Don't forget to wear blue!

Grade 8 Badminton Tournament.

Congratulations to all who participated! John Contreras and Kevin Basangan won Gold in boys doubles. Way to go!  

St. Pat's Band students travel to Jubiliations Dinner…

Hats On for Mental Health - Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Wear a special hat to school on May 1, 2019, to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health!

Kindergarten students are planting! Thank you Parkland…

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We Celebrate Easter today!

WF Kindergarten paper mache-ing and painting their Easter Eggs...we love to make messes! Kindergarten Grade One

Spring Break!! April 19 - 28

April 19 - 28.  Classes resume on Monday April 29. Have a lovely break!

 We are working with fractions in grade 3!

Today is about playing with fraction blocks. Tomorrow we will use them to compare fractions!

Student Vote has started at St. Pats

Student Vote

Gr. 5 Visit Michener Extendicare

  Grade 5 Nett class travelled to the Michener Extendicare on Thursday to help make beautiful Easter wreaths with the residents to hang in their rooms. Lots of cooperation and love went into those wreathes.

Mini St. Pat's Run Club!

Ms. Crook has a group of students who are enjoying a fun active time together, 3 days a week.First run day was a huge success!! They happily ran a full kilometer in under 9 minutes! Big smiles at the…

Mrs. Skene's Gr. 4 Class sent a video to Mrs. Cej's…

What a lovely gift it was! They sent a message of "You are Loved" along with a beautiful song. To view click on picture!

Grade 8 Social Justice Hot Dog Sale - April 3 - A…

Students lined up to get their hotdog yesterday and helped raise funds for the Miurine Primary School in Africa. Next chance to help out and enjoy a yummy hotdog is Wednesday, April 10!

Our Grade 8 classes will be raising money to help…

Watch for hot dog sales coming up and your chance to support the Gr. 8 Social Justice cause. Message from Miurine Primary School  

Kindergarten Students enjoy Discovery Learning Centre…

Ms Crook’s Kindergarten class is enjoying their day at Discovery school with Mr. Sia.Discovery Learning Centre is a nature based and inquiry based program that our kinders get to experience all week…

Mrs. Cej's Grade 1 Class finding a cozy spot in the…

One of the priorities in our school division is to focus on literacy. Our grade ones are working hard and enjoying reading, reading, and more reading! check out more pictures on Facebook

St. Teresa Book Fair in Library

Come check out all the great books during St. Teresa's Book Fair. March 27 & 28 - 3:00 - 7:00 pm.  

We Celebrate Our Middle School Students' Success with…

Congratulations to all the recipients at the Middle School Awards today! Check out more pictures on Facebook

Becoming Architects!

Our kindergarten students became architects today! They assessed their materials, made a plan of what they needed and how to put it together, and then assembled their house! Making their own creation…

Wednesday is Popcorn Day!!! $1.00 per bag

Lunch Hour in the 1300 wing!

The grades 6 did an Iroquois Confederacy Gallery Walk…

Each member had to be an expert on a certain topic for their tribe. We are very proud of their hard work. More pictures in Facebook

Junior Boys Basketball team defeating Eastview in…

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Ash Wednesday Liturgy and the beginning of Lent at…

Our school community gathered together with St. Joseph High School for our Ash Wednesday Liturgy and the beginning of Lent.

St. Pat's students start Shrove Tuesday with donuts!

Today is Shrove Tuesday! This day is marked by feasting and celebration, which traditionally precedes the observance of the Lenten fast. Other names for this day are Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) or Pancake…

Register Now! Online Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration…

Online registration for 2019-2020 school year is now available! Please visit https://rdcrs.ca/schools/registration-information

Teacher's Convention - No classes on March 14 & 15

Ash Wednesday Liturgy - St. Joseph High School

Grade 5 Boys Basketball!

St. Patrick's grade 5 boys basketball teams travelled to St. Elizabeth Seton on Wednesday for some friendly competition. Thank you St. Elizabeth Seton school for hosting!

February Winter Break - Feb. 23 - March 3

Accountability Survey information Video -Feb.22 complete…

Parents and guardians of students in grades 4 and 7 please take a moment to watch this video on the importance of completing the Alberta Education Accountability Survey that was mailed to you in January. …

Wear Pink on Pink Shirt Day - Friday Feb. 22

Pink Shirt Day is a way for schools to show solidarity against and raise awareness about bullying. This year St. Pat's will wear pink on Friday, Feb. 22 to show that we, as a school community, committ…

Valentines Day in Kindergarten

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High School 101 - Notre Dame High School for Parents/Guardians…

This is an information evening just for parents/guardians who are new to the high school experience.  It will be an overview of the credit system, courses and the social aspect for those students who…

Gr. 9 students had a blast checking out St. Joseph…

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Gr. 9 Social Justice Bake Sale - Thurs. & Fri. This…

Help Gr. 9 students raise money for their Social Justice project and enjoy sweet treats! Thurs. Feb 14 and Fri. Feb 15 at lunch.

No Classes Family Day Monday, Feb 18

Grade One classes celebrated 100 Days in School!

More Pictures of Gr. One 100 Day Celebration on Facebook

St. Pat's Grade 5 Basketball Teams in action!

Check our Athletics calendar to see when all the St. Pat's teams practice and have games!   Gr. 5 Basketball Facebook Pictures!  

The Gr. 7 classes showcase their homes that they built…

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Faith Buddies create together and build relationships!

More Pictures of Faith Buddies on Facebook # 1 More Pictures of Faith Buddies on Facebook #2  

Students are in the new classrooms today!

Parents can tour the classrooms tomorrow Feb 5 at 3:30 pm Thanks to all staff for their hard work getting classrooms moved.

School Modernization - Parent Tour of New Classrooms!

February 1 - Staff Professional Development Day

No classes for students.

School Modernization Construction Update

Take a look at the latest Modernization update. Teachers will be on the move very very soon!

Accountability Survey information Video 7 Jan 23

Parents and guardians of students in grades 4 and 7 please take a moment to watch this video on the importance of completing the Alberta Education Accountability Survey that was mailed to you in January. …

School Council Meeting - January 28, 2019

Accountability Survey information Video 6 Jan 22

Parents and guardians of students in grades 4 and 7 please take a moment to watch this video on the importance of completing the Alberta Education Accountability Survey that was mailed to you in January. …

Accountability Survey information Video 5 Jan 21

Parents and guardians of students in grades 4 and 7 please take a moment to watch this video on the importance of completing the Alberta Education Accountability Survey that was mailed to you in January. …

Accountability Survey information Video 4 January…

Parents and guardians of students in grades 4 and 7 please take a moment to watch this video on the importance of completing the Alberta Education Accountability Survey that was mailed to you in January. …

Read & Win! Family Literacy Day Facebook contest...

Take part in the Read for 15 Challenge for Family Literacy Day! Send a picture of your student reading to teresa.janzen@rdcrs.ca All pictures will be posted on St. Pat's facebook page and  on January…

Accountability Survey information Video 3 January…

Parents and guardians of students in grades 4 and 7 please take a moment to watch this video on the importance of completing the Alberta Education Accountability Survey that was mailed to you in January. …

Alberta Accountability Survey V2 January 16

Parents and guardians of students in grades 4 and 7 please take a moment to watch this video on the importance of completing the Alberta Education Accountability Survey that was mailed to you in January.  

Accountability Survey information Video 1 January…

Parents and guardians of students in grades 4 and 7 please take a moment to watch this video on the importance of completing the Alberta Education Accountability Survey that was mailed to you in January.  

Basketball This Week

Pre K and Kindergarten Registration 2019/2020

Online registration for 2019-2020 school year starts today! For more information and to register, please visit https://rdcrs.ca/schools/registration-information

Christmas Break - December 22 - January 13

Merry Christmas

What's better than Pajama Day? Reading with your friends…

What's better than Pajama Day? Reading with your friends on Pajama Day!

Pre K and Kindergarten Registration 2019/2020

Next draw for student update forms is Dec 19.....…

If you have not filled out your Student Update Form online,  please click on the video below for instructions and your chance to win! Please call the school office or stop in for any help with this important…

St. Patrick's Advent Mass - Wed. Dec. 19 - 9:30 am

All families welcome to join in our Advent Mass on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 9:30 am.

Elementary School Success Assembly - We celebrate…

First Christmas In Canada

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No School On Friday - Staff Division Faith Day!

Popcorn Sale! Dec. 6 - $1.00/bag

Family Advent Activity Night - December 6 - 6:00 -…

Families are encouraged to attend the School Council sponsored Family Advent Activity Night. There will be cookie decorating, photo booth, karaoke, crafts and games. Don't miss it!

Gr. 2 Family Math Night - Great Success!

Red Deer Fire Dept visited our grade 3s to teach fire…

School Modernization Construction Update

Twin and Triplet Day!

Face2Face Retreats November 29 & 30

Elementary and Middle school students spent a full day with Face2Face Ministries to learn how God and His will can be part of our everyday lives through prayer and the sacraments. 

Gr. 2 Math Night - Tues. Dec. 4

Parents Friday Coffee - Nov. 30 8:15 am

Volleyball Wind Up Game vs. Staff!

Twin & Triplet Day! Fri. November 30

Friday, November 23 - No Classes - Staff Professional…

November 21 - Middle School Awards Assembly

All parents and families are invited and welcome to attend! Come celebrate our students.

Monday Nov. 19 - School Council Meeting 4:30 pm

Remembrance Day Break - Friday Nov. 9 - Sunday Nov.…

Remembrance Day Liturgy - Thursday, November 8 - 10:45…

Red Deer Rebels came for a floor hockey game! A great…

Building Day in Grade 3

Sciencenetwork out of Edmonton came to build log houses to support our Structures unit in science.

We Celebrate our October Terrific Kids at Elementary…

St. Pat's Halloween Dance A "Boo-tiful" time was had…

Ms. Cote's Kindergarten class had a spooky good time…

October Elementary Success Assembly

Volleyball Games This Week!

Halloween Dance - Tues. Oct 30 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

$5.00 per familyThe canteen will be selling: Water, Hot Dogs, Chips, Green Ice Cream, and GLOW STICKS! Help is needed to work in the canteen. If you can help out, please contact the school office. Sponsored…

Picture Re-take Day at Mini St. Pat's - Gr.1 & K

St. Pat's Students enjoy 'Take Me Outside Day' and…

All parent's welcome to attend Parent's Friday Coffee!

Grade 3 Construction Zone!

Grade 3 Building unit in science. Looking to discover what base is the most stable and be ready to state your purpose of your structure.

Adopt a Grandparent - Grade 5

On October 18 the Grade 5.3 kicked off the Adopt a Grandparent program by making witch hats. The craft and conversation was enjoyed by all!

Reminder

No School - Friday, October 19 

St. Patrick's 2018 Turkey Trot

The turkey came to visit today at our annual Turkey Trot and we are thankful!

Gratitude

Mrs. Cej's grade one class learned all about gratitude when Mrs. Rolheiser visited.

Bible Presentation

Our Grade 4 students gathered together with all the grade 4 students in Red Deer Catholic schools and were presented with their very own bibles.

Pre-K class visits 95.5 Radio Station

Pre-Kindergarten was very grateful today to have the opportunity to learn all about Radio! Thank you to Chelsea at 95.5/98.9 radio station for the amazing tour and thank you to all other employees for…

Friday, September 28 - 10:45 am

Don't miss the Elementary Success Assembly on Friday!

Special Guest visits Grade One Classes!

Grade One students were so excited with the visit of Zero the Hero!

Apple Fundraiser Pick-up Friday September28, 8:30…

Please pick up your orders on time. Thank you for your support!

Terry Fox Run!

St. Pat’s Grade One and Kindergarten students joined St. Teresa students in the Terry Fox Run this morning to raise awareness and funds for cancer research!

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

Gr. 3 Hearing and sound unit. Making instrument that changes pitch.

Pre-K’s first visit to the library!

Our Pre-K students learned all about the Dawe Public Library.

New Student Pizza Party!

We welcomed new students to our St. Pat's school community with a pizza party!

Kindergarten & Grade One School Pictures (Mini St.…

Picture Day is coming! Kindergarten and Grade One pictures are Wednesday, September 12 and Thursday, September 13.  

School Council Meeting - Monday September 10 - 4:30…

All parents are welcome and encourage to come and be involved in school council this year.  

Mini St. Pat's - Kindergarten and Grade One Students!

Wednesday, September 12 & Thursday, September 13 - School Pictures (at St. Teresa)    

Junior Volleyball Tryouts

Junior Girls - Tuesday, September 04 - 7:30 am  and   Wednesday, September 05 - 3:30 pm                           Junior Boys - Tuesday, September 04 - 3:30 pm  and   Wednesday, September…

PRE K class

Students and guests enjoyed an afternoon of ABC Yoga, creating strawberries and eating strawberries!

Today we learned about symbols that represent Red…

Ms. Day’s grade three class is hard at work learning about where their community fits into the world. 

Hands on learning in Grade One!

Our class learned all about primary and secondary colors the fun way!

St. Patrick's Opening School Mass

Sacred Heart Parish Friday, August 24 9:30 am Students, staff and families will gather together to celebrate the new school year.

First Rider Bus Program

St Pat’s Kindergarten classes participated in the First Rider bus program this morning.This interactive program helps students few more comfortable riding the bus.

Get Involved! School Council Meeting - Tuesday August…

All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend! Meeting to take place in the bandroom.

Alberta Health Services Oral Health Program

 Central Zone  Oral Health Program  School Oral Health Services   The Oral Health Program will be coming to your child’s school to offer free fluoride varnish for all children from kindergarten…

Dental Care

Dental Outreach of Red Deer  (Alberta Health Services) Free urgent dental treatment for children 5-8 years of age having difficulty accessing dental care. Services are provided at the Red Deer Johnstone…

St. Patrick's Kindergarten & Grade One at St. Teresa…

Our Kindergarten and Grade One students enjoy recess and playing on new playground!

Welcome Mrs. Bishop!

Mrs. Bishop joins our staff as our new Grade 3 teacher!

Meet our new Grade 6 teacher, Mr. Glover.

He has returned as part of our staff after completing his school practicum in our school last year,  

Meet Ms. Cote!

Ms. Cote is our new Kindergarten teacher. She will be teaching a Tuesday/Thursday class this year.

Meet our new Pre-Kindergarten teacher Ms. VandenBrink.

She is excited to meet her new students and to a great school year!

St. Patrick's bell times:

Monday: start 8:45am; end 2:10pm   Tuesday - Friday: start 8:45am; end 3:20pm

St. Teresa bell times:  (Kindergarten & Grade One)

Monday: start at 8:30am; end 1:57pm   Tuesday - Friday: start at 8:30am; end 3:05pm    

Busing Registration

if you have not yet registered for busing, please call our Transportation Dept. @ 403-309-8801. If you require bussing for your child going to St. Teresa, please register under 'St. Patrick's Community…

Lost and Found

Please pick up any missing belongings from our lost and found. Any unclaimed items will be donated on Friday June 29th.

Elementary Fun Day

Elementary Students are winding up the school year with a Fun Day outside filled with activities.

Mrs. Willms’ class read the book “The Invention…

First Rider - Tuesday August 14 1:00-3:00 pm and 6:30-8:00…

Please join us for a great learning experience for first-time school bus riders, as well as parents/guardians who would like to know the general safety rules, etiquette and guidelines of their child's…

Kindergarten field trip fun at Bower Ponds, Recreation…

Congratulations St. Pat's!!

OUR SCHOOL RAISED $1796.45 FOR THE HEART ASSOCIATION IN OUR JUMP ROPE FOR HEART THIS YEAR! CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. FLECKENSTEIN’S GRADE ONE CLASS FOR RAISING $467.00 THEY WIN A CLASS SET OF OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT!

Mrs. Voswinkel’s grade two class learned about and…

Middle School Awards - Friday June 22, 9:00 am

Come celebrate the success of our Middle School Students! Parents and Families are welcome.  

The grade 5's visited the Telus Spark (Calgary Science…

The feature exhibit was about whales. It is a travelling exhibit that students were able to learn more about the different types of whales, sizes, diets, and migration patterns. Other exhibits in the…

Recognizing all of those who made their First Eucharist…

Recognizing all of those who made their Confirmation…

Grade 3 Butterflies!

The grade 3 students finally got to have their “butterfly release party”! Some students were lucky enough to be able to hold one of these amazing creatures!

Grade 5 gym class

Playing First Nations, Metis, and Inuit games. These games used skills that were used in their every day lives.

The Grade 1’s had fun re-living history at the Dickson…

PreK Classroom Transformed into Working Pet Clinic

PreK classroom is a busy place this morning. It has become a Vet’s clinic, complete with Dr. bags, x-rays, waiting room and of course little doctors busy working on pets.

Grade 1 classes experienced science in a new way today…

Grade 5 Adopt a Grandparent Visit at Michener Extendicare

Today we concluded our Adopt A Grandparent by flying the kites we decorated with our senior friends. The weather was fantastic! Everyone had a great time. We had to say good bye to our senior friends.…

NEWCOMER ORIENTATION WEEK

For immigrant students who will be starting high school for the first time. FREE! August 22, 23 & 24.  Central Alberta Refugee Effort. Check poster for more details.  

Grade 9 Farewell was celebrated on Tuesday, June 5th.

May the strength of God pilot you. May the wisdom of God instruct you. May the hand of God protect you. May the word of God direct you.

School Bus Registration for 2018-2019 Deadline

The deadline for registration has been extended until Tuesday, June 12 for 2018/2019 school bus service. Please register today by visiting https://rdcrs.ca/schools/school-bus-information/school-bus-registration

Grade 6 students learn about flight!

The grade 6s received a presentation on Flight from the Alberta Science Network. Students have been studying flight, air and aerodynamics.

Fang the Skunk visits Grade One Classes!

Grade One students have enjoyed learning about animals and what they need to survive. Medicine River Wildlife Centre visited our classroom with "Fang" the skunk. They told us all about animal adaptations…

Our grade 5 students had a blast at the Cultural Street…

This event was a celebration of multiculturalism. There was henna tattoos, ethnic cuisine, traditional dances and games.

Mrs. H's Pre-K students enjoyed some playtime at Kin…

On our Community Day on May 28th we had fun in the sun and at the park.

PreK Students "On Air" at Big 105 Radio Station

On Monday May 28th Mrs. H.'s Pre-K classes had a special Community Day. We were invited to have a tour at Big 105 and we met the morning crew: Jamie, Allysa. The afternoon class met Carla Rider. It was…

Grade 7 students Visit Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller

Classes were guided through the museum and the area surrounding the museum. 

Grade 5 Adopt a Grandparent Visit at Michener Extendicare

The goal of the program is to foster communication and relationship building skills between students and senior residents. Aside from communication and relationship building, the Catholic students learn…

RCMP Forensics visits Grade 6 classes.

Joe Towers and Jeff Lunder from Global Forensics came to Grade 6 Science classes to review with key concepts from their Evidence and Investigation Unit. They spoke to students about footprint, handprint,…

We Celebrate our Terrific Kids at Elementary Success…

Terrific Kids are students who are Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable. We are thankful that our students are so TERRIFIC!

Grade 4 Classes Visit Sunnybrook Farm Museum

Grade 4 students learned about pioneer life and participated in activities with pulleys, winches and levers at Sunnybrook Farm Museum.

Grade 6 Class Field Trip to Our Lady of Victory Camp.

On Tuesday, May 22, the sixth grade went on a field trip to Our Lady of Victory retreat. Students participated in activities such as games, sessions, skits, music and opportunities for prayer. They were…

Grade 9 classes experiment with Discover E from U…

Thursday May 17th the Grade 9 G class was treated to awesome demonstrations and activities from Discovery E.  Great way to review Matter and Chemical Change.

Grade 2 classes experience pioneer life at Sunnybrook…

Our grade 2 students travelled back in time and visited Sunnybrook Farm Museum. They learned what pioneer life in Central Alberta was like, got to see farm animals, do farm chores and see old farm equipment.…

Gr. 5 Boys attend Grow Boys!

Grade 5 boys attended Grow Boys. Gr. 5 boys from across Red Deer come together and participate in many new skills and activities. It was a fun day by all who attended.

Grade 5 girls attend Go Girls!

Grade 5 girls attended Go Girls Conference at the Collicutt Centre. Girls from all over Red Deer come together and are encouraged to move and be active. It wa a fun time to try out new healthy activities.

Kindergarten classes visit City Hall

The Kindergarten class enjoyed learning about our City counsel and what it means to vote and be a part of our community. Students then challenged themselves with a mini fitness class and enjoyed a picnic…

Being good stewards of our world!

PreK students doing their part to keep Red Deer clean and green in Red Deer's annual Green Deer Challenge.

Grade Ones receive trees on Arbor Day!

Our grade ones took home a seedling to plant and grow and benefit our community.

Easter Mass - Friday May 11 9:00 am

Our school community will gather together at Sacred Heart Parish and celebrate Easter Mass. All families are welcome to attend.

Grade 5 Rosary Presentation

Our Grade 5 students were each presented with their very own rosary at St. Mary's Parish yesterday.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY - May 9, 2018

All Parents are invited to attend. Come join us for discussion 7 strategies on how to build healthy relationships with your children. Wednesday, May 9, 5:45 - 6:00 p.m for refreshments with presentation…

Kindergarten learn First Nation culture

THe Kindergarten class was blessed to have Mrs. Valerie Norman-Organ come to teach the students about First Nations culture. Students learned about the sacred medicine wheel and the importance of respecting…

Green Deer

Our students and staff are participating in the Green Deer Challenge organized by the City of Red Deer. This week, each class will clean a portion of our school grounds to help make Red Deer clean and…

Hot Lunch Forms Due May 8th

Lunch will be supplied by Burger Boy.

Hats On for Mental Health Day

Our school community is raising awareness today for the importance of positive mental health.

First Friday Coffee - St. Pat's Place

Parents, you are invited to St. Patrick's Place this Friday, May 4, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am for our School Council sponsored morning coffee event. Come for some free coffee, meet and chat with other parents…

Assembly - Wednesday May 2

Our school community will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart. This month our students will be jumping and skipping to promote heart health!

Grade 9 Wake-A-Thon

Grade 9 Students participated in this year's Wake-A-Thon to celebrate their successful service project. The service project this year was collecting items to go into shoeboxes to donate to Salvation Army.…

Classroom Prayer Walls

Teachers have been asked to begin having open conversations about faith, prayer and sharing personal stories. Students have been guided to write their own personal prayers as a way to develop a personal…

Father Tom Visits our Classrooms.

Our students love it when Father Tom comes for a visit. It is always a great time and definitely one of our favourite people!

Hallelujah! Christ is Risen!

Grade 8 & 9 Band Students Travel to Band Festival

St. Pat's Band showcased their talent and hard work at the Kiwanis Band Festival at Red Deer College yesterday. Well done band students and Mrs. Shippelt!

Basketball Pep Rally

St. Pat's Basketball Teams wrapped up a successful season with a Students vs Staff game. Both staff and students and spectators enjoyed the fast paced game!  

The Grade 1's were learning about different cultural…

Grade 4 Prayer Wall

This is our prayer wall in grade four. We display our faith in many different ways and our prayer wall is the newest addition to the classroom. We use a concise formula called "GTAPA" to write reverent…

Kindergarten classes visit Red Deer Regional Hospital

Kindergarten students toured and had a hands on tour of the Pediatrics Ward at Red Deer Regional Hospital.  They even got a chance to make a cast for their bears that came along on the field trip.

Grade 3s celebrated Jesus’ triumphal entry into…

St. Patrick's Face2Face Faith Retreat

Students and staff at St. Pat's are participating in a school-wide 2 day faith retreat with Face2Face Ministries, where we will be challenged to live a life of holiness and to proclaim the fullness of…

Grade 9 students travel to Red Deer College Makerspace

The students explored measurement concepts in the math curriculum through real-life application. Students used measurement skills as they created their own keychain using computer technology and a laser…

First Eucharist Class

Students who are participating in their First Eucharist celebration this year have a class on Saturday, March 24 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church.

Alberta Science Network visits Gr. 1F and presents…

St. Pat's Got Talent Show

 On Friday, March 16, we gathered and were treated to a show of some very talented students. We are thankful for all the different gifts God has given our school community.  

St Pat's celebrates St. Patrick's Day with traditional…

Gr 9 students visit Try-A-Trade at St. Joseph High…

On March 14th grade 9 students who will be attending St. Joseph High school in the fall were treated to a sneak peek at the available CTS courses.  Our students had a great time and we would like to…

Pre-K Classes Lenten Activity

On Monday March 12, the Pre K classes had a Community Day and the children participated in a Lenten Activity where they learned about Prayer and then made pretzels together.

St. Patrick's Day Liturgy - Friday March 16 - 9:15…

All parents and families are welcome!

High School Parent Student Orientation and Open House…

Hosted at Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame High School and St. Joseph High School. For more information, contact Notre Dame High School at 403-342-4800 or St. Joseph High School 403-341-4423

Congratulations to Jezreel Clitar!

He placed first in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition!  Well Done!

Learning fractions in Ms. Pawluk's grade 3 classroom

What could be more fun and delicious than learning fractions using chocolate bars!

Gr. 1 class had fun using ten frame to make ten partners!

First Friday Coffee - St. Pat's Place

Parents gathered together this morning in St. Pat's Place for School Council's morning coffee event. Stay tuned for more coffee events in the future!

Grade 8K dissected eyeballs in science class to learn…

St. Pat's students and staff wear pink today!

Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of bullying.

First Friday Coffee - St. Pat's Place

All Parents welcome to attend our first School Council sponsored morning coffee event. Come for a free coffee, meet and chat with other parents and help us build a stronger parent community at St. Pat's.

Pre-K Classes attend Discovery School.

Discovery School empowers children to discover, play, engage, and embrace their natural curiosities about the world that surrounds them. It was an awesome time to experience the state of the art classroom…

Grade 5 Classes Visit Michener Extendicare Centre

Grade 5s participated in the Adopt a Grandparent program as their Social Justice project. This is a partnership between Michener Extendicare Centre and schools in Red Deer. The goal of the program is…

Flag Day

Grade 3 classes celebrated Flag Day with the story of Canada's flag and their very own miniature flags and pins from Canadian Heritage.

February 27, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. High School 101

For Grade 9 parents only who are new to the high school experience.  There will be an overview of the credit system, courses and the social aspect. Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame High School and St. Joseph…

Grade 5W create candy dispensers!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast

Staff and Students gathered together and celebrated Shrove Tuesday with pancakes this morning!

Ash Wednesday Mass - February 14

Sacred Heart Church  9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Families Welcome.

Spring Family Dance

Families Welcome! Come join the fun! Volunteers Needed!  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548a5ab28a0f49-shrove

Grade 9 Service Project

This year the Grade 9's donated shoeboxes with toiletries and consumable items that people need on a daily basis.  Completing this activity allows them entry into the annual Grade 9 Wake a thon. The…

Grade 5 Boys Basketball!

Grade 5 Boys Basketball kicked off their season this week at St. Teresa of Avila School. The boys demonstrated skill and sportsmanship. Well done!

Grade 1 Classes Celebrate 100th Day of School!

House Building

The grade seven students built houses to demonstrate their understanding of temperature and heat, and how heating systems work. Students from other classes around the school came to see the houses and…

Wednesday, February 7, 5:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church

First Eucharist Class   Please bring a 2" X 3" photo if you have not already submitted one. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Koopmans at St. Pat's.

Pre-K Classes enjoyed Teddy Bear Picnic and a visit…

For Community Day on Jan. 29, we had a story by the fireplace and a special story hour, received free library cards and enjoyed our tour of Dawe Library.

St. Pat's students learn about mental health

"We want to make sure students know what it means to feel sad, happy and all the other emotions, and that they understand their friends' emotions as well"

Mass Band Clinic and Concert - Jan. 30 12:00 noon…

ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME! The concert and all activities will take place at Crossroads Church - 38105 Range Road 275, Red Deer, AB T4S 2N4. Students can leave after they perform, but please let Mrs. Shippelt…

Our School Community Celebrates Family Literacy Day…

Students and staff came dressed as a favorite character or as they would as they read.  Classes will be reading with buddies and have special guests, including DJs from Big 105 radio station, read to…

Red Deer Rebels play floor hockey with excited students…

Gr. 5 students attend Michener Extendicare and participate…

A wonderful time was had by both students and seniors with crafts and visiting.

Notre Dame - Grade 10 Orientation and Registration

Please click on link below for Activities and Dates for Transition from Grade 9 to Grade 10 at Notre Dame. Schedule of Activities 2018

St. Joseph High School Grade 10 Orientation and Registration

Please click on the link below to find activities and dates for Transition from Gr. 9 to Grade 10 at St. Joseph High School. Schedule of Activities

St. Pat's Celebrates Family Literacy Day with a Photo…

Win a Chapter's Gift Card by posting your family/student reading photos! Here’s how to enter: Post your pictures of your family/child reading on your facebook page and TAG St. Patrick's Community School.…

Fatih & Fun Day at Rogers Place

The Archdiocese is sponsoring an afternoon game between the Edmonton Oil Kings and Red Deer Rebels at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 10.  Tickets are $18 a ticket (regular $29).   The first 400 ticket…

Registration is now open!

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration is now open!  To fill out the form, click here. Please have a copy of your child's birth certificate, legal and immigration documentation for registration.

Merry Christmas! St. Pat's will be closed from Dec.…

Classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. Enjoy your break!

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration (2018-2019)

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten online registration for the 2018/2019 school year starts on Monday, January 8, 2018, at 8:00 a.m.  You will be able to fill out the online form; however, you will not…

Elementary Success Assembly

This week we gathered together to celebrate some Terrific Kids! Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program that celebrates character development, self-esteem and perseverance. Congratulations to all!

Grade 7 students brighten the day of the many seniors…

They were beyond respectful, listened to the seniors tell stories, told their own, helped make cookies, played cards and games, plus brought each and everyone of the 118 residents a door hanger for their…

PreK Community Day - Health & Wellness

PreK kiddos and parents had a great time learning all about Fitness Circuits with Char Andrew, Red Deer Catholic Health and Wellness Coordinator. 

Milk Cards available to office

Milk cards are no longer on Hot Lunch Forms but can be purchased at office in the amounts of $5, $10, $20.

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten online registration for the 2018/2019 school year, starts on Monday, January 8, 2018, at 8:00 a.m.  The application form will be made available on Friday, December 22,…

First Christmas in Canada

St. Pat's Place was full of celebration Tuesday!   All students who were new to Canada in 2017 came together and celebrated their First Christmas in Canada. There was pizza, crafts and even a surprise…

Congratulations to the Sr. Boys Basketball team for…

The boys displayed excellent team work and hustle to pull out the 1 point win.Notable mention to Jesse Starchuk who earned player of the game for his excellent offensive game. Go Celtics!!

Red Deer Titans Winter Flag Rugby Registration

For registration or more info contact:  Titansrugby.com  

Grade Two students wrote and made Christmas cards…

Their messages come from the heart and are sure to bring a smile to the community members that will receive them. Merry Christmas from Gr. 2!

Snap Immigrant Youth Program

Snap Immigrant Youth Program provides FUN extracurricular activities and events Wednesdays at 3:20 p.m. at our school.   This fun, free program's vision is that all immigrants and refugees feel welcomed,…

A wonderful time was had by all ages!

Yesterday 5 Nett travelled to the Michener Extendicare.  Students were paired with a resident senior, engaged in dialogue and a Christmas craft. This program reinforces our Christian compassion and teaches…

3W already has a great start to our Kindness initiative…

As a way to highlight the spirit of the season, we will be starting a school-wide activity that focuses on kindness for the month of December. Christmas bulbs are used to encourage students to recognize…

School Advent Mass

Staff & students will gather at Sacred Heart Catholic Church to celebrate the Advent season.  Family are welcome.

Volleyball Pep Rally - December 1

What a fun way to finish the Volleyball season with our medal winning teams vs school staff!

It's Advent! Wishing you a season of warmth and love…

From Office staff and Admin of St. Pat's Community School

Brush to Win Contest

Congratulations to Chariz DeCastro from 1F who was the winner of a piggybank in the Brush to Win contest.

Field Trip for Kindergarten Class

Ms. Crook's Kindergarten class was so excited to attend St. Joseph High School's production of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown.  

These are some Terrific Kids!

Today's Elementary Success Assembly celebrated students who are great examples of being a responsible citizen and student. Congratulations! Thanks to the Kiwanis Club who generously support these awards.

Health Champions raise funds during Movember

What a fun way to raise money for our school Health Champions. Every moustache cookie sold earned votes for the best Teacher moustache.  

Giving Tuesday at The Mustard Seed.

The Mustard Seed gives 22 lunches every day at our school - that's over 4000 lunches every year! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJbQ1jBBIdI

Junior Boys Win Silver Medal this weekend!

It has been a very successful Volleyball season... Congratulations to our 3 Jr. Volleyball Teams who have won GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE! Thanks to Mr. Lynch, Mr. Kuehne, Ms. Sagan, and Ms. Oberg for coaching.…

Fish Tales Play

Fish Tales Musical, performed by RDCRS Home Education group, was a Christian story of some young fishers enjoying their sport while listening to some fish tales - Bible stories about fish.

Under My Skin

Grade 7 students participated in a body image program that included a half-hour play, followed by group discussion and activities.

Confirmation Registration Now Open - for students…

Please register online at www.stmarysparishreddeer.com under Sacraments/Confirmation PARENT/STUDENT ORIENTATION SESSION: Monday, Nov 27, 2017 @ 6:30 pm in the church at St. Mary's Parent(s) and students…

CWAJHAA Volleyball Tournament

Saturday, November 18, 2017 - 8:00 a.m. Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys Volleyball Tournament at Mother Teresa School, Sylvan Lake.

Confirmation Registration Now Open - for students…

Please register online at www.sacredheartrd.ca under Sacraments/Confirmation PARENT/STUDENT ORIENTATION SESSION: Monday, Nov 16, 2017 @ 6:30 pm in the church at St. Mary's Parent(s) and students please…

Most Sales for Apple Fundraiser

Kindergarten student Zaiden Schultz had the most sales in our Apple Fundraiser this fall. Zaiden sold $420 worth of apples.  Congratulations Zaiden! Thanks to everyone who participated.

Gr. 2 Inuit Presentation

Grade 2 students learned about Inuit culture, geography and customs.

Remembrance Day Assembly

Students, staff and families will gather together to remember and honor the courage and sacrifice for those who went to war to protect our freedom.  The assembly will take place in gymnasium 10:45 -…

Hot Lunch Day!

HOT LUNCH DAY! November 15. Lunch will be provided by Burger Boy.

School Bus Driver

  Red Deer Catholic Transportation is looking for part time bus drivers.  School Bus Driver

Happy Halloween

Family School Dance

School Council is hosting a family dance on Monday, Oct.30/17 from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. in the gymnasium. $5.00 per family. *Please do not drop your children off. Please enter/exit the school through the…

Apples are ready for pickup!

Thank you to those people who ordered apples from St. Patrick's School Council. Apples can be picked up: Monday, Oct. 23 9am-4pm Tuesday, Oct.24 9am-4pm Wednesday, Oct.25 7:30am-5:30pm Please come to…

Fall Break

  St. Patrick's School will be closed October 6-15. We pray that our families will enjoy time together and be blessed with a safe and joyful holiday!

Apples Fundraiser

Our school council is having an apples fundraiser with proceeds going towards school spirit activities. This year the school council has decided to do something very different for our primary fundraiser.…

All Are Welcome. All Belong.

Our 2017-2018 Division Faith Theme is All are welcome. All belong (Soyez tous les bienvenus. Vous appartenez ici.). We are pleased to reveal this year's faith theme poster by Grade 6 student, Sophia Rolheiser.…

Family Enrichment Program

The Family Enrichment Program at Catholic Social Services is offering a series of free educational workshops for parents and caregivers that focus on enhancing family relationships through increased awareness…

Welcome Back/Meet the Staff BBQ

Join us on Wednesday, August 16 for a Welcome back/Meet the staff family barbeque!

First Time Rider

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools proudly partners with First Rider to introduce students to riding the school bus safely. With a focus on Kindergarten and Grade 1 students as well as students who are…

Registration opens today!

Register now for the upcoming school year. Please have a copy of your child's birth certificate, legal and immigration documentation for registration. For more information and to register, click here.

NEW! Changes to School & Playground zones

Student safety is our top priority. Please note on August 1, 2017 Red Deer school and playground zones times will change.  See the City of Red Deer website for more information.

New Vice-Principal for 2017-2018 school year

We would like to congratulate Adam Sia on being appointed Vice-Principal for the 2017-2018 school year. Adam graduated from the University of Alberta a Bachelor of Education, focusing on the middle years.…

Family Summer Fun!

RDCRS sponsors Family Pizza and Game Night July 5 as well as a Family Picnic and Bike Parade August 9!  Join us for some fun this summer! Click poster for details on both events.  

Elementary Success Assembly

Come out to celebrate the successes of our Elementary students on May 31 at 2:30p.m. in the gym!

Celebrating Canada's 150th Birthday!

On May 30, (150th day of school) Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools is extremely proud and honoured to participate in Canada's 150th Birthday celebrations. The colours red and white symbolize Canada's…

New Vice-Principal for 2017-2018 school year

We would like to congratulate Brandon Heck on being appointed Vice-Principal for the 2017-2018 school year. Brandon is a University of Alberta graduate, who received his Bachelor of Education degree…

A World of Flavours

International Appetizer/Dessert Event – A WORLD OF FLAVOURS. All students and families of St. Pat’s are invited to attend. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 17th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, in…

Grow Boys/Go Girls

On May 11, Grade 5 boys and girls participate in a day of activities to promote happy, healthy growth and development.

Commemorative Tree Planting

On May 10 as part of an Arbour Day celebration, the City of Red Deer has chosen St. Patrick's School to plant a tree on the West side of the school.  The mayor has been invited as well as City Councillors…

13 Reasons Why

The Netflix series 13 Reasons Why is trending nationally, as well as in our school community. It is generating controversy and concern amongst mental health authorities and school officials. While…

Grade 5 Rosary Presentation

On May 9, all Grade 5 students will go to St. Mary's at 10:30am and each be presented with a Rosary of their own.

Fertilizer Fundraiser

Fertilizer Fundraiser info is now available on the Hot Lunch page. Second order due by May 4.

Register now for 2017-2018 school year

Are you new to Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools and wanting to register your child for the 2017-2018 school year? Grade 1-9 registration is now open.

Kindergarten Here I Come!

On April 25, there is a drop-in event at Parkland Mall for new Kindergarten students starting in the fall. 

School Project Announcement

Province announces modernization of St. Patrick’s Community School.

Spotlight

This event will showcase student talent and passion. The community is invited to tour the newly built St. Joseph High School and watch live student entertainment and see art displays beginning at 7:00…

Minister's Youth Council

All junior and senior high students in Alberta are invited to apply to be part of the Minister’s Youth Council! Students on the Minister's Youth Council will provide their perspectives to the Minister…

Lenten Ideas

Please see our Family Calendar for ideas your family may participate in for Lent. 

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration for 2017-2018

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten online registration will start this upcoming Monday, January 9, 2017 at 8:15 a.m. Please note that parents/guardians are able to access online registration to start…

Spotlight Auditions

Talented students are needed to perform for sponsors and the general public at the Red Deer Regional Catholic Education Foundation's Spotlight event on March 16, 2017. We are looking for current students…

National Family Literacy Day

January 27 is National Family Literacy Day.  Since we are a school family, our reading buddies will be together that day to share in an activity.   

Provincial Curriculum Survey

Last week, Education Minister David Eggen and Premier Rachel Notley announced the launch of our online curriculum survey as part of our broad engagement to hear feedback from Albertans in every corner…

RDCRS Reads - Survey

Parents, plesae do our 2-minute survey by October 30 for the summer reading program. Take Survey

Trade Show 2016

"Falling into Christmas" our Food Truck and Trade Show is coming up!  October 18, 3:30 to 7:00p.m.  For more info, click here.

Grade 4 Bible Presentation

Today the Grade 4's go to St. Mary's Parish where they are each presented with a bible.

Turkey Trot

On Oct 5 our Pre K to Grade 3 students will run in the annual Turkey Trot while the turkey mascot cheers them on!

Success Assembly

Great to see all of our elementary students gathered in the gym and wearing orange. Congratulations to all our award winners.

Orange Shirt Day

Thank you to all students who wore an orange shirt to honour this important day.

New student registration starts July 27!

New student registration for the 2016-2017 school year starts July 27! For registration information and to download forms needed to register at St. Patrick's Community School, please click on the links…

RDCRS READS Summer Reading Program

Our school is excited to participate in the 2016 RDCRS READS Summer Reading Program! This award-winning program is designed to eliminate summer reading loss and foster a love of reading through continued…

St. Patrick's School Production: Scrooge

Tickets selling fast for our school production of Scrooge on Dec 3rd & 4th. Click on image for details.   

Registration

New student registration starts July 29 at St. Patrick's Community School. See links below for registration information and to download forms needed to register: Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Grades…

Living Rosary

Students prayed the rosary together yesterday in a student led prayer gathering. Very powerful experience for everybody.

World Catholic Education Day

Today we took a few moments to celebrate the gift of Catholic education. We have a wonderful faith community at our school and we are proud of our faith. The students at our school all helped make a Solidarity…

Band Festival

Over 80 Band students performed wonderfully yesterday at their festival performance. Congratulations students on your fantastic efforts this year. Thanks to Mrs. Shippelt for her dedication to the Band…

Back to School

First day back from holidays and right back into the swing of things. 8S volunteered to help prepare for 'Kindergarten Here I Come' which occurs tomorrow. They stuffed 1200 bags to make sure we're taking…

Parent Teacher Ineterviews / Showcase of Learning

Interviews will be from 5-8pm Wednesday March 25 and Thursday March 26. Various student work will be on display in conjunction with our Parent Teacher Interviews on Wednesday for all to peruse. Please…

Pre-Kindergarten is now offered at our school

Pre-Kindergarten is a half-day language rich play-based program for children with special learning needs to build a strong foundation for learning success. Children who take part in Early Childhood…

Alberta Health Services says to "Walk like a Penguin"…

This winter, Alberta Health Services is encouraging all Albertans to leave the hibernating to the bears, and to "walk like a penguin" to avoid injury due to slipping on ice. For more information please…

St. Patrick's Community School is still accepting…

St. Patrick's Community School is still accepting Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten registrations! Please visit http://stpatsschool.ca/parents-students/pre-kindergarten-and-kindergarten-registration for…

Interested in Becoming a Host Family?

For more information please see: http://whyihost.ca/apply-to-be-a-homestay-host-in-red-deer-alberta.html

100 Day

Yesterday was 100 Day and the 1F class was celebrating. Everybody was having fun and learning lots!

Ralph Cervi Visit

Ralph Cervi from the Crisis Center spent some time with our middle school students this week to discuss making positive and safe life choices. His topics covered subjects such as online safety, relationships,…

SCREAM is in the house!

SCREAM is here this week working with our grade 6 students as part of our Health and Life Skill program. Some of the topics covered include self-awareness, ethical decision making, and healthy relationships.…

Information Session on Positive Parenting

Registration for Family Oriented Programming begins…

Registration for Family Oriented Programming begins for all families in Pre-Kindergarten and those accessing Program Unit Funding in Kindergarten for the 2014/2015 school year. Click to view the program…

2015/2016 Kindergarten Registration Starts January…

For families interested in year-round schooling, St. Patrick's Community School registration starts at 8:15 a.m. on January 12.  Our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs offers the following:…

Advent Is Here!

St. Patrick's School community celebrated the beginning of advent by participating in mass at Sacred Heart Parish this morning. Wishing everybody a blessed advent season!

iPhone Bus App Update

A new version of the app will be released on Friday, November 28. The 1.1.0 update must be installed for you to continue to receive notifications about your bus status. Users MUST upgrade to continue…

RDCRS Progress Report for November 2014 is Now Available

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools November 2014 Progress Report is now available. RDCRS continues to strive for excellence, as the Division remains above the provincial average in many categories. …

New School Bus App

It's here! A school bus app for your iPhone that lets you know if your child's school bus in on schedule, delayed or cancelled. Just go to the iPhone app store and search rdcrs. You'll love it!…

We're Open!!!

Kids have been back in school since August 7 and we have lots going on already. Check out the Upcoming Events in our news or see the calendar.