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Reporting Student Absences

Posted on: Sep 13 2024

SchoolMessenger allows our parents and guardians to report and schedule daily absences. Here are the three ways: Use the SchoolMessenger app on your smartphone or tablet https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/home.…

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SchoolMessenger: Stay Connected With Your School

Posted on: Sep 6 2024

We are using SchoolMessenger to improve communication with our parents and guardians. With SchoolMessenger, you will stay informed about school events, newsletters, your child's attendance, emergency…

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August 21: First Ride Program

Posted on: Jul 31 2024

Families with children riding the school bus for the first time or needing a refresher are invited to the free First Ride Program. This program introduces children and their families to school bus safety…

August Speech & Language Screening

Posted on: Jun 17 2024

Parents and guardians, we are offering free speech and language screenings for children born in 2020 or 2021 who have developmental delays and may benefit from early intervention in a supportive GPPSD…

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2024 Prime Minister's Awardee

Posted on: Jun 12 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Laura Noel, a dedicated and innovative teacher from Parkside Montessori, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Prime Minister's Certificate of Teaching Excellence. This…

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Students Share Final Thoughts with Board

Posted on: Jun 7 2024

As the Board of Trustees Student Advisory Committee holds its last meeting of the school year, Board members express gratitude and reflect on another excellent year of growth and leadership.  Sharing…

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Mental Health Week | May 6-8, 2024

Posted on: May 6 2024

Every year, the Canadian Mental Health Association dedicates a week in May to raise awareness of mental health issues. This year, Mental Health Week will run May 6-10, focusing on the healing power of…

Help Fill 1,500 Backpacks for September 2024: United…

Posted on: Apr 24 2024

Did you know many students in our city live below the poverty line and need help affording the necessary tools to start a successful school year? The United Way Alberta Northwest aims to remove this…

2024-2025 Preschool Registration Open

Posted on: Mar 20 2024

Online Registration for new students is open! Below are steps to help you complete or start your child's registration application: 1. Already prepopulated your child’s online registration form? Log…

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Start Today: Pre-Populate Registration Forms for the…

Posted on: Feb 28 2024

Online Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year opens on March 11. To streamline the process, we invite families of preschool and kindergarten students to begin early by pre-populating your child's…