The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognize extraordinary Albertans (two youth, two adults and two seniors) whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members. Awards are presented annually on or around International Volunteer Day, December 5. Click the link to nominate someone by Friday, September 20, 2019. https://www.alberta.ca/stars-alberta-volunteer-awards.aspx

Learn more at http://www.orangeshirtday.org.

The Distribution Centre will be open during October 1-31 at the Towne Centre Mall, 9845 99 Ave., Grande Prairie. Gently-used winter-wear in all sizes will be available free of charge to those in need.

See schedule and register online at https://public-schools.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2893b3ef33303c52e3c377631&id=da26acce78&e=6ec1939675

Event schedule and information: Thursday, October 17 Registration: 6:30 p.m. Program: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Ice breaker Friday, October 18 Breakfast with Trustees: 8:00 a.m. Program: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - “Leadership development through an entrepreneurial framework” with Christy Wilson, Entrepreneur Development Centre Project Officer, Medicine Hat College Hotel Reservations To obtain the special room rate for the Student Voice event, please phone or email Karen Chain, Conference Services Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel: 780-930-4019 / karen.chain@hilton.com. Register online by October 3, 2019: https://public-schools.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2893b3ef33303c52e3c377631&id=394ba0322c&e=6ec1939675 Maximum of two students per board on a first-come, first-served basis. A total of 40 students from Alberta may attend this event. If space is still available as of Sept. 26, Boards can register extra students using the registration link above. (The form will stop accepting registrations when registration is full.)

In 1994, UNESCO inaugurated October 5 as World Teachers’ Day to commemorate the joint UNESCO and International Labour Organization’s (ILO) signing of the Recommendations Concerning the Status of Teachers. World Teachers’ Day represents a significant token of the awareness, understanding and appreciation displayed for the vital contribution that teachers make to education and development. On October 5, along with over 100 countries around the world, the Canadian Teachers’ Federation and its Member organizations across the country celebrate World Teachers’ Day through a public awareness campaign that highlights the contributions of the teaching profession. https://www.ctf-fce.ca/en/Pages/Events/WTD.aspx

Registration deadline is October 3, 2019. Schedule and online registration: https://public-schools.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2893b3ef33303c52e3c377631&id=da26acce78&e=6ec1939675

A seminar entitled, Trustee Stewardship: Standing united in a fragmented world, facilitated by David Irvine, will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Edmonton. Delegates will focus on developing a framework and philosophy of stewardship in the morning, and a take part in a facilitated working session on putting the philosophy to work in the afternoon. Register for the 2019 PSBAA Fall Events at https://public-schools.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2893b3ef33303c52e3c377631&id=c9f4ad3d02&e=6ec1939675.

Thursday, October 17 Registration: 6:30 p.m. Program: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Ice breaker Friday, October 18 Breakfast with Trustees: 8:00 a.m. Program: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - “Leadership development through an entrepreneurial framework” with Christy Wilson, Entrepreneur Development Centre Project Officer, Medicine Hat College Hotel Reservations To obtain the special room rate for the Student Voice event, please phone or email Karen Chain, Conference Services Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel: 780-930-4019 / karen.chain@hilton.com. Register online by October 3, 2019: https://public-schools.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2893b3ef33303c52e3c377631&id=394ba0322c&e=6ec1939675 Maximum of two students per board on a first-come, first-served basis. A total of 40 students from Alberta may attend this event. If space is still available as of Sept. 26, Boards can register extra students using the registration link above. (The form will stop accepting registrations when registration is full.)

National Child Day is celebrated in Canada on November 20 in recognition of our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children and two historic events: the 1959 signing of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child sets out the rights of children with 54 articles that provide us with a solid road map of what is needed to raise healthy and happy children and youth. https://www.nationalchildday.ca

Classes resume on Monday, January 6, 2020.

Family Literacy Day® is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 and held annually on January 27 to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. January 27, 2019 is the 20th Anniversary of Family Literacy Day! Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development, improving a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well. https://abclifeliteracy.ca/family-literacy

About Bell Let’s Talk: The Bell Let’s Talk mental health initiative is focused on 4 key action pillars: 1. Anti-stigma 2. Care and Access 3. Research 4. Workplace Leadership Since its launch in September 2010, Bell Let’s Talk has partnered with more than 900 organizations providing mental health services throughout Canada, including major donations to hospitals, universities and other care and research organizations. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.