April 2026

Dear Yellowknife Catholic Schools Families,

As we return from March Break, we enter the most sacred time of our liturgical calendar. This April, our journey through Lent reaches its peak during Holy Week. It is a time for us to pause and personally prepare our hearts for the solemnity of Good Friday and the transformative joy of Easter Sunday. As we reflect on Christ’s sacrifice, we are called to renew our own commitment to faith, family, and our vibrant school community. We pray that as a community, we may be awakened to the rebirth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and that His light may guide our schools and grace strengthen our families.

As we enter the home stretch of the school year, we invite you back into our hallways to celebrate your child’s growth through student-led conferences. These meetings are a vital opportunity for students to take ownership of their journey and for parents to celebrate their child's learning. I encourage all parents to save the date and come into the schools so we can collaborate on your child’s continued academic, social, emotional, and spiritual success. Conferences for École St. Joseph School and Weledeh Catholic School will take place on April 2, followed by École St. Patrick High School on April 23.

On Sunday, April 12, at 2:30 PM, we will gather at St. Patrick’s Co-Cathedral to celebrate our students receiving the Sacrament of First Communion. In the Catholic tradition, the Eucharist is the source and summit of our Christian life. As your Superintendent, witnessing our children approach the Lord’s table for the first time is a profound reminder of our mission to nurture not just scholars, but souls. It is a true privilege to walk alongside your families as our youth deepen their communion with Christ and the Church.

We are also looking forward to welcoming new families during our Junior Kindergarten open houses this month. Our programs at Weledeh and St. Joseph provide a wonderful foundation for lifelong learning in a nurturing, faith-based environment. Please help us get the word out and tell a friend about these events. The open house for Weledeh Catholic School is Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 to 12:00, and the open house for Ecole St. Joseph School is Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 to 12:00.

In addition to our primary programs, we are incredibly proud of our older students who are turning their passions into professions. We invite you to attend the 2026 Skills Canada NWT Territorial Competition on Friday, April 17, from 9:00 to 3:00 at the Summit Air Hangar. We have close to 20 students participating this year, and it is a wonderful chance to see them demonstrate the trades they have been learning. We also want to thank Summit Air for sponsoring the St. Pat’s Flight program. We currently have 8 future pilots close to finishing their Ground School who will start their flight training in the new plane in the coming days.

Finally, please join us in cheering on our students at the Junior Super Soccer tournament from April 22 to 26, followed by the Senior Super Soccer tournament from April 29 to May 3. We wish all of our students and families a blessed and holy Easter season filled with the joy of the resurrection.

God bless,
Adam Murray