
This Week at École OLPH School
March 24 to April 4, 2025
Our Mission Statement
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
Our Lady of Perpetual Help school is committed to quality education in both official languages fostering in our students respect for life and learning as Christ taught us.
Principal Message
Dear Parents and Students of Our Lady of Perpetual Help,
As we journey through Lent, we're reminded that the season is not just about sacrifice, but about renewal—about making space for God to work in our hearts. In a world that moves so quickly, the wisdom of the Sabbath teaches us that rest is not a luxury, but a necessity.
Spring Break offers us a pause, a chance to step away from our daily routines and recharge. Just as Jesus often withdrew to pray, we, too, can use this time to reflect, reconnect with loved ones, and return refreshed in mind, body, and spirit.
May the break be a time of gratitude for God’s many blessings, an opportunity to slow down and be present, and a moment to embrace the peace that only Christ can give. And as nature begins to awaken with the coming of spring, may our hearts awaken anew to His love and call in our lives.
Wishing you all a restful and blessed break!
In Christ,
Mr. Johnson
Principal
École OLPH
Weekly Events at École OLPH Catholic School
March 24 to 28, 2025
- No School - Spring Break
Monday, March 31, 2025
- First Day of School after Spring Break - Regular Day
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Linking Generations Silver Birch - 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Early Dismissal - 2:10 p.m. - Spirit Day - Formal Day
Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Linking Generations Clover Bar Lodge - 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Friday, April 4, 2025
- Regular Day
Monday, March 24, 2025
- When you call me, and come pray to me, I will listen to you - Jeremiah 29:12
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? - Psalm 42:2
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world. - John 42:2
Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. - Psalm 27:14
Friday, March 28, 2025
- For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is for him. - Psalm 62:5
Saturday, March 29, 2025
- Then God said: Let there be light, and there was light. - Genesis 1:3
Sunday, March 30, 2025 - Fourth Sunday of Lent
- He shall be peace - Micah 5:4
Monday, March 31, 2025
- Yet he knows my way; if he tested me, I should come forth like gold. - Job 23:10
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- In the world you will have trouble, but take courage I have conquered the world. - John 16:33
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- A good friend is like a four-leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have. - Irish Proverb
Thursday, April 3, 2025
- All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return. - Ecclesiastes 3:20
Friday, April 4, 2025
- Through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope. - Galatians 5:5
Saturday, April 5, 2025
- I'm a spring leaf trembling in anticipation. - Maya Angelou
Sunday, April 6 2025 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
- Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart. - Colossians 3:23
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Celebrating Francophone Culture at Our School!
Dear Parents,
This afternoon, our school proudly raised the Franco-Albertan flag in honor of Journée internationale de la Francophonie (World Francophone Day) and Mois de la Francophonie (World Francophone Month).
As a French Immersion school, this celebration is especially meaningful, as it reflects our commitment to fostering bilingualism and embracing the rich heritage of Alberta’s French-speaking community.
Raising the flag is a reminder of the importance of language, culture, and inclusivity in our school and beyond.
Merci to everyone who joined us in this special celebration!
Dear Parents,
Mr. Haugan had his head shaved this Friday! And it was worth it!
Having his head shaved was easy— what is hard is having to uproot your life and move to Lurana Shelter because your home is unsafe. We are so happy that Lurana Shelter exists, and that they go out of their way to make the children who come there happy.
The 64 teddy bears we brought in this week will brighten the smiles of 64 different kids going through a really difficult time. Thanks for your amazing generosity École OLPH!
God Bless
School Council Needs YOU!
THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SCHOOL COUNCIL NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION:
Our current chair, Krystal Gaudet, will be stepping down at the end of this year after being with us for the past 3 years. Our Vice-Chair, Jenelle Potyondi, is also stepping down (as she also serves on Council at another school).
It is absolutely imperative that we find replacements for Chair and Vice Chair. Our council runs smoothly because we have so many wonderful systems in place, which means that even if taking on the task of Chair or Vice Chair may seem daunting, it actually isn’t! With an excellent team of executive members on board and our supportive parent community, the roles aren't as challenging as they may seem! This is THE time to take over the role as Krystal and Jenelle will still be at OLPH for a few more years and can pass on every tidbit of knowledge throughout your first year on Council.
Heather, our current Treasurer, is also interested in passing on the books to a new Treasurer. As she will still be in our school community for one more year, she will be there to support and teach the new Treasurer (you could be Co-Treasurers during the transition year!) Again, we have the systems in place and the budget and spreadsheets are easily filled in from one year to the next.
It is SO IMPORTANT to have an active and involved School Council at OLPH. (Not only is it important but School Councils are legislated under the Education Act and are MANDATORY for all schools in the public education system).
If you are interested in becoming a member of our council or should you have any questions or concerns please contact parent council at olphschoolcouncil@gmail.com
So many events that your child has the opportunity to participate in during the school year are funded or organized by OLPH School Council and Fundraising Association:
- These events are Hot Lunch, L’Epluchette (corn roast), Shrove Tuesday pancake breakfast, Break the Rules, Pool Parties, end of year BBQ, Hot Dog Days (Grade 8 fundraiser, but coordination assisted by Council), and more....
- We fund new projects such as playground re-builds, recess equipment (each class has a basket of sporting goods that students can sign out for recess use), and others (as requested by school administration).
- We plan a Teacher Appreciation Lunch and continually offer support to our teachers and admin as requested.
- We are the organization behind The Community Corner which feeds students every single day and supports many of our families during the holiday seasons.
School Council provides the community spirit that makes OLPH such a special school but it takes volunteers to step up to be the guiding force behind the scenes.
Our Annual General Meeting doesn't take place until April, but we wanted to give as much notice as possible. We will be looking to vote in new members to our Council at our AGM.
Without a Chair or Vice-Chair, all the events listed above cannot happen. There would be NO hot lunch, no Corn Roast, no Break the Rules Day, no Shrove Tuesday pancake breakfast, no End of Year BBQ, etc.
Please consider joining our School Council and Fundraising Association as an executive member to help lead a group of wonderful volunteers so that we can continue to offer all these wonderful activities and events to our students.
Our next meeting is Wednesday, January 22nd @ 7pm.
God Bless,
Krystal Gaudet (she/her)
Chair / President
OLPH School Council & Fundraising Association
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OLPH Parish Bulletin ~ Week of March 30, 2025
Dear Parents,
Please click on the link below for the OLPH Parish Bulletin for Sunday, March 30, 2025.
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God Bless
Dear Grade 6, 7, & 8 Parents,
Preparation Classes for the Sacrament of Confirmation start THIS WEEK at OLPH parish! Please click on the link below to complete the fillable registration form, which includes all the instructions and details.
God Bless