Tag: Education

  • Jack Mintz appointed President’s Fellow at School of Public Policy

    Jack Mintz appointed President’s Fellow at School of Public Policy

    Search for new director to begin immediately President Elizabeth Cannon today announced the appointment of Jack Mintz as President’s Fellow at The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. The appointment recognizes Mintz as one of Canada’s most distinguished and influential academics in public policy. In this new role, Mintz will undertake research,…

  • Happenings at Oilfields High School

    Happenings at Oilfields High School

    “Alice @ Wonderland” Plan to attend this play presented by the Senior Drama department: Matinees: December 2 and 3 (10:30 am curtain) Evenings: Dec 4 and 5 (7 pm curtain) House opens 30 minutes before curtain. Call the school for more info! Book Fair  The Library Learning Commons is holding its Scholastic Book Fair from November…

  • Turner Valley School: Ask the Principal – Student Led Conferences

    Why are Student Led Conferences held before Learner Profiles come home? The key element in student learning at school is…. the ‘student’. Student led conferences empower your child by giving them ownership of their learning and by involving them in the learning and evaluation processes. We know that if a child is involved and engaged…

  • Sheep Creek Arts Council Helps Four Young People Reach for their Dreams

    Sheep Creek Arts Council Helps Four Young People Reach for their Dreams

    Submitted by Muriel Dais The Sheep Creek Arts council directors are very pleased to announce the names of the two recipients of scholarships. In 2014, the amount in each scholarship was raised to one thousand dollars. Applications from outstanding students were received. Kathlene (Katie) Campbell, daughter of Shirley Campbell of Black Diamond, graduated from Oilfields…

  • Turner Valley School ~ Thinking Outside the (Lunch) Box!

    Turner Valley School ~ Thinking Outside the (Lunch) Box!

    Fun, nutritious, delicious… you can have it all when it comes to helping your child eat well at school! 1. Ask them! Give them the final say among a few healthy choices, “Do you want a pear or grapes today?” “Milk or 100% orange juice?” “Salsa or salad dressing for dipping your veggies?” “Want your…

  • Oilfields High School: Mental Health Awareness Conference

    Oilfields High School: Mental Health Awareness Conference

    Any students in grades 11 who are interested in the issue of Mental Health awareness are invited to apply to attend a FREE international conference in Toronto! Young people recognize that it’s time to start doing things a little differently. And who better to develop workable, sustainable initiatives for change than students themselves? That’s why…

  • Oilfields High School: Rainbows Program

    Oilfields High School: Rainbows Program

    Each change in life is an occasion for a new beginning. The Rainbows Program helps children and teens grieve and grow after a loss. The Rainbow program uses journals, activities, games and stories that are designed to help participants understand their feelings, accept what has happened and experience a sense of belonging and love. The…

  • Turner Valley School News: November Message

    A community of lifelong learners prepared to succeed in the 21st Century through dynamic and engaging school experiences in a respectful and supportive environment. Welcome to November! Autumn is continuing to hold off the snow but winter is just around the corner. As the mornings turn cool please remind your children to make sure that…

  • Oilfields High School: Learning Commons Library

    Oilfields High School: Learning Commons Library

    By Librarian Mrs Nadine Russell I find myself working towards a goal that I do not fully understand. The goal I speak of is to turn our library into a Learning Commons. This goal has been brought forward by Alberta Education. Many students, teachers, parents and community members question what this transition is even about.…

  • From the Teacher’s Desk ~ Attracting Abundance

    By Leonard Quilty If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy. If a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you. If the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive. ~ Eleanora Duse As I write this, I’m…

  • Millarville School: Awesome Fall News from the Students

    Millarville School: Awesome Fall News from the Students

    It’s been a busy two weeks and here’s a list of some of the great things happening in and around the building. • Millarville Community School families collected a pile of non-perishables to donate to the Turner Valley Food Bank! • Kinders visited the RCMP and Turner Valley Hospital to learn about community services. •…

  • Oilfields High School News: Fall Happenings

    Oilfields High School News: Fall Happenings

    Driller Nation On the evening of October 22nd, Oilfields School hosted a superb event called “Driller Nation” that highlighted why we have such a great school community. What a great turn-out; the stands were packed with fans. Huge kudos goes to our very own Mr. Bretzlaff who was the driving force behind the evening, to…

  • Millarville School News: Principal’s Fall Message

    Millarville School News: Principal’s Fall Message

    Millarville Community School believes in open and transparent communication regarding your child’s learning and our learning as a staff. With this in mind, I would like to invite all MCS families to attend our next School Council Meeting on November 4th at 7:00pm. At this time, Karla Davis and I will share with our families…

  • Turner Valley School: Ask the Prinicpal….Mathletics

    Turner Valley School: Ask the Prinicpal….Mathletics

    What is Mathletics and how can I use it effectively at home? Mathletics is a web-based learning program that integrates home and school learning via the internet. It is one of the world’s most used educational websites. As an online learning resource it is in line with the next generation in learning. Here at Turner…

  • A Winning One-Minute Video Will Send A Whole Class On Canada’s Coolest School Trip!

    A Winning One-Minute Video Will Send A Whole Class On Canada’s Coolest School Trip!

    A grade 8/secondary 2 class will win an all-expenses-paid trip to Parks Canada places in historic Québec City and to the spectacular La Mauricie National Park Ottawa, Ontario – Earlier this month, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the continuation of Canada’s Coolest School Trip for…