Alberta Schools the Best in the World

"Alberta is the jurisdiction with the best educational results of any English speaking jurisdiction in the world," said Prime Minister Cameron at the House of Commons on Thursday, calling Canada a home of "innovation and technology."

But we have to work harder says Education Minister Dave Hancock, "Although we are leading edge, we aren't successful for every student yet," he said. "We still have too high a drop out rate. We still have students who need more."

No More Junk Food

The CBE has announced a ban on junk food! 

"As of Jan. 1, 2012, foods not considered nutritional will not be sold through Calgary Board of Education contracted vendors..." - Damien Wood: Calgary Sun


This doesn't mean that your kids can't bring what they want to eat at school snack and lunch times but it is part of a process in educating our kids about healthy choices.  Naomi Johnson, Chief Superintendent of Schools says, "Children spend much of their day in our schools and therefore we must model, in all the ways we can, how to be health-conscious citizens"

28th Alberta General Election

As early as October 2011, Albertan's may be going to the polls for the 28th time in our history to choose our premiere.  With Ed Stelmach's announcement that he will not be seeking election, the PC party of Alberta has been in the throes of picking a new leader.  In the race, for what some are deeming the 'Coronation of Alberta' (PC's have 72 of a possible 83 provincial seats), were 6 candidates.

Since the first ballot was struck, the PC's are down to three candidates (Gary Mar, Alison Redford, and Doug Horner) and the second ballot, a preferential vote, will be cast on October 1.

As with most politicians, its very hard to pin down exactly what they plan to do if elected.  Policy on education with these three is no different. 

2010/2011 Bingo Form

If you're able to help out at a bingo, please print the document linked below and return the form to the school or the Parent Association.


The Bingo Form.

As it says in the form, last minute cancellations put our group at risk of $$ penalties so if you are unable to attend a chosen bingo, notify the Parent Association immediately.

First meeting of the year!

Welcome back all.  This is a quick post to remind everyone that the first meeting of the year will be on Tuesday, September 20th in the library at the school.  It will start at 7pm, the Council meeting will be followed by the Parent Association meeting.