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GNS: Fearless in the Forest

Posted on: Nov 14, 2024

Students at Fulham Community School enjoyed a new outdoor learning adventure through the Fearless in the Forest program. The program is set up to deliver safe and informative sessions for students to…

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GNS: No Stone Left Alone

Posted on: Nov 12, 2024

On November 4, 2024, Crescent Valley School in Hinton participated for the first time in the No Stone Left Alone Program. The Grade 6 students travelled to the Brule Cemetery, and along with Trustee Shirley…

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GNS 241028 Chromebook Winners

Posted on: Oct 28, 2024

Grande Yellowhead is proud to offer a number of excellent academic supports to help our early learners begin a great start in their learning years including access to learning specialists, current technology…

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GNS 241024: Terry Fox Run

Posted on: Oct 24, 2024

In September, students and staff across the Division honoured the legacy of Canadian Terry Fox. Students learned about the teenager who challenged himself to run across Canada to raise awareness and funds…

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GNS 241021 School Bus Safety Week

Posted on: Oct 21, 2024

October 21 to 25 is School Bus Safety Week across Alberta which is an opportunity for everyone who rides a school bus, or knows someone who rides a school bus, to join forces in highlighting the importance…

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GNS 241017: Birdies, Eagles, and Bogeys - Oh My!

Posted on: Oct 17, 2024

With the start of a new school year, so began a new round of athletic teams and activities in all division schools. Out on the greens, junior and senior student golfers are enjoying the last few weeks…

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GNS 241010 Championing Digital Innovation - GYPSD's EdTech Team

Posted on: Oct 10, 2024

On Friday, September 27th, all of the Educational Technology (EdTech) Lead Teachers across the Division - one  from every school - met in Hinton for their first professional learning day of the school…

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GNS 241007 Cyber Security Month

Posted on: Oct 7, 2024

Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to help the public learn more about the importance of cyber security. The campaign helps Canadians…

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GNS 241003 School Leaders Use Results to Direct Constant Improvement Plans

Posted on: Oct 3, 2024

Grande Yellowhead School Division’s leaders met in September to review last year’s Assurance Measure results, student achievement data from June Diploma exams, and June literacy and numeracy screens…

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GNS 240930 September 30: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Posted on: Sep 30, 2024

This year, students and staff acknowledged September 30th Truth and Reconciliation and National Day for Orange Shirt Day on Friday, September 27, 2024, as the Board of Trustees made Monday, September…

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