Good News Stories

GNS: Westhaven's Literacy Project

Posted on: Jan 20, 2022

École Westhaven School in Edson holds fun literacy-themed events and activities to promote literacy throughout the year. Staff is creative with the various school-wide initiatives that engage students…

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GNS: Professional Learning Communities

Posted on: Jan 17, 2022

How does student data analysis, the School Continuous Improvement Plan, and the Division's Priority on Teaching Leadership and Excellence work together to move student learning forward? At Crescent…

Student LearningTeacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

GNS:BEST Snow Fun

Posted on: Jan 13, 2022

The BEST program provides universal mental health programming to all GYPSD communities and promotes positive mental health in ways that enhance the individual’s ability to enjoy life and deal with…

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GNS: PCHS Students in Action

Posted on: Jan 10, 2022

Designing engaging lesson plans that pull students in so they are active and participating in their learning is a core practice of effective teaching and supports the Board's first priority - Student…

Student LearningTeacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

PR220107 Press Release - Staffing Announcement

Posted on: Jan 7, 2022

Please see the latest press release for a staffing announcement for Adam Fragomeni as a Teacher Consultant for Learning Services....

Teacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

Winter Break Extended to January 10

Posted on: Dec 30, 2021

The Minister of Education has announced an extension to the Christmas Break due to the current COVID-19 situation. Regular classes will resume on January 10th, 2022. Have a safe week and happy New Year. ...

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on: Dec 20, 2021

Holiday Message from Carolyn Lewis, Superintendent of schools...

System Health and Wellness

GNS: Division-Wide Numeracy Focus

Posted on: Dec 16, 2021

Alberta Education defines numeracy as "the ability, confidence and willingness to engage with quantitive and spatial information to make informed decisions in all aspects of daily living".  In young…

Student LearningTeacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

GNS: GYPSD School Councils Receive Education Engagement Grant

Posted on: Dec 13, 2021

Alberta Education recently announced that each School Council in Alberta's public schools will receive $500 to support parent involvement in the school community and enhance student learning. School…

System Health and Wellness

GNS: HCHS Still I Rise

Posted on: Dec 9, 2021

ᓰᐱᐦᑭᓯᐤ Still I Rise is a free, two-part virtual event focused around positive mental health and well-being for all Grade 6-12 youth in Alberta and beyond and serves as an excellent opportunity…

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