Good News Stories
GNS PCHS Students are not Playing Around
Posted on: Dec 19, 2024Three years ago, Parkland Composite High School (PCHS) offered its first session of the Fantasy and Science Fiction Appreciation Course - a niche-interest extension of the Language Arts curriculum, focusing specifically on…
GNS: Family Literacy Day
Posted on: Jan 27, 2022Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Since 1999, thousands of schools, libraries,…
GNS: Bell Let's Talk January 26
Posted on: Jan 24, 2022GYPSD schools are committed to supporting the mental health of students and staff. Each year, schools promote Bell Let’s Talk Day - Wednesday, January 26th - an additional source of information and…
GNS: Westhaven's Literacy Project
Posted on: Jan 20, 2022École Westhaven School in Edson holds fun literacy-themed events and activities to promote literacy throughout the year. Staff is creative with the various school-wide initiatives that engage students…
GNS: Professional Learning Communities
Posted on: Jan 17, 2022How does student data analysis, the School Continuous Improvement Plan, and the Division's Priority on Teaching Leadership and Excellence work together to move student learning forward? At Crescent…
GNS:BEST Snow Fun
Posted on: Jan 13, 2022The BEST program provides universal mental health programming to all GYPSD communities and promotes positive mental health in ways that enhance the individual’s ability to enjoy life and deal with…
GNS: PCHS Students in Action
Posted on: Jan 10, 2022Designing engaging lesson plans that pull students in so they are active and participating in their learning is a core practice of effective teaching and supports the Board's first priority - Student…
PR220107 Press Release - Staffing Announcement
Posted on: Jan 7, 2022Please see the latest press release for a staffing announcement for Adam Fragomeni as a Teacher Consultant for Learning Services....
Winter Break Extended to January 10
Posted on: Dec 30, 2021The Minister of Education has announced an extension to the Christmas Break due to the current COVID-19 situation. Regular classes will resume on January 10th, 2022. Have a safe week and happy New Year. ...
Happy Holidays!
Posted on: Dec 20, 2021Holiday Message from Carolyn Lewis, Superintendent of schools...
GNS: Division-Wide Numeracy Focus
Posted on: Dec 16, 2021Alberta Education defines numeracy as "the ability, confidence and willingness to engage with quantitive and spatial information to make informed decisions in all aspects of daily living". In young…