Holy Redeemer School

September 27, 2026

Dear Holy Redeemer Families,

Imagine the excitement as we headed outside on a beautiful Friday morning for our Terry Fox Walk/Run. Imagine our Grade 1 and 2 students chanting “Terry Fox, Terry Fox” as they left their classrooms. Imagine Terry Fox “tattooed” cheeks and arms. Imagine the spontaneous dance party that broke out in the middle of the field. Imagine the smiles and laughter. It was a wonderful morning, and a great time was had by students and staff alike.

Wishing you and your family a week filled with many blessings,

Paul Gautreau and the Holy Redeemer Staff

THANK YOU:  Thanks to the generosity of Holy Redeemer families, we not only met our Terry Fox fundraising goal, but we surpassed it by raising a whopping $3145!!  Incredible!!  To celebrate this achievement, students will be spending some extra time outside on Thursday afternoon.  We’ll also bring out a variety of special games and equipment for students to try out.

SCHOOL COUNCIL: Last Thursday, a group of parents gathered in our Staff Room for the first meeting of the Holy Redeemer Catholic School Council. Topics of discussion included the Lunch Program, the Halloween Dance, purchasing balls and toys for recesstime, and the Year-End Family BBQ. More details will be shared once the meeting minutes are finalized.  And, even if you didn’t make it to the meeting, you are more than welcome to attend the next meeting on October 20th.

NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION: To commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, we are encouraging staff and students, if possible, to wear orange shirts on Wednesday, September 30th.  We are also marking the day with a special guest. Elder Jeannie Namagoose will be at school on Tuesday, September 29th to help us to learn more about residential schools and Orange Shirt Day. Elder Jeannie will be presenting to Grade 1-3 students during Block 1, and to Grade 4-6 students in Block 2.

ON THE CALENDAR: 

• Sept. 29 ~ Elder Jeannie Namagoose presentations

• Sept. 30 ~ National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)

• October 1 from 1:45 until 2:30 ~ Outdoor Play Celebration (weather permitting)

• October 2 ~ PD Day (no school for students)

• October 5 ~ Fall Photo Day 

• October 12 ~ Thanksgiving Monday (School closed)

• October 13 ~ Term 1 IEPs are sent home

• October 20 @ 6:30pm School Council Meeting (in the Staff Room. Please join us!)

• November 3 ~ Photo Retake Day

• November 12 ~ Progress Reports are sent home and available on the Parent Portal

• November 19 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm ~ Parent Teacher Interview Evening