Tag: Education

  • Smith Affirms Choice in Education in Alberta: Wildrose

    Smith Affirms Choice in Education in Alberta: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: Following the release of a Fraser Institute report on independent schools in Canada, Wildrose Shadow Education Minister Mark Smith issued the following statement: “This report highlights the importance of independent schools in Alberta.  There is tremendous choice in our education system, which allows parents to choose the option that best meets their child’s needs.…

  • NDP Should Ignore Calls to Scrap Participation in International Exams and Testing: Smith

    NDP Should Ignore Calls to Scrap Participation in International Exams and Testing: Smith

    EDMONTON, AB: Wildrose Shadow Education Minister Mark Smith called on the NDP government to resist calls to put an end to international standardized testing programs and to develop policies that aim at improving education outcomes for students. Smith said that there is a value in being able to see if the trends in our provincial testing…

  • URGENT: Highwood High Grad Change of Venue Today Due to Last Night’s Storm

    URGENT: Highwood High Grad Change of Venue Today Due to Last Night’s Storm

    With the extreme hail and rain storm that we have had (last) evening, our efforts to get the Agricultural Grounds set up and dried out have failed. Countless hours has been spent drying out and re-packing and leveling the grounds but with the storm (last) evening, our efforts have been destroyed by mother nature. As we speak…

  • Government Supports U of L Destination Project

    Government Supports U of L Destination Project

    An increased and accelerated investment of $125 million in Budget 2016 means the University of Lethbridge can begin construction immediately on the Destination Project. The project includes construction of a 36,000-square-metre science and academic building, giving students access to leading-edge labs and programming. The University of Lethbridge is facing higher demand and the new building will…

  • From the Teacher’s Desk: A Golden Class

    From the Teacher’s Desk: A Golden Class

    By Leonard Quilty Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. ~ William James On Tuesday, June 14, we had our last Collaborate (virtual) class in my grade seven Language Arts course. As the final exam was fast approaching, on that day I decided to review the use of figurative language in…

  • Foothills School Division: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples

    Foothills School Division: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples

    By Darlene Cox, FNMI Success Connector, Oilfields School/Longview School Tuesday, June 21 is National Aboriginal Day in Canada. This is the day then Governor General of Canada, Roméo Leblanc designated 20 years ago to recognize and celebrate Canada’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit culture and their outstanding contributions. First, I would like to share some information on…

  • Alberta Teachers Given Tools to Advance First Nations, Métis and Inuit History and Perspectives in the Classroom

    Alberta Teachers Given Tools to Advance First Nations, Métis and Inuit History and Perspectives in the Classroom

    To honour this government’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Alberta Education will provide teachers with professional development to ensure that all students learn about First Nations, Métis and Inuit history, perspectives and contributions. The following organizations will collaborate to develop professional development for teachers so that all students learn about the culture, history…

  • Mayor Nenshi Recognizes the Innovation of Calgary Youth at 27th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo

    Mayor Nenshi Recognizes the Innovation of Calgary Youth at 27th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo

    Mayor Naheed Nenshi toured eco-exhibits that lined the walls of the City Hall Atrium this week, as elementary and junior high school students proudly showcased their environmental achievements at the 27th Annual Mayor’s Environmental Expo. The youth Eco-Leaders explained how their projects address real-life environmental problems and the impacts they have at home, school or…

  • Foothills School Division Congratulates Grads

    Foothills School Division Congratulates Grads

    The Board of Trustees and all the Staff at the Foothills School Division offer congratulations to all their 2016 Grads.

  • Foothills School Division Announces New Vice Principals for Spitzee Elementary and Oilfields Schools

    Foothills School Division Announces New Vice Principals for Spitzee Elementary and Oilfields Schools

    HIGH RIVER, AB – Foothills School Division (FSD) is pleased to announce the following vice principal assignments, effective August 2016: Chase Ellis, Vice Principal, Spitzee Elementary School – Vice Principal at Turner Valley School since 2014, Chase looks forward to bringing his experience and energy to this new assignment. A resident of High River, Chase joined…

  • Turner Valley School Volunteer Tea

    Turner Valley School Volunteer Tea

    VOLUNTEER TEA & TUXEDO STRAWBERRIES A BIG THANK YOU to all of our volunteers this year. You make our school SHINE! Also, an extra special thanks to Kathryn Boyle Gough for making these adorable tuxedo dressed strawberry darlings for the volunteer tea… YUM! Thank you Mrs. Desjardins and our grade 6 tea party serving/clean-up/tasting team.…

  • Curriculum Review Must Provide Assurances on Standardized Testing and a Focus on Literacy and Math: Wildrose

    Curriculum Review Must Provide Assurances on Standardized Testing and a Focus on Literacy and Math: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government’s announcement of a major curriculum overhaul was short on details about getting back to basics in literacy and numeracy, just a few days after the Minister told a dedicated education advocate that “the matter of how mathematics is taught at individual schools [is] closed.” “Consultation is of the utmost importance…

  • Alberta Updating Curriculum to Better Prepare Students for Future Success

    Alberta Updating Curriculum to Better Prepare Students for Future Success

    Starting this September, Alberta Education will begin developing new curriculum and will be asking Albertans to provide input. Alberta Education’s new approach to developing curriculum will span six years and work will be done simultaneously on six subject areas: Arts, Language Arts (English, French, Français), Mathematics, Social Studies, Sciences, and Wellness. “This government is committed…

  • Turner Valley School – Ask the Principal: What to Expect Next Year

    Turner Valley School – Ask the Principal: What to Expect Next Year

    Looking ahead to classes next year: What to Expect? Can you believe it’s June already? Many parents are wondering what the classes will look like next year and how are class lists made. Next year the classes will look the same as this year with one addition. Because we are a growing school and we…

  • Education Minister Dismisses Parent Concerns as Curriculum Review Launched: Wildrose

    Education Minister Dismisses Parent Concerns as Curriculum Review Launched: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: Education Minister David Eggen must explain why he’s dismissing the concerns of parents and education advocates at a time when he’s planning yet another comprehensive review of Alberta’s education curriculum, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. One day before he promised a curriculum overhaul “unlike any seen in Alberta,” Eggen wrote education advocate Dr.…