Recognizing Long Service Award staff of Bezanson School, Clairmont Community School, Crooked Creek Colony School, Grandview Colony School, Harry Balfour School, Peace Wapiti Academy, Penson School, Ridgevalley School, R. W. Zahara Public School, Sexsmith Secondary School, and Teepee Creek School.

The PWSD Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Central Office in Grande Prairie.

Beaverlodge Regional High School will bid a fond farewell to 98 graduates on Friday, May 26 at the Beaverlodge Arena, with a cap and gown ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and grand march at 4:30 p.m.

Event Summary:

Cap and Gown Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
Grand March: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Beaverlodge Arena

Sexsmith Secondary School will send off 61 graduates during a cap and gown ceremony at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Casino Royale-themed grand march event at 5:00 p.m. at the Sexsmith Arena.

Ceremony: 10:00 a.m.
Grand March: 5:00 p.m.
Theme: Casino Royale
Location: Sexsmith Arena

Ridgevalley School will host an intimate event for 16 graduates at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 27. Graduates selected the theme Do More Than Exist as a challenge to one another to make a difference in the world.

 

Event Summary:

 

Ceremony: 3:00 p.m.
Theme: Do More Than Exist
Location: Ridgevalley School gymnasium

Gold medalists at the PSCC will become part of Team Alberta and will compete at the Skills Canada National Competition in Winnipeg, MB, May 31– June 3, 2017.

Recognizing Long Service Award staff of Beaverlodge Elementary School, Beaverlodge Regional High School, Elmworth School, Helen E. Taylor School, Hythe Regional School, La Glace School, and Wembley Elementary School.

Eaglesham School will honour eight graduates on Saturday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the school's gymnasium.

Event Summary:

 

Graduation ceremony: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Eaglesham School gymnasium

Families and members of the community are invited to attend the grand opening of the replacement Robert W. Zahara Public School, located at 9802 - 93 Street in Sexsmith, on Friday, June 9, 2017.

Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting at 11:00 a.m.
Guided Tours at 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Robert W. Zahara (R.W.Z.) Public School is located in the town of Sexsmith. The Kindergarten - Grade 6 school serves 415 students and provides educational services to an equal mixture of rural and urban students. The school is staffed by 24 teachers and a large support team of 24 teaching assistants, librarians, administrative assistants, and speech assistants. The original R.W.Z. Public School was erected in 1978-1979. The replacement school, which opened following the 2016 spring break, is designed to accommodate 550 students and features a bright foyer and spacious classrooms with enhanced instructional features. The learning commons boasts a curved wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, creating an attractive, naturally-lit space for reading and learning activities. Other special features include an oversize gymnasium, dedicated speech therapy and occupational therapy rooms, a servery, and a large music room.

Peace Academy of Virtual Education (PAVE), Peace Wapiti Public School Division's online school, will host a ceremony for 10 graduates at Dunvegan Park beginning at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

Ceremony: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Dunvegan Park

On Friday, June 9, Spirit River Regional Academy's 38 graduates will gather at 1:00 p.m. for a cap and gown ceremony at the Spirit River Arena, followed by A Night under the Stars, A Moment in Time-themed grand march event at 7:00 p.m.

Event Summary:

 

Cap and Gown Ceremony: 1:00 p.m.
Grand March: 7:00 p.m.
Theme: A Night under the Stars, A Moment in Time
Location: Spirit River Arena

Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting at 1:30 p.m.
Guided Tours at 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
 
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Teepee Creek School is located in the village of Teepee Creek. The Kindergarten – Grade 8 school serves 75 students and is the sole provider of educational services within the rural community. The school is staffed by six teachers and a five-member support team consisting of teaching assistants, a librarian, and an administrative assistant. The school was erected in 1955, followed by the addition of a gymnasium, classroom and office space in 1965. To accommodate student population growth, a modular classroom was added in 1982. The PWSD Board identified modernization of the school as the top capital priority for the 2013-2016 term. The project, announced in January 2014, included an exterior facelift, landscaping, a new administrative office, the addition of a kitchen and two new modular classrooms with a hallway link, and renovations to existing washrooms, gymnasium and classroom spaces. The school launched a new Junior Kindergarten program in September 2016.

Social Studies 30-1/30-2 Diploma Exam Review
Teachers: Ms. Bednard, Ms. Armitage, Mr. Bowen and Mr. Tanasichuk
Location: Peace Wapiti Academy      
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

There is no need to register for the tutorial sessions; PWSD students should simply show up ready to review and ask questions. Lunch and snacks will be provided by PWSD.

Chemistry 30 Diploma Exam Review
Teachers: Ms. Houlder and Ms. Creighton
Location: GPRC, Room D308      
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

There is no need to register for the tutorial sessions; PWSD students should simply show up ready to review and ask questions. Lunch and snacks will be provided by PWSD.

No exams scheduled.

The final PWSD Board Meeting for the 2016-2017 school year will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Central Office in Grande Prairie.