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PWPSD to offer students locally-developed courses
The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) has received Board approval to offer locally-developed courses this fall. Locally-developed courses go above and beyond the provincial curriculum, are developed by school divisions, and are taught by certified teachers.
Director of Education Services Penny Rose says although she added some of the courses to the list, most of the approved courses were requested by PWPSD high schools:
Advanced Acting/Touring Theatre
Astronomy
Aviation Flight
Braided Journeys
Creative Writing and Publishing
ESL Core Courses - ESL Expository English
ESL Introduction to Canadian Studies
ESL Introduction to Mathematics
ESL Introduction to Science
Fire Rescue Services
Guitar
Hide Preparation and Tanning
Medicine Wheel
Musical Theatre
Myth Busting Methods
Seven Teachings
Theatre Appreciation
Tipi Making (elder Chronicles)
Water Experiences
Winter Travel
Yoga
Board nominates the County of Grande Prairie for Friends of Education Award
PWPSD has nominated the County of Grande Prairie for the Alberta School Boards Association 2023 Friends of Education Award. The award recognizes individuals or organizations who are demonstrably committed to improving education for Alberta students, and who have made a significant contribution to education in the province.
Board approves changes to electoral boundaries
The Board has approved the third and final reading of Bylaw 23-39 relating to Electoral Boundary Adjustments. With the adjustments, the electoral boundaries for Wards 1, 4, and 6 will now align with the municipal boundaries in these areas.
Committee & Meeting Reports
Trustee Riding presented the ASBA Spring General Meeting Report
Trustee Clarke presented the PSBAA Spring General Meeting Report
Trustee Riding presented the Rural Caucus Meeting Report
Trustee Speager presented the Health and Safety Committee Meeting Report
Upcoming Events
Kindergarten & New Student Registration: Registration is ongoing - visit www.pwpsd.ca/registration for more information
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Wednesday, June 21
Last Day of School for Students: Tuesday, June 27
Last Day of School for Staff: Wednesday, June 28
Day in Lieu of Canada Day, PWPSD offices and shops closed: Friday, June 30
Happy Canada Day!: Saturday, July 1
Happy Heritage Day! PWPSD offices and shops closed: Monday, August 7
Professional Development Days: Tuesday, August 29 & Wednesday, August 30
Organizational Days: Thursday, August 31 & Friday, September 1
Labour Day, PWPSD offices and shops closed: Monday, September 4
PWPSD BOARD NEWS A report on news from Peace Wapiti Public School Division, published following each Board Meeting.
Content and Design: Kayla Klava, Communications Officer, [email protected] Peace Wapiti Public School Division, Central Office, 8611A-108 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C5
For more good news, see the News & Announcements section on our website at www.pwpsd.ca.
