Grade 6 girls at this school are encouraged to participate in this program which stands for “Brave, Elegant, Assertive, Unique, Talented, Important, Fabulous, Uplifting, Lovable.” This group meets once a week and focuses on healthy relationships, healthy eating, establishing a healthy body image, healthy socializing and supports the student faith journey. $1,000 has been allotted towards this ongoing initiative at this school.
This project will allow approximately 350 Grade 6, 7 and 8 students to attend grade-specific Faith Retreats that help to build faith-based leadership skills. $5,260 has been allotted towards this initiative.
The school will offer four grade specific Faith Retreats throughout the 2016-2017 school year. Students will experience first-hand accounts of God’s merciful love through both word and personal witness. $4,300 has been allotted to these retreats.
A group of Grade 4 and 5 student leaders have selected activities to support mental and physical health initiatives in the school with faith components. $700 is allocated to these activities in the school.
$3,000 has been given to the breakfast program to continue offering nutritious food daily to students at the school.
$1,500 has been given to the breakfast program to continue offering nutritious food to students at the school on a daily basis.
Students will create 12 Little Free Libraries filled with an assortment of recycled books, which will be put throughout the community of Red Deer in partnership with the “Small Acts Matter” and “Books on the Bus” programs. $3,480 has been allotted to this project.
The school will use $1,250 to expand their breakfast program by offering food daily and continue to provide lunches to students.
$1,000 has been allocated to the school for more dual language books to help English as a Second Language families.
Grade 7 and 8 retreats hosted at Our Lady of Victory Camp will provide students with an opportunity to explore what it means to become an active Catholic community member. $3,310 has been allotted to this program.
