Our Schools
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools serves over 10,650 students in 21 schools in Red Deer, Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake, Rocky Mountain House, Innisfail, and Olds. It also supports the learning of over 850 students in a Home Education Program. The Division is committed to serving children and parents with a complete offering of learning opportunities delivered within the context of Catholic teachings and within the means of the Division.
St. Martin de Porres School
Kindergarten to Grade 5- 3911 - 57A Avenue
- Red Deer, AB
- T4N 4T1
- P: 403-347-5650
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Introduction
We are a Catholic School with a fine arts focus.
In Red Deer Catholic Regional Division we are proud to proclaim that our Principles of Practice underline everything we do. The first two statements in our Principles of Practice support our commitment to Safe and Caring Schools:
We honour our children.
We provide a safe & secure environment.
Our schools are places where all students, staff, and parents feel welcome. Our motto, “Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to Excellence” and our Principles of Practice, proudly proclaim that our schools are Christ-filled centres that ensure a satisfactory climate for learning and that we respect each student as a person, unique in God’s creation.
Our Division has clear administrative procedures outlining the division’s policy on student behaviour and staff discipline procedures. As well, we are serious about ensuring that our students feel safe at school and are in a Catholic Christian environment conducive to learning.
Motto
Honouring God With Our Gifts
Mission
We believe that we must see children as God’s creation, ensure that their sacred gifts are developed and encourage them to recognize their own needs and strengths, as well as the needs and strengths of others.
Philosophy
Our Principles of Practice guide us in all that we do!
- We honour our children.
- We provide a safe and secure environment.
- We live and proudly proclaim our Catholic faith.
- We provide quality education in a Catholic environment.
- We pray as an educational community.
- We practice servant-leadership.
- We focus on our mission through clarity of purpose.
- We value our staff.
Beliefs
COMMITMENT TO CATHOLIC EDUCATION
In our Catholic schools, the community professes their belief in Jesus Christ. We are faithful to the teachings of the Apostles as handed down through the ages.
Catholic faith is taught daily in Religion classes, celebrations, attending Mass and prayer. Students are encouraged to attend church and Catholic values are permeated in school activities. There are many opportunities for parents to join in school celebrations.
In addition to regular Religion classes, sacramental preparation is done in cooperation with parents and the parishes. Grade 2 students prepare for Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Grade 4 students participate in a Bible Celebration and Grade 5 students participate in a Rosary Celebration.
At any time, you may contact Sacred Heart, St. Mary’s or St. Vladimir’s Parish to arrange for the Baptism of your child if you live in the City of Red Deer. If you live in Springbrook or Penhold contact Our Lady of Peace Parish.
The mission of the staff at St. Martin de Porres is to support and emulate the teachings of the Apostles. Further, we pray and celebrate Christ’s message in communion and to support our Catholic community. As Gospel witnesses, staff at St. Martin de Porres School permeates faith in all we do.
Programs & Services
The school program follows the Programs of Study as mandated by the Government of Alberta and the Board of Education. Information is available to parents
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/