Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools
9902 - 101 Street T8V 2P4 Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN BENJAMIN, DIJALEI & EJ! Photo Challenge for New Kindergarten Families: Once families receive their kits, they will find a special Tangram book inside. We encourage families to create the first letter of their child's name using the shapes in the book and take a photo of their child with the book.... All active participants will be entered into a Kindergarten Early Bird Draw, which will take place on April 27, 2021. All photos can be sent to us via a Facebook Message or email [email protected] or in the comments down below. New Student Registration is NOW OPEN for Fall 2021-2022 https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/StudentRegistration You can register for: -Pre-Kindergarten -Kindergarten PLUS+ -Kindergarten -Grades 1-12 -French Immersion (Pre-K to Grade 12) -Late French Immersion (for students entering Grade 5) -Montessori (Pre-K to Grade 6) -Integrated Fine Arts (Pre-K to Grade 8) -Online Learning through St. John Bosco Catholic School -Celtic Sports Academy First Student Bus Pass Applications (https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/Transportation) Paper Registration forms are also available and can be downloaded here: https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/StudentRegistration

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN DOMINIK, PRAISEGOD & HANSI! Photo Challenge for New Kindergarten Families: Once families receive their kits, they will find a special Tangram book inside. We encourage families to create the first letter of their child's name using the shapes in the book and take a photo of their child with the book.... All active participants will be entered into a Kindergarten Early Bird Draw, which will take place on April 27, 2021. All photos can be sent to us via a Facebook Message or email [email protected] or in the comments down below. New Student Registration is NOW OPEN for Fall 2021-2022 https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/StudentRegistration You can register for: -Pre-Kindergarten -Kindergarten PLUS+ -Kindergarten -Grades 1-12 -French Immersion (Pre-K to Grade 12) -Late French Immersion (for students entering Grade 5) -Montessori (Pre-K to Grade 6) -Integrated Fine Arts (Pre-K to Grade 8) -Online Learning through St. John Bosco Catholic School -Celtic Sports Academy First Student Bus Pass Applications (https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/Transportation) Paper Registration forms are also available and can be downloaded here: https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/StudentRegistration

Don't Delay! New Student Registration for Fall 2021-2022 is NOW OPEN! https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/StudentRegistration You can register for: -Pre-Kindergarten... -Kindergarten PLUS+ -Kindergarten -Grades 1-12 -French Immersion (Pre-K to Grade 12) -Late French Immersion (for students entering Grade 5) -Montessori (Pre-K to Grade 6) -Integrated Fine Arts (Pre-K to Grade 8) -Online Learning through St. John Bosco Catholic School -Celtic Sports Academy First Student Bus Pass Applications (https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/Transportation) Paper Registration forms are also available and can be downloaded here: https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/StudentRegistration

We are excited to announce that early-bird bus pass applications (First Student Busing) are now available for Fall 2021-2022! Click on this link to learn how to register for a bus pass. https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/Transportation Apply Early! The final deadline for early-bird registration is April 30. Starting on May 1, 2021 and onward, we will be processing bus pass applications on a first-come, first serve basis and students might not be guaranteed a seat on the bus.... All riders must have a valid 2021-2022 bus pass in order to board a First Student Bus and previous year(s) bus passes will not be accepted.

Dignity Drive from April 1 to April 30 Providing new socks & underwear to our region's homeless and less fortunate. These basics are a human need offering a measure of dignity and confidence. Drop-off locations: Keddie's - 9808 132 Avenue, Grande Prairie... Best Western - 10745 117 Avenue, Grande Prairie Reverse Drop-off Location & Dates April 17 and April 30 Centre 2000 - 11330 106 Street, Grande Prairie Contact them at [email protected]

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN DAX, DEACON & PARKER! Photo Challenge for New Kindergarten Families: Once families receive their kits, they will find a special Tangram book inside. We encourage families to create the first letter of their child's name using the shapes in the book and take a photo of their child with the book.... All active participants will be entered into a Kindergarten Early Bird Draw, which will take place on April 27, 2021. All photos can be sent to us via a Facebook Message or email [email protected] or in the comments down below. New Student Registration is NOW OPEN for Fall 2021-2022 https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/StudentRegistration You can register for: -Pre-Kindergarten -Kindergarten PLUS+ -Kindergarten -Grades 1-12 -French Immersion (Pre-K to Grade 12) -Late French Immersion (for students entering Grade 5) -Montessori (Pre-K to Grade 6) -Integrated Fine Arts (Pre-K to Grade 8) -Online Learning through St. John Bosco Catholic School -Celtic Sports Academy First Student Bus Pass Applications (https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/Transportation) Paper Registration forms are also available and can be downloaded here: https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/StudentRegistration

GPCSD Board News: Dec 14, 2020: https://tinyurl.com/yb98ogso Board Meeting Video Archive: https://tinyurl.com/y5jawxgm

We need your help now more than ever. Reduce your contacts. Shrink your cohorts. Keep your inner circle tight. We are witnessing more people coming into our schools that are positive, sending many kids and staff home. It’s impacting the education of kids as they are sent home and must learn online; for many, in school learning is far better than at home learning for 14 days. We have now completely taken over contact tracing and isolation as a way to help AHS. In school tra...nsmission is very low, but a single case will send an entire classroom or multiple classrooms home. At times a single case has sent home up to 75 people for 14 days. Karl Germann, Superintendent https://youtu.be/7tvxlfZ20YM

Make a difference in your community. Become a GPCSD School Board Trustee! Nomination Day: September 20, 2021 Election Day: October 18, 2021... Consider running as a Trustee in the 2021 Trustee Election. Candidate Nomination Packages will be available both online and on January 4, 2021 at the Catholic Education Centre 9902 101 Street, Grande Prairie, AB. Contact Information: [email protected] | 780-831-9455

We are Called to Serve at Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools! Read our new GPCSD Called to Serve 2020-2021 Publication https://tinyurl.com/yxelwa56 Learn about our schools, programming, faith information and unique features within Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools. We add value to Alberta’s education system.

Check out the December 14, 2020 GPCSD Public Board Meeting online at: https://www.gpcsd.ca/apps/pages/BoardMeetingVideos

Thank you to Weyerhaeuser for their extremely generous donation of 1750 masks for our students! Thank you for your support and generosity.

Our St. Patrick replacement school design team are hard at work and have provided us with additional designs to share with you. We look forward to it's future site construction and is on schedule to open Fall 2022.

Welcome to the 3rd Sunday of Advent at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Fr. Leo English is our presider and homilist. Remember to check ou...t this week's online bulletin: https://saintjoseph.ca/bulletins/all/ You can make donations to St. Joseph Church online on our website at saintjoseph.ca/donate - your support is greatly appreciated.If you are joining us from another parish, we still encourage you to support your local parish. We invite you to like and share this video and write in the comments who is with you or invite someone to join you so more people are with us this morning.

Week 3 of Advent (Theme: Joy) Christ our JOY, Brighten our homes with your presence. Clarify our vision so that we might see you in the people we cherish. ... Make every holiday activity an opportunity to spread your light and love. We await your coming with delight. Amen See more

Available to all students, check out the Education Foundation's Facebook Video Challenge! Check out https://educationfoundation.gpcsd.ca/ for entry details. Deadline: The Facebook Video Challenge: October 1 - December 31, 2020.... 1st Place: $2,500 2nd Place: $1,000 3rd Place $500 Plus 10 $100 Random Winners

Nominations for the Prime Minister's Exceptional Educator Award are now open. Nomination deadline is: January 12, 2021 11:59 a.m. (Pacific Time) Learn more at: https://www.ic.gc.ca//s/pmate-ppmee.nsf/eng/h_wz00010.html

Let's help prevent bullying, promoting healthy relationships & supporting those who are impacted. If you know someone who is being bullied, share with them Bullying Helpline 1-888-456-2323 or http://alberta.ca/BullyingChat... #WhereToTurn #gpab #gpcsdinspires

This video is a must watch! Thank you to the staff at St. Catherine Catholic School for this hilarious video.

Celebrating Metis week and CD a splash of Christmas at St Catherine school today!

Welcome Net Ministries!

Check out the latest GrACE October 2020 Newsletter! Read about all the amazing things happening in Catholic education around the province. Grace: Grateful Advocates for Catholic Education #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Congratulations to all the Grande Prairie & District Catholic School graduating recipients of the GPCSD Education Foundation Scholarships. The Education Foundation awarded $8,600 in scholarship funding.

Construction starts at the O'Brien Lake West School site! Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/y2vu9cwk Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools is proud to announce that construction at the O’Brien Lake West School site located at O’Brien Lake West, 6201 Tamarack Drive will commence the week of October 19. This innovative English Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 9 school is expected to open no later than August 2022.... Welcoming students of all faiths and backgrounds, this innovative floor plan is like no other Alberta school. The design incorporates the architectural innovation built into the Norma Rose Point school in Vancouver, BC which is adjacent to the University of British Columbia campus. The design incorporates six individual Learning Neighborhoods, creating a strong sense of community while supporting practical, innovative learning in a faith-based environment. We are excited that the school (O’Brien Lake West) has started construction. This school represents a fantastic opportunity for local families and we couldn’t be more excited, said Superintendent of Schools, Karl Germann. We want to communicate directly with O’Brien Lake families and keep them in the loop about the status of the construction, like a friendly neighbour we want to say hi and provide updates via social media. Feel free to contact [email protected] or give us a call at 780-532-3013 if you have any questions. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/y2vu9cwk #gpcsd #gped #gpab #gpcsdcreates #gpcsdinspires Media Tags: 2dayfm GP Everything GP Daily Herald Tribune 97.7 ROCK Grande Prairie 96.3 Reach FM Q99- Grande Prairie Big Country 93.1 FM Grande Prairie

GPCSD Board News, Oct 19, 2020 View here: https://tinyurl.com/y32bgb6n

The grade 1's at St. Thomas More School are having fun exploring Poetry this morning!

The SNOW... is here! Not skipping a beat, students from across our Division are outside enjoying the first major snowfall of the year. School Facebook Pages Holy Cross Catholic School École St. Gerard School... Mother Teresa Catholic School Grande Prairie Alberta St. Catherine Catholic School St Clement Catholic School St. John Bosco St. John Paul II/Faculté St. Jean-Paul II St. Joe's CHS St.Kateri Catholic School St. Mary Beaverlodge St. Mary's Sexsmith Ste Marie RC School St. Thomas More School See more

Please check out the Rotary Dignity Drive and offer your support by providing new clean socks, underwear and warm outdoor clothing to those in need this winter. Clothes Drop-Off location: Downtown @ Revolution Place. The Dignity Drive goes from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15 2020.

The Grade 6A students from St.Kateri Catholic School showed off their Thanksgivings Day Floats.

The students of École St. Gerard School celebrated the Feast Day of their patron saint! So much fun!

The Kindergarten students at Mother Teresa Catholic School Grande Prairie Alberta created thankful pumpkins! We look forward to seeing even more pumpkin designs in the coming weeks!