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2019

Lent Pretzels

Posted Feb 19 2019

Pretzels will be available for $2.00 each on March 29 & April 11. Pre-order on the canteen menu by March 22. Additional quantities will be very limited on Pretzel Days. April 11, pre-orders will be on…

Upcoming Faith Event!

Posted Feb 12 2019

Grades 7, 8 and 9 students will be engaging in a dynamic retreat led by the NET Team and St. Augustine Staff on February 26th. This year's retreat theme centres around the questions of "Who Am I? and…

Swim Lessons

Posted Feb 12 2019

Swimming Lessons will begin next week. Updated schedule can be accessed here: Swim Schedule 2019

Nakiska Ski Trip

Posted Feb 5 2019

Students in grades 7-9 enjoyed a great day of skiing at Nakiska last week. Luckily the trip took place just before the cold weather! Sr. High trip to Lake Louise is coming up March 14 & 15.

Crayola ColorCycle

Posted Jan 30 2019

Crayola and schools across North America are banding together to help kids understand the importance of their role in protecting the environment. Crayola ColorCycle initiative has students in K-12 schools…

Pink Shirt Day 2019

Posted Jan 29 2019

Every Wednesday in February students are encouraged to wear a pink shirt to promote a safe and caring school environment. On February 27th students are encouraged to "Take a stand against bullying"…

Boston Pizza Fundraiser

Posted Jan 21 2019

St. Augustine School is once again teaming up with Boston Pizza for the Operation Education Fundraiser. More information can be found here: Boston Pizza Fundraiser

Terry Fox

Posted Jan 18 2019

Thank you to everyone who supported our Terry Fox Run in September. Together we raised an amazing $4,576.40 for the foundation! Read more about how the funds will be used here: Terry Fox Letter

Grade 4 Puzzle Builders

Posted Jan 17 2019

Grade 4s finished their first 300 piece puzzle by working together as a team!

Survey Parent Information Letter

Posted Jan 16 2019

From January to the end of February, Alberta Education will be conducting the annual Accountability Pillar Survey. In January, parents/guardians of students in grades 4, 7 and 10 will receive a mailed…

Pink Shirt Day 2019

Posted Jan 14 2019

Take a stand against bullying and wear your pink shirt! Wednesday, February 27, 2019 is Pink Shirt Day. Help us take a stand against bullying and wear a pink shirt every Wednesday in February. You can…

2018

Elementary Skiing

Posted Dec 28 2018

Skiers in grades 2-6 enjoyed fantastic weather and some great snow conditions in December. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped keep all those skiers organized!

Gingerbread Creations

Posted Dec 23 2018

Grade 1 students created some amazing, tasty gingerbread creations! Perhaps they were inspired by the amazing creations of our Jr. & Sr. High students!

Braided Journeys

Posted Dec 21 2018

The Braided Journeys class went to the Fort Ostell Museum where they learned more about the history of Ponoka and indigenous peoples. The students will be using incorporating the information into Blanket…

2018 Christmas Concerts

Posted Dec 20 2018

St. Augustine's Christmas Concerts were held on December 18. Thank you to everyone who assisted with the preparation, attended the shows or donated to the Food Bank drive. This year we raised $184.16…

Goodwill Cup

Posted Dec 20 2018

St. Augustine Goodwill Cup raised almost $2000 for the St. Zita Program at Central Region Catholic Social Services. Over 1000 clothing items were also collected and given to the Safe Harbour Society in…

St. Augustine School takes Gold at Cardboard Boat…

Posted Dec 11 2018

Armed with cardboard, duct tape and a few other items, junior and senior high students from across the province used their skill and ingenuity to transform these materials into boats for the water. …

2018 Resiliency Summit

Posted Dec 7 2018

On November 28-29, 2018 St. Augustine FNMI students traveled to Calgary to take part in the Resiliency Summit at the Winsport in Calgary, Alberta. The students participated in various activities throughout…

H.U.G.S for the Homeless (hats, underwear, gloves…

Posted Dec 6 2018

Red Deer Catholic Social Services’ St. Zita Centre and St. Augustine School are teaming up to collect NEW underwear and socks for the Safe Harbour House in Red Deer.  The Safe Harbour House helps those…

"I Am Second" Presentation

Posted Dec 5 2018

Danny Mackay is the Canadian Representative for the “I Am Second Movement”. Danny gave a presentation to the Grade 7-9 students about “Our Relationship with Christ”. More information on the "I…