September Enrollment Numbers
The enrollment numbers for the division were reviewed.
St. Andrew’s in High Prairie, Holy Family in Grimshaw, Glenmary & Good Shepherd in Peace River, and St. Thomas More in Fairview are all above the initial projections.
Support Staff Enhancements
An update was given on the support staff enhancements that were approved by the Trustees in the August Board meeting.
Support Staff have been notified of a retention allowance increase, tuition assistance enhancement, bursary program development, classroom supervisor salary adjustment, and a boost to the annual health & wellness allowance.
Advocacy for Capital Projects
Board Chair Kelly Whalen stated that in his upcoming meetings with Alberta Government officials, he will continue to advocate for a new school for St. Andrew’s in High Prairie.
The steps in the process continue for the new build for St. Thomas More in Fairview.
Fairness and Safety in Sport Act (Bill 29)
Superintendent Cornick updated the board on the steps that are being taken to implement the Alberta Government’s Fairness and Safety in Sport Act (Bill 29). A letter was sent out to parents this week informing them of what is needed to comply with legislation.
Toonies for Tuition
Board Chair Kelly Whalen shared with the trustees that HFCRD was given a shout-out nationally by the Canadian Catholic School Trustees’ Association (CCSTA) for our fundraising efforts for Toonies for Tuition.
Toonies for Tuition is a charitable foundation through the CCSTA to support families in Canada who need to pay tuition to attend their local Catholic school. Toonies for Tuition is a national fundraiser that alleviates the financial burden on Catholic families who live in a province where Catholic education has limited or no public funding. Full public funding for Catholic schools only exists in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Northwest Territories & Yukon.
HFCRD raised over $2 per student last year, which is a national goal of the CCSTA.
Catholic Education Week 2025
Catholic Education Week takes place October 18-24, 2025.
The Recommissioning Mass for staff will happen on Sunday, October 19th.
Rosary School will hold their Recommissioning Mass on Sunday, October 26th, during their 75th Anniversary celebration weekend.