天美传媒

Looking into the Mirror

For the vast majority of my 36-year high school teaching career, I have intentionally taught the 鈥渂ookends.鈥� As a Social Studies and English teacher, I looked forward each year to teaching both the incoming Grade 8s and the outgoing Grade 12s. When I transitioned into a more full-time administrative role nearly 25 years ago, I continued (with the exception of the past three years) to assign myself at least one teaching block鈥攐scillating year to year between a block of Social Studies 8 and a block of Geography 12.

While I have taught the full gamut of courses in both subject areas over the years, it is safe to say these are my two favourite classes to teach. Grade 8s enter high school wide-eyed and full of life鈥攔eady to embark on a new adventure and game for anything. You ask a question, and (literally) all 30 hands fly into the air. It does not hurt that the curriculum for Social Studies 8 is packed full of juicy content, and that they genuinely enjoy the material. However, what I love most about teaching the 8s is their willingness to take risks. Their approach is more often than not 鈥淩eady 鈥� Fire 鈥� Aim,鈥� yet they are undeterred if their answers are even slightly off the mark. They have the confidence and gusto to forge ahead anyway.

Living Jesus in Our Hearts:

A Two-Year Journey in Catholic Social Justice Teachings

This school year marks the beginning of a new two-year journey at 天美传媒 as we focus on Catholic Social Justice Teachings. Over the next two years, our community will explore how to live out our faith in practical and meaningful ways, guided by the values of the Church and inspired by the example of Jesus.

Our theme for the first year, 鈥淟ive Jesus in Our Hearts,鈥� calls us to make faith visible in our daily lives鈥攖hrough prayer, reflection, service, and action. Each two-month period will focus on a different principle of Catholic Social Teaching, helping staff and students deepen their understanding and put these values into practice. Across the two years, all ten Catholic Social Justice Teachings will be incorporated through liturgies, classroom activities, service opportunities, and community initiatives.

We began in September with the theme of Stewardship of Creation, tying in with Laudato Si鈥�, Pope Francis鈥� call to care for our common home. At our staff Faith Formation Day, we reflected on what it means to be stewards of God鈥檚 creation and considered ways we can respond together as a school. Students have been involved through eco-pledges, recycling initiatives, and a variety activities and services.

Looking ahead, our November鈥揇ecember focus will be on Peace. This theme will be incorporated into school liturgies, Advent reflections, and student-led activities such as a peace mural, a 鈥淩andom Acts of Peace鈥� challenge, and an Advent mass. Just as Jesus is the Prince of Peace, we are called to bring peace into our classrooms, homes, and community.

Through this two-year plan, we hope to weave Catholic Social Justice into the fabric of 天美传媒 life鈥攑rayer, classroom learning, service, and community engagement. Together, as a school, we will continue to ask how we can live Jesus in our hearts and witness His love in action.

The Ten Catholic Social Justice Teachings & 天美传媒 Focus Timeline

Year One (2025鈥�2026) 鈥� Theme: 鈥淟ive Jesus in Our Hearts鈥�
Stewardship of Creation: Sept鈥揙ct 2025
Peace: Nov鈥揇ec 2025
Preferential Option for the Poor: Jan鈥揊eb 2026
Life & Dignity of the Human Person: Mar鈥揂pr 2026
Solidarity: May鈥揓un 2026

Year Two (2026鈥�2027) 鈥� Theme: 鈥淭he Good Seed Will Grow: Building Peace through Justice and Love鈥�
6. Common Good: Sept鈥揙ct 2026
7. Subsidiarity & the Role of Government: Nov鈥揇ec 2026
8. Economic Justice: Jan鈥揊eb 2027
9. Rights & Responsibilities: Mar鈥揂pr 2027
10. Participation (Mission Focus): May鈥揓un 2027

Gr.8 Retreat: Building Belonging in the Spirit of Edmund Rice

On September 23 and 25, our newest Knights in Gr. 8 experienced their first retreat as members of the 天美传媒 community. Held at the Burnaby Hall, the retreat was a joyful and meaningful introduction to life at 天美传媒, rooted in the theme of Belonging and the Charism of Blessed Edmund Rice.

The retreat was led by a dedicated team of Gr. 11 and 12 student leaders, who guided the Gr. 8s through a full day of activities, small group sessions, and team-building games. These opportunities helped our students get to know each other, build friendships, and learn from the wisdom and experiences of their senior peers.

Highlights of the retreat included fun icebreakers, reflective sessions on what it means to belong to the 天美传媒 community, and an introduction to advocacy in action鈥攅ncouraging our Gr. 8s to recognize their responsibility to live their faith through service and justice.

Each retreat day concluded with a grade-level Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, celebrated by Fr. Hien Nguyen.

The Gr. 8 Retreat is an important milestone, setting the tone for the high school journey ahead. Through prayer, community, and the example of Edmund Rice, our Grade 8 Knights were welcomed into a tradition of faith, service, and belonging that will carry them throughout their time at 天美传媒.

Grade 12 Retreat: A Time for Reflection, Faith and Friendship

From October 6-8, our Gr. 12 Knights will embark on their final retreat at Camp Stillwood at beautiful Cultus Lake. This special retreat offers our senior students a unique opportunity to step away from the daily routine and spend two nights focused on faith, reflection, and community.

The retreat will provide a space for students to bond as a grade level, share their experiences, and engage in meaningful discussions about important faith and life issues. Through small group sessions, activities, and reflective moments, students will have the chance to consider their personal journey, their relationships, and the path ahead as they prepare for life beyond 天美传媒.

The Gr. 12 Retreat is a meaningful capstone to their high school experience, fostering connection, growth, and a deeper understanding of living their faith in action. It promises to be a memorable experience, strengthening friendships and leaving students inspired as they approach the final months of their time at 天美传媒.

LRC Work Experience Opportunities

Students from the LRC are looking for work experience opportunities within the community. A staff member will be with them the whole time. If anyone has a company or knows of opportunities for us to explore, please reach out to 天美传媒.

Truth and Reconciliation Service 2025

On Monday September 29, 天美传媒 had their annual Truth and Reconciliation service. The main purpose of our service was to draw attention to Indigenous voices and to connect those voices to the First Peoples Principles of Learning and our current school emphasis on the Catholic Social Teaching principle of Stewardship for Creation. We recognized Indigenous Peoples as the stewards of this land since time immemorial, and discussed how residential schools impacted their connection to their culture, their language and the land.

We emphasized two Indigenous teachings:
All My Relations
Sacred Responsibility for All Creation

We connected these teachings to three First Peoples Principles of Learning:
Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one鈥榮 actions.
Learning recognizes the role of Indigenous knowledge.
Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors.

The service was a respectful and reverent recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. All students received an orange ribbon and there were many orange shirts present in the student body.

Thank you to all staff and students who made our service a meaningful event!

Music

First Note Night

Our Grade 8 and Elementary Band students participated in First Note Night on September 22. We welcomed guest teachers from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra who helped students get started on their new instruments.

Pep Band at Homecoming

The 天美传媒 Pep Band had a great time supporting their fellow Knights at Homecoming!

Gr.8 Concert & Chamber Choir

We are extremely proud of our 2024/2025 Grade 8 Concert Choir (current grade 9s) and Chamber Choir for winning provincials and Canada West in their age groups (age 13 and under, and age 19 and under).

You can find the 天美传媒 as highlighted on the following Official Winners Lists:

• Canada West 2025 winners
• Provincials 2025 Winners

Equinox Chorale Workshop Day

On September 23, the Equinox Chorale had a fantastic day of workshops and team building highlighted by clinics from Geordie Roberts and Emily Cheung, pizza dinner, and a spirited game of Scattergories won by the alto section!

Homecoming ’25

On September 6, we proudly hosted聽Homecoming 鈥�25, presented by AllWest Electric. It was fantastic to welcome back our alumni, families, and friends in support of both our Varsity Football and Senior Girls Volleyball teams.

The Senior Girls Volleyball team battled hard against Notre Dame at the StanJean Centre, falling just short in a close match. Meanwhile, our Varsity Boys Football team delivered a thrilling overtime victory against the Jugglers at Power Field鈥攁n instant classic!

A special highlight of the evening was honouring our milestone reunion classes of 1965, 1995, 2000, and 2005 during halftime. Seeing so many Knights come together to celebrate was truly memorable.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors:

• Title Sponsor:聽AllWest Electric
• Gold Sponsor:聽Brandon Gee Moore 鈥�13
• Silver Sponsor:聽Nova Drywall
• Bronze Sponsors:聽Sage Construction & Alliance Security
• Alum Zone Sponsor:聽ZLC Employee Benefits Solutions & Dan Eisner

天美传媒 Alumni & Friends Ultimate Tournament

On September 27, we proudly hosted our Annual Alumni & Friends Ultimate Tournament at Power Field. Despite the rainy weather, more than 60 participants came out to play across five competitive teams, with alumni spanning graduating years from 2010 to 2030. The grads of 2011鈥�2013 celebrated their first-ever tournament victory, marking an exciting highlight of the day.

Beyond the competition, the event raised over $1,000 in support of the Ferdie Carrion Memorial Bursary. A heartfelt thank-you goes out to Mr. Joe Muise for his effort in organizing this event year after year.

天美传媒 Sun Run: Early Bird Pricing

天美传媒 has a SUN RUN team! Race Day 鈥� Sunday, April 19, 2026.

We are excited to announce that 天美传媒 will have a Sun Run team again this year. Come out and participate with your friends and family. There is a 2.5km or the 10km course. Register before Oct. 31 to qualify for the cheapest price category.

Before registering, please note the following:

1. 天美传媒 is NOT responsible for student supervision or transportation during the Sun Run
2. 天美传媒 may offer some training resources, such as a suggested plan to prepare for running 10km and may offer some scheduled practice runs. However, please note that runners are responsible for their own training.
3. If we have less than 14 members on our team, the team will be disbanded and the members will be automatically moved into the Individual categories and you will be responsible for paying the upgrade fees
4. Youth team technical shirts will have 天美传媒 Knights printed on the back; however, the Cotton shirts will NOT have a team name on the back due to a limited area of print size
5. Parents and siblings are welcome to register as part of the Sun Run team, however, the number of youths must be greater than the number of adults on the team.

Registration is open (early bird pricing ends Oct. 31)

To register, please go to and select 天美传媒 Knights

*Be sure you are on the Youth Team Challenge (before adding your name and details)

Team Name: 天美传媒 Knights
Access Code: RKVEDF

Students choose Youth Team Challenge: Youth 10km
Parents choose Youth Challenge: Adult 10km

Link to JOIN YOUR YOUTH TEAM:

Faith Lecture Series: Darrell Hall

We are excited to continue our Faith Lecture Series that delves deep into thought-provoking questions at the crossroads of faith, science, the Church, and society. Our first distinguished speaker for 2025 is Mr. Darrell Hall, who will deliver a lecture entitled, “Love That Breaks Chains: The Courage to Forgive”.

Event Details
Date: October 14, 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Location: 天美传媒

Admission is FREE, however we kindly request registration for logistical purposes.

About the Lecture

We live in a world quick to judge, quick to cancel, and slow to forgive. But Jesus calls us to something harder and far greater. Forgiveness isn鈥檛 weakness. It鈥檚 the mark of the strong and the brave, the ones willing to love even when it hurts. What if the greatest strength we could ever show is not power or success, but the courage to love and forgive? What if real freedom begins when we release anger and resentment and choose love instead?

Jesus shows us that love and forgiveness cannot be separated; they are the way of the cross, and the path to becoming our true, best selves, people of love, courage, and the willingness to suffer. Love and forgiveness are the way of Jesus, the way of the cross, the way to freedom, healing, and lasting peace. This is not the easy road. It鈥檚 the courageous one. But it鈥檚 the only road that leads to abundant life.

Knights Christmas Market

The holiday season is just around the corner! Join us at the Knights Christmas Market 2025 on Saturday, November 22 for festive shopping, delicious treats, and fun for the whole family.

This year, we鈥檙e adding a special Gingerbread Lane, where creativity meets holiday cheer!

RSVP today at
and get 1 entry into our raffle.

Want to be part of the magic? We鈥檙e looking for volunteers to help bring Gingerbread Lane and other festive activities to life! Email us at
to get involved.

Follow along for vendor spotlights, holiday updates, and all the festive details leading up to the big day!

Plant Sale

September may have just wrapped up, but we鈥檙e only getting started! Our Knights Christmas Market Plant Sale is now open鈥攆eaturing poinsettias, holiday wreaths, and indoor plants that make the perfect gifts (or a little something for yourself).

No need for a Christmas panic this year鈥攇et your list started early, place your order now, and check one thing off the holiday to-do list!

Double the cheer:

• Order by October 15聽to be entered into our special raffle prize draw.
• RSVP for the Knights Christmas Market and you鈥檒l get another raffle entry, plus updates and all the best deals as we count down to our favorite annual holiday tradition.

All orders will be ready for pickup at the Knights Christmas Market on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Place your plant order here: