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August 14th, 2017
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Body: ​We always think of the school year as starting in September when the students traditionally returned to class.  Times have certainly changed, and the middle of August finds the school year off and running for many of our staff and students!Welcome Back to Our Year-Round Schools –Augus...
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June 29th, 2017
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Body: Have a wonderful summer! What a wonderful year of teaching and learning that we have had in Edmonton Catholic Schools.  I have heard countless examples of #ECSDawesome in our school communities that range from learning experiences to social justice projects to celebrations.  As we...
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June 14th, 2017
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Body: ​Cappies: Congratulations to all our staff and students for an excellent theatre season!  The amazing productions from our high schools only happen because of an unbelievable commitment on behalf of the staff and students involved. The season culminated with the Cappies Gala at the...
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June 1st, 2017
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Body: ​Reconciliation in Education Day: The work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has highlighted the importance that all Canadians understand the implications of the historical oppression of our indigenous peoples. It is through this building of understanding that Canadian society ...
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May 18th, 2017
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Body: Celebrating #ECSDawesome!  Superintendent's Awards of Excellence and God Is Love Awards:  I had the privilege of hosting the 28th Annual Superintendent's Awards of Excellence, which included the 3rd annual conferring of the God is Love Awards, last night.  Our students we...
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May 2nd, 2017
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Body: Education Week:  May 1-5 is Education Week.  This celebration of the role that education plays in our communities was established by the teaching profession over 75 years ago.  The theme for this year is Learning is a Journey.  You can learn more about Education Week...
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April 20th, 2017
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Body: CWL Edmonton Diocesan Convention:  I would like to offer my best wishes to the women of the Edmonton Diocesan CWL as they prepare for their annual convention this weekend.  The CWL is a vital partner in Catholic education, and their support for our District as a whole and the ...
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April 6th, 2017
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Body: Red and White Day Poster Contest:  In honour of Canada's 150th Birthday, Edmonton Catholic Schools is sponsoring a poster contest for our students.   The winning posters will be printed and shared with all of our schools for Red and White Day, May 30, 2017, the 150th day ...
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March 23, 2017
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Body: Alberta's Top 70 Employers:  Edmonton Catholic Schools is proud to announce that we have been chosen as one of Alberta's Top 70 Employers for 2017, our second year in a row!The submission for this competition is very comprehensive, and we submit information in the following categor...
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March 8th, 2017
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Body: ​International Women's Day:  March 8 is International Women's Day (IWD).  The theme for this year is #BeBoldForChange.  There are lots of excellent resources and ideas to be found on the IWD website at https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Resources .  I would l...
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