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2019

Stations of the Cross

Posted on Apr. 19, 2019

The 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, 2019

The 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, 2019

WHAT 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, 2019

Information 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, 2019

The 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, 2019

April 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, 2019

Students 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, 2019

Students 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, 2019

This 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, 2019

Chris 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…

Stephanie Dixon

Posted on Apr. 3, 2019

On April 10th, Canadian Paralympic Stephanie Dixon will be speaking to our Grades 1-6 students.  Here's more about Stephanie: As a Paralympian for Team Canada, Stephanie Dixon competed in three Paralympics…

Congratulations!

Posted on Apr. 1, 2019

Congratulations to the Jr. Boys Green team who finished in 3rd place at CWAJHAA. A great finish to a LONG season!

Legislature Field Trip

Posted on Mar. 29, 2019

The grade 6 classes went to the Alberta Legislature and although the MLAs were off campaigning they participated in a mock debate, had a tour of the building and watched a 4D movie on a 360 degree movie…

Heart & Soul of St. Augustine School Award

Posted on Mar. 27, 2019

The St. Augustine School Council would like to honour each year, a staff member of our school that stands out.  We have created the Heart & Soul of St. Augustine School Award and we are asking for your…

Lent People

Posted on Mar. 14, 2019

Primary students have been collecting spare change to support Development & Peace. Students are able to "purchase" food, clothing, medicine, bricks for a well and more for their Lent People. Thank you…

Before School Care Survey

Posted on Mar. 13, 2019

The Ponoka Youth Centre is conducting a survey to determine whether there is a need for child care before school. Please use the link below to access the survey. If you experience any issues please contact…

Gr. 4/5 FNMI Presentation

Posted on Mar. 12, 2019

Grade 4/5 FNMI students went with Mrs. Newton to St  Benedict in Leduc to share a presentation on First Nation history with their students.

Parent/Teacher Interviews (K-12)

Posted on Mar. 12, 2019

Parent/Teacher Interviews on March 14th, 2019 are for Kindergarten through Grade 12. Appointments are required for K-6, book yours by calling 403-704-1155. Grade 7-12 teachers will be set up in the gym…

Curling Team

Posted on Mar. 11, 2019

St. Augustine Curling team competed in the Wolf Creek Bonspiel held on March 7 in Lacombe. The team won the bronze medal and the 2 J banner.  Curlers included Nathan Bendera, Alexavier Lim, David Kawahara,…

Fat Tuesday - Mardi Gras 

Posted on Mar. 7, 2019

Grade 3M made pancakes for Fat Tuesday.  They also paraded around the Primary School with their Mardi Gras masks and their homemade sound devices from their science unit on sound.  Staff & students…