Bus safety came to life today at École Notre Dame Elementary School as our Kindergarten and Grade 3 students welcomed Mr. Justin and his puppet sidekick for an energetic, hands-on lesson!
With plenty of giggles and fun along the way, students learned and practised important bus safety skills, from getting on and off the bus safely and staying seated to listening to the driver, being aware of their surroundings and knowing what to do in an emergency.
Most importantly, students learned that everyone has a role to play in keeping the ride safe. Following bus rules and routines helps drivers stay focused on the road and helps ensure every student gets where they need to go safely.
The lesson also connects to our Catholic Social Teaching focus this month, Human Dignity. Learning to protect ourselves and others, showing respect and looking out for one another are meaningful ways we recognize the value and dignity of every person.
A big thank you to Mr. Justin for making such an important lesson fun, memorable and meaningful for our students! 🚌
Safe riders. Caring community. Everyone belongs.
Gathering together in faith reflects the shared values that guide Catholic education and support children as they learn and grow.
Thank you to Fr. René and the St. Louis Parish community for the warm welcome and for the meaningful connection shared with ÉNDES students, families and staff.
#NDESJoy


“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.” — Numbers 6:24–25
May his leadership bring peace, hope, and unity to the Church.
Évangile du dimanche : Dans l'Évangile d'aujourd'hui, Jésus nous dit que nous devons pardonner aux autres sans limite, parce que Dieu nous a déjà pardonnés. Garder de la rancune et refuser de pardonner finit par nous voler notre paix... Pardonner aux autres nous apporte la paix du cœur et de l'esprit, ainsi que la guérison.

October's breakfast for learning is now OPEN for ordering. Ordering ends September 24 at 9:00 am.


Happy International Literacy Day!
#GreatLoveLCSD


Happy Labour Day!

"Là où deux ou trois sont assemblés en mon Nom, Je suis au milieu d'eux." L'Évangile d'aujourd'hui nous montre que Jésus est présent pour aider aussi à guider la communauté à travers les décisions difficiles de responsabilité et de recherche de la paix.

Today we are grateful for all the small things done with great love!

September is the month we reflect on the Catholic Social Teaching principle of Human Dignity.
At Lakeland Catholic School Division, we believe every person is created in the image and likeness of God. This belief shapes how we welcome one another, build relationships, and create learning environments where every student is known, valued, and respected.
This month's Catholic Social Teaching reminds us:
Each person is sacred, made in God's image to know, love and serve Him & deserve to be respected.
As we begin a new school year, may we remember that every interaction is an opportunity to honour the dignity of others and reflect Christ's love in our words and actions.
Learn more about Catholic Social Teaching and how these principles guide faith, learning, and service across Lakeland Catholic School Division:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings
#CatholicSocialTeaching #HumanDignity #CatholicEducation #LCSD

Smiles, excitement and plenty of first-day energy filled École Notre Dame Elementary School as our Cubbers returned for the 2026–2027 school year!
There were happy reunions, new faces, stories to share and lots of excitement as students settled in, explored their classrooms and enjoyed their first day of learning together.
May God bless our Cubbers, staff and families as we begin this new school year together. Welcome back, Cubbers!
The hallways were full of energy and we cannot wait to welcome all of our students back on Monday morning. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and we'll see you bright and early!
Quel moment fantastique nous avons passé lors de notre barbecue de bienvenue ! Un immense merci à tous ceux qui sont venus manger, échanger et célébrer le début de cette nouvelle année scolaire avec nous.
Les couloirs débordaient d'énergie et nous avons très hâte d'accueillir tous nos élèves lundi matin. Profitez bien de la fin de votre week-end, et à lundi de bon matin









In today's gospel, Jesus tells us that following him comes with expectations... surrendering personal desires, accepting suffering for His sake, and aligning our life with God's plan rather than worldly success.
Évangile du dimanche : Matthieu 16, 21–27
Dans l'Évangile d'aujourd'hui, Jésus nous dit que le suivre implique des exigences... renoncer à nos désirs personnels, accepter la souffrance pour son nom, et aligner notre vie sur le dessein de Dieu plutôt que sur la réussite terrestre.

Welcome Back Day was full of smiles as students and families returned to École Notre Dame Elementary School!
Trustee Dana Chaulk and Superintendent Sheldon Germain from the St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic Education Centre joined our school team to welcome families, reconnect with students and help everyone get ready for the first day of school.
Congratulations to our lucky Lakeland Catholic Welcome Back draw winner! A special thank you to Imperial Oil for generously providing Mental Health Matters items included in our prize package.
Thank you to our families for spending part of the evening with us. We’re excited, we’re ready and we’ll see you Monday!




Don't forget to order your child's Breakfast for Learning choices.

We can’t wait to welcome our École Notre Dame Elementary School students and families back!
📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
Come meet your teachers, visit classrooms, drop off supplies and get ready for a great start to the 2026–27 school year!
The first day of school is Monday, August 31.
See you Thursday!

We hope you had an amazing and blessed Summer break!
BON RETOUR À TOUS !
Nous espérons que vous avez passé des vacances d'été merveilleuses et bénies.
Here is a quick reminder of our First Week Schedule (Aug. 24-28th)
Monday: School is OPEN
Tuesday: Closed (Staff Professional Learning Day)
Wednesday: Closed (Staff Professional Learning Day)
Thursday: OPEN! Welcome Back to School Day
Friday: OPEN!
Below you will find the 2026/27 Division Calendar, NEW Bell Schedule and Welcome Back Day schedule.



Registered families will receive an email from Transportation on August 26, followed by contact from their bus driver between August 26–28 with information for the start of the school year.
📞 Have a transportation question? Our Transportation team is happy to help:
780-812-3414 | transportation@lrcssd.ca
Returning rider? No need to re-register unless your address or contact information has changed.
We’re looking forward to getting our students safely on their way for another school year! 🚌
#GreatLoveLCSD #BackToSchool

