Your Voice Matters! 📣🗓️ Lakeland Catholic is preparing the 2026–2027 School Calendar, and we want to hear from you — families, staff, and community members.
Your input helps us design a calendar that supports student learning, family routines, and community needs.
👉 Take the survey here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/forms/lakeland-catholic-2026-2027-calendar-survey
Thank you for taking a few minutes to provide your input. Together, we can build a calendar that works for families and supports student success.
Your input helps us design a calendar that supports student learning, family routines, and community needs.
👉 Take the survey here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/forms/lakeland-catholic-2026-2027-calendar-survey
Thank you for taking a few minutes to provide your input. Together, we can build a calendar that works for families and supports student success.
Grade 1ES celebrated St. Lucia Day a day early by making cinnamon buns and wearing candle crowns, freeing our hands to “share our light” just like St. Lucia did when she brought food and hope to early Christians hiding in the catacombs.
We’ve created a simple, prayerful slideshow that walks you through each station, helping children reflect on the story of Jesus’ birth in a meaningful and gentle way. Please click here for the Slideshow.
We hope this brings peace, reflection, and a sense of togetherness to your family during this holy season. ✨
Blessings on your Advent journey! 🌟
Priority 2: Students in Mrs. Mac’s kinder room have been working hard in their Literacy stations to practice their printing, phonics, reading behaviors, and building their fine motor skills.
Today is the Feast of Bl. Mary Frances Schervier. On the announcements this morning, we took a moment to learn about the feast day.
Spirit Day Monday: Wear an ugly sweater
The Third Sunday of Advent Evening Meditation by St. Alphonsus Liguori.
The following meditation was written by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 – 1787) specifically for the season of Advent. This mediation is for the evening of the Third Sunday of Advent.
The meditations include three points and provides a reflection on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
Stay tuned for our final meditation next week!
The following meditation was written by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 – 1787) specifically for the season of Advent. This mediation is for the evening of the Third Sunday of Advent.
The meditations include three points and provides a reflection on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
Stay tuned for our final meditation next week!
School wide luncheon! Thank you to our PAC and Master Caterers for helping us enjoy this meal as a family.
Spirit Week starts tomorrow!! Bring a donation to Mercy our foster child on ONE of the days this week.
God speaks to us in many ways, including through the Sunday Scripture readings. The Sunday Connection provides useful background and activities to better understand the upcoming Sunday's Scripture readings, helping you to connect the Scripture and Advent Season to daily life in a meaningful way.
The Third Sunday of Advent Morning Meditation by St. Alphonsus Liguori.
The following meditation was written by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 – 1787) specifically for the season of Advent. This mediation is for the morning of the Third Sunday of Advent.
The meditations include three points and provides a reflection on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
Stay tuned for the evening meditation later today.
The following meditation was written by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 – 1787) specifically for the season of Advent. This mediation is for the morning of the Third Sunday of Advent.
The meditations include three points and provides a reflection on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
Stay tuned for the evening meditation later today.
Week 3 & Week 4
Priority 2: Mrs. MacNiven’s students were blessed to have Ms. Stefanie from the Cold Lake First Nation’s Education team come in to talk to them about the importance of ribbon skirts and shirts. Students then had a chance to design their own. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Lucy!
Even in her darkest moment, she walked toward the light. Her name means "light-bearer," and 1700 years later, her courage still inspires us.
When life feels overwhelming, remember: just move toward the light. Let go of worry and fear. Focus on prayer, authentic love, and friends who lift you up.
Which direction are you moving today?
Want more information about St. Lucy?
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Lakeland Catholic – Afternoon Transportation Update
Due to current conditions, some bus routes are operating as scheduled, while others are cancelled. Please review the information below carefully for your community.
Bonnyville
Buses Running:
C03, C04, C05, C07, C09, C10, C12, C13, C14, C17, C18
Buses Not Running:
C01, C02, C06, C08, C11
Cold Lake
Buses Running:
C27, C28, C29, C30, C31, C32, C33, C36, C39
Buses Not Running:
C25, C26, C21, C22, C23, C24, C34, C37, C38
Lac La Biche
Buses Running:
C51, C52
Buses Not Running:
C54, C55
A reminder to check the Bus Stats App for up to date information on your child's bus status. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Due to current conditions, some bus routes are operating as scheduled, while others are cancelled. Please review the information below carefully for your community.
Bonnyville
Buses Running:
C03, C04, C05, C07, C09, C10, C12, C13, C14, C17, C18
Buses Not Running:
C01, C02, C06, C08, C11
Cold Lake
Buses Running:
C27, C28, C29, C30, C31, C32, C33, C36, C39
Buses Not Running:
C25, C26, C21, C22, C23, C24, C34, C37, C38
Lac La Biche
Buses Running:
C51, C52
Buses Not Running:
C54, C55
A reminder to check the Bus Stats App for up to date information on your child's bus status. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
December 12th: The following buses are up and running this afternoon: C30, C36, C28, and C39. Please let the school or your child's teacher if you would like them to ride the bus this afternoon.
Earlier this month students in Mrs. Mac’s Kindergarten class have been learning about their community through community walks and last week they explored Ship Wreck Park. During these outdoor learning opportunities, students have discussed how they need to be stewards of our environment, they have been practicing making observations, noticing seasonal changes, and just taking the time to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Priority 2: Our Kindergarten and one of our Grade 1 classes learned about Ribbon Skirts and Ribbon Shirts from Ms. Stephanie from the Education Department at Cold Lake First Nations, and then got to create their very own Paper Ribbon Skirts and Ribbon Shirts. In the coming weeks, Ms. Stephanie will be back to work with our remaining Grade 1 classes.
We are very grateful for this partnership with Cold Lake First Nations and all the learning and growing that is happening within Holy Cross as a result of it.
We are very grateful for this partnership with Cold Lake First Nations and all the learning and growing that is happening within Holy Cross as a result of it.
Due to current weather conditions, all morning buses are cancelled today. Schools remain open and classes are in session. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. For those who are travelling this morning, please do so with care. We will provide an afternoon transportation update as soon as further information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.
