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Austin O’Brien Catholic High School is located in southeast Edmonton with a student population of 860 students. The school has a long standing tradition of excellence in academics, the arts and athletics. Austin O’Brien offers a learning environment that reflects the values of a Catholic education… (more)

AOB News Highlights

Staff Faith Development Day
This is to inform you that on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 all staff members will be involved in a district-wide Faith Development Day (see letter)

Textbook Returns and Pick-ups

Parent Help is Urgently Needed!!!
Austin O’Brien Alumnae Casino
 January 15 and 16, 2012
 Century Casino-Fort Road (more)

There will be no School Council Meeting for January.

Austin O’Brien School Growth Plan 2011-2012

BUSES DURING EXAM WEEK JAN 24 - 30TH
Buses run as usual in the mornings.
In the afternoon there will be no ETS school bus specials.
In the PM for the 24th, 25th, 26th and 30th there will be one shuttle bus going to the Northside as well as one shuttle bus heading to Millwoods Town Centre.
The 99 and 100 will run also.
All buses will depart AOB at 3:40 pm.
There will be no buses on Friday Jan 27th in the PM.

Important Information for Semester 2
Please make sure that all books have been returned for Semester 1 and that Semester 2 books have been picked up.
Friday, January 27th        Last day for Course Changes
Tuesday, January 31st     Faith Development Day for our District
                                   No classes
Wednesday, February 1st     --Semester 2 begins. Day 1--
Check out Semester 1 marks on Powerschool
Report cards will not be printed unless requested.
February 3 & 4       Jr. High Basketball Tournament
February 15th        SAC Meeting @ 7 pm. All welcome!                                 Your input is important
February 16th        PD for Staff - PM only. Dismiss at 12:08 pm
February 20th        Family Day – No classes
February 21st        Pancake Breakfast
                           Diploma Marks released
February 22nd        Ash Wednesday Celebration
March 1 & 2           Teachers Convention – No Classes
March 8th              Open House at Austin O’Brien @ 7 pm
March 15th            PD for Staff - PM only. Dismiss at 12:08 pm
March 23rd            Dismiss @ 12:08 pm for Spring Break
April 2nd               Classes resume
 

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From the Caring People at AOB

Administrator's Message Updated

Chaplain's Corner New
 

AOB News!!!

Student Agenda is now posted New

School Council Happenings
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Win an Essay Contest!

Here's a Diploma Prep Course!

A Fabulous Career/Education Resource

Notifications of Yellow Bus Cancellations

The Bus on Shortened School Days

January 2012 Exam Schedule
 


AOB Quick Calendar

November - February

Dec. 8 - Dismiss @ 12:08 pm. PD for staff in PM
Dec. 21 - Advent Celebration @ Basilica.
Dec. 23 - Dismiss @ 12:08 pm Christmas vacation.
Jan. 9 - Classes resume Day 2
Jan. 9-10 Grad Retakes after school
Jan. 11- Grad Picture Order night
**Jan 11-30 Exams
Jan 15-16 Casino @ Century Casino. Need volunteers.
January 18th - Last day of classes
Jan 19-27 Course Changes Sem 2 if required.
Jan 31st No Classes – Faith Development Day
Feb. 1st – Semester 2 begins Day 1.
Feb 3 & 4 Junior High Basketball Tournament
Feb 16 Dismiss @ 12:08 pm. PD for staff in PM
Feb. 21st Diploma exam marks released