Drum Making
Posted on May. 13, 2019St. Augustine staff learn about First nations culture through drum making and story. Thank you to Chris & Michelle Cunningham of Trispirit Creations for sharing their expertise.
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2019
Happy Mother's Day!
Posted on May. 12, 2019Wishing all of the St. Augustine moms a very happy Mother's Day! Do something fun with your kids today!
APEGA Science Olympics at Red Deer College
Posted on May. 10, 2019St. Augustine brought 3 junior and 1 senior team to compete at the APEGA Science Olympics on May 4, 2019. Students in teams of 3 to 5 were given a series of problem-solving challenges that demonstrate…
St. Augustine School Breakfast Pilot Program
Posted on May. 8, 2019St. Augustine School has decided to start a pilot breakfast program in our school. School breakfast programs provide opportunities for students to eat healthy food and can help students focus on learning.…
Community Engagement Evening
Posted on May. 7, 2019Albertans are blessed with the gift of publicly funded Catholic education. Let's discuss how we can work as a community to overcome challenges and ensure the continued livelihood of our schools. All advocates…
First Communion
Posted on May. 3, 2019GOD’S BLESSINGS AND CONGRATULATIONS to the following children who are receiving their FIRST HOLY COMMUNION during the Sunday mass: Wade Van Blyderveen, Blake Van Blyderveen, Brodie Woodland, Jacob…
Farm Safety
Posted on Apr. 30, 2019Students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 enjoyed Farm Safety presentations. They learned about the importance of "one seat, one rider" on farm machines and equipment.
Kairos Blanket Exercise
Posted on Apr. 24, 2019What: KAIROS Blanket Exercise (Presented by Nitotem Leadership Group and Braided Journeys) Where: Secondary Library When: April 25, 2019 Time: 6:30-8:00 Audience: Parent Council and Teachers Explanation:…
Updated Calendars
Posted on Apr. 24, 2019The final exam calendar for Jr. & Sr. High students is now available. As well, the 2019-2020 School calendar for Ponoka-Lacombe has now been approved. Both can be accessed here: https://staug.starcatholic.ab.ca/about/calendar
Our Lady of Victory Camp
Posted on Apr. 23, 2019The Archdiocese has begun planning for improvements to programming and facilities at both Camp Encounter and Our Lady of Victory Camp. In order to give full attention to this work, Our Lady of Victory…
Stations of the Cross
Posted on Apr. 19, 2019The ECS to Grade 3 students experienced the Stations of the Cross on Thursday April 11th. The stations were set up in the gym for the entire day. All students were given a religious passport to fill out…
Holodomor National Awareness Tour
Posted on Apr. 18, 2019The Holodomor Mobil Classroom was on site at St. Augustine to teach about the Holodomor, the genocide famine of 1932-1933 where millions of Ukrainians were starved to death. Grade 9s were presented…
THINKfast
Posted on Apr. 18, 2019WHAT IS THINKFAST?"THINKfast is a 25-hour educational and fundraising fast. It's a fun way for youth to learn and to help our partners in the Global South who are championing solutions to unjust social,…
Student Vote 2019
Posted on Apr. 17, 2019Information on the Student Vote results are below. St. Augustine results were: UCP 125, Alberta Party 78, NDP 48. As of 4:00 p.m. this afternoon (April 16), 1,229 schools had reported their election…
Grade 1 Flow Painting
Posted on Apr. 17, 2019The Grade 1 classes teamed up with some of our high school students to create their very own "Flow Paintings." The students each choose 3 colours and then watched their masterpieces develop. Thank you…
3M April Events
Posted on Apr. 16, 2019April has been a busy month in 3M. The students created Lenten art projects, prayed the Rosary with Mrs. Kolyak and enjoyed a visit with day old chicks. Thanks Mr. McLaughlin for sharing the awesome photos!
Love the Way
Posted on Apr. 16, 2019Students in Kindergarten through grade 6 enjoyed a number of activities during the Elementary Retreat which focussed on the theme "Love the Way." Chris Bray opened the day followed by teachers leading…
Student Vote 2019
Posted on Apr. 15, 2019Students in Grades 6-12 will participate in the Student Vote today. Results will be published once they are available.
Stations of the Cross
Posted on Apr. 10, 2019This year students have been doing a "journey" with Stations of the Cross. Each morning, students have been reading 2-3 stations over the announcements at the beginning of the day. On April 12th students…
Elementary Retreat!
Posted on Apr. 4, 2019Chris Bray will host the elementary retreat (K-6) on Monday, April 8. Students will be provided spaghetti lunch. Chris Bray is a full time travelling worship leader and speaker receiving multiple awards…