News Archive

We’re back with another SJC Basketball Triple Header! 🏀 Gr 9 Boys @ 4:00pm vs. CTK JV Boys @ 6:00pm vs. Rosemary Sr. Boys @ 7:30pm vs. Vauxhall Come on out and support! 💚💙 #SJC #ASAA #Basketball #HighSchoolBasketball

Here's what's happening this week, SJC!! Enjoy the week ahead!

Congratulations to our wrestlers for their results last weekend in Stirling. Good luck to them today at Rundle College. #defendtheSHIELD #gocrusaders

Congratulations to both the JV and Sr Girls for their results at the Strathcona Tweedsmuir basketball tournament last weekend. #defendtheSHIELD #gocrusaders

Tonight is the night! Come on out and cheer on your graduating Seniors one last time tonight against Crescent Heights at 7:30pm! 🎓🏀 These young ladies have had so many amazing memories these last few years on the court, and we can’t wait to watch them one final time in our gym! 💚💙 📸: @adalietakesphotos #SJC #HighSchoolBasketball #BallisLife #SeniorNight

Another Basketball double header tonight! 🏀 Come out to the SJC Gym to watch both our JV Girls and Sr. Varsity Girls take on McCoy at 6:00pm and 7:30pm! Let’s fill the stands and support our Girls at home! 💚💙 Thank you @adalietakesphotos for the 📸 #ASAA #highschoolbasketball #basketball #SJC

Thank you, FCSS Grasslands!!

Basketball double header tonight! 🏀 Come out to the SJC Gym to watch both our JV Boys and Sr. Varsity Boys take on McCoy at 6:00pm and 7:30pm! Let’s fill the stands and support our Boys at home! 💚💙 Thank you @adalietakesphotos for the 📸 #ASAA #highschoolbasketball #basketball #SJC

Here's your Week at a Glance, SJC! Semester II, here we go!!!

Here's what's happening, SJC! Have a wonderful week!

Happy New Year... and since we're still in the Christmas season, Merry Christmas! We hope you had a wonderful break with your loved ones! Here is our week ahead, SJC!

Happy Third Week of Advent! ... and last week before the Christmas break! Here's what's happening this week, SJC!

Congratulations to our Sr. Volleyball players Cameron, Zara, Ezra, River, and Roan who were chosen by the leagues head coaches to play in the SEVL All Star match on Wednesday, December 3rd. All Star Awards went to: Roan Strach - 2nd team All Star Ezra Lado - 1st team All Star and All Star Player of the Game. #gocrusaders #defendtheSHIELD

St. Joseph’s Collegiate is kicking off our Christmas Food Drive! 🎄✨ From December 1–17, bring non-perishable items to help fill the tree and support families in our community. Your kindness brings hope to others this holiday season. ❤️ #sjcgivesback

Join us for some early Christmas shopping, yummy bake sale and a visit with Santa! This upcoming Saturday from 10am-4pm in the SJC gym! See you there!

Happy First Week of Advent, SJC! Here's what's happening this week!

SJC is excited to host a Skilled Trades Fair for students on Tuesday, December 2. Students will learn more about how they can get into the trades after high school. #sjclife

The Sr Boys are enjoying their experience at 3A Boys Volleyball Provincials. Thank you to Louise Boucher of LMB Contracting LTD for her support and providing the guys with delicious snacks to refuel. A HUGE Thank you to Newell Denture Clinic for providing the guys with Provincial swag. #defendtheSHIELD #goCrusaders

Good luck to the Sr Boys at 3A Volleyball Provincials. The boys round robin today at 3:45 pm & 6:15 pm and tomorrow at 9:30 am then into playoffs. We are very proud of you! #defendtheSHIELD #gocrusaders You can watch by buying a huddle pass at watchschoolsport.ca/ssavolleyballprovincials/ #SchoolSportAlberta #SettheBar #HighSchoolSports

Good morning, SJC!!! Here's your Week-at-a-Glance. Have a wonderful week ahead!

A bus load of students attended the Medicine Hat College Open House today! They toured several departments: Nursing, Paramedics, Trades, Power Engineering, Counselling, Social Work, Education, and University Transfer Sciences. Students were given a free lunch and were able to apply to MHC for free if they are in Grade 12. It was an informative trip. #sjc #sjclife

Congratulations to the Sr Boys Volleyball team for their fantastic 2nd place finish in the Olds Koinonia Tournament. Thank you to the JV boys who were pulled up to help round out the Sr Boys roster. You were very appreciated. #defendtheSHIELD #gocrusaders

Congratulations to the SJC JV Girls volleyball team for their amazing volleyball results since we have been back in action. They earned 2nd place in their home tournament and advanced to the semi finals in the South Eastern Volleyball League Championships. #defendtheSHIELD #gocrusaders.

Do you want to learn more about your faith? Come to Mrs. Shiels’ room on Thursdays at lunch for faith, food, friends, and fun!

Happy Monday, SJC! Here's what's happening this week:

Clocks get turned back one hour at 2am on Sunday morning. Don’t forget. We get an extra hour of sleep!

From unicorns to emergency responders, Wolverine and sports moms to whoopie cushions and a plethora of Mr. Hartery’s, Halloween costumes were out in full force at SJC today! #sjclife #sjc

At SJC, our classrooms are buzzing with curiosity and creativity; students are growing in faith, knowledge, and confidence every day! #sjc #sjclife

SJC would like to extend a warm welcome to our new trustee, Mrs. Michelle Gietz (standing next to Father). We look forward to working with her and the entire CTR Board of Trustees (pictured here) to continue to make SJC a wonderful place to learn and work. #sjc #weareCTR #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Welcome back to school, SJC! We missed you and are thrilled to be able to learn with you again. #sjc #sjclife #wearectr #manyandonectr

CTR WELCOMES STUDENTS BACK! We’re grateful to welcome students and families back to CTR Catholic schools. This week is about reconnecting, re-establishing routines, and meeting students where they are at. Our teachers, administrators, educational assistants, and support staff are ready to listen, support, and help every child settle back into learning in caring, faith-filled classrooms. #WeAreCTR #ManyAndOneCTR

Congratulations to our high school volleyball teams for their awesome results this weekend!!! JV Girls - 3rd in Hanna JV Boys - 1st in High River Sr Boys - 1st in Olds #GoCrusaders #DefendtheSHIELD

St. Joseph’s Collegiate hosted its annual Meet the Teacher and Parent Council AGM tonight. Thank you to all the parents who came to hear about our Parent Council and to say hi to their children’s teachers. Parents are always encouraged to reach out to teachers and administration if they have questions about the school, and are always invited to Parent Council meetings and events.

SJC Families! Come join us TOMORROW, September 25 from 5:30 – 6:50 PM in the SJC gym for our Parent Council AGM and Meet the Teacher event! It’s a great chance to connect with teachers, learn about the progress of the new school, and see how you can be part of shaping our school community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Another full and exciting week ahead at SJC! Here’s your Week-at-a-Glance, St. Joe's. We wish you blessings and joy.

Families of SJC! Join us on Thursday, September 25 at 5:30 p.m. for our Meet the Teacher event where you’ll hear an update on the progress of the new high school granted for our community. This event will also serve as our Parent Council AGM. We look forward to seeing you there!

Friday afternoons are professional learning opportunities for HFA, CTK, and SJC staff. This Friday, staff partnered with our local RCMP to explore ways that education staff and law enforcement can work hand-in-hand to support the safety, wellbeing, and success of our students in Brooks. #hfa #ctk #sjc #safecommunities

Complementary courses remind us that God gave us many gifts, and our teachers help students discover and share them. Our teachers really spice things up—literally in Foods, and figuratively everywhere else!

Want to say "Thank You" to your coaches? Say #ThanksCoach on social media: Follow National Coaches Week on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using #CoachesWeek and #ThanksCoach.

SJC's English Department doesn't just teach nouns and verbs… they help students write their own story. They really know how to capitalize on student learning!

Social studies reminds us that history is really His-story, and we’re blessed our teachers tell it so well.

The SJC Science Department where, "“The teachers remind us daily that God is truly the author of life’s cell-fie.”

Who's teaching Math at SJC this year? Take a look! They are truly integral to the school and their teaching really multiplies student confidence!

SJC would like to recognize our volunteer community and staff coaches during National Coaches’ Week. We are grateful for your dedication, time, expertise, and commitment to supporting and bettering our athletics program. Your efforts are seen and greatly appreciated! #GoCrusaders #DefendTheShield

Here's your Week-at-a-Glance, SJC! Have a wonderful week!

Congratulations to the JV Girls for their third place finish in Strathmore this weekend! It was a great first tournament and the girls played well. #GoCrusaders #defendtheshield

Today we remember and give thanks for the Cross of Christ—once a symbol of suffering and death, now the greatest sign of victory, hope, and salvation. May we, too, take up our crosses each day and follow Him with faith and love. "We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world."

Christ The Redeemer - Brooks is at the City of Brooks’ Welcome and Wind Down event from 11-2 today. Come join us and say hi! #HFA #CTK #SJC #SLO #CTR #CityofBrooks

SJC and CTK were blessed today to celebrate our opening mass for the 2025-2026 school year with St. Mary's Parish priest and our schools' shepherd, Father Eligio Canete. Afterwards, Father Eli blessed our classroom prayer corners.

Here's your week-at-a-glance, SJC! Have a blessed week!

We warmly invite you to become a member of our SJC Parent Council. The council provides a wonderful opportunity for parents and guardians to work together with school administration and staff in supporting student learning, enriching faith life, strengthening school culture, and enhancing the overall educational experience of all students. Our first Parent Council AGM and Meet the Teachers Night is on Thursday, September 25th, at 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome!

We so thrilled to welcome Ms. Yoner to the SJC staff! 💚💙 Make sure to come and see her as well as all of our staff Thursday September 25th at 5:30pm! #SJC #GoCrusaders #SJCLife #CTR

We so thrilled to welcome Ms. Penner to the SJC staff! 💚💙 Make sure to come and see her as well as all of our staff Thursday September 25th at 5:30pm! #SJC #GoCrusaders #SJCLife #CTR

We so thrilled to welcome Ms. Shiels to the SJC staff! 💚💙 Make sure to come and see her as well as all of our staff Thursday September 25th at 5:30pm! #SJC #GoCrusaders #SJCLife #CTR

Good morning, SJC students! Please be advised that the last day to get on the list for course changes is this Friday. Please visit our office to schedule an appointment.

Hello students and parents! We have a new bell schedule! Students, please ensure that you are on time and ready to learn when your classes begin. Also, a reminder that this weekend is Labour Day Weekend! NO school on Monday! Day 2... here we go!

The grand march for the SJC 2025 graduating class

The 2025 Grad Commencement

The mass for the graduating class of 2025

🏆 Congratulations to Our 2024–2025 Fine Arts Award Recipients! 🏆 The various Band, Art & Dance awards (including Genesis & Golden Sun awards) celebrate students who exemplify beauty and grace through The Arts. As a community rooted in faith and committed to seeking excellence for all, we are proud to honor your remarkable contributions and spirit. 🌟 #Band #Art #Dance #TheArts #SJCBand #SJCLife #SJC

As a school, St. Joseph's Collegiate raised $905.00 for St. Vincent De Paul during their Lenten fundraiser! Thank you to the Student Council and all other staff and students who were able to contribute to this amazing cause! #SJCLife #CTR #SJC #LeadershipInAction

🏆 Congratulations to Our 2024–2025 Principal’s Award Recipients! 🏆 This award celebrates students who exemplify leadership, character, and consistent excellence both in and out of the classroom. As a community rooted in faith and committed to seeking excellence for all, we are proud to honor your remarkable contributions and spirit. 🌟📚 #PrincipalsAward #LeadershipInAction #AcademicExcellence #SJCLife #SJC

🏅 Celebrating Our 2024–2025 Honors with Distinction Students! 🏅 Your exceptional commitment and academic excellence have set you apart. We are proud to recognize your outstanding achievements this year. As a community rooted in faith and committed to seeking excellence for all, we celebrate you with gratitude and pride. 🌟📚 #HonorsWithDistinction #SJCLife #AcademicExcellence #SJC

🎉 Congratulations to our 2024–2025 Honor Roll Students! 🎉 Your dedication, perseverance, and hard work have truly paid off. We’re proud to celebrate your academic achievements this year. As a community rooted in faith and committed to seeking excellence for all, we lift you up in recognition and joy. 🌟📚 #HonorRoll #AcademicExcellence #StudentSuccess #SJCLife #SJC

Congratulations to our Senior Athletes of the Year & Most Promising Athletes from the 2024-2025 season, Sophie L., Jian S., Tireni O. and James S. 💚💙🏆 #SJCAthletics #defendtheshield #GoCrusaders #SJCLife

Thank you to all of our SJC Athletes on an incredible 2024-2025 season!! The amount of time put in by these athletes and their coaches is a testament to the character of these individuals! 🏀🏐🏸 Congratulations to all of our MVP & Crusader award winners 🏆 To all of our graduating athletes, thank you for your years of dedication to SJC Athletics. We are humbly grateful for your participation in the life of our school, and wish you nothing but the best on your next adventures 🎓 #LetsGoCrusaders #DefendTheShield #SJCAthletics #SJC #athletics

Only 2 weeks left SJC!! We have a jam packed week with regular classes ending and final exams beginning! All exams start at 8:30am, so make sure you are here and ready to go! Good luck to everyone, we believe in you! 💙💚

Faith is alive and well at SJC ✝ The last month featured our end of the School Year Mass and the opportunity for staff and students to attend Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. We also had our annual "Passing of the Torch" where the current graduating class passes their mantle of responsibility of being leaders within SJC, to the next years graduating class! 💚💙 #SJCLife #SJC #CTR #sjcistheplacetobe #Faith #Catholic

This year has been amazing for the SJC Music program, and there is still so much more! Come on out Thursday June 12th at 7pm to enjoy our end of the year Band & Choral concert! 🎶 Also, there are some amazing trips lined up for next year, so if you're wanting to participate come and see Mr. Harris!! 🚌 #SJC #SJCLife #SJCMusic #Band #sjcistheplacetobe

Congratulations to Mrs. Sturch for winning the CTR Excellence in Teaching award. Mrs. Sturch inspires with faith-filled leadership, innovative teaching, and deep care for students. Her impact extends to other schools and even provincially, making her a true role model and exceptional educator! 💙💚 #CTRCatholic #CTR #SJCLife #SJC

Congratulations to Mrs. Stolz on winning CTR’s Power of One award. Her dedication, warmth, and expertise support everyone at SJC. She embodies our values, ensures student success, and truly leaves not one heart behind! 💚💙 #CTRCatholic #CTR #SJC #SJCLife

Congratulations to Mr. Wiens on winning the CTR Above and Beyond award. His leadership, creativity, and faith-filled service have expanded programs, engaged students, supported staff, and enriched our school community because of his joy, innovation, and compassion! 💚💙 #ctrcatholic #CTR #SJC #SJCLife

SJC, this is your last full week of classes! Keep working hard and getting everything done you need to before classes end next week, you're almost there! 💪💚💙 #sjclife #weekataglance #ctrcatholic #sjc #ExamSeason

SJC Spirit Week is here! 💙💚 We can't wait to see everyone's spirit this week! #SJCLife #SpiritWeek #SJC #GoCrusaders

It's JUNE!!! 🌸☀ With only 4 weeks left of school and Grade 12 Diploma's starting next week, it's time to lock in, make sure that you are keeping up with everything and get in any missing work! 💪 #WeekAtAGlance #June #sjclife #GoCrusaders

Culture Day is happening at SJC this Wednesday! This is an amazing day where students have the opportunity to highlight their Culture with all students and staff through fashion, food and dance! We can't wait to celebrate with you all! 💙💚 #CultureDays #SJCLife #SJC #GoCrusaders

Lots happening this week at SJC with Track season coming to an end, Culture Days, and Part A of the Language Arts PAT! Plus, only 5 weeks left until Summer holidays! ☀ #WeekAtAGlance #SJCLife #SJC #GoCrusaders

Come on out tonight at 5:30pm to Elks Field to support the graduating players on the Brooks Buffalos Baseball Team, including SJC's very own Hudson Ma! ⚾ #GoCrusaders #DefendTheShield #SJCLife #Baseball #SeniorNight

This past Saturday, a bus load of SJC band students were able to enjoy the Calgary philharmonic orchestra playing in sync to the animated movie " How to Train Your Dragon". It was so good that often they forgot that the music was being played live in front of them! 🎶 #SJCLife #SJCBand #HowToTrainYourDragon #GoCrusaders