Beginning Monday, October 27, our school will begin using SafeArrival to report student absences. SafeArrival is designed to make it easier, faster, and more convenient for families to report absences and late arrivals.

With SafeArrival, there’s no need to call the school and leave a message. Instead, you can quickly and securely report your child’s absence in one of three ways:

• Using the SM Home App: Download and install the SM Home app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

• Online: Visit home.schoolmessenger.ca.

• Phone: Call the toll-free number 1-844-478-2598 and follow the prompts

Further detailed instructions are available on the OCSB website. 

School News for November 16, 2025

Dear Holy Redeemer Families,

Another week has flown by, and with the Book Fair, a School Council Meeting, and Parent-Teacher Interviews on the calendar, this week is sure to fly by, too. 

Wishing you many blessings,

Paul Gautreau and the Staff of Holy Redeemer

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS:  Teachers are looking forward to seeing parents/guardians this Thursday evening. Please refer to the email that was sent out last Thursday to find out how to book interviews.  When you arrive, please enter through the parking lot doors closest to the Gym.

MITTENS OR GLOVES NEEDED: We are looking for water-resistant mittens or gloves in larger sizes for older students to borrow if they arrive at school without their own.  If you have any extras at home, please send them in!

VOLLEYBALL:  Our Boys Volleyball Team did a great job representing Holy Redeemer in a tournament last Thursday.  Congratulations to Shaheim, Jake, Laith, Martin, Charlie, David, Eromosel, Alternate, Brody and a special thanks to Coach Kalil!  Our Girls Volleyball team will be heading out to a tournament this week.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE:  Curious about our Extended Day Program (EDP), please visit: ocsb.ca/ childcare for more information.

PARKING LOT WOES:  When dropping off children in the morning, please park on a side street and walk the rest of the way. Do not use the school parking lot as it becomes very congested.

ON THE CALENDAR:

• Nov 18 @ 6:30pm ~ School Council Meeting (All are welcome. Here’s the agenda.)

• Nov 20 ~ 3pm to 7pm~ Parent-Teacher Interview Evening (in the Gym)

• Nov 20 ~ 3:30pm to 6pm ~ Book Fair open for parents to visit

• Dec 1 ~ School Bus Safety Presentations (in the Gym)

• Dec 2 ~ Sacrament of Reconciliation with Father Marc

• Dec 2 ~  Advent Liturgy with Father Marc

• Dec 3 ~ Floorball Tournament in our Gym

• Dec 5 ~ PD Day 

• Dec 8 ~ Advent Liturgy led by Grade 2 Team

• Dec 10 ~ Floorball Tournament in our Gym 

• Dec 12 ~ Christmas Craft Day (stay tuned for details)

• Dec 15 ~ Advent Liturgy

• Dec 15 @ 6:30pm ~ School Council Meeting

• Dec 17 ~ Christmas Concert  (2 shows)

• Dec 19 ~ Last day before the Christmas break!