
This Week at École OLPH School
March 17 to 21, 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,
Lent is a season of reflection, not just on our faith (though that's important) but on our daily lives and the ways we can grow in virtue as well. It’s an opportunity to pause and consider: Where can I be more patient? More generous? More present to my family? In what ways am I not who I would like to be. Pretty private stuff, between the heart and God.
As parents, we set the tone in our homes. When we take time to examine our hearts, we show our children that growth is a lifelong journey. Lent calls us to small, meaningful changes—choosing kindness in frustration, making space for prayer, or stepping away from distractions to be fully present. These small sacrifices bear fruit, not only in our own lives but in the example we set for our children.
May this season be one of renewal for your family, as we all seek to do better, love more, and walk more closely with Christ.
Blessings on your Lenten journey!
In Christ,
Mr. Johnson
Principal
École OLPH
Weekly Events at École OLPH Catholic School
Monday, March 17, 2025
- Scholastic Book Fair - 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Gr. 5B & 5O - Swimming Lessons at Kinsmen Leisure Centre - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)
- Girls Badminton Tryouts - 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Scholastic Book Fair - 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- French Immersion Mass - OLPH Parish - 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- Parent Teacher Interviews - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- Scholastic Book Fair - 8:45 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.
- Gr. 5G & 5S - Swimming Lessons at Kinsmen Leisure Centre - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)
- Boys Badminton Tryouts - 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Following a Friday Schedule
Friday, March 21, 2025
- No School - First Day of Spring Break
Monday, March 17, 2025
- God is our refuge and our strength, and ever-present help in distress. - Psalm46:2
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. - Isaiah 41:10
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- During Lent, let us find concrete ways to overcome our indifference. - Pope Francis
Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Reflect upon the wisdom of God in all created things and praise God in them all. - Mother Teresa
Friday, March 21, 2025
- Then God said: Let there be light, and there was light. - Genesis 1:3
Saturday, March 22, 2025
- He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Sunday, March 23, 2025 - Third Sunday of Lent
- For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. - Matthew 6:21
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Dear Parents,
As part of our Lenten commitment to service and compassion, a group of grade 7/8 students are organizing a Teddy Bear Drive to support Lurana Shelter. We invite all students and families to participate by donating NEW Teddy Bears, which must be placed in a sealed plastic bag for hygiene purposes.
In addition, donations of new children's and ladies pajamas, as well as, new hard soled slippers or shoes for both women and children would be greatly appreciated.
Donations will be collected from March 17 to 20, 2025 and can be dropped off at the front foyer of the school in the designated house team bins.
At the end of the week, the house team with the most teddy bears will be awarded house points!
This initiative reflects the spirit of Lent, reminding us of the importance of giving, kindness, and serving those in need. Thank you for your generosity and support in making a difference in the lives of families at Lurana Shelter.
God Bless
Dear Parents,
Friday, March 14 is National Pi Day! The students practiced all week to try and recite the most numbers of Pi. Congratulations to the following students who were able to recite the most number of Pi!
1st place - Aiden from 6C with 225 numbers
2nd place - Nicole from 7E with 131 numbers (missing from picture below)
3rd place - Jordan from 8A 121 numbers
Lucky Draw winner - Corbin from 5O
Great job everyone!!!
École OLPH - Hot Dog Lunch - March 17, 2025
Dear Parents,
All thanks to donated funds from School Council, École OLPH Catholic School will be providing a hot dog lunch to all students and staff on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Each student will receive the following: 1 hot dog, a bag of chips, a juice box, and a gold chocolate coin. (Students requiring gluten-free will receive the same in GF (except the chocolate).
If your child requires gluten-free or has a nut allergy, please advise your child that the gold chocolate coins are labeled as "may contain tree nuts and wheat."
Please note, students are limited to 1 hot dog each and may want to bring extra food if they feel they will need it.
If you have any questions, please contact School Council at olphschoolcouncil@gmail.com
God Bless.
Dear Parents,
This year the École OLPH Scholastic Book Fair will be held during the dates listed below. Students and parents will have the opportunity to purchase books to add to their home libraries.
Monday, March 17
8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18
8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19
8:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Would you like a way to send money with your child without their debit card or cash? Scholastic has a new way to help you.
Scholastic has teamed up with MYDOH. You can get a card and load it with how much you would like your child to spend. If this interests you please follow this link :
https://www.mydoh.ca/mydoh-scholastic/
This is a fundraising event for the library where up to 60% of purchases will come back to the library in the form of new books for the students to enjoy. Thank you for your support.
If you have any questions, please contact Mme Heather at heatherc@eics.ab.ca.
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 16, 2025
Dear Parents,
Please click on the link below for the OLPH Parish Bulletin for Sunday, March 16, 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