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Notre Dame News
February 5 - 9
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"The power of prayer is really tremendous. It makes one like a queen who can approach the king at any time and get whatever she asks for."
St. Therese of Lisieux
Week-At-A-Glance
Monday, February 5
- Day A
- Online Classes Begin TODAY
Tuesday, February 6
- Day B
- Eastern Europe Trip Meeting (Spring 2024)
Wednesday, February 7
- Day A
- Last Day for Timetable Changes
Thursday, February 8
- Day B
Friday, February 9
- Day A
Events
One Act Auditions
Calling all actors and technicians. One Acts are holding auditions this week on February 6 and 7th after school in the performing arts room. These student directed short plays will compete against other schools in the Zone for a chance to go to provincials. This year we are hosting them here at ND and we need your help. If you are interested in acting or working lights, sound, costumes, special effects etc. please come and sign up in the performing arts room. Rehearsals for this 5-credit class start on February 8th at 3:30 - 5:30. If you have any questions please see Ms. Cocolicchio or email her at jennifer.cocolicchio@rdcrs.ca Hope to see you there.
ATTENTION OILERS FANS! ATTENTION FLAMES FANS!
THE HOPE FOR HER RAFFLE IS HERE! $5 for a chance to win 2 tickets to the Battle of Alberta! All proceeds will go to the Hope for Her initiative in support of CAWES - Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter.
Central Alberta Regional Science Fair
Interested in competing for 1 year TUITION at RDP?
Interested in Competing in an All-Expenses paid Trip to Ottawa?
Come Learn more about how to get involved in RDP Sponsored Science Fair
Thurs Feb 8th (Noon) with Mr Ward in Rm 2807
Grad & Grad Service Project
Graduation Photo Booking
Hey grads, it's time to book your grad photos!
The grad photo session booking platform is live! Book your session now.
- All grads must have a photo taken. Pay $40 for a 30 minute session and receive proofs to use to purchase photos.
- If you do not want to purchase photos, you must still have a free photo done for the yearbook and class composite. Book the 30 minute session, scroll past the payment screen and confirm booking. Once you arrive for your photos, let the photographer know you only want the yearbook photo taken. By choosing this option you will not receive any proofs and cannot purchase photos.
Read on for important information from the photographer.
- Grad Photography Dates: January 29, 2024 - February 16, 2024
- Session Fee: $40.
- We photograph a variety of full body/cropped images.
- The sessions are 30 minutes, and we will do formal cap/gown photos as well as casual photos. (ex. Jeans/Tshirt, Sports uniform, etc)
- We highly suggest males bring a dress shirt and tie for formal photos and females wear v-neck or scoop neck top for formal photos.
- We do not have shirts and ties for graduates to borrow.
The use of props provided by Lifetouch (roses, diploma scroll) is voluntary, we have implemented safety protocols for sanitizing props or will provide one time use props for each sitting.
Graduates may also bring appropriate props to be included in their sitting. (ex. football, musical instrument, bike etc)
The booking link is https://prestigeportraits.ca/
Please note, when booking there no 8-digit code, students/parents can search for the school by Province and City.
Graduation 2024
Please see the Parent Information Handout Grad 2024 for important dates and grad information.
Grad 2024 is on June 27 at Westerner Park
- Morning ceremony at 9am
- Evening celebration at 7pm
Clubs
Yearbook Club
The Yearbook will be meeting every Tuesday during lunch in room 2707. Come join us and be part of a group that captures the best moments at Notre Dame.
For more information, please see Mr. Vallecillos in room 2707.
Grad Committee Meetings
2024 Graduation Committee meets every Tuesday @ lunch in the amphitheater.
Guitar Club
Do you love playing guitar? Mr. Johnston is starting a guitar club! For all those interested please bring your six string and your passion, Wednesdays during lunch in room 2501
Student Voice
Come have your voice heard! Student Voice meets every Thursday in room 2505 during lunch! Get involved and make Notre Dame awesome!
ND United
The ND United (school GSA) club meets every Friday during lunch in room 1406. Please see Ms. Layden or Mr. Deschenes if you have any questions!
Athletics
Cougars Basketball
Feb 5: JV Basketball @ Thurber
Feb 6: SV Basketball @ Lacombe
Feb 7: JV Basketball @ Lacombe
Feb 8-10: SV Basketball @ Father Troy Tournament
Feb 9-10: JV Basketball @ Thurber Tournament
ND Unified Sports
Youth Ministry/Faith News
14th Annual Valentine's Dessert Night
Friday Feb. 16th! Notre Dame and St. Joe's students are invited to enjoy desserts, entertainment and a dance! Ladies are bussed out to the hall. Details on the poster attached. Also looking for guys and anyone that would rather serve to volunteer. They can scan the QR code on the poster, or see Miss J-net in the youth ministry office.
Tickets will be available at the youth ministry office starting next Thursday February 1st!
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
Every Tuesday at 12:05 in the chapel. Pray for your intentions along side Deacon Eddie and Catholic Social Services staff. Open to anyone that would like to join!
Prayer and Praise
Notre Dame Chapel! Prayer and Praise will have various opportunities to pray and grow closer to Jesus, with the most common-Praise and Worship, along with the rosary, stations of the cross, bible studies and more! Join us every Thursday before school, or pop in when you can!
Learning Commons & Career Center
Olds College
Parents and students are more than welcome to see what Olds College has to offer. They will be in the Gathering area over lunch and NDHS.
February 5, 11am-1pm
International Trips
Eastern Europe Trip Meeting
There will be a mandatory meeting for the Eastern Europe trip Tuesday February 6th at lunch in room 1204.
Counsellors Corner
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer as a Grow Kid Leader - MAY 15, 2024
Grow Kid Volunteers needed!! Spend the day on Wednesday, May 15 with hundreds of kids!!
RDC’s Be Fit for Life Centre is once again encouraging young children to live a healthy and active lifestyle. The Annual Grow Kids event promotes health, confidence, and physical activity to Grade 5 children in Red Deer’s Public and Catholic school systems.
ND student volunteers are needed to help lead and assist with activities throughout the day. ND high school volunteers will work in pairs as they lead their Grade 5 group around for the day. Students will need to get signed permission from their teachers that they can miss classes that day.
We need volunteers for both the male and female events. There is a limited number of volunteers that we can accept so once you have applied through submitting the google form, you will be contacted if you have received a volunteer position.
Deadline to apply is March 1, 2024