b'Directors message 2022 Chairs message 2022As Director of EducationA very special welcome to for the Kenora Catholicour newly elected trustees: District School Board, Angela Bishop, Marie Lundin, it is my pleasure and Lorne Temple and Derek privilege to present theFavreau. I look forward to 2022 Directors Annual working alongside them Report. The 2021-2022together with Paul Landry school year brought and Jeffrey White. Also both challenges and joining us at the table are celebrations. The schoolstudent trustees Elizabeth year began with the Favreau, Joshua Pitt and continued restrictions Zhaawan Kavanaugh.due to the COVID-19We are thrilled to havepandemic, yet we wereNicole Kurtz lead theNicole Kurtz | Director of Education blessed to see the returnway as she is already anTeresa Gallik | Chairof prayer services andoutstanding Director.singing, extracurricularThank you to our incredible activities, sports, etc., Students, Teachers, Educators, Support Staff, Families, and the lifting of most restrictions in our schools and Catholic School Councils for making me proud to for the second half of the school year. be a part of this exceptional Catholic School Board. We were particularly thrilled to celebrate the ability toEveryone truly puts Christ in the centre of everything have an in-person graduation for our Grade 12 studentsthey do. The Ministry of Educations focus on inclusion under the Whitecap Pavilion, as well as other in-personand equity resonates throughout our system as we year-end celebrations.desire to serve all of Gods children with kindness and We are grateful to all our staff for their dedication tolove in schools where everyone feels valued andour students during these challenging times and theirwelcome.ability to adjust to the ongoing difficulties that haveA fond farewell to our retiring trustees, who havecome with education during the pandemic.over 60 years of combined service at the boardroomOur board has much to be proud of, and I am honouredtable. Michael Favreau, Anne Sweeney, Frank Bastone to share the annual report that highlights our successesand Vaughn Blab, thank you for your incrediblethat align with our Multi-Year Strategic Plan, which dedication and vocation to Catholic education and is structured on our guiding pillars of: Growing, student success. Enjoy your retirement and may God Investing and Engaging. bless you on your next journey.We live our Catholic faith by growing student Our Catholic Education theme for 2023 is We are potential.Many, We are One. To me,this means taking the time We live our Catholic faith by investing in our future.to walk alongside one another, t o listen and to teach, We live our Catholic faith by engaging our students and in doing so, to transform childrens lives through and communities. faith. This report is dedicated to our students, staff, families,We are asked to actively reach out and listen to the trustees, community members, and parishes for theirvoices and experiences of people where they are and hard work and dedication during this school year. consider what steps the Holy Spirit is inviting us to I invite you to read the report to learn about the take as we walk together.remarkable achievements and programming occurringGod bless,in our Catholic learning communities. Teresa Gallik | ChairWe are proud of our schools and our students from Kenora, Keewatin, First Nations communities, Red Lake, Ear Falls and surrounding areas. This report provides a glimpse into the successes, highlights and celebrations for the 2021-2022 school year, which reports progress and the continued work on the pillars of our Multi-Year Strategic Plan.Yours in Catholic education,Nicole Kurtz | Director of Education 2 2022 ANNUAL DIRECTORS REPORT'