News Archive

Congratulations to these two young ladies and everyone else across the province that completed the English Diploma today!! 📝 💡 ✍️ We are excited to announce that Bre Manktelow (on the left) has been accepted to Mount Royal University in Calgary for fall of 2023 and will study Social Work and Psychology!! She’s a smart young lady and will help so many people! Grace Hewitt (on the right) just finished her English 30 diploma, (ahead of schedule) and she will be entering Grade 12 next fall with us! She is taking Bio 20 and Math 10 C in summer school, so she can be on track for Graduation 2024!!! 🧑‍🎓 We are happy to be a part of your academic journey girls! You have unlimited potential! Enjoy your summer!!! #leavenotoneheartbehind #lifeatstlukes #academia #smartcookies #writersofinstagram #readersofinstagram #diplomaday #studentlife #studentsuccess

As we wrap up the year, we are always astounded by the amazing humans we get to work with every single day! 💖 Emily Merchant came to St. Luke’s in Grade 10 for the small class sizes, and supportive environment. We have watched her transform in front of our very eyes! Emily is friendly and kind, funny and honest and she has a passion for horses that lights her up! 💫 We are so proud of Emily. She graduates from St. Luke’s this year, and has been accepted to Lakeland College in Vermilion in the fall to study Equine Sciences, and we know she will do incredible things! 🙌🏻 While Vermilion is 5 hours away, we know Emily will be just fine!! She is taking her young gelding, Finn with her, so she already has a best friend close!! 🐴 Congratulations Emily! Thanks for choosing St. Luke’s! We are proud of you! 💫🐴💖 #leavenotoneheartbehind #lifeatstlukes #studentsuccess #horselover #girlsbestfriend #lakelandcollege #faithhopelove

Some Fridays are better than others! Ask Mr. Sinclair!! 🎣 Today Dylan is fishing with some our students in Brooks and if you know how much he loves fishing, you know he is on cloud nine!🎣 Mr. Dylan ran our 3rd Annual St. Luke’s Brooks Fishing Derby . This year our winner was grade 10 student Kylan Pennings. We also had one of our grad alumni join us!! It was great to see Adam Ali . Thank you Mr Dylan for this awesome St. Luke’s tradition! 🎣 What a great way to wrap up a week of exams and assessments!!! May the fish always be biting for Mr. Sinclair!! #leavenotoneheartbehind #lifeatstlukes .

Young athletes often come to us because they need a little flexibility and some options to succeed at ALL the things they love! We admire the drive and determination that comes with a student athlete, and this young lady is an example of that! Hayley McGovern is another of our Rodeo Athletes that came to us with big dreams of doing it all. We are so grateful! She is graduating this year after takes classes here at St. Luke’s in Okotoks, and she also attended JT Foster in Nanton! We are excited to congratulate Hayley on all of her success here in the classroom and out there in the arena! We are proud of her! She will be attending Dawson Community College in Glendive, Montana where she will compete in College Rodeo and major in English!! We have no doubt she will do well in both!! Have fun next year Hayley, and know we will always be cheering you on! #leavenotoneheartbehind #stlukes #studentathlete #goldbuckledreams #rodeo #albertahighschoolrodeo #alternativelearning #rodeolife

Yesterday our students in Brooks had a visit from Mr. Dylan Sinclair! He came to teach our students first aid like no one else can! ⛑️!! If you have ever had Dylan teach you, you know what we mean!! He’s the master! #iykyk It was a really engaging class with great stories and some potentially life saving lessons! The students were eager and attentive to learn! Hands on learning really is the best! Thanks for a great day Mr. S! #leavenotoneheartbehind #lifeatstlukes #firstaid #savinglives #learninglifeskills #workingtogether

This fine Thursday we want to highlight another one of our ✨ Students that SHINE! ✨ Abby Davis is one of our Grade 12 students here at St.Luke’s and it has been an absolute pleasure to watch her learn and grow! She came to St. Luke’s, so she could have the flexibility to chase her Gold Buckle Dreams, and we are so happy that she did!! She also competed this past weekend in the Sabrina Glazier Benefit Rodeo, and she represented St. Luke’s and her rodeo community with passion and class! Abby is chasing her dreams even further this fall at Olds College, where she will study and pursue her dream of becoming a Vet Technician or specialist in Equine Massage! For the love of a good horse… we know she will do amazing things!! Thanks for choosing St. Luke’s, Abby! We look forward to following your journey in the next chapter of your life!! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #goldbuckledreams #rodeo #studentathlete #studentsthatshine #highschoolrodeo #albertarodeo #barrelracing #rodeolife

Congratulations to our very own St. Luke’s rodeo star, Layton Chamberlain on all her success this weekend at the Sabrina Glazier Benefit Rodeo! Layton is a top notch athlete, but even more important, she is a truly amazing human! Layton donated her winnings back to the Glazier family!!! The rodeo community is special and they really know how to take care of their own! Congratulations to all the participants and attendees!! #leavenotoneheartbehind #lifeatstlukes #studentathlete #rodeodreams #sabrinaglazierbenefitrodeo #takecareofeachother

St. Luke’s Outreach students spent some time today helping the Choosewell Committee stencil positive messages on local pathways in Brooks! It’s a beautiful day! We hope these messages make it just a little better! #leavenotoneheartbehind #lifeatstlukes #positivity #joy #love #haveaniceday

The Sabrina Glazier Benefit Rodeo is this weekend and it is going to be amazing! Please consider attending and supporting this incredible event for this amazing young lady! Sabrina is a former St. Luke’s student and her life was forever changed last July when she suffered a spinal cord injury! If you cannot attend the rodeo, we would love for you to support the auction here : https://app.galabid.com/sabrina/items Or head over to the website and donate: https://sabrinaglazierbenefitrodeo.com Let’s send our prayers for a safe and successful Rodeo event for all participants, organizers and attendees!! We love you Sabrina!

Please SHARE! The Sabrina Glazier benefit rodeo is finally here and it is kicking off this weekend in High River! Come on out for some fun, some community and to hold up one of our family members in love!! See you at the High River Rodeo Grounds!!! Gates open at 9am!!! #forsabrina #sabrinaglazierbenefitrodeo #leavenotoneheartbehind

Is there anything better than a baby goat? We don’t think so! In the midst of the chaos of June and final assessments and diploma preparation, our Brooks campus got to take a little pause in the very best way today. In the midst of completing the Semester work , our students got to cuddle four day old goats. 🐐 It was so calming and such a great way to find the present moment in the busyness of June. Thank you McKeela Sansome for sharing these special creatures with us! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #babygoats #pause #breathe #love

Well Grade 12… we are officially in “Crunch Time”!! The DIPLOMA EXAM schedule begins on Monday! Please share this to your story and save it! Students, attendance is CRUCIAL! Classes for the next few days are all about preparation and planning ! We believe in each and everyone of you! Let’s spend the week working hard! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #diplomaexams #schedule

This afternoon our Brooks Campus students presented $ 1200 dollars to our beloved local animal shelter, BAPS and $200 dollars to our local Foodbank! These funds are a result the fruit of their labour and commitment to the Youth In Philanthropy Community Foundation. Jordynn Lubbers , Matthew Lohman , Brandon Reed Shanks and Ari Noel did an exceptional job presenting to the Community Foundation and Charities. Our outgoing Superintendent, Dr. Scott Morrison, as well as our incoming Superintendent, Mrs. Andrea Holowka, along with our Principal, Leslie Woehleke all came from Okotoks to support our students and their efforts. “And be ye kind to one another, and tender hearted.” -Ephesians 4:32 #toserveistolive #leavenotoneheartbehind #lifeatstlukes #foodbank #animalshelter #faithhopelove

Our students want to remind you to get out and 🗳️ vote 🗳️ today! One of our amazing students, Shane Flores, is volunteering today with Elections Alberta! It is amazing to see our young people getting involved in such an important part of our democracy! Don’t forget to to VOTE 🗳️! #lifeatstlukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #vote

There are some moments that are just too good not to share! This a moment we will all cherish forever! That hat toss was well earned! Congratulations!! 🎓💫 #leavenotoneheartbehind #hattoss #grad #wedidit #lifeatstlukes

A first glimpse at a few of our amazing graduates! Yesterday was special. St. Luke’s graduation is incredibly unique and personal. Our students come to us from all over, for many different reasons, and seeing them accomplish this milestone is something we all love to celebrate!!!! Aren’t they just the best!!! Congratulations to all of our graduates !! Thanks for choosing St. Luke’s to be your home away from home!! We love you! #grad #matriculation #leavenotoneheartbehind #lifeatstlukes #wearefamily

Our passionate and dedicated trustee John DeJong and his wife and retired CTR employee, brought us treats today in honour of our Graduates who will celebrate their graduation tomorrow. The students and staff are delighted and thankful ! Graduation is such a special time and we are grateful for your kindness and prayers as we head into our celebrations!! We are truly blessed in so many ways! #leavenotoneheartbehind #lifeatstlukes #graduationcelebration

🎉🎉 In Sports news… 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to Brandon Reed Shanks on his performance at our Grasslands track meet. He represented all of St. Luke’s exceptionally and earned 4th over all. Go St Luke’s Gophers ! #leavenotoneheartbehind #lifeatstlukes #javelin #trackandfield #studentathlete

Our Brooks students completed their last Foods Class yesterday. Our students are enjoying the fruits of our labour today. Angel Food Cake with Fresh Strawberry topping!!! 🍰🍰🍰 We must admit, we ended with probably our best product of the year, and that is saying a lot as we have made some amazing and delicious food!!!!! #lifeatsukes #leavenotoneheartbehind #foods #angelfood #eatyourhomework #learning #lifeskills #alternativelearning