December 2025

Hello YCS Staff, 

As we close the book on November and look ahead to the final weeks of 2025, I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your continued dedication and hard work. Your commitment ensures that we continue to live out the Yellowknife Catholic Schools vision: As a learning community we are committed to developing capable people through inspiring thinking, cultivating well-being, and building relationships. Thank you for embodying this vision every single day. 

As a Catholic School Division, the start of Advent holds a special significance. It is a time of patient waiting, hope, and joyful anticipation as we prepare our hearts and minds for the celebration of Christ’s birth. I encourage each of you to find moments of quiet reflection amidst the busy schedule of the season. Let us embrace the spirit of Advent—the hope it brings and the opportunity to renew our commitment to service and faith in our school communities.

November saw significant action, and December promises to be just as full and rewarding. I want to acknowledge and congratulate our newly elected Chair, Tina Schauerte and Vice-Chair, Susan Waddell of the Board of Trustees. Their leadership and commitment will be instrumental as we continue to move forward and serve our students; please join me in offering them your full support! 

Your generosity and compassion are truly inspiring, as we’ve seen an outpouring of support through our YCS Donations initiatives, which truly embodies the spirit of our faith and community commitment. Thank you for making a tangible difference in the lives of those around us. 

In the schools, congratulations to all the teams and staff involved in the Challenge Cup. Our students, staff, and family spirit and dedication made it a memorable event! Good luck to our athletes competing in the Junior Badminton tournament this weekend, and we look forward to cheering on our Senior Badminton players from December 12th to 14th. Don't miss the spectacular arts and culture highlight, the ESPHS Production of BeetleJuice Jr. running from December 11th to 13th, a wonderful showcase of student talent. Students from all three schools visited camp in November to learn how to snare and humanely harvest rabbit.  Students then cooked a wonderful rabbit stew that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Finally, please remember to recharge and enjoy time with your loved ones during the Christmas Break, which runs from December 22nd, 2025, to January 2nd, 2026. Thank you again for everything you do. May your Advent season be filled with peace, hope, and joy. 

God bless,
Adam Murray