Chief Superintendent Lynnette Anderson's January 2026 Message
Happy New Year!
The start of a new year is an excellent time to remind ourselves of important priorities. One way that Edmonton Catholic Schools sets priorities is by analyzing feedback collected from our community through surveys. In this monthly message, I will highlight this year’s survey process and other important events through the lens of truth, goodness, and beauty.
TRUTH. By now, you should have received instructions on how to complete the ECSD Annual Survey, which this year runs from January 5 to 23. Given ECSD’s goal of continuous improvement, we use the information collected from surveys to determine not only areas of strength but also areas for growth. Students in Grades 4–12 will complete the student survey at school. Teachers and parents/guardians are also asked to complete a survey. Elementary and Junior High students will bring the parent/guardian surveys home for completion. Families of High School students should receive a copy of the parent/guardian surveys in the mail. If you require more information about the survey, feel free to contact your school.
GOODNESS. January is also an excellent time to think about next steps in our educational journeys. For families with a child who might be transitioning to a new school this fall, there is so much goodness to be found within Edmonton Catholic Schools, and open houses provide excellent opportunities to explore our schools and meet the staff. To help you understand the choices available for your child, we have created an Open House directory on ecsd.net. In addition to providing Open House dates, this directory also provides links to individual school websites so you can do some research in advance. Registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens on Monday, February 2, 2026.
BEAUTY. The new year also marked the end of the 2025 Jubilee Year – Pilgrims of Hope. In recognition of our ongoing pilgrimage, Pope Leo recently gave a beautiful catechesis to guide our journey in the new year. In it, he said, “To hope is to generate. To hope is to see this world become God's world: the world in which God, human beings, and all creatures walk together again, in the garden city, the new Jerusalem.” Although the Jubilee has come to an end, our amazing ECSD community continues to walk together as People of Hope, striving “to see this world become God’s world.”
Have a wonderful new year!
Lynnette Anderson, Chief Superintendent
- Read Father Julian's Reflection for 2026
- To see our upcoming Division events, visit ecsd.net/calendar