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As we close the year, it is also time to say goodbye to one of our beloved teachers. Mr. Bryant Hurst came to St. Luke’s in 2011, and after 15 years of doing everything humanly possible to serve the youth in our communities, he and his wife are exploring new opportunities in Northern Alberta. In his time here, Hurst became known for his kindness, his compassion, his ability to connect with people and his incredible sense of humour! He is patient, smart, and he believes everybody deserves multiple chances. He’s not only an incredible teacher, he is a devoted father of four boys, a supportive husband and an avid sportsman. He loves the outdoors, soccer, basketball, and any hockey game that involves one of his four sons. Some of his favourite memories at St. Luke’s will be getting the students out to play sports, hiking in Kananaskis, ski trips, and camp. He loves his day-to-day conversations with students, but he really loved being able to experience the world with them. Mr. Hurst was a formidable leader here at St. Luke’s. He always had time to chat and connect with kids. He was an incredible example for countless students over his 15 year career here. He also made the teachers around him better. He understood our motto. Leave not one heart behind. He treated every student that came through our doors with dignity and respect. While we will definitely miss him, we know that whoever gets the pleasure and honour of working with him in the future, they will be incredibly blessed. Please join us as we pray for many blessings over the entire Hurst family. Thank you Bryant. You made our schools and our community better. We will miss you!! #farewell #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #hurst

Well, we aren’t sure if this textbook was hidden in a giant pocket, or if Sawyer just thought the Social curriculum could use a little clean up, but there were no germs present at this Social Studies study session! We are confident he did well on the exam, but not sure how mom’s washing machine is doing! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #washable #ithinkitsfine #study

Alex and Marshall are writing Math tests as an “extra challenge” today! They match, too! June is in full swing and we are wishing everyone the best on their upcoming exams!! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #math

Last Friday was the perfect day to get outside. Students from our Okotoks campus met up with students from our High River campus, and spent the morning at Brown Lowery! We got outside. We hiked. We had a fire. Mostly we just enjoyed the day together! We try to do several hikes throughout the year here at St. Luke’s, and after a long winter, this one felt especially good!! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #getoutside

Who is our Favourite Athlete? How could we ever choose!?! We have been blessed with some incredible athletes over the years, and these girls are no exception! Competitive, bright, hard working… these young ladies bring so much talent and dedication through our doors! They are team players when it comes to sports and school and they are working hard to wrap up the year strong! We are grateful that they are always “Instagram Ready,” too! Thanks for choosing St. Luke’s girls and thank you for bringing your very best to us! If you have a student- athlete that is looking for an alternative for next year, St. Luke’s is taking inquiries now. ☎️. Call Sabrina at 403-995-0287, or call your local St. Luke’s campus to set up an appointment to see if we might be the right fit for your family! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #adayinthelife #studentathlete

Apply now to explore a trade in July 2026! Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools is pleased to collaborate with The Educational Partnership Foundation and industry partners to announce four career exploration pathways in the skilled trades! Earn high school credits through Work Experience and industry-recognized safety credentials while you train with highly skilled instructors. 📝 Apply by Monday, May 4, 2026 to be considered for a spot in one of the following programs: 📍piping trades, 📍ironworkers, 📍hair and esthetics, and 📍finishing trades: https://forms.gle/6tMu8TM6Frj688aJA

Did you know it is Support Staff Appreciation week! Today, and every day, we want to thank all of our incredible support staff, and give a special shout out to Ms.Carol Faye, who has been with St. Luke’s since the early days. We know schools are better when students get quality support, and there is nothing that Carol can’t do! She supports math and science students daily, but she has also played many roles and wore many hats here at St. Luke’s! I know our Brooks campus has also been blessed with an incredible support team, and we just want all of our support staff to know that we couldn’t be St. Luke’s without them! Thank you for choosing to show up for our kids every day and making our spaces better!!! #leavenotoneheartbehind #lifeatstlukes #support

St. Luke’s Outreach is proud to celebrate Jade Boland on receiving the Christian Witness Award from Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools! Mrs. Boland lives the Gospel every day through her kindness, humility, and loving service to students and staff. She leads with grace, shares Christ’s love with joy, and reminds the school community what it means to be a faithful servant. St. Luke School is blessed to have her example of compassion, integrity, and care for others. Congratulations, Mrs. Boland, on this well-deserved honour!

We spent Wednesday afternoon learning some Coachella worthy hair skills in cosmetology class! Every year, Okotoks campus offers cosmetology as an option course, and it’s always a popular class! Hands-on learning, creative, and skills the students can use in their everyday life! Thank you to our guest instructor once again for coming in and making time for our students! We all appreciate you! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #hair #cosmetology

The @okotoks_oilers had their banquet last night, and @stlukesoutreach.ctr was represented well! Here are a few of our students sharing the “L” for St. LUKE! This crew came to us so they could find balance and flexibility! They wanted strong academics and time flexibility to focus on the sport they love! Thanks guys! We have enjoyed having you here! You bring great energy everywhere you go! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #hockey #studentathletes

Last week we had the extreme pleasure of taking 37 students to @castlemountainresort for a day of fresh powder, skiing, snowboarding, card games and fun! Thank you, St. Luke’s, for an epic day! (And thank you to the boys who use their English class to write persuasive letters to make this happen! ) Stay tuned for more about them! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #snow #powder

Don’t forget to wear your green tomorrow! Follow our stories to see a little school spirit, and maybe learn a little bit about who Saint Patrick was! #notluckyjustblessed #leavenotoneheartbehind #lifeatstlukes

Student TAKEOVER! Ella did a little classroom take over! Natalie and Jack approve!! “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me, and I learn!” Well done Ella! Natalie and Jack… you are up next! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #teacher #studentleaders

Math is not as exciting as hockey, but it’s a team effort here at St. Luke’s! These athletes are as fun to teach as they are to watch on the ice! #leavenotoneheartbehind #lifeatstlukes #hockey #studentathletes

Our Brooks students in cosmetology got a tour of Lihn’s Nail Salon in Brooks today . They are working on a Salon Design Project . For the assignment, they have to focus on the AHS health codes as well as the atmosphere. Lihn taught them so much that we did not realize went into the lay out of a salon , the high standard of cleanliness needed , the piping system required , how to use the different technology and so much more . She also talked to them about courses needed to work as an estitician. It was great and we are thankful to Linh for the tour and her beautiful salon. It is always a pleasure to get out of the school and into our local businesses! Thank you for having us @linhnails_brooksab ! We appreciate your time and expertise!!! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #cosmetology #supportlocal

We had our annual “best day ever” at Hidden Valley today. We went spring skiing in February. Students , staff and chaperones had so much fun , lots of laughs , and soaked in beautiful sunshine . @We love Outdoor Education at @stlukesoutreach.ctr as it helps youth be in God’s beautiful creation, take safe risks , and be in community together . We are thankful to our chaperones and SJC’s Mark Harris for driving and our admin for supporting us to go! it’s days like this that make life at St. Luke’s so wonderful! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #snowday

We are so incredibly proud of Layton Chamberlain for so many reasons, and this scholarship just adds one more to the list! Congratulations!!! Go get em! You will do great things!

Our High River campus celebrated their 2024-2025 awards last week. We love taking some time to celebrate the accomplishments of our students. These students showed growth, academic excellence, athletic performance, and leadership and it is honour to be a part of their journey!! The Governor General Award: Aeriel Jorgensen Christian Witness: Sydney Prosser Most Improved: Grade 10: Liz Morgan Grade 11: Tyden Flowers Grade 12: Paige Sakura Athletic Award: Tyden Flowers Rise Above: Abby Pennell (No photo) Ambassador for St. Luke’s: Nash Leask We are so incredibly proud of each of our students and we cannot wait to see what your futures hold! Congratulations! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #awards