News Archive

The SJC Crusaders Badminton team had a great weekend.    We started on Friday with 2 doubles teams heading off to Medicine Hat to compete in the 2 day 2022 Badminton Provincials.  It was an awesome experience  that these grade 10 students were grateful to have.   On Saturday,  four Gr 9 doubles teams headed to Okotoks to compete in the South Central Zone Championship.  The teams came back with 1 silver and 2 bronze medals.  Congratulations!!!!.    SJC would like to thank our coaches for all their time, effort and expertise.   Thank you; Mr. Meyer, Mrs. MacArthur, and Mrs. Wiens.  SJC appreciates you!! #defendtheshield #gocrusaders 🏸

Hats on for #MentalHeathWeek is TOMORROW!

Empathy is something you can learn. It’s a skill. It’s also something that can help. For #MentalHealthWeek, May 2-8, get ready to #GetReal about how to help. Download our toolkit at: www.mentalhealthweek.ca

When times are tough, we need to be there for each other. We need to practice empathy. #MentalHealthWeek is May 2-8. Get ready to #GetReal about how to help. www.mentalhealthweek.ca

🎭 SJC drama club presents I HATE SHAKESPEARE! Tickets available for purchase at the door the day of the show.

Taste of Nations is back on May 3rd! See poster for details.

Happy Easter!

Our residents at Newbrook lodge would like to express their gratitude to St. Joseph's Collegiate for their time and effort. You guys went above and beyond with these easter baskets! The residents appreciated and loved them! 🧺🐣🪺

SJC volunteer club delivered Easter Baskets and wishes to Brooks Assisted Living facilities this afternoon. 🐣 💐

1 Timothy 6:18 says "to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share. " Thank you SJC for your good works and generosity this Lenten season. Through our Personal Assistant for the Day event, our raffle basket and our Wrestlemania PPV, we have raised $4,200 for Chalice, which will be donated to our Sister School, Miurine Primary School in Kenya to be used to cement their classroom floors. Photos and videos from our fundraising events will be shared after Easter break. If anyone still wishes to donate online, you are invited to do so at https://secure.e2rm.com/p2p/fundraising/367078/team/975162/en-CA

SJC WRESTLEMANIA!

SJC's WRESTLEMAINA PPV is on Tuesday April 12th! Admission will be $2 at the door and all funds will be donated to Chalice. Come check out our wrestling team!

TOMORROW!!!!! YOU’RE INVITED! On April 7, at 6:30pm, we would like to invite all interested parents to attend a high school information evening in our gym. During this presentation, we will talk to you about high school credits and pathways to graduation and post-secondary, and will discuss other information that is necessary for parents and students to know and understand regarding student success in high school. We highly encourage Grade 9 parents whose children will be in Grade 10 next year to attend this session. **This will NOT be a registration session for students; registration nights are being planned for after Easter. **

Congratulations to Miss. McInnis on being the recipient of the 2021-2022 SJC Above and Beyond Award!

Congratulations to Mr. Schell on being the recipient of the 2021-2022 SJC Excellence in Teaching Award!

Congratulations to Mrs. Bouchard on being the recipient of the 2021-2022 SJC Power of One Award!

Congratulations to Paxton Slomp who is modelling the music hoodie he won as “the art student of the 1st semester draw.” Music hoodies are on sale right now for $30 each.

SJC’s Inclusion Club hosted their first event today and had a great turnout! Students were invited to “Bring a Rock, Paint a Rock” in support of our continued prayers for peace in Ukraine. Students will be placing the rocks in our school’s landscaping and around the Brooks community. The Inclusion Club would like to thank all the students who came out today in support of this event and can’t wait to see you at the next one! 💙💛

More resumes of teachers ready to be hired as your personal assistant for the day! Our event will take place next Tuesday April 5 and all donations of wages will go to our Chalice Lenten Almsgiving Campaign.

YOU’RE INVITED! On April 7, at 6:30pm, we would like to invite all interested parents to attend a high school information evening in our gym. During this presentation, we will talk to you about high school credits and pathways to graduation and post-secondary, and will discuss other information that is necessary for parents and students to know and understand regarding student success in high school. We highly encourage Grade 9 parents whose children will be in Grade 10 next year to attend this session. **This will NOT be a registration session for students; registration nights are being planned for after Easter. **

Check out some of the resumés of the teacher applicants for our Chalice “PERSONAL ASSISTANT FOR THE DAY” event. Each teacher will be hired for the day by the group/student with the highest wage/donation. All donations will go to Chalice as part of our Lenten Almsgiving Campaign. Other teacher applicants include Mrs. Schell, Miss. Mcinnis, Mr. Novo and Mr. Wiens! The event will be next TUESDAY APRIL 5!

Congratulations to Amy Mills, who was a first time blood donor yesterday with SJC’s Blood Donation Team! A huge thank you to our staff members Miss. McInnis, Mrs. Hanrahan, Miss. Kopec and Miss. Camacho who donated, as well as staff spouses Mrs. Galeski and Mr. Hugill who also donated with our team! 🩸 #staffstudentsandspousessavelives

SJC rocked our socks yesterday for World Down Syndrome Day, in support and to spread awareness. Together we advocate for inclusion, acceptance and love for those with Down Syndrome, and for all. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with your entire mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it; you shall love your neighbor as yourself. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two great commandments.”

Tickets go on sale TOMORROW for our Lenten Almsgiving Raffle, with all money being donated to Chalice Canada. The grand prize is AMAZING! Check out the second photo for a list of what is in the basket, and keep swiping for photos of some of the custom designed clothing you could win! When you enter to win the grand prize, you also will have a chance to win 1 of 3 gift certificates to Sweet Tooth Candy Store! Draw for the basket will take place on April 5.

Never forget where you come from. St. Joseph's Collegiate Mount Royal University #work #work #work

See earlier posts for link to watch live! #GoCrusaders #defendtheshield

World Down Syndrome Day is a day set aside to raise awareness and educate the general public about Down Syndrome and to raise public awareness and be part of the global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well being of people with Down syndrome. On Monday March 21st (THIS MONDAY), you can show your support by wearing brightly colored socks to signify the extra 21st chromosome that people with Down Syndrome carry.

SJC supporting our Senior Boys tonight as they take on W.R. Myers at ASAA 2A provincials. GO CRUSADERS! #watchparty #GoCrusaders #defendtheshield

#GoCrusaders #defendtheSHIELD https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLloTXI_kc83tyExgXZ7wAqW7VdXsk8izc

WATCH BASKETBALL PROVINCIALS LIVE! SJC Crusaders play: Thursday 11am. If they win, they play Thursday at 9pm. Watch ASAA Basketball Provincial games on YouTube! Connect to the streams by visiting ASAALive YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLloTXI_kc83tyExgXZ7wAqW7VdXsk8izc Want to view the game in person? Bearspaw Christian School, 15001 69 St NW, Calgary, AB Please understand that your actions as an in-person fan will reflect on St. Joseph’s Collegiate School and our Basketball team so please honour and exhibit our Crusader SHIELD – specifically Sportsmanship, Humility, Integrity and rEspect. The ASAA Supports All Spectator Rules Put In Place For The Championships. GATE ADMISSION for in person spectators: We encourage you to purchase your tournament pass online. Adult TOURNAMENT pass $20 Adult DAY pass $10 Senior (65+) DAY pass $5 < 16 year old Free Program $5

#defendtheSHIELD #goCrusaders 🏀

Congratulations to the Senior Boys on their Zone Championship! #defendtheSHIELD #gocrusaders 🏀

Congratulations to the Sr Girls Basketball Team on their bronze medal in Zones. A special congrats to our grade 12 girls. #defendtheshield #gocrusaders 🏀

SJC BASKETBALL TEAMS ARE AT ZONES! Sr Girls play for bronze at 4pm! JV Boys in championship at 7:30pm! Sr Boys in Final at 8:30! #defendtheSHIELD #gocrusaders LINKS to watch were posted yesterday.

Watch your SJC Crusaders LIVE at Zones this afternoon! #defendtheSHIELD #gocrusaders Sr Girls @ 2:15pm (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFfzs3oR_jfMpoYLJyKA6A) JV Girls @ 2:45pm (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZe_q2XVH2sQFaGBe1d3XOA) Sr Boys @ 3:00pm (https://www.youtube.com/user/STSConnections) JV Boys @ 5:00pm (no streaming link currently available)

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This year for our Lenten Mission in conjunction with Chalice, we will be paired with Miurine Primary School in Mikinduri, Kenya to raise funds for much-needed cementing of classroom floors. Cementing the classroom floors will eliminate the constant dust that fills the air as the students learn. This will then give them a more hygienic place to be in, improve their health, and contribute to a better learning environment. Join us in contributing to our Lenten Almsgiving, and praying for Miurine Primary School. Donate online at https://secure.e2rm.com/p2p/fundraising/367078/team/975162/en-CA

Congratulations to our teams who had tournaments this past weekend. JV Boys - 2nd in the Rosemary Sr tourney Gr. 9 Boys - bronze medal at 4J Zones Gr. 9 Girls - 4th at 4J Zones. #defendtheSHIELD #gocrusaders 🏀

SJC March Student Centred Conferences will take place on Thursday March 24 from 4-8pm. Parents will have the option to attend meetings via Zoom or in person at the school. Booking opens Monday March 7th on Parent Portal.

Congratulations to both Sr teams for their tournament finishes this weekend.  🏀 Sr Girls - 3rd at Three Hills Sr Boys - 1st at Prairie Christian #defendtheSHIELD #goCrusaders

Congratulations to Pat Wiens, the 2021-2022 recipient of St. Joseph's Collegiate's Christian Witness Award. We are blessed to have you in our SJC family! Congratulations Mr. Wiens!

SJC’s blood donation team will be back in action on March 21st. You can book your appointment today through SJC’s team on blood.ca. Please double check your eligibility. SJC has 12 appointments reserved on this day after school. Talk to Mrs. Hugill if you need help booking an appointment or have any questions. **Staff, alumni and parents are invited to join our team as well to donate!**

Congratulations to the Sr Boys for winning the Olds Koininia Tournament and Congratulations to the Sr Girls players Nicole D for earning team Allstar and Bea O for earning a Sportsmanship award at their tournament this weekend.   #defendtheSHIELD #gocrusaders 🏀

E. Bergen’s mandala art is outstanding! We are so proud of the God given gifts of our students! Exodus 35:35 - “He has filled them with skill to do every sort of work done by an engraver or by a designer or by an embroiderer in blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen, or by a weaver—by any sort of workman or skilled designer.”

Tomorrow is PINK SHIRT DAY at SJC. Show your support by wearing a pink shirt tomorrow for anti-bullying.

Grad 2022 Fundraiser! 🍖 🥩 🥓 🍔

“We love because he first loved us. ” 1 John 4:19. Flowers 💐 and candy 🍬 will be available to order at SIM and at lunch in the social area until Wednesday. Delivery will be on Valentine’s Day. There is a maximum of 150 flowers to be sold, so make sure to get your orders in soon! ❤️

Congratulations to the Sr Girls for their third place finish at the Rosemary tournament. Well done ladies! 🏀 #defendtheSHIELD #gocrusaders

HFA, CTK, and SJC teachers spent the day in professional development learning with and from Jon Jon Rivero. Thank you Jon Jon for sharing your wisdom and experience on trauma, resilience and AWESOMENESS with us. May God bless you and your work.

BOOK YOUR GRAD PHOTOS NOW! #grad2022 👩‍🎓 👨‍🎓 📸

Please remember to bring your own headphones to exams next week if you are using a reader accommodation. Please ensure that they are compatible with the laptop/chromebook headphone jack and are NOT Bluetooth headphones.

Congratulations to the Gr 9 Girls for winning the Trochu Tournament this weekend. #gocrusaders #defendtheshield 🏀

Today all SJC students and staff should have received their COVID19 rapid testing kits. Please see below for a video demonstration on how to use the kit. Testing and reporting is not required; however we recommend testing for anyone who is symptomatic as per the daily checklist. If you are asymptomatic we recommend following the twice-weekly testing schedule, testing every Sunday evening and Wednesday evening (as per AHS guidelines).

Please see the updated daily checklist from AHS. This was also emailed to all parents. Every student should complete this checklist every day before coming to school.

SJC Athletics is selling Kernels Popcorn! There are 11 flavour options, and popcorn is $2.50 for a snack size bag. Gluten free and nut free. Order online on SchoolCash at https://christtheredeemer.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/13576/18/False/True Flavours are: White Cheddar Butter Salt Salt and Vinegar Dill Pickle Light Carmel Creamy Carmel Say cheese Ketchup Jalapeño Jack Thai Sweet Chili Chessy Dill

Please see the updated January 2022 Exam Schedule. The final day of classes will be Friday January 21st.

Yesterday the Alberta government announced that winter break will be extended for one week for all Kindergarten to Grade 12 students across the province. Learning is expected to resume Monday January 10. This also means that all extra-curricular activities are cancelled for January 3-9. Please check an email sent to your parents/guardians for more information.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our SJC students and families.

SJC Christmas Door Decorating Contest Part 2

SJC Christmas door decorating contest Part 1.

As one of the “rewards” for reaching our fundraising goals, Mr. Novo and Mr. Schell went under the clippers today on Zoom and are sporting a new haircut & newly hairless chin. Thank you for your participation!

Thank you SJC for your fundraising efforts for @ChaliceFan this Advent for our "Which SIM is the GOAT?" campaign. We raised over $3700, with the top 3 SIMS being Mrs. Cowan/Mrs. Petkus with $453.20, Mr. Kleiboer with $475.75, and the SIM GOAT is Miss O'Neill with $523.45. Thank you also to student council and volunteer club who donated a combined $700 through various fundraisers. Thank you to all of our students, teachers, and community members who donated to our efforts to provide livestock to communities in need this Christmas. "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." – 2 Corinthians 9:7

Please see the exam schedule for January 2022. The schedule can also be found in our newsletter, and at the school. Please inform your teacher as soon as possible if you have any exam conflicts. Tutorial Schedule for grades 10-12 will be released in January.

Congratulations to the JV Boys on their second place finish this past weekend at the BCHS Tournament! #defendtheSHIELD #goCRUSADERS 🏀

Check out Chalice Canada] post about one of their favourite 'Animals as Gifts' photos! Don’t forget to donate to our Chalice Canada] Advent campaign this week to find out which SIM is the GOAT!? We are raising money to provide communities in need with animals!  The sponsored child in this photo, Josué, and his family received a pair of piglets through the gift catalogue! His father Jeremiah built a pen, and the family feeds them every day. That way, the pigs will reproduce, and they can sell them for income.  Other animals provide meat, eggs, milk, and also the opportunity for income! 🐖 🐔 🐄 🐐 🐑

It’s the last week before Christmas break and that means SPIRIT WEEK! Listen to announcements this week for more details!

Monday is the start of Christmas spirit week and it’s pyjama day! Tuesday is Tacky Tuesday (sweaters and Christmas hats), Wednesday is winter wonderland (dress in white or blue), Thursday is dress like a holiday symbol, and the final day will be Fancy Friday! 🎄

CTR Catholic's schools in Brooks, Holy Family Academy, Christ The King Academy, St. Joseph's Collegiate and St. Luke's Outreach created an anthology to celebrate their 25th Anniversary of Catholic Education! A beautiful compilation of stories of students, staff and alumni sharing their experience in our Catholic schools. To purchase your copy, see details below! #IBelieveinCatholicEd 💙

On behalf of SJC Athletics, a HUGE THANK YOU to all the coaches. We appreciate your time, dedication, leadership, knowledge, and patience you have given to our athletes and volleyball program.     Also thank you to our administrators for your support and all of your time that you have spent supervising practices, games and tournaments, and for being our SUPER COVID PATROL.  😷😷😷😷 #defendtheSHIELD #GoCrusaders

Congratulations to the JV Boys volleyball team for their silver medals at the South Central Zone Championship! #defendtheSHIELD #GoCrusaders

Congratulations to the JV Girls volleyball team for their silver medals at the South Central Zone Championship! They were so close to defeating the champions that the gold medalists insisted they all take a picture together. Great work this season ladies! #defendtheSHIELD #GoCrusaders

Sr boys volleyball play at 2pm in the quarter finals! GO CRUSADERS!

UPDATED LINK. Watch the Senior Boys Volleyball team at zones here at 10:45 and 11:45am! GO CRUSADERS!

Science 9s practicing their lab skills and learning about chemical changes!

It is hard to imagine that people can be discriminated, or worse, persecuted because of their faith. Today, across the world, 327 million Christians live in a country where there is persecution of various degrees. Because of their faith, individuals have and continue to endure discrimination, arrest, incarceration, torture, and in some cases are killed. Join us in wearing red tomorrow to show solidarity with Christians who are suffering.

Congratulations to the Gr 9 Girls volleyball team for a hard fought 3rd place finish at the 4J South Central Zone Championship today! Your coaches are proud of your hard work and determination! #defendtheSHIELD #GoCrusaders

Congratulations to the Gr 9 Boys for winning the 4J Zone Championship.   #defendtheSHIELD #GoCrusaders

Cookie dough will be available for pick up on Wednesday November 17. If you ordered from a student council member, they will arrange delivery with you. If you ordered off of our website please pick up your cookie dough on November 17 from St. Joseph’s Collegiate between 3:30 and 4:30 PM. 🍪

Congratulations to the Senior Boys volleyball team for winning the Grasslands League Championship.  Great job Boys!!!!! #defendtheSHIELD #GoCrusaders