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Where was St catholic school located in Edmonton the to 78 and is there history on this school?

St. Catherine's School was a Catholic girls' school located at 11121-91 Street in Edmonton, Alberta. The school was founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Louis. It was originally called St. Catherine's Academy and was located at 10012-111 Street. The school moved to its current location in 1954.

St. Catherine's School offered a rigorous academic program that prepared students for university or college. The school also offered a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, drama, and music.

St. Catherine's School closed in 1978 due to declining enrollment. The building was sold to the Edmonton Public School Board and is now home to the Edmonton Public School Board's Centre for Education.

Here are some interesting facts about St. Catherine's School:

* The school was the first Catholic girls' school in Edmonton.

* The school was named after St. Catherine of Siena, a Dominican nun who is considered one of the greatest saints of the Catholic Church.

* The school's motto was "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam" (For the Greater Glory of God).

* The school was known for its high academic standards and its strong sense of community.

* The school's alumni include many prominent women, including former Alberta premier Rachel Notley and former Edmonton mayor Janice Atkin.

St. Catherine's School was an important part of Edmonton's history and its legacy continues to live on in the lives of its alumni.

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