News Archive

During this last week of school in the advent season, Anthony travelled all over bringing tidings of joy to our elementary students. From a collaborative art project to the music room, and reminding us of our gifts and talents, Anthony has brought joy in searching for Jesus this advent season. He said goodbye to students today with a "kiss "promising to keep searching for Jesus and return next year with more messages to share! 💜🌟 #ctrfaith #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Happy 4th Sunday of Advent! 💜

On Dec. 16th, Mr. Mulgrew's grade 10 CALM class went to the BCF to participate in 'World of Choices'. They enjoyed a day filled with inspiration, learning, and fun. Students explored different career paths as they met professionals from various fields who shared their experiences and insights. 💼👩‍💼👨‍💼🎓 #stadrumspirit

Some of our homerooms were challenged to a 'best Christmas decorated classroom door' contest! Which one is your favorite? 🎄🚪🌟❤ #STADrumSpirit

Meet our 2025/2026 School Council Presidents, Renz and Ryah, and our VP, Nathaniel! Renz: “I wanted to be student council president because I’ve always believed that the best kind of leadership is service. My goal is to serve my fellow students by making school life better, and making school something everyone can look forward to.” 👨‍⚖️👩‍⚖ #STADrumSpirit

This past weekend, Mrs. Eddy was in the YUKON for professional development! She learned in community with 20 other teachers from across Canada and explored the traditional territories of the Kluane First Nation, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, the White River First Nation, Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. She engaged with local Elders, Knowledge Holders, artists and researchers to enhance her teaching practice and own understanding of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, climate change and ReconciliAction. She is excited to share her experiences with students!! #STADrumSpirit

Congratulations to our top Terry Fox fundraisers who will be receiving a McDonalds lunch donated by Harper's Tire and the 3 winning classrooms will be getting a pizza party donated by Vintage! Also, a big THANK YOU to Mrs. Peters for all your hard work organizing a very successful Terry Fox Run. Our school raised a record $18,679.00! 😀🍟🍕 #STADrumSpirit #ctrfaith

Yearbook Cover Contest! Prize: The winning artist will see their work featured on the cover of this year’s yearbook and receive a FREE copy! Deadline: November 30th Theme to be inspired by: Isaiah 43:2 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." Any media can be used, be creative! 🎨🖌✏ #STADrumSpirit

Our cross-country running team participated in Zones in Diamond Valley today! Along with Adam's 3rd place! (see picture), Levi placed 15th and Joe 19th for junior boys and all three should qualify for Provincials. Everyone did really well and ran great races! Thank you to our coaches, Mr. Makse and Dr. Veronique Ram 🏃🏃‍♀️👟 #STADrumSpirit

Coach Makse is very proud of the Jr. B Girls Volleyball team for finishing in 2nd place out of 16 teams at their very first tournament of the season, Go Saints! 🏐🥈 #STADrumSpirit

*ATTENTION grade 9-11 students! We are looking for 4-5 students to attend this first ever GrACE Youth Summit on Oct. 24th, all costs are covered! Spots are limited so if you are interested in this great opportunity, please see the office for more information!

The grade 9 science classes modelled DNA with liquorice and marshmallows as part of their Biodiversity unit! 🔬⚛ #STADrumSpirit

We had a very successful walk/run for Terry Fox today! A big thank you to the Dragons for helping us out, Riverside Value Drug Mart for the water, and Canalta for the ice-cream as well as all of our other volunteers, participants and fundraisers, more info to come! #STADrumSpirit #ctrfaith

Matthew Doyle, presenting the results of his research project he did this summer on inorganic fluorine chemistry at the 18th annual Chinook Symposium, University of Lethbridge. Congratulations, Matthew, on winning second place in the Undergraduate Chemistry Poster Presentation category! 🥈 #STADrumSpirit