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The End of Another School Year …
by Shannon Cook, Chair, CCSD Board of Trustees
As the largest Catholic school district in Alberta, the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) continues to experience significant enrollment growth, with more families seeking quality, faith-based education close to home. Our Board of Trustees remains focused on three key priorities—funding, infrastructure, and student complexity. CCSD trustees will continue to advocate for sustainable and equitable funding for all students, the necessary resources to build and open Catholic schools in the communities where our students live, and additional staffing and funding to support complexities in our classrooms. In each of these three areas, there were notable successes and opportunities for further growth. Learn more on our website at cssd.ab.ca/advocacy.
As we reflect on the year, the Board of Trustees sincerely thanks all our teachers and staff for their dedication and hard work in serving our students and families. Thank you to our parents for choosing publicly funded Catholic education and entrusting CCSD to educate your child.
National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada and every June 21, Canadians across the country recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day. National Indigenous History Month is a time to honour and celebrate the rich cultural heritage, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous peoples. Indigenous education is a provincial government and board priority. Our board recognizes the need to share responsibility for Truth and Reconciliation to deepen the understanding of and to honour Indigenous peoples’ perspectives. CCSD actively advocates to the province for a responsive curriculum that reflects Indigenous history, Indigenous contributions, and the current realities of the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Our board also prioritizes enhancing and supporting Indigenous students’ success and belonging. This year, we were proud to have over 200 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students who were recognized and celebrated for their grade 12 achievements.
2025 Graduates
As this school year comes to an end, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our 2025 graduates and wish them all the best in their future! Well done! We give thanks for the gift of Catholic education. Each of us is created in the image of God and we are all uniquely talented. As our graduates go forth on their individual journeys, we hope they continue to live and learn in our Catholic faith, centred in Christ, and realize their full potential. We look forward to welcoming new and continuing students and staff in September for another exciting school year. May you and your families have a restful summer break!
