Grande Prairie Public School District

Grande Prairie Public School District Every Student Succeeds

Every Student Succeeds

2009

l o o sch is cool Donating over $550,000 for your child’s school since December 2000

There is no doubt that education is important. There is also no doubt that the cost of educating our children is rising while public funding is declining. With this in mind, both the IGA Northside and the IGA Southview locations in Grande Prairie along with the administration of Grande Prairie and District Schools have developed “School is Cool.” “School is Cool” is a program that allows you to raise extra money for schools every time you shop. As a participant you will be awarded points for all your purchases at both IGA Northside and IGA Southview locations in Grande Prairie. Your points will be awarded to the school of your choice. The school will then convert the points into cash for resources or supplies that are required. A weekly total of accumulated points will be posted in each store. Every time you shop, you can earn points for the school of your choice, with absolutely no cost to you.

You do not have to have school age children. So grandparents, friends and other family members can participate. We enjoy being a part of your community and “School is Cool” is our way of saying thank you for your support.

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Mission

The Grande Prairie Public School District is a learning community in which every student succeeds.

Universal Guiding Principles

For everything we decide and do, we will hold ourselves accountable and we will ask: • Is it good for students?

• Will it help build trust and good relationships?

• Will it help us improve?

• Is it a responsible thing to do?

• Are we being open, honest and ethical?

Every Student Succeeds

Message from the Board Chair In the Grande Prairie Public School District, what drives our work on a daily basis is the belief that we can make a difference in the lives of our students. Our schools and dedicated staff provide high quality learning experiences for students, delivered with the utmost care. In our District, Every Student Succeeds and we encourage our students to find success in all aspects of their lives, both inside and outside the classroom. We continue to be very proud of the efforts of GPPSD students and staff to work hard and achieve personal bests.

It is our responsibility to provide the very best learning opportunities to all students. We are blessed with a great variety of programming and that, coupled with a goal to use technology in every classroom, identifies our District as a unique and caring place.

It is our hope that we can help students develop into responsible and contributing members of the community.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I hope you enjoy this magazine as a glimpse inside our classrooms.

Message from the Superintendent Our mission a simple but very powerful statement. Every Student Succeeds embodies the Grande Prairie Public School District’s commitment to provide programs of excellence to meet the needs of all students.

We are very proud of the strong foundation we have built in the academic programs in all of our schools. We focus on developing the knowledge, skills and attributes that each child needs in order to be successful in his or her educational career.

For those students whose strengths and abilities require alternatives that go beyond our core programs, the GPPSD offers a range of highly specialized Special Education programs. A number of these programs are located at Crystal Park School, one of the finest inclusive schools in Alberta.

In 2009-2010 we are expanding to begin offering Gifted and Talented programming in all of our schools. We are also in the process of providing the training and certification for our high school teachers to offer an officially accredited International Baccalaureate Diploma program at the Grande Prairie Composite High School.

Thank you for your interest in finding out more about the Grande Prairie Public School District. As you read through our district’s magazine, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me or the individual schools for more information.

Chris Gonnet, Superintendent of Schools

Karen Prokopowich, Board Chair

In this issue: About the GPPSD............................................ 4 Technology...................................................... 5 2009/10 Calendar.......................................... 6 GPPSD Facts...................................................... 7 Boundaries....................................................... 8 School Profiles........................................... 10 French Immersion...................................... 17

Kindergarten................................................ 18 Swanavon Montessori................................. 19 Programs.......................................................... 20 Education Foundation.............................. 23 Community Partnerships.......................... 24 Occupational Therapy ............................. 26

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About the Grande Prairie Public School District

The Grande Prairie Public School District has been providing education to families in the Grande Prairie area for nearly 100 years. Our District is committed to the continuous improvement of student achievement and learning opportunities for every child in our schools.

In 2008-2009 we served more than 6,000 students in our 14 schools. Our District is a learning community in which every student succeeds.

Looking Ahead

The Grande Prairie Public School District recognizes that our world is continuing to change. We play an important role in providing students with the tools they need to succeed in the future. We help students develop high level skills in communication, problem solving and critical thinking. Our District is committed to improving student achievement and high school completion rates so every student is prepared to leave the Grande Prairie Public School District with skills and confidence.

District Priorities

Every three years the Board of Trustees works with stakeholders to develop a set of priorities to guide their work during a term. These priorities also serve as a guide for District staff as they deliver the best possible education to each student. Visit our website at www.gppsd.ab.ca to learn more about our priorities and our commitment to education.

The priority goals for the GPPSD in 2009-2010 are:

1. Success for All • Students will successfully complete the courses and/or programs they are enrolled in.

• Teachers will continue to improve their instructional expertise and proficiency through ongoing support provided in Professional Learning Communities and professional development activities.

2. Improved student academic achievement in literacy • Students will demonstrate improved academic growth and achievement appropriate for their age and ability level in reading and writing.

3. Improved student academic achievement in numeracy • Students will demonstrate improved academic growth and achievement appropriate for their age and ability level in mathematical thinking and computational skills.

4. Social Responsibility • Students will be provided learning opportunities to improve their relationships, demonstrating respect and empathy for other people.

Schools in the Grande Prairie Public School District will model these values.

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Over the past few years the staff of the Grande Prairie Public School District have been working diligently to provide the best possible use of technology to assist with instruction and to improve student learning in all curricular areas.

Technology

Technology has been integrated into our classrooms with the help of SMARTBoards, which are used extensively in teaching, lesson planning and interactive activities. It is important to ensure our students are ready to face a technologically advanced world.

District Satisfaction Surveys from students and staff in the 20082009 school year indicate the following: • 78 per cent of staff are satisfied or very satisfied with their access to technology.

• 76 per cent of staff are satisfied or very satisfied with the support they receive to use technology in the classroom.

• 88 per cent of elementary students are satisfied or very satisfied with the technology they are using to help with learning.

• 93 per cent of elementary students are satisfied or very satisfied with the skills they are learning to use technology.

• 83 per cent of junior high students are satisfied or very satisfied with the technology they are using to help with learning.

• 92 per cent of junior high students are satisfied or very satisfied with the skills they are learning to use technology.

• 92 per cent of high school students are satisfied or very satisfied with the skills they are learning to use technology.

District staff have worked very hard to implement new technology in the classrooms as it becomes available.

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2009/2010 calendar

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* Professional Learning Community ** School Improvement Planning *** Parent Teacher Interviews

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GPPSD facts

Grande Prairie Public School District # 2357 10213 99 Street Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 2H3 P: 780-532-4491 | F: 780-539-4265 E: gppsd@gppsd.ab.ca | www.gppsd.ab.ca

Administration Chris Gonnet Superintendent

Roger Mestinsek Deputy Superintendent

Russell Horswill Associate Superintendent Finance & Administration and Secretary-Treasurer

Lance Therrien Assistant Superintendent Curriculum

Christina Farquharson Assistant Superintendent Student Services

The Grande Prairie Public School District office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Transportation Board of Trustees Karen Prokopowich, Chair Brenda Howard, Vice-Chair John Lehners, Trustee Paulette Kurylo, Trustee Steven Shavers, Trustee

Bussing services for the Grande Prairie Public School District are provided by First Student Canada.

To be eligible for a bus pass, a student must live a minimum distance of 2.4 km by the shortest route from the closest school within the attendance boundary. Bus passes for eligible students in Grades 1-12 are issued at school offices.

For route information and pick up locations, contact First Student Canada at 780-532-3545. For information about bus pass eligibility, contact GPPSD Director of Operations Barry Bodner at 780-5396606.

Public meetings of the Board are held in the board room at Central Office on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, September through June, at 7 p.m.

How to Register Early registration helps students plan for the school year. It also allows schools to make plans based on the number of students they will expect to welcome in the fall. Please consider the following information before registering: • Consult the boundary maps located within this magazine; on the web at www.gppsd. ab.ca/schools/districtmap; or in our office. If you need assistance finding your boundary school, please call us at 780-532-4491.

• To learn more about our schools and the programs they offer, visit our website at www. gppsd.ab.ca/schools.

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GPPSD School Boundary 132 Ave. Maude Clifford

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Lakeland 123 Ave.

Royal Oaks Crystal Ridge

Crystal Lake Estates

116 Ave. Crystal Park

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Crystal Heights

Mountview

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I.V. Macklin

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College Park

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Avondale

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Cobblestone Richmond Industrial Park

Smith

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92 Ave. Swanavon Highland Park

Resources Industrial Park

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Patterson

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Derek Taylor

Alexander Forbes

Mission Heights Countryside

Country Club Estates O’Brien Lake

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Avondale I.V. Macklin Crystal Park Hillside Swanavon Alexander Forbes Derek Taylor Aspen Grove Maude Clifford

Countryside South

With new schools opening in the Grande Prairie Public School District – Maude Clifford Public School this fall and Derek Taylor Public School two years ago – and a major modernization at Alexander Forbes School, the District has had to transition in new rules for its attendance boundaries.

The above capital projects have increased the overall capacity of the District by 1,115 student spaces with 740 in the south sector of the city and 375 in the north sector. With the construction of these neighborhood schools, elementary and junior high school attendance area boundaries and District policies and guidelines for directing attendance have been revised to ensure schools are able to function with reasonable utilization rates. In addition to that, changes to the existing GPPSD attendance boundaries will help position the District for future growth.

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Changes for 2009/2010 132 Ave. Highway

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Derek Taylor Mission Heights

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Montrose Jr. High

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When the school board considered the rules that will govern the implementation of new boundary options, it voted in favour of rules that would require students to attend the school in their attendance boundary unless certain specified conditions suggest the need for the child to attend a different school. The rules are: • There will be the option to stay at the existing school next year only if the student is in the final grade of the school now (i.e. currently in Grade 5 or Grade 8) or if the student has been directed to a specific school for special circumstances.

• Requests to attend a school outside the attendance boundary will only be considered if there are extenuating circumstances. Such requests should be made to the school principal to initiate the process.

• Siblings not in Grades 6 or 9 for the 2009-2010 school year are required to attend their designated boundary school.

• No transportation will be provided for students attending an out of boundary school.

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School Profile

Alexander Forbes is a Kindergarten-to-Grade 9 school with a student population of 560 and a staff population of 50.

• Located on the south side of Grande Prairie • Recently underwent a major renovation and modernization • An open house is being planned for the fall of 2009

Alexander Forbes School Towards Tomorrow Today

In the Classroom

Opportunity. Discovery. Excitement. Support.

These words all describe the varied instruction and learning occurring every day at Alexander Forbes School. When you peek into one of our classrooms you will see students engaged in a wide range of learning activities. Teachers take into consideration student learning styles, the integration of technology, creative grouping and access to resources.

From hands-on work with math manipulatives and science experiments to shared reading between different ages of students, we all work together at Forbes to ensure students are supported in all areas of academic and extra-curricular activities.

7240 Poplar Drive, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 5A6 P: 780-532-1365 • F: 780-539-9345 E: aforbes@gppsd.ab.ca • www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/alexanderforbes Principal: Mr. Terry Gorgichuk Vice-Principals: Mrs. Joanne Pitman, Mr. Ken Dunfield

Aspen Grove School Striving For Excellence

School Profile

Aspen Grove is Kindergarten-to-Grade 6 school with a student population of 436 and a staff population of 40.

• Located in the southeast corner of Grande Prairie next to Montrose Junior High School • Aspen Grove takes pride in being learners: “Always Learning; Learning ALL WAYS!” • Maintains a strong link to the community with a high level of parental involvement

In the Classroom

The first thing you’ll notice when you walk into any classroom at Aspen Grove School is our Awesome Aspen Attitude! The culture of Aspen Grove is very important to us. As a community of learners, we focus on character education, student achievements and talents.

We hold monthly celebrations of learning that are times to recognize the learning that has occurred within our school as well as to remind us what the important job at Aspen Grove is. Inside our classrooms you’ll see our teachers working collaboratively in order to personalize instruction for students. You’ll also see an award-winning music program, integrated technology and such things as pysanky making, inukshuk building, a magnet fair, science Olympics and poetry cafes. At Aspen Grove we’re always learning and learning all ways!

9720 63 Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta T8W 1K3 P: 780-538-3009 • F: 780-532-5159 E: agrove@gppsd.ab.ca • www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/aspengrove Principal: Mrs. Nancy Gorgichuk Vice-Principal: Mrs. Tracey Farn

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Avondale Elementary School

School Profile

Avondale is a Kindergarten-to-Grade 6 school with a student population of 295 and a staff population of 35.

• Located in central Grande Prairie • Committed to celebrating individual identity and group diversity • Committed to establishing strong partnerships between staff, students and parents

Learn & Succeed Together

In the Classroom

Avondale School has taken on many projects that set it apart both in and out of the classroom. Literacy is a very high priority for us. All grades participate in a guided reading program while Grades 1 and 2 students have the additional benefit of receiving ‘literacy packs’ which are tote bags filled with books and other literacy tools. In addition to this focus on literacy, Avondale is also working with its students about social responsibility. Our bright and engaged students do one major project per class, per year, including the Roots of Empathy program in Grade 1. Avondale students are excited to be able to make a positive contribution to our school and the community.

10226 108 Avenue, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 1P5 P: 780-532-3230 • F: 780-532-3373 E: avondale@gppsd.ab.ca • www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/avondale Principal: Mr. Steven Harvel Vice-Principal: Mrs. Marg Ridgeway

School Profile

The Bridge Network is an alternative educational environment for students primarily in Grades 10-12, with a 200809 student population of approximately 285 and a staff population of 5.

• Ideal for students who are not finding success in the traditional school setting • Supports the needs of students and adults who are seeking to complete their high school diploma or earn high school course credits • Housed in the community-shared Lion’s Learning Centre located near the Dave Barr Arena

The Bridge Network

Keeping Students Actively Involved in their Education

In the Classroom

The Bridge Network is focused on helping students succeed academically in an alternative educational environment. Inside our classroom you’ll find young adults get the non-traditional help they desire, adults getting the credits they need for a high school diploma and elite athletes working on assignments with a teacher during a break from travel and competition. In the past year Bridge Network has celebrated 11 high school graduates. We have also helped many students return to formal education and have witnessed several students make the transition back to a regular classroom setting. Our flexible schedule and unique relationships and partnerships with other agencies allow us to extend extensive support to our students.

9625 Prairie Road, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6G5 P: 780-539-0950 • F: 780-539-4706 E: bnetwork@gppsd.ab.ca www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/bridgenetwork Principal: Mr. Dan Rawlyk

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School Profile

Crystal Park is a Kindergarten-to-Grade 9 school with a student population of 680 and a staff population of 134.

• Located in the northeast section of Grande Prairie • Along with regular classroom instruction, Crystal Park delivers special education and assessment services • Relationships between staff, students and parents are collaborative and collegial

Crystal Park School Excellence in teaching and a community that embraces diversity

In the Classroom

At Crystal Park School, we are committed to meeting the individual needs of our students both in and out of our classrooms. Diversity is a word you would use to describe our beautiful facility and exceptional students. Approximately 100 of our 600 students are in District programs designed to meet specific needs. In addition to that, our students are able to take advantage of many option choices that aren’t always offered in junior high, including shop, drama, cosmetology, total body fitness and outdoor education. We also have a full range of excellent sports teams and offer drop-in sports for those who would rather not join an official school team. We are very pleased with the means with which we provide academic support to our students. Students get help when needed from an academic support worker who aids students in the regular classroom setting. With this support our students can experience an increase in success in the classroom.

9351 116 Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6L5 P: 780-539-0333 • F: 780-539-7613 E: cpark@gppsd.ab.ca • www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/crystalpark Principal: Mrs. Charlene Ungstad Vice-Principals: Mrs. Cynthia Matthews, Mr. James Scali

Derek Taylor Public School Everyone belonging, contributing, learning and celebrating; personally, academically and socially

School Profile

Derek Taylor is a Kindergarten-to-Grade 9 school with a student population of 550 and a staff population of 43.

• Located in the Mission Heights neighborhood in southwest Grande Prairie • It is named after Derek Taylor, who was superintendent of the GPPSD from 1969-1995, one of the longestserving school superintendents in Alberta history • Opened its doors in September 2007

In the Classroom

At Derek Taylor Public School, the most important lessons students learn are the ones they can use outside of the classroom. In the classroom we have five goals: literacy, numeracy, success for all, emotional intelligence and healthy body – healthy mind. The last two are of particular importance to our school community. Our vision is to help all of our students develop the knowledge and skills that will allow them to be positive and productive after they leave the school system. While academics remain a strong focus at our school, we believe physical and emotional health is a foundation upon which our students’ futures will be built.

Some of the highlights inside Derek Taylor Public School are a two-day junior high student career convention and the integration of technology in day-to-day learning. We believe in recognizing student success both inside and outside of the classroom.

7321 104 A Street Grande Prairie, Alberta T8W 2M7 P: 780-357-9174 • F: 780-357-9425 E: derek.taylor@gppsd.ab.ca • www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/derektaylor Principal: Mr. Guy Spencer Vice-Principals: Mr. Bryan Funk, Mr. Doug Tordoff

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Ecole Parkside School

School Profile

École Parkside is a Kindergarten-to-Grade 6 French Immersion school with a student population of 230 and a staff population of 24.

• Located alongside city recreation fields and community parks • The Grande Prairie Public School District’s first French Language Centre • Parents, staff and students work together to achieve personal bests as lifelong learners

Excellence . . . Performance . . . Success

In the Classroom

École Parkside School is the Grande Prairie Public School District’s French Immersion Centre. With one glance into our classrooms you’ll see that French and English literacy are very important to our school community. Our students work in small reading groups as well as with peer tutors to support reading.

Our parent volunteers help Grade 3 students with reading in French language arts. Our students also receive extra support from a French monitor, which is a federal program designed to enhance the sharing of French culture with schools in English communities. We like to use our classroom teachings to extend into the world outside our walls. Students at Parkside have taken field trips to learn about forestry, bees and plants.

In addition to that, we have benefited from a yoga residency program that teaches us lifelong skills. We take the time to ensure that at École Parkside School, there is success for all.

9617 91 A Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 0G7 P: 780-532-7429 • F: 780-539-7910 E: parkside@gppsd.ab.ca • www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/parkside Principal: Mrs. Joanne Perrott Vice-Principal: Mrs. Ginette Pelé

Grande Prairie Christian School

School Profile

Grande Prairie Christian is a Kindergarten-to-Grade 9 faith-based school with a student population of 220 and a staff population of 12.

• The Christian School is a faith-based alternative program being offered within the Grande Prairie Public School District • Enrolment was at an all-time high in 2008-2009 • With prayer as a key focus in every class, the school provides strong Christian instruction integrated in a diverse selection of academic courses.

Pursing Personal Excellence and Christ-like Character

In the Classroom

The Grande Prairie Christian School has had a terrific year of growth, welcoming both new staff and new students. In our classrooms, our teachers offer families the opportunity to have their children educated in Biblical teachings, which are woven throughout the curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 9. We nurture and help guide the students on their educational, physical and spiritual journeys. To that end, we encourage positive behavior beyond classrooms, text books and assignments. Our school takes part in a Mission’s Week each year, which is a time to recognize and come to the aid of individuals or groups in all parts of the world who are struggling to survive from one day to the next. As part of this event, our school brings in food items.

This year, as well as donating to Third World countries, we decided to help those in our own city. It is important for our students to learn to give back to the community.

8202 110 Street Grande Prairie, Alberta T8W 1M3 P: 780-539-4566 • F: 780-539-4748 E: gpchristian@gppsd.ab.ca • www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/gpchristian Principal: Mr. John Bueckert Vice-Principal: Mr Barry Longson

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Grande Prairie Composite High School

School Profile • • • • •

Grande Prairie Composite High School is a Grades 10-12 school with a student population of 1,290 and a staff population of 109.

Located next door to The Leisure Centre, Indoor Soccer Centre and the Legion track and sports field The Comp is the largest high school outside of the Edmonton area in northern Alberta Features a range of course choices that are unmatched in the province We believe education is a partnership between students, parents and staff

Helping, Caring, Serving

In the Classroom

Grande Prairie Composite High School offers students and parents a world of choice for education, growth and achievement. Our school is renowned for offering a wide range of programs and services that promote learning, excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents and the community at large. In our classrooms we recognize each student entrusted to us as an individual with different needs, abilities, interests and experiences. All are equal before us, and as a school we strive to provide programs and activities to accommodate their individual abilities and needs. Our school features 42 interactive suites, which include SMARTBoards, projectors and wireless keyboards. Our students can take such courses as leadership, automotives, film studies, languages, sports performance and a host of other electives not offered anywhere else.

We are proud of our history of serving youth in Grande Prairie. We aim to maintain and improve our quest for the highest quality of education.

School Profile

Hillside is a Kindergarten-to-Grade 6 school with a student population of 320 and a staff population of 33.

• Located in the central northeast area of Grande Prairie • Maintains belief that a child’s best interest is served when parents and school personnel work closely together • Works to create learning experiences that will allow each child to achieve success according to his or her capabilities

11202 104 St. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2Z1 P: 780-532-7721 • F: 780-532-6036 E: gpcomp@gppsd.ab.ca www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/gpcomposite Principal: Mr. Rick Gilson Vice-Principals: Mrs. Michelle Blair, Mr. Dave Johnson, Mrs. Melanie Matheson

Hillside Community School

Providing the best possible learning environment for our students

In the Classroom

Every day at Hillside Community School, the students and staff come to work and give it their best, both inside and outside the classroom. Our students continue to make great strides in their learning through such things as nature field trips, reading camps for literacy day, participation in the Roots of Empathy program and several video conferencing opportunities. Our experienced teachers are well-versed in teaching strategies and continue to seek new ways to ensure students are engaged in their learning. Outside of the classroom we are fortunate to have a strong and dedicated school council. Those parent volunteers do incredible things for our kids, such as organizing a family Halloween dance, our annual Christmas turkey dinner and the Christmas store, a yard clean-up and a spring barbecue. At Hillside, we all work together to make sure your child’s learning environment is safe and fun, which leads to a successful school experience.

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9410 106 Ave. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1H6 P: 780-532-0743 • F: 780-539-6659 E: hillside@gppsd.ab.ca www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/hillside Principal: Mr. Gerald Logan Vice-Principal: Mr. Mike Humbke

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I.V. Macklin Public School

School Profile

I.V. Macklin is a Kindergarten-to-Grade 9 school with a student population of 840 and a staff population of 57.

• Located in the Crystal Heights community of east Grande Prairie • The school has extensive technology integration, an oversized gymnasium with a weight room and is adjacent to large playing fields • All staff work collaboratively in grade level and subject teams throughout the year to ensure children are in the best learning environment possible

Inspiring a passionate commitment to successful learning

In the Classroom

The I.V. Macklin Public School community is excited about the learning happening inside its classrooms. We offer comprehensive literacy programs as well as after school math and spelling clubs for our elementary students. Junior high students can take advantage of such options as dance – which includes jazz, modern dance and hip hop – and quilting and cooking, which are unique to our school. While we maintain a strong focus on the academic success of our students, we believe important learning also happens outside of the classrooms. I.V. Macklin School feeds approximately 150 students each morning through the Breakfast Club. Our students participate in such things as sports, the Heritage Fair, 30-Hour Famine, AMA School Patrol and library reading clubs. With one look into our classrooms, you’ll find well-rounded students who care about doing well in school and making a positive impact on the community.

School Profile

Maude Clifford is a Kindergarten-to-Grade 6 school with an expected student population of 270.

• The GPPSD’s newest facility, located in the Lakeland area of northeast Grande Prairie • Opening in September 2009 • Named after Maude Clifford, one of the first female settlers in the region. Maude Clifford served as the area’s first school teacher.

8876 108 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8X 1N7 P: 780-513-3391 • F: 780-513-3356 E: macklin@gppsd.ab.ca • www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/ivmacklin Principal: Mr. Andy Farquharson Vice-Principals: Miss Corrine Shmyruk, Mrs. Kim Frykas

Maude Clifford Public School

In the Classroom

When you walk through the brand new halls of Maude Clifford Public School this fall, we hope you’ll feel the same excitement we do. As the GPPSD’s newest facility, Maude Clifford Public School continues to be scheduled for completion in the fall of 2009. It is an honour to be working with the City of Grande Prairie on this unique partnership of having one gymnasium for community use. This will be beneficial for the Maude Clifford school community in Lakeland along with benefiting the entire City of Grande Prairie. We will provide an energetic and enthusiastic learning experiences for our students. Our job is to prepare students for future school experiences and ensure they are ready for a lifetime of leaning both inside and outside of the classroom. Please take the time to come in a visit us in our new school.

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9206 Lakeland Drive Grande Prairie, Alberta T8X 0J4 Phone: 780-357-3500 Email: dennis.vobeyda@gppsd.ab.ca www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/maudeclifford Principal: Mr. Dennis Vobeyda • Vice-Principal: Mr. Chris Dextrase

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Swanavon Elementary School

Success for all students

School Profile

Swanavon is a Kindergarten-to-Grade 6 school with a student population of 265 and a staff population of 26.

• Located in Central Grande Prairie • Staff offers diversity in programming to meet the needs of all students • Swanavon has a rich tradition of being a warm and caring school with strong ties within the neighborhood community

In the Classroom

We’re working hard at Swanavon School to expand the knowledge of our students and staff. Literacy has become a focal point of day-to-day learning.

Teachers strive to consider the individual needs of students, find out what motivates them and provide a balance both inside and outside of the classroom. Swanavon’s daily schedule includes blocked times for guided reading, which involves a framework of discussion for before reading, during reading and after reading with groups of students. While some students participate in small group instruction, others work independently on literacy integrated with subjects such as science, math and art. In everything they do, Swanavon students are exposed to literacy.

8909 100 Street Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 2K4 P: 780-532-8885 • F: 780-538-4504 E: swanavon@gppsd.ab.ca • www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/swanavon Principal: Mrs. Corinne Kruse • Vice-Principal: Mrs. Angela DesBarres

Montrose Junior High School In pursuit of dreams

School Profile

Montrose is a Grades 7-9 school with a student population of 415 and a staff population of 38.

• Located in southeast Grande Prairie • It is a dual-track school, providing diversified instruction in both English and French Immersion • Montrose is proud of student success in academics, athletics, personal development and citizenship

In the Classroom

Student engagement is at an optimum level in the classrooms at Montrose Junior High. When you visit our school, you will find students willing to try and learn new things. You will also find students and staff who treat each other with dignity and respect. At Montrose, we have been learning about the virtues of good character where one specific virtue is talked about each week for the duration of the school year. This has made a wonderful impact on our school. Character education has had, and will continue to have, an uplifting effect at Montrose. Technology has become a major area of focus at our school. Regular day-to-day activities are enhanced with the use of a SMARTBoard through visuals, web links and video clips. Students are engaged because of an increased hands-on approach to learning, and an instruction style that caters to different learning needs.

6431 98 Street Grande Prairie, Alberta T8W 2H3 P: 780-532-8861 • F: 780-539-6389 E: montrose@gppsd.ab.ca • www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/montrose Principal: Mr. John Waterhouse Vice-Principals: Mrs. Noel Beauchamp, Mr. Ray Sylvester

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French Immersion

French Immersion Preschool

The Grande Prairie Public School District is pleased to offer Kindergarten-to-Grade 6 French Immersion in a single-track setting at École Parkside School. Students will benefit by being in a French setting, where they will learn the language, learn about the language and learn through the language. Entry into the program occurs at either Kindergarten or Grade 1.

French language development is acquired through extensive exposure to the language and culture. The Grande Prairie Public School District and École Parkside School are giving your child the chance at a head start!

In addition to elementary programming at Parkside, the GPPSD offers a high quality French Immersion program for students in other grade levels as well. French Immersion is taught in a dual-track setting at Montrose Junior High School (Grades 7-9) and the Grande Prairie Composite High School (Grades 10-12).

All Alberta curriculum is taught in French until Grade 3 when English language arts instruction begins. Alberta achievement test results demonstrate that GPPSD French Immersion students in Grade 6 have consistently met or exceeded Alberta Education targets in all subjects, including English.

Our French Preschool Program, new for the 2009-2010 school year, is a hands on learning process that will help focus students’ skills in order to prepare them for an academic French kindergarten.

By the end of French Immersion, students will be reasonably expected to: • Become functionally bilingual • Participate comfortably in French and English conversations • Be able to pursue further education appropriate to their abilities and interests, with French as the language of instruction • Be qualified for employment where the working language is French • Gain insight into the common attitudes and values of French speaking communities.

French Immersion will offer preschoolers the opportunity to: • develop a solid foundation of basic French vocabulary and concepts; • attend small classes to optimize learning; • learn French naturally through teacher organized activities; and • join the Parkside culture prior to entering Kindergarten.

For more information on the Grande Prairie Public School District’s French Immersion program, contact École Parkside School at 780-532-7429 or Central Office at 780-532-4491.

For more information or to register, please contact École Parkside School at 780532-7429 or parkside@gppsd.ab.ca.

Visit our website at: www.gppsd.ab.ca/school/parkside.

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Kindergarten Success at school begins at home. As a parent, you are the first and most important teacher your child will ever have. Encouraging curiosity will stimulate your child’s enthusiasm for learning. To promote literacy, read to your child and recite rhymes and songs. More than anything, make it clear that you think education is important. Your child will think so too!

How Can You Help?

• Praise your child for his or her achievements • Point out your child’s strengths • Give simple and direct instructions • Read with your child • Make time for play and study activities • Encourage your child to work slowly and carefully

Encourage, support and model positive attitudes about education • Show your child that you place a high priority on learning, participation and progress at school • Talk with your child about school, interests and friends • Know school rules, program expectations, discipline policies and grading practices • Participate in parent-teacher conferences • Read school information such as newsletters and notes from the teacher • Attend special events at your child’s school

Kindergarten Curriculum

Helping Your Child Achieve • Become familiar with school rules and discuss them with your child • Ensure your child is getting the proper amount of sleep at night and a nap during the day • Make sure your child is eating a balanced diet, including breakfast.

This is crucial to his or her ability to learn • Ensure your child is taught to dress appropriately for different kinds of weather Encourage Language Learning • Encourage your child to speak and listen well • Read stories to and with your child regularly • Show that you enjoy reading your own books, newspapers and magazines • Talk about family events and do activities together • Encourage your child to read and write often

Know Your Child’s School

Become familiar with: • the names of the teachers and teacher assistants who will be working with your child’s school procedures about such things as attendance, supplies, fees and field trips • the school calendar, particularly holidays and special events • start and dismissal times, as well as the rest of the school’s timetable • the school’s emergency procedures Know Your Child’s Teacher • Talk with your child’s teacher regularly • Volunteer at your child’s school • Share information about your child’s strengths and weaknesses • Inform your child’s teacher when there are things happening in your child’s life that may interfere with learning

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Get Involved

All schools follow the guidelines of Alberta Education. The Kindergarten curriculum provides expectations in seven learning areas: 1. Early Literacy 2. Early Numeracy 3. Citizenship and Identity 4. Environment and Community Awareness 5. Personal and Social Responsibility 6. Physical Skills and Well-being 7. Creative Expression For more information about Kindergarten, visit www.edc.gov.ab.ca/parents handbook to download a copy of Alberta Education’s Kindergarten in Alberta – A Handbook for Parents.

Immunization

Communicable diseases spread more easily when children are together in a group. Many of these illnesses can be prevented through immunization with specific vaccines. Children get the best protection when immunizations are given on time. The preschool booster is due when a child is between 4 and 6 years of age, but preferably before the child starts Kindergarten.

If you require a copy of your child’s immunization record, please contact Health Link Alberta at 780-408-LINK (5465) or the Grande Prairie Health Unit at 780-532-4441.

Kindergarten Eligibility

A child must reach his or her fifth birthday on or before December 31, 2009 to be eligible for Early Childhood Services programs in the 20092010 school year. Please contact the school in your boundary area to find out about registration, open houses and Kindergarten orientation.

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Swanavon Montessori Program Nurturing a love of learning and natural curiosity in a social environment.

The Grande Prairie Public School District is pleased to offer Montessori pre-school and kindergarten options at Swanavon School.

Montessori is an approach to education with the fundamental belief that a student learns best within a social environment that supports and respects each child’s unique development.

The Montessori Method was developed by Italian educator Maria Montessori in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is characterized by an emphasis on self-directed activity on the part of the child. It stresses the importance of adapting the child’s learning environment to his or her developmental level.

The Montessori Method is: • child-directed • individualized • hands-on with tactile materials • a process of exploration and discovery • focused on nurturing a natural curiosity and love of learning in a social environment.

Activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth, physical coordination and cognitive preparation.

Kindergarten

Montessori Kindergarten is a twice a week, full day program. Classes run from 8:40 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. on either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. The kindergarten registration fee is $50 plus a Montessori Supply Fee of $100, for a total of $150.

Preschool

There are four options for Montessori preschool, which runs in three hour sessions: • Monday/Wednesday mornings: 8:40 to 11:40 a.m.

• Monday/Wednesday afternoons: 12:10 to 3:10 p.m.

• Tuesday/Thursday mornings: 8:40 to 11:40 a.m.

• Tuesday/Thursday afternoons: 12:10 to 3:10 p.m.

Information regarding fees for Montessori Preschool is available at Swanavon Elementary School. For more information or to register, please contact: Montessori@gppsd.ab.ca or call 780-532-8885

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Programs

The Grande Prairie Public School District provides a wide variety of program options for students at all grade levels. The district has always prided itself on presenting the best educational and extracurricular programming choices possible.

Programs begin for pre-school aged children and continue through high school, giving every student the opportunity to develop skills they can use long after they’re finished their time in the classroom.

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Pre-school Intervention: Children between the ages of 3-6 who have developmental and language needs and who qualify for Alberta Education Program Unit Funding are eligible to attend the GPPSD pre-school program. In addition to pre-kindergarten curriculum, students also receive specialized instruction targeted toward their individual needs.

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Gifted and Talented: Students who are capable of achieving beyond their grade level sometimes require differentiated programs beyond regular classroom instruction. By using a combination of in-class and pull-out programming, students are challenged to succeed at higher levels. Gifted and Talented programming is set to expand in the 2009-2010 school year.

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The Grande Prairie Inter-Disciplinary Team (GPIT): This team consists of therapists and medical personnel who will provide assessment, consultation and therapy for students who require those services. Assistance is available in the areas of speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing and programming for the hearing impaired.

K-12 In-School Intervention: Early assessment practices are used to identify the needs of students who may not be learning at the same rate as their peers. Targeted instruction may be used to ensure all students have the same chance to achieve success in school.

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Second Language Learning

Fine Arts

Athletics

Children begin receiving classroom music instruction at the beginning of elementary school. Instrumental music is introduced through orchestra in Grade 4 and band in Grade 5. The instrumental and choral music programs continue through junior high and high school.

In addition to the district’s French Immersion program, French as a second language is provided for students from Grades 4-12. German, Spanish and Latin are also offered at the high school level.

In addition to a long history of outstanding athletic success, students in the district have also been honoured for having positive attitudes and exemplary sportsmanship.

While students participate in daily physical activity as outlined by Alberta Education, the opportunities to participate in team sports and individual pursuits are also readily available.

The excellence of the Grande Prairie Public School District’s music program has been recognized at the local, provincial and national levels.

Also offered at the junior and senior high school levels are drama and visual arts, through which GPPSD students have participated in local productions and exhibits.

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LIVE WELL

Alberta Health Services runs programs to improve your health through:

Active Living Tobacco Reduction Injury Prevention Healthy Eating Learn more about how our health promotion team can

help you at www.albertahealthservices.ca

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Community Health Services supports and encourages a healthy lifestyle – from immunizations to active living to safety.

For a complete list of services visit our website at www.albertahealthservices.ca or call HealthLink at 1-866-408-LINK (5465)

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Education Foundation

Grande Prairie Public School District Education Foundation

Our Vision

The Grande Prairie Public School District Education Foundation was established in 1991 in order to enhance educational opportunities for students.

The Foundation was designed to complement basic education services in the city’s public schools. Foundation members work toward providing resources in areas that are not funded through government allocations.

We receive outstanding support from many local businesses and individuals. Last year the Foundation distributed close to $100,000 to support student-centred activities within the Grande Prairie Public School District’s schools. Some of those activities include tutorial programs, the annual Striving for Excellence Student Awards Dinner, scholarships, school grants and a host of donor designated projects.

We appreciate the public’s support in helping us give our public school students the best education possible. As a Foundation, we want to continue to be strong supporters of our students. If you would like to consider making a tax deductible donation to the Foundation, your financial support will do just that. Your gift for the future will help make our vision a reality.

Donations may be sent to: The Grande Prairie Public School District #2357 Education Foundation 10213-99 Street Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 2H3 For more information, please contact Executive Director Amber Prior at 780-532-4491 or amber.prior@gppsd.ab.ca.

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A strong and sustainable foundation committed to supporting the Grande Prairie Public School District’s services to students.

Our Mission

To assist the students of the Grande Prairie Public School District by engaging the community to support and enrich learning in our schools.

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Promoting exceptional achievement in all areas of school life for all students Complementing basic education services for students Exciting the public about public education and its accomplishments

Community Partnerships School Community Teams

For the past 17 years the School Community Team concept has provided front-line help to students, families and teachers through a referral system and work with outside agencies.

The success of a child at school is often impacted by situations and relationships at home and with the community. Each of the schools in the Grande Prairie Public School District is served by an inter-agency group of professionals who meet regularly to provide assistance to students and families who are in need of extra support.

The team accepts referrals from teachers, administrators, students and their family members. Referrals are made when individuals and/or families are having difficulties with school, family or social relationships.

The team is in place to listen, offer advice and suggestions, and provide information to help address a wide scope of needs.

Regular members of the teams include the school principal, teachers, a health unit nurse, a family support worker and a mental health therapist.

When necessary, the team will call upon members of such agencies as AADAC or the RCMP for support.

Each school is supported by an active and responsible group of parents who meet on a regular basis. School Councils provide advice and assistance to school principals and trustees regarding educational matters.

Involvement on School Council includes focusing on educational matters; serving as a liaison between parents, the school, and community groups; locating resources such as speakers and volunteers; gathering information and sharing experiences; and supporting the goals and objectives of the school.

AMA School Safety Patrol

The GPPSD is pleased to be a part of the Alberta Motor Association’s (AMA) School Safety Patrol program. Through the program Grade 6 volunteers are trained to safely judge oncoming traffic and escort other students across busy intersections. Patrollers can be seen at crosswalks before and after school hours, as well as during the lunch break.

In the 70-year history of school safety patrol, there has never been a serious injury or fatality at a patrolled crosswalk in Alberta.

D.A.R.E.

Parents and the community play a large part in the success of our school district. Parents are encouraged to become a part of their child’s education, whether it is through joining parent council or volunteering in the classroom.

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is a highly acclaimed program that teaches kids the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs and violence. It is an RCMP-led series of classroom lessons that show children how to resist peer pressure and live productive lives that are drug and violence free. It also teaches students the skills they need to recognize and resist the pressures that cause them to experiment with drugs or become involved in violent activities.

As a parent, there are many ways you can get involved in supporting your child’s education.

Grade 6 students in the GPPSD have been graduating from D.A.R.E. programs for more than a decade.

Parent Volunteers

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The Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program

For the 2009/2010 Travelling Season the Prairie Art Gallery presents four new Exhibitions: High Art: Passport To The Peaks Robert Guest from Grande Cache, 2009 “Twin Peaks of Mt. Deveber”

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) has supported a provincial travelling exhibition program since 1981. The mandate of the AFA Travelling Exhibition Program is to provide every Albertan with the opportunity to enjoy visual art exhibitions in their community.

What Lies Beneath

Les Pinter from Calgary, 1993

“Tea Leaf Series #6”, from the AFA Collection

Three regional galleries and one arts organization coordinate the program for the AFA: Northwest Alberta: The Prairie Art Gallery Northeast and North Central Alberta: Art Gallery of Alberta Southwest Alberta: The Alberta Society of Artists Southeast Alberta: Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre

Without End: A Collaboration Exploring The Lines That Keep Us Apart Six Calgary Artists/Architects, 2009 “Dialogue”

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Dreams Do Not Come With Titles Ken HouseGo, 2007 “Anchor”

For a complete list of exhibitions visit www.prairiegallery.com

Located in the Montrose Cultural Centre 9839 103 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6M7 P: (780) 532-8111 | F: (780) 539-9522 | E: info@prairiegallery.com

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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to partner with the Grande Prairie Public School District on the Community Gym at Maude Clifford Public School.

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Occupational Therapy in the Classroom

By Michelle Dechaine

For the second year, Occupational Therapy (OT) will be asking principals and teachers to invite them into the classroom. This model of service delivery has shifted the primary focus of OT services to supporting teachers in the classroom to facilitate success for all. We affected the programs of more than 1,000 students this year across the district.

Each kindergarten classroom in the Grande Prairie Public School District received two classroom consultations this year with the goal of monitoring and facilitating the development of fine motor skills. Crystal Park School’s morning and afternoon kindergarten classes participated in a Take Home Fine Motor Backpack pilot project; the goal of this program was to provide ways for students to develop hand skills that are important for school success through weekly fun activities at home. Through classroom consultation the Occupational Therapists have answered questions about teaching left handed students printing, sensory strategies and overall printing instructional strategies. Each school has received an OT ToolKit. This means more classrooms are using Movin’Sit cushions and ball chairs to increase attention and on task learning in the classroom.

In the 2009-2010 OT are excited to continue to address the student’s daily occupations of learning, living and playing through in-services, classroom consultation and student specific assessments. OT also hopes to expand the Take Home Fine Motor Backpack program into more schools. We will continue to work to increase knowledge of district staff in areas related to fine motor, visual motor, organizational skills and other areas identified by district teachers. All of these OT initiatives address our common goal of success for all.

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Fairview College Campus

GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL COLLEGE and FAIRVIEW COLLEGE CAMPUS

Grande Prairie Campus The merger of Grande Prairie Regional College and the Fairview Campus is an opportunity offering benefits for both campuses, and enhancing our joint position as the portal for opportunities in advanced education for our region.

Together, we are a strong Comprehensive Community College offering broad programming including apprenticeship, prepared to meet the full range of our mandate.

The strengths of the individual institutions will create benefits for both, and expanded opportunities for our learners.

Fairview Campus

Trades and Agriculture programs effective September 2009:

Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees Grande Prairie Campus • Academic Upgrading – certificate • Arts – university transfer, associate diploma • Business and Commerce – certificate, diploma, university transfer, degree completion • Computing Science – certificate, diploma, university transfer, degree completion • Early Learning and Child Care – certificate, diploma • Education – university transfer, degree completion • Engineering – university transfer • Fine Arts – certificate, diploma, university transfer • Fitness – certificate, diploma • Hospitality and Tourism – diploma • Nursing – degree completion, Post-RN certificate • Office Administration – certificate, diploma • Physical Education – university transfer, degree completion • Science – university transfer, associate diploma, degree completion • Social Work – degree completion • Teacher Assistant - certificate • Unit Clerk - certificate

Fairview Campus • Animal Health Technology - diploma • Apprenticeship Programs - Automotive Service Technician, Carpenter, Heavy Equipment Technician, Motorcycle Mechanic, Parts Technician, Plumber, Steamfitter-Pipefitter, Welder.

• Cooperative Trades Orientation • General Mechanic, Pre-Employment • Harley-Davidson® Technician • Heavy Equipment Service • Industry and Continuing Education Programs • Motorcycle Mechanic, Pre-Employment • Outdoor Power Equipment Technician, Pre-Employment • Power Engineering Certificate • Transitional Vocational • Turf-grass Equipment Technician Grande Prairie Campus • Apprenticeship Programs - Electrician, Instrument Technician, Millwright • Machinist, Pre-Employment • Millwright, Pre-Employment • Power Engineering Certificate • Welder, Pre-Employment • Workforce Development Safety Programs

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NAIT’s Fairview Campus will become Fairview Campus of Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) effective July 1, 2009. All programming currently offered by NAIT in Fairview and in the Grande Prairie Region will therefore will be under the auspices of GPRC after that date, and all processing and managing of student applications, registrations, payments and financial aid for programming beginning July 1, 2009 will be assumed by GPRC effective November 1, 2008. For information about these programs, please contact the Registrar, Fairview Campus, 1-877-299-1623, Fairview Alberta. To apply, please contact the Office of the Registrar, Grande Prairie Regional College, 1-888-539-4772.