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.