Welcome back! We hope everyone enjoyed their summer. Here at the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD), we were busy over the summer, preparing four brand-new schools to open in Auburn Bay (Prince of Peace School, K-9), Cranston (Our Lady of the Rosary School, K-6), Evanston (Our Lady of Grace School, K-9) and New Brighton (St. Marguerite School, K-6). We would like to thank our Information Technology, Support Services, school teams, all of our staff and the communities for their incredible work to get our students ready to learn!
Information Technology
• The new schools will be the first of CCSD’s “Digital First Learning Environments.” Wherever possible traditional systems have been replaced with digital variants, which increases accessibility, provides educators with additional teaching tools and lowers costs.
• Brand-new digital public address (PA) systems are in place, which will improve the lines of communication between the school office, classroom and families.
• A new digital display system has been installed in every learning space. These new screens are larger, easier to read and will allow teachers and students to connect their devices wirelessly.
• Hundreds of devices were set up over the summer for students. This includes iPads, Chrome Books, laptops, copiers and other technology.
School-Level
• School councils have been established at the new schools as administration works with parents and families to create community and pursue common goals.
• The school’s identity and brand is being established. Administration, with input from school councils, crafted mission and vision statements and worked with Document Services and community members to create logos, school banners, altars, crosses and lecterns.
• Staff members have been hired for the upcoming school year and they are ready to welcome the students.
• The school’s structure has been created – from transportation and bell times to schedules, instructional hours and specific programs.
Community
• We are thankful to everyone who shared their thoughts during our Help Plan Our Future (HPOF) public participation process regarding new school boundaries, school administration qualities, attributes and considerations, as well as school name suggestions.
• Please stay tuned for the blessing and dedication ceremony information. All members of the community will be invited to come together for this public event to celebrate the opening of each of our new schools.
• We look forward to continuing to engage the community as the new schools work towards building playgrounds, hosting events and becoming vibrant places of growth for our children.
