Assumption Junior/Senior High School

Lakeland Catholic School Division is pleased to share a special message from Archbishop-Designate Stephen Hero to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton. In this short video, His Grace offers words of gratitude, hope, and a heartfelt pledge of pastoral service as he prepares to lead our local Church.

🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLQ6c5z7NVM&t=3s

Archbishop-Designate Hero will be formally installed as the eighth Archbishop of Edmonton on January 23, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Basilica.

Thank you for sharing this message within your school community. Please join us in praying for Archbishop-Designate Hero as he prepares to begin his ministry.

AJSH students doing small things with great love as they volunteered some time over the weekend helping out at Cookies with Santa!
Great job Crusaders!

Crusader Parent WAAG for December 8-12

Assumption School students in Grades 9–12 were blessed with a dynamic and heartfelt performance from Eric Reinhart and his You’re Not Alone Tour on Wednesday, December 3.

Through his music and personal testimony, Eric encouraged students to lean on God’s presence to help guide them.

Ms. Grievson's Grade 8s eagerly embraced the challenge, passionately putting their knowledge to the test as they crafted Density Towers in Science using unsaturated, saturated, and supersaturated solutions. This hands-on activity was not just fun but also a deeply engaging way to strengthen our understanding of these crucial scientific concepts and to ignite our curiosity.

Grade 10–12 students at AJSH were blessed with a dynamic and heartfelt performance from Eric Reinhart’s You’re Not Alone Tour on Wednesday. Through music and testimony, Eric encouraged students to lean on God’s presence as they care for their mental wellness.

Students had a great day participating at Skills Exploration Day, building sustainable cars out of a variety of materials with students from 50 schools and more than 700 students across Alberta today!

This is a chance to connect students’ skills and interests to trade and technology careers through interactive, hands-on experiences that promote creativity, empathy, and exploration. Students worked in teams using the Design Thinking process to address a real-world challenge.

Thanks to Mr. Murray and Ms. Shankowski for facilitating such a great event along with Skills Canada Alberta!

After reflecting on Solidarity, December turns our focus to the Catholic Social Teaching of the Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. This teaching reminds us that every person is created in the image of God, and that we are called to give special care to those facing hardship — whether through financial strain, illness, loneliness, grief, or any struggle that brings poorness of the heart.

As we continue our Advent journey, this message becomes even more meaningful. Advent prepares us to welcome Christ, who drew near to those most in need. When we extend compassion, patience, and generosity to others, we become Christ for one another — offering His light in moments where it is needed most.

This month, may we keep our hearts open to those who may be carrying visible or unseen burdens. Small acts of care can lift others up and remind them they are not alone.

Thank you for joining us in learning about and living out the teachings that guide our faith and our schools.

Learn more about Catholic Social Teachings at Lakeland Catholic:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings

Join this free, interactive Zoom session designed especially for rural Alberta high school students, along with the educators and parents who support them.

In this session, students will hear a representative of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta who will share their journey and insights into the world of being a nurse practitioner.

Students must pre-register:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-do-i-get-there-nurse-practitioner-registration-1916503275889

Eric Reinhart is coming to Assumption School this Wednesday!

Eric is a pop-rock songwriter, artist and speaker known for his radio-friendly songs that address important issues like loneliness, depression, anxiety and sleep problems. Eric has ignited the faith of countless parish groups, reminding them of the relevance and importance of the Church's truths.

There is one more week to purchase 50/50 raffle tickets in support of the Senior Band Trip in March 2026!

Tickets will be sold until 5:59 PM on Wednesday, December 10, with the draw taking place at the end of the Christmas concert at Assumption School.

Purchase tickets through this link or the QR Code:
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/vancouver2026

Mr. Godin's year 2 Environmental Science students using the Design Process to create a board game that teaches younger students about plants, ecosystems, and resource management!

Faith Clothing order has been extended until Wednesday at noon.
T-shirts $30
Crews $40
Hoodies $50
Available on SchoolCash and in before Christmas! Order now!
https://www.schoolcashonline.com/

Thank you to Dani Moore and our other facilitator from Cold Lake First Nations for coming out to lead our students through some traditional Indigenous beading activities. Our students enjoyed learning about this beautiful tradition.

As we begin the sacred season of Advent, students from Light of Christ Catholic School and École Notre Dame High School help us reflect on the first candle—the Candle of Hope, also called the Prophecy Candle.

This candle reminds us of God’s enduring promise and the deep hope we hold in the coming birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. As we hear in Scripture:
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” - Isaiah 9:2

Hope is the light that guides us—renewing our spirits, strengthening our faith, and inviting us to trust fully in God’s faithfulness.

We invite you to watch our Advent Week 1 video and join us in prayerful preparation as we journey toward welcoming the birth of our Saviour. https://youtu.be/TLmvfLMiO68

We would like to thank Oksana Vallee of Actions for Healthy Communities for partnering with Lakeland Catholic System Excellence Coordinator of Student Support and Wellness, Sherry Depner, to welcome newcomer families to our schools and communities during our Evidence of Learning nights.

Sherry works closely with many of our English as an Additional Language learners and their families. She has also worked closely with AHC for many years. AHC is a registered charitable organization, incorporated under the provincial Societies Act, committed to serving and building community connections with Newcomers to Alberta and Canada, including immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and others.

Together they created a warm welcome, helping integrate families into both the schools and broader community by providing essential connections, information pamphlets and resources navigation.

Thank you for being such a supportive presence in our schools.

Great news, Crusaders! Our school is featured in Lakeland Catholic’s latest Success Stories. Take a look at the full highlight here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/news

Grade 11 & 12 students signed up to attend the ELAA Post-Secondary Fair on Tuesday, November 25. Students had the opportunity to connect with 18 different universities, colleges, technical institutes and the Canadian Forces.

Crusader Parents - here is your WAAG!