Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools
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YMCA Before/ After School Child Care @ Holy Cross and Kateriread more......read less
has space for this fall. The YMCA program is available for students in all Catholic and Public schools and students can ride First Bus school buses after school to either facility! You DON"T need to attend Holy Cross or Kateri to use the YMCA. The programs are as follows:
• Before School Care (Grades K - 6)
• After School Care (Grades K - 6)
• KinderCare (Child care for days opposite Kindergarten classes)
• Casual Care (on Professional Development Days & certain holidays)
Registration packages are available by contacting the YMCA (in Kateri) at 539-4280 or the YMCA (at Holy Cross) at 539-5228.
has space for this fall. The YMCA program is available for students in all Catholic and Public schools and students can ride First Bus school buses after school to either facility! You DON"T need to attend Holy Cross or Kateri to use the YMCA. The programs are as follows:
• Before School Care (Grades K - 6)
• After School Care (Grades K - 6)
• KinderCare (Child care for days opposite Kindergarten classes)
• Casual Care (on Professional Development Days & certain holidays)
Registration packages are available by contacting the YMCA (in Kateri) at 539-4280 or the YMCA (at Holy Cross) at 539-5228.
Talking About Governance of Public Educationread more......read less
Have your say. Complete this survey about collaboration and shared governance in Alberta's public education system. This is the third of seven surveys the government is conducting as part of the Inspiring Action on Education project.
St. Patrick Sports Academy Conditioning Camp (Aug 23-27)read more......read less
The Sports Academy, in partnership with Alberta Sports Development Centre will host a Strength and Conditioning Camp for all accepted and returning students in our Sports Academy. Although the new Multi-Sport program is full, a waiting list has been created for a second section. If you are a new applicant, still on the waiting list to be accepted, please know we are working hard to find you a place in our program and you should know by Mid-August.
2010-2011 Curriculum Handbook for Parents (K-12) and Curriculum Express for Parents (K – 3) are now availableread more......read less
The handbooks, summaries and Curriculum Express are available on the Education website in English at http://www.education.alberta.ca/parents/resources/handbook.aspx and the general version of the handbooks and summaries is available in French at http://www.education.alberta.ca/francais/parents/resources/handbook.aspx. They may be downloaded for viewing and printing as required. The handbooks are also available for purchase from the Learning Resources Centre at 780-427-2767 (toll-free by first dialing 310-0000). An order form is also available on the website.
Three Year Plan Summary (June 23, 2010)read more......read less
Hopefully this summary will provide everyone with a brief overview of the Three Year Plan. Details about the Plan can be found under District --> Plans section of the web site.
There are Many Reasons to Consider Catholic Schoolsread more......read less
There are many reasons for your family to consider enrolling your daughter/son in a Catholic school. Recognized as offering strong spiritual and academic opportunities we meet the needs of families looking for an "enhanced" Public education. Education is publically funded in Alberta and we assist families with children in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Call the Catholic Education Centre at (780) 532-3013 for more information or drop by your local school starting August 18, 2010.
Montessori Pre-School Program @ Mother Teresa School (new)read more......read less
Parents in the City have an option when it comes to pre-school in 2010-2011. A new Montessori program is available at Mother Teresa Catholic School. In partnership with CFSA a new Pre-School Modular will be placed at the school to assist with the development of a high quality pre-school program.
St. Patrick Sports Academyread more......read less
St. Patrick Catholic School is home for the Sports Academy "Multi-Sport" and "Hockey" programs.
This meeting will give you an overview of what our programs have to offer young athletes and answer any questions that you may have.
Two brochures have been attached to outline what our program will look like for next year. If you have any questions feel free to email Chris Watson at chriswatson@gpcsd.ca. You can also call the school at 780-539-7434.
St. Patrick Catholic School is home for the Sports Academy "Multi-Sport" and "Hockey" programs.
This meeting will give you an overview of what our programs have to offer young athletes and answer any questions that you may have.
Two brochures have been attached to outline what our program will look like for next year. If you have any questions feel free to email Chris Watson at chriswatson@gpcsd.ca. You can also call the school at 780-539-7434.
Election 2010 (June 23, 2010)read more......read less
The Returning Officer, Bryan Turner, has additional information and packages for individuals pondering trusteeship. A package is now available at the Catholic Education Centre in Grande Prairie. Alberta Education also has information about Election 2010 at http://education.alberta.ca/admin/resources/election.aspx
The Returning Officer, Bryan Turner, has additional information and packages for individuals pondering trusteeship. A package is now available at the Catholic Education Centre in Grande Prairie. Alberta Education also has information about Election 2010 at http://education.alberta.ca/admin/resources/election.aspx
What does a school trustee do? See the link below and review the document called About the Role of a School Trustee
Learn Election Basics at ASBA Campaign School read more......read less
Learn how to run an effective campaign, deal with the media, make a speech and work a room at this workshop which takes place Sept 17 to 18 at the Chateau Louis in Edmonton. The $120 fee includes an evening reception, lunch and hand-outs. Registration closes September 10, 2010.
Learn how to run an effective campaign, deal with the media, make a speech and work a room at this workshop which takes place Sept 17 to 18 at the Chateau Louis in Edmonton. The $120 fee includes an evening reception, lunch and hand-outs. Registration closes September 10, 2010.
For more information contact Noreen Pownall.
Run for School Boardread more......read less
Passionate about education? Interested in serving your community? Think about running for school board. The election is October 18. Follow the link below to find out more.
Passionate about education? Interested in serving your community? Think about running for school board. The election is October 18. Follow the link below to find out more.
