Tag: Education

  • First Canada Excellence Research Chair created at University of Calgary

    First Canada Excellence Research Chair created at University of Calgary

    Federal government announces $10 million to study ways to improve oilsands production efficiency A world-leading nanotechnology researcher has come to Canada’s energy capital to become the first Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) at the University of Calgary. Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel announced today $10 million in federal funding to the university…

  • Alberta Students Continue to Excel in Science

    National and provincial tests reveal Alberta students are demonstrating a high level of achievement in science and performing strongly in other key subject areas. According to the latest national results, Alberta students achieved the highest marks in the country in science, second highest in reading, and third highest in math. Provincial assessments also indicate more…

  • New Okotoks School Announced for FSD

    New Okotoks School Announced for FSD

    Foothills School Division applauds the news of a new public school for Okotoks. The Alberta Government has announced 55 new schools and 20 modernizations. These new commitments include $43.2 million in funding to school boards this year to begin immediate planning. The new Okotoks school allocated for FSD will serve students in Kindergarten through grade 9, and will have a capacity…

  • Student Achievement Results In Foothills School Division Hold Their Own Amid Post-Flood Challenges

    Student Achievement Results In Foothills School Division Hold Their Own Amid Post-Flood Challenges

    High River, AB – While a higher than normal percentage of students in flood affected areas did not write Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) last year, as they continued to deal with a variety of stressors in the aftermath, student achievement results in Foothills School Division remained strong. According to provincial assessment results released today, the…

  • PM Announces Winners of the 2014 Prime Minister’s Awards for Teachers

    PM Announces Winners of the 2014 Prime Minister’s Awards for Teachers

    Ottawa, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the recipients of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence and for Excellence in Early Childhood Education. This year’s awards were presented to 54 teachers from across Canada. Of these, 17 national-level winners received their awards from the Prime Minister at a special event (on Tuesday)…

  • Turner Valley School News – Thankful

    Turner Valley School News – Thankful

    Administrator’s Message Is September over already? It has been an amazing month here at Turner Valley School. I’m a little scared if the rest of the year goes this fast, there’s still so much to do. I am however very excited at how the students and staff have hit the ground running. Students are adjusting…

  • OHS News: Family School Liaison Counsellor – Program Introduction

    OHS News: Family School Liaison Counsellor – Program Introduction

    By Angela Thiele, MC Just a quick note to introduce myself and the Family School Liaison Counsellor Program. My name is Angela Thiele and I am the Family School Liaison Counsellor (FSLC). For those of you who are not familiar with the program, the FSLC program offers confidential counselling support to students experiencing difficulties at…

  • Blog: Why I Just Asked My Students To Put Their Laptops Away

    Blog: Why I Just Asked My Students To Put Their Laptops Away

    By Clay Shirky I teach theory and practice of social media at NYU, and am an advocate and activist for the free culture movement, so I’m a pretty unlikely candidate for internet censor, but I have just asked the students in my fall seminar to refrain from using laptops, tablets, and phones in class. I…

  • Junior-high girls share coding knowledge through MOOC

    Junior-high girls share coding knowledge through MOOC

    UAlberta outreach program launches world’s first free online computer coding course made by youth for youth. By Richard Cairney on October 1, 2014 (Edmonton) An outreach program from the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering is launching the world’s first free online computer coding course made by youth for youth. Called Intro to Coding, the…

  • UCalgary Sets Annual Fundraising Record

    UCalgary Sets Annual Fundraising Record

    $129 million in donations helps enhance the student experience and research opportunities At Community Report Thursday (September 25th), President Elizabeth Cannon announced the University of Calgary has set a new annual fundraising record of $129.3 million. The fundraising record demonstrates broad community support for the University of Calgary’s journey to becoming one of Canada’s top-five…

  • OHS News: What is Drillers Athletic Society (DAS)

    OHS News: What is Drillers Athletic Society (DAS)

    DAS was formed in 2002 to promote healthy living by supporting athletic programs, youth development and positive sports culture. Support usually comes in the form of money which means DAS is basically a fund raising body consisting of interested parents, alumni, OHS staff, coaches and community members who value the extracurricular sports program at OHS.…

  • Equine Scholarships for Alberta Students

    Equine Scholarships for Alberta Students

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta The following is a resource list of scholarships that are available for Alberta students pursuing equine-related post-secondary studies. This list is provided for informational purposes only and individual eligibility, requirements, and deadlines vary. Applicants should direct their inquiries to the respective organizations offering the scholarships. 4-H…

  • Oilfields High Open House: Parents Invited to Meet Teachers and School Trustee

    Oilfields High Open House: Parents Invited to Meet Teachers and School Trustee

    Are you curious about what the school year will look like and who your child’s teachers are? Oilfields High School is hosting an informal Open House- Meet the Teacher evening on October 2nd from 4:30-6:30. Drop in and join us and see how great our school is! This is also your chance to meet your…

  • Turner Valley School Welcomes Five New Teachers

    Turner Valley School Welcomes Five New Teachers

    WELCOME NEW TEACHERS! Mr. Chase Ellis Vice Principal I am very excited to be part of the Turner Valley School community. I have been teaching grade 6 for the last 6 years at C. Ian Mclaren school in Black Diamond, during this time I also taught K-6 Phys Ed. had the role of instructional coach…

  • Westmount School in Okotoks Conducts Waste Audit

    Westmount School in Okotoks Conducts Waste Audit

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Last year, Westmount School in Okotoks was the first Canadian School to participate in “Green Apple Day of Service” – a global movement, which gives students, teachers, parents, companies and local organizations the opportunity to transform schools into healthy, safe and productive learning environments through local service projects.   This year, the Grade 4 classes are…