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On
behalf of the Gerard Redmond School Community, I would
like to welcome our families and students to a renewed
partnership with the staff at Gerard Redmond Community
Catholic School.
GRCCS
was named after Father Gerard Redmond who presided over
Our Lady of the Foothills Parish from 1964 - 1970 and
again from 1980 -1983. Fr. Redmond was instrumental
in the initial development of a Catholic school system
here in Hinton beginning officially in 1982. Originally
providing education for grades K - 7, it became a K
- 12 school in 1999, and in 2005, after extensive renovations,
it began its current configuration as a grade 5 - 12
school.
You
have selected an excellent school. It is one in which
the teachings of Jesus Christ are integrated into the
day-to-day curriculum where the students have the opportunity
to learn in a vibrant school environment with an enthusiastic
and dedicated staff. Here at GRCCS, students are encouraged
to participate fully in the academic, athletic, spiritual
and social life of the school. Student leadership creates
a school community that reflects great energy and develops
outstanding members of our society and faith community.
At GRCCS each student becomes known personally to all
staff and has the opportunity to contribute their skills
and talents to the continued success of this great school.
At
GRCCS we provide
the following:
• Continued spiritual development modeled on
Gospel values
• Support for life-long learning in a safe and
supportive atmosphere
• A safe, and welcoming learning environment
• A collaborative setting that encourages school,
parent, family, parish and community involvement
• A completely semester program of applied,
academic, locally-developed work place and apprenticeship
level courses that allow for a vast range of opportunities
to meet the needs and interests of students
• Opportunity to acquire the skills and discipline
necessary for success in life after graduation
As
our school motto states: “We, the GRCCS community,
believe that our academic and personal success is built
on a foundation of faith, integrity, life-long learning,
mutual respect, and stewardship.” We strive to
uphold the teachings of our Savior, Jesus, in every
aspect of our school community.
If
you are just visiting our website and considering Gerard
Redmond for your children, we invite you to see for
yourself what makes this school so special. I am confident
you will like what you see.
Sincerely,
Tim
Fafard, Principal
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