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Lac La Biche A unique assembly of sprawling lakes that lie under the stunning Aurora Borealis in northeast Alberta; this is the area that Northern
Iron River Lights Public Schools calls home. Caslan Cold Lake
Kikino Ardmore From the larger hubs of Bonnyville, Cold Lake, and Lac La Biche to the smaller communities of Wandering River, Glendon, Kikino Métis Glendon Bonnyville Settlement, and more, Northern Lights consists of 27 schools widely dispersed over a geographic area of 14,800 square kilometres.
We have 6,000 students enrolled in schools throughout the division for the 2017-2018 school year, and we o er a wide range of programs to accommodate our students and parents, including preschool, out of school care, a Mobile Trades Lab and the Trades Exposure Program.
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• Calgary Our Vision Improving our world, one student at a time Our Mission Working Together to Help Every Student Learn and Excel Teacher Induction Program learn from each other, as well as world-renowned speakers (last year’s keynote was Todd Whitaker). Our Beliefs All new teachers take part in Northern Lights’ Teacher Formed on January 1, 1995 through the merging of Lac La Biche A large portion of the workshops are presented by • Each and every person can learn and Induction Program which starts with a one-day School District and Lakeland Public School Division, Northern Lights Northern Lights sta ; an excellent opportunity to learn should be provided with an opportunity orientation at the beginning of the school year and is has always had a history of excellence in scholastics, citizenship, to learn from your peers and colleagues. and innovation. complemented by ongoing one-on-one observations • Students and sta are entitled to a safe and discussions with school-assigned mentors. This is COLT and caring learning environment In 2001, Northern Lights won the Alberta School Boards’ Association supplemented by professional development The Central Office Leadership Team (COLT) visits Premier’s Award for School Board Innovation and Excellence for its • Education is everyone’s responsibility workshops provided throughout the school year by schools once per month and engages administrators literacy programs. The division was chosen as a nalist for the same • Stakeholders should have opportunities the division’s Learning Consultants and Directors of in generative dialogue focusing on planning, award for its Métis Culture and Heritage Project at Caslan School in for meaningful involvement Learning. instruction and assessment. Collaborative time is also 2004, and for its Student Leadership & Global Awareness Project Aspiring Leaders embedded at the school level for discussion on topics that operated throughout the division in 2008. Northern Lights was Our Values related to student learning and achievement. Northern Lights, in partnership with a nearby public also part of the Success in Schools for Children and Youth In Care: Passion for learning These connections allow for targeted professional Provincial Protocol Framework, which won a Silver Level Premier’s school division, o ers a two-year Aspiring Leaders conversations with the goal of improving student Mutual respect and trust Award of Excellence in 2011. program for leadership development and learning through enhanced teacher practice. Integrity enhancement in administration, curriculum and Collaboration instructional areas. The Learning Network Innovation Northern Lights is part of The Learning Network, which Increasing Leadership Capacity System Institute Day provides professional development and training Excellence In partnership with our ATA Local, Northern Lights hosts opportunities for administrators, teachers, support sta Accountability System Institute Day in October. All of the division’s and parents. Numerous opportunities are provided sta gather in one location to network, share and throughout the year. Diversity
Master’s Program Employee and Family Northern Lights has partnered with Memorial Assistance Program University to create an NLPS cohort in the Masters of This is a con dential service designed to assist Education in Educational Leadership Program. The sta members and their dependants that are rst cohort starts this spring and will complete the experiencing job-related and personal problems program over a two-year period. Half of the courses that a ect work performance, family life and are delivered online and the other half are hybrid personal well-being. courses, with an on-site component delivered in Northern Lights over a weekend (Friday-Sunday). Employee Computer Purchase Plan This program allows sta to purchase a computer or Professional Improvement Assistance tablet at the beginning of the school year and Sta who are upgrading their skills and quali cations repay the full cost of the computer over the course can apply for funding to cover some of the of the school year. associated costs through our Professional Improvement Assistance program.
Healthy Living Program As a division, we place a high priority on staying healthy - in mind, body and spirit. The division provides funding for sta for healthy activities throughout the year - things like sta sports tournaments or healthy lunch programs. Schools promote healthy living by o ering healthy food choices, sharing health information and providing opportunities for sta to take part in activities like yoga, walking and running. Northern Lights prides itself on hiring high quality sta committed to student learning and development. We believe that providing sta with the support and professional development they need to enhance their skills and build leadership capacity has a direct impact on the quality of instruction in our classrooms and the success our students achieve. Here are a few of the initiatives we have underway to support our sta : Teacher Induction Program learn from each other, as well as world-renowned speakers (last year’s keynote was Todd Whitaker). All new teachers take part in Northern Lights’ Teacher A large portion of the workshops are presented by Induction Program which starts with a one-day Northern Lights sta ; an excellent opportunity to learn “My rst year teaching with orientation at the beginning of the school year and is from your peers and colleagues. Northern Lights Public Schools complemented by ongoing one-on-one observations has been an encouraging and discussions with school-assigned mentors. This is experience full of growth, COLT relationship building, and supplemented by professional development The Central Office Leadership Team (COLT) visits learning more about myself as a workshops provided throughout the school year by schools once per month and engages administrators new educator. I’ve been the division’s Learning Consultants and Directors of in generative dialogue focusing on planning, immersed in a supportive Learning. environment full of colleagues instruction and assessment. Collaborative time is also always willing to lend a helping Aspiring Leaders embedded at the school level for discussion on topics hand. related to student learning and achievement. Northern Lights, in partnership with a nearby public These connections allow for targeted professional The guidance and mentorship in school division, o ers a two-year Aspiring Leaders the division have made a very conversations with the goal of improving student positive impact on my program for leadership development and learning through enhanced teacher practice. teaching and learning. The enhancement in administration, curriculum and collaboration days helped me instructional areas. The Learning Network build connections with other Northern Lights is part of The Learning Network, which educators, express my stresses System Institute Day and successes as a rst-year provides professional development and training teachers and learn from the In partnership with our ATA Local, Northern Lights hosts opportunities for administrators, teachers, support sta Northern Lights community.” System Institute Day in October. All of the division’s and parents. Numerous opportunities are provided sta gather in one location to network, share and throughout the year. Kylie Lapointe Glendon School
Master’s Program Employee and Family Northern Lights has partnered with Memorial Assistance Program University to create an NLPS cohort in the Masters of This is a con dential service designed to assist Education in Educational Leadership Program. The sta members and their dependants that are rst cohort starts this spring and will complete the experiencing job-related and personal problems program over a two-year period. Half of the courses that a ect work performance, family life and are delivered online and the other half are hybrid personal well-being. courses, with an on-site component delivered in Northern Lights over a weekend (Friday-Sunday). Employee Computer Purchase Plan This program allows sta to purchase a computer or Professional Improvement Assistance tablet at the beginning of the school year and Sta who are upgrading their skills and quali cations repay the full cost of the computer over the course can apply for funding to cover some of the of the school year. associated costs through our Professional Improvement Assistance program.
Healthy Living Program As a division, we place a high priority on staying healthy - in mind, body and spirit. The division provides funding for sta for healthy activities throughout the year - things like sta sports tournaments or healthy lunch programs. Schools promote healthy living by o ering healthy food choices, sharing health information and providing opportunities for sta to take part in activities like yoga, walking and running. Teacher Induction Program learn from each other, as well as world-renowned speakers (last year’s keynote was Todd Whitaker). All new teachers take part in Northern Lights’ Teacher A large portion of the workshops are presented by Induction Program which starts with a one-day Northern Lights sta ; an excellent opportunity to learn orientation at the beginning of the school year and is from your peers and colleagues. complemented by ongoing one-on-one observations and discussions with school-assigned mentors. This is COLT supplemented by professional development The Central Office Leadership Team (COLT) visits workshops provided throughout the school year by schools once per month and engages administrators the division’s Learning Consultants and Directors of in generative dialogue focusing on planning, Learning. instruction and assessment. Collaborative time is also Aspiring Leaders embedded at the school level for discussion on topics related to student learning and achievement. Northern Lights, in partnership with a nearby public These connections allow for targeted professional school division, o ers a two-year Aspiring Leaders conversations with the goal of improving student program for leadership development and learning through enhanced teacher practice. enhancement in administration, curriculum and instructional areas. The Learning Network Northern Lights is part of The Learning Network, which System Institute Day provides professional development and training In partnership with our ATA Local, Northern Lights hosts opportunities for administrators, teachers, support sta System Institute Day in October. All of the division’s and parents. Numerous opportunities are provided sta gather in one location to network, share and throughout the year.
Master’s Program Employee and Family Northern Lights has partnered with Memorial Assistance Program University to create an NLPS cohort in the Masters of This is a con dential service designed to assist Education in Educational Leadership Program. The sta members and their dependants that are rst cohort starts this spring and will complete the experiencing job-related and personal problems program over a two-year period. Half of the courses that a ect work performance, family life and are delivered online and the other half are hybrid personal well-being. courses, with an on-site component delivered in Northern Lights over a weekend (Friday-Sunday). Employee Computer Purchase Plan “I’m originally from Alberta and This program allows sta to purchase a computer or I chose to work for Northern Professional Improvement Assistance tablet at the beginning of the school year and Lights Public Schools because it o ers teachers support and Sta who are upgrading their skills and quali cations repay the full cost of the computer over the course professional development can apply for funding to cover some of the of the school year. opportunities that are associated costs through our Professional unequalled in Alberta. Improvement Assistance program. “Our small schools allow us to develop and have the ability to Healthy Living Program A Day in the Life nourish deep personal connections with our students, As a division, we place a high priority on staying Want to know what it’s like to be a teacher thus allowing for us to know them healthy - in mind, body and spirit. The division or principal in Northern Lights Public Schools? as individuals, not just students. Episode 5 of our Northern Lives podcast provides funding for sta for healthy activities features new and veteran educators sharing “Our school system is located in throughout the year - things like sta sports what makes them feel successful in their small towns, but we have the tournaments or healthy lunch programs. Schools roles, what challenges them and how amenities of the larger urban promote healthy living by o ering healthy food they’ve seen education evolve during their areas. I came for a year, but I careers. Listen to it on our website, iTunes or am still here after a decade.” choices, sharing health information and providing SoundCloud! opportunities for sta to take part in activities like David Whan yoga, walking and running. English/Social Studies Teacher Cold Lake High School Teacher Induction Program learn from each other, as well as world-renowned speakers (last year’s keynote was Todd Whitaker). All new teachers take part in Northern Lights’ Teacher A large portion of the workshops are presented by Induction Program which starts with a one-day Northern Lights sta ; an excellent opportunity to learn orientation at the beginning of the school year and is from your peers and colleagues. complemented by ongoing one-on-one observations and discussions with school-assigned mentors. This is COLT supplemented by professional development The Central Office Leadership Team (COLT) visits workshops provided throughout the school year by schools once per month and engages administrators the division’s Learning Consultants and Directors of in generative dialogue focusing on planning, Learning. instruction and assessment. Collaborative time is also Aspiring Leaders embedded at the school level for discussion on topics related to student learning and achievement. Northern Lights, in partnership with a nearby public These connections allow for targeted professional school division, o ers a two-year Aspiring Leaders conversations with the goal of improving student program for leadership development and learning through enhanced teacher practice. enhancement in administration, curriculum and instructional areas. The Learning Network Northern Lights is part of The Learning Network, which System Institute Day provides professional development and training In partnership with our ATA Local, Northern Lights hosts opportunities for administrators, teachers, support sta System Institute Day in October. All of the division’s and parents. Numerous opportunities are provided sta gather in one location to network, share and throughout the year.
Bonnyville Area Schools Ardmore School Bonnyville Outreach School Master’s Program Employee and Family Northern Lights has partnered with Memorial Assistance Program 4801- 48 Street, Ardmore 5006 - 50 Avenue, University to create an NLPS cohort in the Masters of This is a con dential service designed to assist Enrolment: 116 Bonnyville Education in Educational Leadership Program. The sta members and their dependants that are Preschool to Grade 9 Enrolment: 54 rst cohort starts this spring and will complete the experiencing job-related and personal problems Canada’s rst 4-H school! Grades 9 to 12 program over a two-year period. Half of the courses that a ect work performance, family life and are delivered online and the other half are hybrid personal well-being. courses, with an on-site component delivered in Northern Lights over a weekend (Friday-Sunday). Employee Computer Purchase Plan This program allows sta to purchase a computer or Professional Improvement Assistance tablet at the beginning of the school year and www.ardmoreschool.ca www.bonnyvilleoutreach.ca Sta who are upgrading their skills and quali cations repay the full cost of the computer over the course Facebook: ardmoreschool Facebook: BonnyvilleOutreach can apply for funding to cover some of the of the school year. associated costs through our Professional Improvement Assistance program. Bonnyville Centralized High School Duclos School
Healthy Living Program 4908 - 49 Avenue, 4801- 52 Avenue, Bonnyville Bonnyville As a division, we place a high priority on staying Enrolment: 398 Enrolment: 465 healthy - in mind, body and spirit. The division provides funding for sta for healthy activities Grades 9 to 12 Preschool to Grade 4 throughout the year - things like sta sports Out of School Care tournaments or healthy lunch programs. Schools promote healthy living by o ering healthy food choices, sharing health information and providing opportunities for sta to take part in activities like yoga, walking and running. www.bonnyvillecentralizedhigh.ca www.duclosschool.ca Social Media: BCHSRoadrunners Social Media: DuclosSchool Glendon School Iron River School
5016 - 54 Street, Iron River Glendon Enrolment: 79 Enrolment: 245 Preschool to Grade 9 Preschool to Grade 12
www.glendonschool.ca www.ironriverschool.ca Social Media: glendonschool Facebook: IronRiverSchool
H.E. Bourgoin Middle School Pine Meadow Hutterite School
4313 - 39 Street, Pine Meadow Hutterite Colony Bonnyville Enrolment: 465 Enrolment: 357 Preschool to Grade 4 Grades 5 to 8 ** This school is operated by Glendon School. **
www.hebschool.ca Social Media: HEBourgoin Cold Lake Area Schools Art Smith Aviation Academy Cold Lake High School
Tamarack Crescent #103, 7825 - 51 Street, 4 Wing Cold Lake Energy Centre, Cold Lake Enrolment: 297 Enrolment: 572 Kindergarten to Grade 8 Grades 9 to 12 French Immersion Aviation Focus
www.artsmithacademy.ca www.coldlakehighschool.ca Facebook: ArtSmithAcademy Social Media: clhsroyals
Cold Lake Elementary School Cold Lake Middle School
803 - 16 Avenue, 5533 - 48 Avenue, Cold Lake Cold Lake Enrolment: 522 Enrolment: 315 Preschool to Grade 4 Grades 4 to 8 Out of School Care
www.coldlakeelementary.ca www.coldlakemiddleschool.ca Facebook: coldlakeelementary Facebook: ColdLakeMiddle Cold Lake Outreach School Nelson Heights Middle School
5709 - 50 Avenue, 2035 - 5 Avenue, Cold Lake Cold Lake Enrolment: 102 Enrolment: 301 Grades 9 to 12 Grades 5 to 8
www.coldlakeoutreach.ca www.nelsonheightsschool.ca Facebook: coldlakeoutreach Facebook: nelsonheightsschool
Fishing Lake Outreach School North Star Elementary School
Fishing Lake 5520 - 50 Avenue, Enrolment: 8 Cold Lake Grades 9 to 12 Enrolment: 249 Preschool to Grade 3
www. shinglakeoutreach.ca www.northstarelementary.ca Facebook: FishingLakeOutreach Social Media: nsescoldlake Lac La Biche Area Schools Aurora Middle School Crossroads Outreach School
9108 - 103 Street, Bu alo Lake Métis Lac La Biche Settlement Enrolment: 472 Enrolment: 20 Grades 4 to 8 Grades 9 to 12
www.auroramiddleschool.ca www.llboutreach.ca Facebook: AuroraMiddle Facebook: CrossroadsOutreachSchool
Caslan School École Plamondon School
Caslan 9814 - 100 Street, Enrolment: 85 Plamondon Kindergarten to Grade 8 Enrolment: 366 Kindergarten to Grade 12 French Immersion and Russian Bilingual Programs
www.caslanschool.ca www.ecoleplamondonschool.ca Facebook: caslanschool Social Media: EPSHawks J.A. Williams High School Kikino School
8702 - 91 Avenue, Kikino Métis Settlement Bold Centre, Lac La Biche Enrolment: 104 Enrolment: 494 Kindergarten to Grade 8 Grades 9 to 12
www.jawilliamsschool.ca www.kikinoschool.ca Social Media: JAWSchool Social Media: kikinoschool
Journeys Learning Academy Lac La Biche Outreach School
Kikino Métis Settlement 10220 - 99 Avenue, Enrolment: 16 Lac La Biche Grades 9 to 12 Enrolment: 17 Grades 9 to 12
www.llboutreach.ca www.llboutreach.ca Facebook: JourneysLearningAcademy Facebook: LLBOutreach Vera M. Welsh Elementary School Youth Assessment Centre
9912 - 103 Street, 9540 - 94 Avenue, Lac La Biche Lac La Biche Enrolment: 311 Enrolment: 3 Preschool to Grade 3 Grades 6 to 12
www.veramwelshschool.ca Facebook: veramwelsh
Wandering River School
5001 - 53 Street, Wandering River Check Out Our Channel Enrolment: 19 Our NLSD TV YouTube channel features a Preschool to Grade 6 variety of videos that showcase our unique programs and partnerships. See what happens during service rig training at our Trades Exposure Centre, what our students think about Kindergarten, or the amazing contributions our Friends of Education have made to our schools! www.wanderingriverschool.ca Our Priorities The Northern Lights Public Schools 2017-2020 Three-Year Education Plan includes three division priorities Key System Strategies established after extensive stakeholder consultations held during the 2014-2015 school year. • Build and implement a communications plan to • The Director of Community Partnerships and Priority #1- Northern Lights will improve literacy and numeracy competencies. ensure e ective communication with all school Engagement is utilized to purposefully build Key System Strategies communities. The Communications O icer guides partnerships with industry and agencies, and the the communication process. Social media, parent list of partnerships is extensive, resulting in • A number of coaching series have been • Full-time Kindergarten with enhanced literacy newsletters, sta communications and media additional programming and supports for developed to assist teachers from Kindergarten opportunities is o ered in all primary schools. connections are examples of mediums to be used students. to Grade 12 with literacy and numeracy “I grew up in Ontario, but once for communication. • The Daily 5 structure is supported as a means of classroom instruction. my husband was posted to the • Partnerships with First Nations and Métis will be delivering literacy instruction, and the Daily 3 Lakeland area I started looking • Implement and support the use of School furthered through the ongoing development of • Literacy and numeracy learning consultants structure is supported to provide math for teaching jobs and I had the Messenger as a means of communicating with Educational Service Agreements (ESAs) and opportunity to meet with a parents, sta and the communities of Northern provide targeted support to teachers to improve instruction. representative with the Long-Term Agreements (LTAs). literacy and numeracy instruction. Lights Public Schools. • The Central Office Learning Team (COLT) Northern Lights Public Schools. I was really impressed with what • Partnerships are being enhanced and expanded • Benchmarking and diagnostic assessments process is used as a vehicle to focus dialogue • The division undertook an extensive community they had to o er employees. to better o er learning opportunities for students (Fountas & Pinnell, Early Years Evaluation) are between senior executive and administrators engagement and strategic planning exercise in such as work experience, Trades Exposure Centre, used to inform and focus instruction to ensure towards building leadership capacity in “After working with the division the development of priorities for the division to Registered Apprenticeship Program, culinary needs-based programming. for a while, I’m most impressed pursue. This information was key to the instruction. with the technology available to development of the three current priorities. opportunities, Mobile Mechanics, Youth • The division will undertake a signi cant teacher students and teachers Achievement Program, etc. • Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) and Diploma and administration feedback activity to further compared to other school • An enhanced Student Voice and Leadership Exam (PDE) results are used to measure literacy boards I’ve worked for. understand what excellent numeracy instruction program is being centrally developed and and numeracy improvement. looks like at various grade levels, and how to “Also the PD opportunities are implemented - this includes opportunities at the grow this type of instruction in the school and amazing!” school, division and provincial levels. classroom. Christina Kean Science/Biology Teacher Cold Lake High School
Key System Strategies
• As part of our mental health focus, Student • The division promotes and supports Ever Active Advocacy Counsellors are assigned to each Schools who work directly with Alberta schools school to provide mental health supports to supporting wellness education and students and play a key role in connecting to comprehensive school health, building capacity various external agency supports to help meet through innovative project and competency- the needs of students. focused learning opportunities. • Apple Schools, an Innovative school-focused • The Sta Wellness Project is utilized to ensure that health promotion initiative that improves the every school has a wellness co-ordinator and lives of students in schools across northern projects supporting the health and wellness of Alberta through healthy eating, physical activity sta . and mental health, is active and supported in • Lunch/snack/breakfast programs are common multiple schools in the division. in many schools. Further, NLPS continues a nutrition program as part of Alberta Education’s • Comprehensive School Health promotes a “Future Ready” initiative. This program consists of framework that focuses on four main high school students assisting in the preparation components that support the creation of of lunch for elementary students. Social healthy school communities: foundational Economic Status data was considered when principles, the pillars of comprehensive school selecting the recipient school. health, the community development process, and shared responsibility between health and • The division supports the Collaborative education sectors. Northern Lights Public Response Model which is a school-wide Schools is engaged in supporting this framework. structure that focuses on inclusion and ensures a collaborative response to identify and meet the • The Positive Behaviour Support framework is individual needs of students. heavily utilized in schools to build, promote and maintain a positive and functional school climate. PARENTAL Priority #2 - Northern Lights will improve communication, engagement and partnerships. INVOLVEMENT Key System Strategies • Build and implement a communications plan to • The Director of Community Partnerships and ensure e ective communication with all school Engagement is utilized to purposefully build Key System Strategies communities. The Communications O icer guides partnerships with industry and agencies, and the of parents and teachers are the communication process. Social media, parent list of partnerships is extensive, resulting in • A number of coaching series have been • Full-time Kindergarten with enhanced literacy satis ed with parental newsletters, sta communications and media additional programming and supports for developed to assist teachers from Kindergarten opportunities is o ered in all primary schools. involvement in decisions about connections are examples of mediums to be used students. their child’s education. to Grade 12 with literacy and numeracy for communication. • The Daily 5 structure is supported as a means of classroom instruction. • Partnerships with First Nations and Métis will be delivering literacy instruction, and the Daily 3 • Implement and support the use of School furthered through the ongoing development of • Literacy and numeracy learning consultants structure is supported to provide math Messenger as a means of communicating with Educational Service Agreements (ESAs) and provide targeted support to teachers to improve instruction. parents, sta and the communities of Northern Long-Term Agreements (LTAs). literacy and numeracy instruction. Lights Public Schools. • The Central Office Learning Team (COLT) SCHOOL • Partnerships are being enhanced and expanded • Benchmarking and diagnostic assessments process is used as a vehicle to focus dialogue • The division undertook an extensive community to better o er learning opportunities for students (Fountas & Pinnell, Early Years Evaluation) are between senior executive and administrators IMPROVEMENT engagement and strategic planning exercise in such as work experience, Trades Exposure Centre, used to inform and focus instruction to ensure towards building leadership capacity in the development of priorities for the division to Registered Apprenticeship Program, culinary needs-based programming. pursue. This information was key to the instruction. development of the three current priorities. opportunities, Mobile Mechanics, Youth • The division will undertake a signi cant teacher Achievement Program, etc. • Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) and Diploma and administration feedback activity to further of parents, students and • An enhanced Student Voice and Leadership Exam (PDE) results are used to measure literacy understand what excellent numeracy instruction teachers agree their school and program is being centrally developed and and numeracy improvement. looks like at various grade levels, and how to other Northern Lights schools have improved or stayed the implemented - this includes opportunities at the grow this type of instruction in the school and same over the last three years. school, division and provincial levels. classroom.
Key System Strategies
• As part of our mental health focus, Student • The division promotes and supports Ever Active Advocacy Counsellors are assigned to each Schools who work directly with Alberta schools school to provide mental health supports to supporting wellness education and students and play a key role in connecting to comprehensive school health, building capacity various external agency supports to help meet through innovative project and competency- the needs of students. focused learning opportunities. • Apple Schools, an Innovative school-focused • The Sta Wellness Project is utilized to ensure that health promotion initiative that improves the every school has a wellness co-ordinator and lives of students in schools across northern projects supporting the health and wellness of Alberta through healthy eating, physical activity sta . and mental health, is active and supported in • Lunch/snack/breakfast programs are common multiple schools in the division. in many schools. Further, NLPS continues a nutrition program as part of Alberta Education’s • Comprehensive School Health promotes a “Future Ready” initiative. This program consists of framework that focuses on four main high school students assisting in the preparation components that support the creation of of lunch for elementary students. Social healthy school communities: foundational Economic Status data was considered when principles, the pillars of comprehensive school selecting the recipient school. health, the community development process, and shared responsibility between health and • The division supports the Collaborative education sectors. Northern Lights Public Response Model which is a school-wide Schools is engaged in supporting this framework. structure that focuses on inclusion and ensures a collaborative response to identify and meet the • The Positive Behaviour Support framework is individual needs of students. heavily utilized in schools to build, promote and maintain a positive and functional school climate. Key System Strategies
• Build and implement a communications plan to • The Director of Community Partnerships and ensure e ective communication with all school Engagement is utilized to purposefully build Key System Strategies communities. The Communications O icer guides partnerships with industry and agencies, and the the communication process. Social media, parent list of partnerships is extensive, resulting in • A number of coaching series have been • Full-time Kindergarten with enhanced literacy newsletters, sta communications and media additional programming and supports for developed to assist teachers from Kindergarten opportunities is o ered in all primary schools. connections are examples of mediums to be used students. to Grade 12 with literacy and numeracy for communication. • The Daily 5 structure is supported as a means of classroom instruction. • Partnerships with First Nations and Métis will be delivering literacy instruction, and the Daily 3 • Implement and support the use of School furthered through the ongoing development of • Literacy and numeracy learning consultants structure is supported to provide math Messenger as a means of communicating with Educational Service Agreements (ESAs) and provide targeted support to teachers to improve instruction. parents, sta and the communities of Northern Long-Term Agreements (LTAs). literacy and numeracy instruction. Lights Public Schools. • The Central Office Learning Team (COLT) • Partnerships are being enhanced and expanded • Benchmarking and diagnostic assessments process is used as a vehicle to focus dialogue • The division undertook an extensive community to better o er learning opportunities for students (Fountas & Pinnell, Early Years Evaluation) are between senior executive and administrators engagement and strategic planning exercise in such as work experience, Trades Exposure Centre, used to inform and focus instruction to ensure towards building leadership capacity in the development of priorities for the division to Registered Apprenticeship Program, culinary needs-based programming. pursue. This information was key to the instruction. development of the three current priorities. opportunities, Mobile Mechanics, Youth • The division will undertake a signi cant teacher Achievement Program, etc. • Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) and Diploma and administration feedback activity to further • An enhanced Student Voice and Leadership Exam (PDE) results are used to measure literacy understand what excellent numeracy instruction program is being centrally developed and and numeracy improvement. looks like at various grade levels, and how to implemented - this includes opportunities at the grow this type of instruction in the school and school, division and provincial levels. classroom.
Priority #3 - Northern Lights will support programs which promote a healthy lifestyle and mental health. Key System Strategies
• As part of our mental health focus, Student • The division promotes and supports Ever Active SAFE AND Advocacy Counsellors are assigned to each Schools who work directly with Alberta schools CARING school to provide mental health supports to supporting wellness education and students and play a key role in connecting to comprehensive school health, building capacity various external agency supports to help meet through innovative project and competency- the needs of students. focused learning opportunities. Preschool and Out of School Care Enhanced Kindergarten Experience • The Sta Wellness Project is utilized to ensure that of parents, students and • Apple Schools, an Innovative school-focused teachers agree that students Northern Lights operates Care to Learn Preschool Our Enhanced Kindergarten Experience includes the health promotion initiative that improves the every school has a wellness co-ordinator and are safe at school, are learning programs at seven of its schools, including a province’s half-day Kindergarten curriculum, lives of students in schools across northern projects supporting the health and wellness of the importance of caring for provincially accredited full-day preschool program at supplemented by enhanced instruction in literacy Alberta through healthy eating, physical activity sta . others, are learning respect for Duclos School in Bonnyville. and numeracy, as well as more time for students to others, and are treated fairly. and mental health, is active and supported in • Lunch/snack/breakfast programs are common Care to Learn Preschool o ers learning, growth and play. Play is critical for helping children learn, and multiple schools in the division. in many schools. Further, NLPS continues a play opportunities through music, arts and crafts, develop socially, emotionally and physically. nutrition program as part of Alberta Education’s • Comprehensive School Health promotes a games, physical activity, early math and literacy “Future Ready” initiative. This program consists of Fine Arts framework that focuses on four main centres and more. It’s designed to support families high school students assisting in the preparation components that support the creation of in their e orts to provide their child with essential skills From Kindergarten through high school our students of lunch for elementary students. Social healthy school communities: foundational CITIZENSHIP such as: independence, decision-making, have the opportunity to explore music, art and Economic Status data was considered when principles, the pillars of comprehensive school imagination and creativity, sense of community, theatre through speci c classes and activities selecting the recipient school. health, the community development process, communication skills, explore to learn, problem integrated into other subject areas. and shared responsibility between health and • The division supports the Collaborative solving, feeling of value and self-worth, and relating Students also have numerous opportunities to perform Response Model which is a school-wide to others. education sectors. Northern Lights Public of parents, students and and exhibit their work at public events including music Schools is engaged in supporting this framework. structure that focuses on inclusion and ensures a teachers are satis ed that We also o er a provincially-accredited Out of School festivals, school concerts, theatre productions and collaborative response to identify and meet the students model characteristics Care program at our elementary schools in Bonnyville, community events. • The Positive Behaviour Support framework is individual needs of students. of active citizenship. Cold Lake and Lac La Biche. heavily utilized in schools to build, promote and maintain a positive and functional school climate.
Outreach Schools Moral Intelligence Student Leadership Science Olympics Mobile Trades Lab Our schools all have excellent wireless connectivity, SmartBoards, and many Northern Lights operates seven outreach Northern Lights schools are committed to Northern Lights’ Student Leadership program The annual Science Olympics replaced the The Division’s Mobile Trades Lab provides options for student learning including tablets, schools in the communities of Bonnyville, creating safe and caring environments for empowers students to use their skills and division science fair a few years ago. It is an approximately 400 Northern Lights students Chromebooks and desktop computers. Bu alo Lake, Cold Lake, Fishing Lake, Kikino, students and providing them with talents to make a di erence in their interactive science competition for Northern each year with hands-on opportunities to and Lac La Biche. Outreach schools o er opportunities to develop moral intelligence. community and around the world. Lights students in grades 6 to 9. learn about the trades. Youth Achievement Program regular high school programming with The programs in our elementary schools The division is also developing a Student Working in teams, students use their The lab is a trailer that expands to become a The Youth Achievement Program is o ered at exible pacing and attendance schedules focus on character traits such as empathy, Voice program that will provide students with knowledge and skills to tackle a series of fully-functioning metal fabrication facility Aurora Middle School in Lac La Biche and that meet the needs of students. respect, conscience, self-control, kindness, opportunities to participate at the school, problem-solving challenges, such as building that can be used at any of the division’s Cold Lake Middle School. Students receive tolerance and fairness. In addition to regular high school courses, division and provincial levels. bridges out of spaghetti, balloon car drag middle or high schools. Students learn valuable hands-on learning opportunities Our schools also o er a variety of the schools o er knowledge and employ- C2-School racers and marshmallow elevators. welding and computerized laser cutting with that introduce them to a variety of career ability classes, work experience and Regis- programming to further emphasize these a certi ed journeyman. options, including trades and apprenticeship tered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), and a messages at all grade levels including Roots Trades Exposure Program C2-School is an experiential education Technology training. The activities are tied to curriculum, wide range of CTS courses including of Empathy, school resource officers, guest program for students in Grades 3 to 8 that The Trades Exposure Program includes our allowing students to see the link between cooking, sewing, and video editing. speakers and special events. takes place at the Bonnyville and District online Energy 35 course, which introduces Northern Lights is committed to providing what they are learning in the classroom and Centennial Centre. Students spend four days high school students to working on service sta and students with the technological their potential career path. Dual Credit Programs Mobile Mechanics taking part in activities that take advantage rigs. Students who complete the course then tools needed to enhance classroom Local industry partners, business and com- The newest addition to our enhanced Northern Lights high schools o er several of the amenities at the centre and connect have the opportunity to take part in our instruction, improve collaboration and munity organizations play an important role programming is our Mobile Mechanics avenues for students to earn college and to what they’ve been learning in their ve-day hands-on Service Rig Training prepare students for life beyond the by providing site tours, job shadowing program. High schools can access carts full high school credits at the same time and/or classrooms in math, social studies, language Course that takes place at our Trades classroom. opportunities, guest speakers and funding. of all of the parts and materials they need Exposure Centre in Bonnyville. The centre earn certi cations while still in high school. arts and science. The division employs two Learning for students to learn about introductory includes a working service rig on a safe well Our dual credit programming continues to Consultants who work with teachers mechanics. and we use instructors from industry to teach expand in response to student demand. throughout the division on integrating students how to operate the rig. technology into instruction. Key System Strategies
• Build and implement a communications plan to • The Director of Community Partnerships and ensure e ective communication with all school Engagement is utilized to purposefully build Key System Strategies communities. The Communications O icer guides partnerships with industry and agencies, and the the communication process. Social media, parent list of partnerships is extensive, resulting in • A number of coaching series have been • Full-time Kindergarten with enhanced literacy newsletters, sta communications and media additional programming and supports for developed to assist teachers from Kindergarten opportunities is o ered in all primary schools. connections are examples of mediums to be used students. to Grade 12 with literacy and numeracy for communication. • The Daily 5 structure is supported as a means of classroom instruction. • Partnerships with First Nations and Métis will be delivering literacy instruction, and the Daily 3 • Implement and support the use of School furthered through the ongoing development of • Literacy and numeracy learning consultants structure is supported to provide math Messenger as a means of communicating with Educational Service Agreements (ESAs) and provide targeted support to teachers to improve instruction. parents, sta and the communities of Northern Long-Term Agreements (LTAs). literacy and numeracy instruction. Lights Public Schools. • The Central Office Learning Team (COLT) • Partnerships are being enhanced and expanded • Benchmarking and diagnostic assessments process is used as a vehicle to focus dialogue • The division undertook an extensive community to better o er learning opportunities for students (Fountas & Pinnell, Early Years Evaluation) are between senior executive and administrators engagement and strategic planning exercise in such as work experience, Trades Exposure Centre, used to inform and focus instruction to ensure towards building leadership capacity in the development of priorities for the division to Registered Apprenticeship Program, culinary needs-based programming. pursue. This information was key to the instruction. development of the three current priorities. opportunities, Mobile Mechanics, Youth • The division will undertake a signi cant teacher Achievement Program, etc. • Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) and Diploma and administration feedback activity to further • An enhanced Student Voice and Leadership Exam (PDE) results are used to measure literacy understand what excellent numeracy instruction program is being centrally developed and and numeracy improvement. looks like at various grade levels, and how to implemented - this includes opportunities at the grow this type of instruction in the school and school, division and provincial levels. classroom.
Key System Strategies • As part of our mental health focus, Student • The division promotes and supports Ever Active Enhanced Programming Advocacy Counsellors are assigned to each Schools who work directly with Alberta schools Northern Lights o ers a wide array of programming at all grade levels to engage students, address diverse school to provide mental health supports to supporting wellness education and learning needs and prepare students for their future. Here are just some of the innovative programs available to students and play a key role in connecting to comprehensive school health, building capacity our students: various external agency supports to help meet through innovative project and competency- the needs of students. focused learning opportunities. Preschool and Out of School Care Enhanced Kindergarten Experience • Apple Schools, an Innovative school-focused • The Sta Wellness Project is utilized to ensure that Northern Lights operates Care to Learn Preschool Our Enhanced Kindergarten Experience includes the health promotion initiative that improves the every school has a wellness co-ordinator and programs at seven of its schools, including a province’s half-day Kindergarten curriculum, lives of students in schools across northern projects supporting the health and wellness of provincially accredited full-day preschool program at supplemented by enhanced instruction in literacy Alberta through healthy eating, physical activity sta . Duclos School in Bonnyville. and numeracy, as well as more time for students to and mental health, is active and supported in play. Play is critical for helping children learn, and • Lunch/snack/breakfast programs are common “I came to teach at Northern Care to Learn Preschool o ers learning, growth and multiple schools in the division. in many schools. Further, NLPS continues a Lights Public Schools because of play opportunities through music, arts and crafts, develop socially, emotionally and physically. nutrition program as part of Alberta Education’s their emphasis on the ne arts; • Comprehensive School Health promotes a games, physical activity, early math and literacy “Future Ready” initiative. This program consists of particularly music and band. Fine Arts framework that focuses on four main centres and more. It’s designed to support families high school students assisting in the preparation components that support the creation of “I received many outstanding in their e orts to provide their child with essential skills From Kindergarten through high school our students of lunch for elementary students. Social healthy school communities: foundational professional development such as: independence, decision-making, have the opportunity to explore music, art and Economic Status data was considered when principles, the pillars of comprehensive school opportunities through the years. imagination and creativity, sense of community, theatre through speci c classes and activities selecting the recipient school. I have met many outstanding communication skills, explore to learn, problem integrated into other subject areas. health, the community development process, educators here and am very and shared responsibility between health and • The division supports the Collaborative happy with the education that solving, feeling of value and self-worth, and relating Students also have numerous opportunities to perform education sectors. Northern Lights Public Response Model which is a school-wide my own children received.” to others. and exhibit their work at public events including music Schools is engaged in supporting this framework. structure that focuses on inclusion and ensures a We also o er a provincially-accredited Out of School festivals, school concerts, theatre productions and Zennon Szabo collaborative response to identify and meet the Care program at our elementary schools in Bonnyville, community events. • The Positive Behaviour Support framework is Music Teacher individual needs of students. Cold Lake and Lac La Biche. heavily utilized in schools to build, promote and Art Smith Aviation Academy maintain a positive and functional school climate.
Outreach Schools Moral Intelligence Student Leadership Science Olympics Mobile Trades Lab Our schools all have excellent wireless connectivity, SmartBoards, and many Northern Lights operates seven outreach Northern Lights schools are committed to Northern Lights’ Student Leadership program The annual Science Olympics replaced the The Division’s Mobile Trades Lab provides options for student learning including tablets, schools in the communities of Bonnyville, creating safe and caring environments for empowers students to use their skills and division science fair a few years ago. It is an approximately 400 Northern Lights students Chromebooks and desktop computers. Bu alo Lake, Cold Lake, Fishing Lake, Kikino, students and providing them with talents to make a di erence in their interactive science competition for Northern each year with hands-on opportunities to and Lac La Biche. Outreach schools o er opportunities to develop moral intelligence. community and around the world. Lights students in grades 6 to 9. learn about the trades. Youth Achievement Program regular high school programming with The programs in our elementary schools The division is also developing a Student Working in teams, students use their The lab is a trailer that expands to become a The Youth Achievement Program is o ered at exible pacing and attendance schedules focus on character traits such as empathy, Voice program that will provide students with knowledge and skills to tackle a series of fully-functioning metal fabrication facility Aurora Middle School in Lac La Biche and that meet the needs of students. respect, conscience, self-control, kindness, opportunities to participate at the school, problem-solving challenges, such as building that can be used at any of the division’s Cold Lake Middle School. Students receive tolerance and fairness. In addition to regular high school courses, division and provincial levels. bridges out of spaghetti, balloon car drag middle or high schools. Students learn valuable hands-on learning opportunities Our schools also o er a variety of the schools o er knowledge and employ- C2-School racers and marshmallow elevators. welding and computerized laser cutting with that introduce them to a variety of career ability classes, work experience and Regis- programming to further emphasize these a certi ed journeyman. options, including trades and apprenticeship tered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), and a messages at all grade levels including Roots Trades Exposure Program C2-School is an experiential education Technology training. The activities are tied to curriculum, wide range of CTS courses including of Empathy, school resource officers, guest program for students in Grades 3 to 8 that The Trades Exposure Program includes our allowing students to see the link between cooking, sewing, and video editing. speakers and special events. takes place at the Bonnyville and District online Energy 35 course, which introduces Northern Lights is committed to providing what they are learning in the classroom and Centennial Centre. Students spend four days high school students to working on service sta and students with the technological their potential career path. Dual Credit Programs Mobile Mechanics taking part in activities that take advantage rigs. Students who complete the course then tools needed to enhance classroom Local industry partners, business and com- The newest addition to our enhanced Northern Lights high schools o er several of the amenities at the centre and connect have the opportunity to take part in our instruction, improve collaboration and munity organizations play an important role programming is our Mobile Mechanics avenues for students to earn college and to what they’ve been learning in their ve-day hands-on Service Rig Training prepare students for life beyond the by providing site tours, job shadowing program. High schools can access carts full high school credits at the same time and/or classrooms in math, social studies, language Course that takes place at our Trades classroom. opportunities, guest speakers and funding. of all of the parts and materials they need Exposure Centre in Bonnyville. The centre earn certi cations while still in high school. arts and science. The division employs two Learning for students to learn about introductory includes a working service rig on a safe well Our dual credit programming continues to Consultants who work with teachers mechanics. and we use instructors from industry to teach expand in response to student demand. throughout the division on integrating students how to operate the rig. technology into instruction. Preschool and Out of School Care Enhanced Kindergarten Experience Northern Lights operates Care to Learn Preschool Our Enhanced Kindergarten Experience includes the programs at seven of its schools, including a province’s half-day Kindergarten curriculum, provincially accredited full-day preschool program at supplemented by enhanced instruction in literacy Duclos School in Bonnyville. and numeracy, as well as more time for students to Care to Learn Preschool o ers learning, growth and play. Play is critical for helping children learn, and play opportunities through music, arts and crafts, develop socially, emotionally and physically. games, physical activity, early math and literacy Fine Arts centres and more. It’s designed to support families in their e orts to provide their child with essential skills From Kindergarten through high school our students such as: independence, decision-making, have the opportunity to explore music, art and imagination and creativity, sense of community, theatre through speci c classes and activities communication skills, explore to learn, problem integrated into other subject areas. solving, feeling of value and self-worth, and relating Students also have numerous opportunities to perform to others. and exhibit their work at public events including music We also o er a provincially-accredited Out of School festivals, school concerts, theatre productions and Care program at our elementary schools in Bonnyville, community events. Cold Lake and Lac La Biche.
Outreach Schools Moral Intelligence Student Leadership Science Olympics Mobile Trades Lab Our schools all have excellent wireless connectivity, SmartBoards, and many Northern Lights operates seven outreach Northern Lights schools are committed to Northern Lights’ Student Leadership program The annual Science Olympics replaced the The Division’s Mobile Trades Lab provides options for student learning including tablets, schools in the communities of Bonnyville, creating safe and caring environments for empowers students to use their skills and division science fair a few years ago. It is an approximately 400 Northern Lights students Chromebooks and desktop computers. Bu alo Lake, Cold Lake, Fishing Lake, Kikino, students and providing them with talents to make a di erence in their interactive science competition for Northern each year with hands-on opportunities to and Lac La Biche. Outreach schools o er opportunities to develop moral intelligence. community and around the world. Lights students in grades 6 to 9. learn about the trades. Youth Achievement Program regular high school programming with The programs in our elementary schools The division is also developing a Student Working in teams, students use their The lab is a trailer that expands to become a The Youth Achievement Program is o ered at exible pacing and attendance schedules focus on character traits such as empathy, Voice program that will provide students with knowledge and skills to tackle a series of fully-functioning metal fabrication facility Aurora Middle School in Lac La Biche and that meet the needs of students. respect, conscience, self-control, kindness, opportunities to participate at the school, problem-solving challenges, such as building that can be used at any of the division’s Cold Lake Middle School. Students receive tolerance and fairness. In addition to regular high school courses, division and provincial levels. bridges out of spaghetti, balloon car drag middle or high schools. Students learn valuable hands-on learning opportunities Our schools also o er a variety of the schools o er knowledge and employ- C2-School racers and marshmallow elevators. welding and computerized laser cutting with that introduce them to a variety of career ability classes, work experience and Regis- programming to further emphasize these a certi ed journeyman. options, including trades and apprenticeship tered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), and a messages at all grade levels including Roots Trades Exposure Program C2-School is an experiential education Technology training. The activities are tied to curriculum, wide range of CTS courses including of Empathy, school resource officers, guest program for students in Grades 3 to 8 that The Trades Exposure Program includes our allowing students to see the link between cooking, sewing, and video editing. speakers and special events. takes place at the Bonnyville and District online Energy 35 course, which introduces Northern Lights is committed to providing what they are learning in the classroom and Centennial Centre. Students spend four days high school students to working on service sta and students with the technological their potential career path. Dual Credit Programs Mobile Mechanics taking part in activities that take advantage rigs. Students who complete the course then tools needed to enhance classroom Local industry partners, business and com- The newest addition to our enhanced Northern Lights high schools o er several of the amenities at the centre and connect have the opportunity to take part in our instruction, improve collaboration and munity organizations play an important role programming is our Mobile Mechanics avenues for students to earn college and to what they’ve been learning in their ve-day hands-on Service Rig Training prepare students for life beyond the by providing site tours, job shadowing program. High schools can access carts full high school credits at the same time and/or classrooms in math, social studies, language Course that takes place at our Trades classroom. opportunities, guest speakers and funding. of all of the parts and materials they need Exposure Centre in Bonnyville. The centre earn certi cations while still in high school. arts and science. The division employs two Learning for students to learn about introductory includes a working service rig on a safe well Our dual credit programming continues to Consultants who work with teachers mechanics. and we use instructors from industry to teach expand in response to student demand. throughout the division on integrating students how to operate the rig. technology into instruction. Preschool and Out of School Care Enhanced Kindergarten Experience Northern Lights operates Care to Learn Preschool Our Enhanced Kindergarten Experience includes the programs at seven of its schools, including a province’s half-day Kindergarten curriculum, provincially accredited full-day preschool program at supplemented by enhanced instruction in literacy Duclos School in Bonnyville. and numeracy, as well as more time for students to Care to Learn Preschool o ers learning, growth and play. Play is critical for helping children learn, and play opportunities through music, arts and crafts, develop socially, emotionally and physically. games, physical activity, early math and literacy Fine Arts centres and more. It’s designed to support families in their e orts to provide their child with essential skills From Kindergarten through high school our students such as: independence, decision-making, have the opportunity to explore music, art and imagination and creativity, sense of community, theatre through speci c classes and activities communication skills, explore to learn, problem integrated into other subject areas. solving, feeling of value and self-worth, and relating Students also have numerous opportunities to perform to others. and exhibit their work at public events including music We also o er a provincially-accredited Out of School festivals, school concerts, theatre productions and Care program at our elementary schools in Bonnyville, community events. Cold Lake and Lac La Biche.
Outreach Schools Moral Intelligence Student Leadership Science Olympics Mobile Trades Lab Our schools all have excellent wireless connectivity, SmartBoards, and many Northern Lights operates seven outreach Northern Lights schools are committed to Northern Lights’ Student Leadership program The annual Science Olympics replaced the The Division’s Mobile Trades Lab provides options for student learning including tablets, schools in the communities of Bonnyville, creating safe and caring environments for empowers students to use their skills and division science fair a few years ago. It is an approximately 400 Northern Lights students Chromebooks and desktop computers. Bu alo Lake, Cold Lake, Fishing Lake, Kikino, students and providing them with talents to make a di erence in their interactive science competition for Northern each year with hands-on opportunities to and Lac La Biche. Outreach schools o er opportunities to develop moral intelligence. community and around the world. Lights students in grades 6 to 9. learn about the trades. Youth Achievement Program regular high school programming with The programs in our elementary schools The division is also developing a Student Working in teams, students use their The lab is a trailer that expands to become a The Youth Achievement Program is o ered at exible pacing and attendance schedules focus on character traits such as empathy, Voice program that will provide students with knowledge and skills to tackle a series of fully-functioning metal fabrication facility Aurora Middle School in Lac La Biche and that meet the needs of students. respect, conscience, self-control, kindness, opportunities to participate at the school, problem-solving challenges, such as building that can be used at any of the division’s Cold Lake Middle School. Students receive tolerance and fairness. In addition to regular high school courses, division and provincial levels. bridges out of spaghetti, balloon car drag middle or high schools. Students learn valuable hands-on learning opportunities Our schools also o er a variety of the schools o er knowledge and employ- C2-School racers and marshmallow elevators. welding and computerized laser cutting with that introduce them to a variety of career ability classes, work experience and Regis- programming to further emphasize these a certi ed journeyman. options, including trades and apprenticeship tered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), and a messages at all grade levels including Roots Trades Exposure Program C2-School is an experiential education Technology training. The activities are tied to curriculum, wide range of CTS courses including of Empathy, school resource officers, guest program for students in Grades 3 to 8 that The Trades Exposure Program includes our allowing students to see the link between cooking, sewing, and video editing. speakers and special events. takes place at the Bonnyville and District online Energy 35 course, which introduces Northern Lights is committed to providing what they are learning in the classroom and Centennial Centre. Students spend four days high school students to working on service sta and students with the technological their potential career path. Dual Credit Programs Mobile Mechanics taking part in activities that take advantage rigs. Students who complete the course then tools needed to enhance classroom Local industry partners, business and com- The newest addition to our enhanced Northern Lights high schools o er several of the amenities at the centre and connect have the opportunity to take part in our instruction, improve collaboration and munity organizations play an important role programming is our Mobile Mechanics avenues for students to earn college and to what they’ve been learning in their ve-day hands-on Service Rig Training prepare students for life beyond the by providing site tours, job shadowing program. High schools can access carts full high school credits at the same time and/or classrooms in math, social studies, language Course that takes place at our Trades classroom. opportunities, guest speakers and funding. of all of the parts and materials they need Exposure Centre in Bonnyville. The centre earn certi cations while still in high school. arts and science. The division employs two Learning for students to learn about introductory includes a working service rig on a safe well Our dual credit programming continues to Consultants who work with teachers mechanics. and we use instructors from industry to teach expand in response to student demand. throughout the division on integrating students how to operate the rig. technology into instruction. Our Communities Lac La Biche County Kikino Métis Settlement With a population of around 8,500 people, Additional amenities in Lac La Biche include Kikino is a Métis community with over 1,200 the community features an abundance of an 18-hole golf course and driving range, residents and a land base of over 120,000 recreational and cultural amenities for the bowling alley, indoor aquatics centre, acres. It is located 40 kilometres south of Lac whole family. The newest attraction is the walking, hiking and biking trails, canoe circuit La Biche on Highway 36. Bold Centre, located in the hamlet of Lac La and ATV trails. Lac La Biche is within easy Biche. It features twin ice rinks, twin access of 150 lakes, many with beachside The community has bene tted from oil and eldhouses, a tness and boxing area, camping, cabin facilities, and white sand gas development and its diverse economy curling rink, running track, community hall, beaches. includes construction, ranching, aggregate and is the home of Northern Lights’ newest sales, oil eld activities and tourism. high school. The centre has already hosted Plamondon is located 30 kilometres west of Silver Birch Resort features log cabin rentals, some amazing community events and is Lac La Biche and is the service centre for the camping, water-based activities and annual quickly becoming the hub of activity in the surrounding agricultural community. Home to events including rodeo, ice shing derby and region. over 300 people, the hamlet has an active retail trade, recreational and cultural the Snow ake Festival (held on Family Day). The hamlet of Lac La Biche is the regional services. There are a variety of cultural and For more information, go to centre for business, health care facilities, historical events throughout the year www.msgc.ca/communities/ education and government services. It including the Plamondon Mud Bogs in late kikino-metis-settlement features a number of hotels, restaurants, August. banks, retail grocery and clothing stores. For more information, go to Major community events include National www.laclabichecounty.com Aboriginal Day in late June and the Lac La or www.laclabicheregion.com Biche Pow Wow and Fish Derby in mid August. Lac La Biche County Kikino Métis Settlement With a population of around 8,500 people, Additional amenities in Lac La Biche include Kikino is a Métis community with over 1,200 the community features an abundance of an 18-hole golf course and driving range, residents and a land base of over 120,000 recreational and cultural amenities for the bowling alley, indoor aquatics centre, acres. It is located 40 kilometres south of Lac whole family. The newest attraction is the walking, hiking and biking trails, canoe circuit La Biche on Highway 36. Bold Centre, located in the hamlet of Lac La and ATV trails. Lac La Biche is within easy Biche. It features twin ice rinks, twin access of 150 lakes, many with beachside The community has bene tted from oil and eldhouses, a tness and boxing area, camping, cabin facilities, and white sand gas development and its diverse economy curling rink, running track, community hall, beaches. includes construction, ranching, aggregate and is the home of Northern Lights’ newest sales, oil eld activities and tourism. high school. The centre has already hosted Plamondon is located 30 kilometres west of Silver Birch Resort features log cabin rentals, some amazing community events and is Lac La Biche and is the service centre for the camping, water-based activities and annual quickly becoming the hub of activity in the surrounding agricultural community. Home to events including rodeo, ice shing derby and region. over 300 people, the hamlet has an active retail trade, recreational and cultural the Snow ake Festival (held on Family Day). The hamlet of Lac La Biche is the regional services. There are a variety of cultural and For more information, go to centre for business, health care facilities, historical events throughout the year www.msgc.ca/communities/ education and government services. It including the Plamondon Mud Bogs in late kikino-metis-settlement features a number of hotels, restaurants, August. banks, retail grocery and clothing stores. For more information, go to Major community events include National www.laclabichecounty.com Aboriginal Day in late June and the Lac La or www.laclabicheregion.com Biche Pow Wow and Fish Derby in mid August.
City of Cold Lake Town of Bonnyville Cold Lake is a growing city that has all the huge gymnasium and a tness centre. Plus Around 7,000 people call the Town of amenities and bene ts of city living, and the Cold Lake has a curling rink, two new splash Bonnyville home, but a growing rural welcoming nature of a small town. parks, a new skate park, two golf courses, population makes the town the centre for and numerous walking trails and about twice as many. The city is the retail hub of the region, playgrounds. featuring several big name box stores and Bonnyville is the hub for the local oil and gas chain restaurants, and a diverse small Located on the shores of Cold Lake, the city industry with over 60 national and business community. also features Western Canada’s largest international companies having offices in inland marina and Kinosoo Beach. town. The retail sector features several chain Active community organizations ensure there restaurants and stores, as well as excellent is always something happening in the city. For more information, go to local retail businesses. The community’s family focus means there www.coldlake.com are plenty of family events, recreational or www.coldlakechamber.ca The Bonnyville area is known for its opportunities and supports available for volunteerism and charity. There are residents of all ages. community groups for just about every sport and activity, and amenities and events not Cold Lake is also an active place. The new normally found in a small town. These include Energy Centre features an 1,800-seat event the Bonnyville and District Centennial arena, eldhouse, wellness centre and Centre, Bonnyville Jr. ‘A’ Pontiacs, World walking track. The J.J. Parr Sports and Professional Chuckwagon races and Pro Recreation Centre located on 4 Wing Cold Rodeo, a state-of-the-art health centre and Lake features two NHL-sized ice surfaces, an a splash park. aquatic centre with competition and leisure pools, squash and racquetball courts, a For more information, go to www.town.bonnyville.ab.ca Lac La Biche County Kikino Métis Settlement With a population of around 8,500 people, Additional amenities in Lac La Biche include Kikino is a Métis community with over 1,200 the community features an abundance of an 18-hole golf course and driving range, residents and a land base of over 120,000 recreational and cultural amenities for the bowling alley, indoor aquatics centre, acres. It is located 40 kilometres south of Lac whole family. The newest attraction is the walking, hiking and biking trails, canoe circuit La Biche on Highway 36. Bold Centre, located in the hamlet of Lac La and ATV trails. Lac La Biche is within easy Biche. It features twin ice rinks, twin access of 150 lakes, many with beachside The community has bene tted from oil and eldhouses, a tness and boxing area, camping, cabin facilities, and white sand gas development and its diverse economy curling rink, running track, community hall, beaches. includes construction, ranching, aggregate and is the home of Northern Lights’ newest sales, oil eld activities and tourism. high school. The centre has already hosted Plamondon is located 30 kilometres west of Silver Birch Resort features log cabin rentals, some amazing community events and is Lac La Biche and is the service centre for the camping, water-based activities and annual quickly becoming the hub of activity in the surrounding agricultural community. Home to events including rodeo, ice shing derby and region. over 300 people, the hamlet has an active retail trade, recreational and cultural the Snow ake Festival (held on Family Day). The hamlet of Lac La Biche is the regional services. There are a variety of cultural and For more information, go to centre for business, health care facilities, historical events throughout the year www.msgc.ca/communities/ education and government services. It including the Plamondon Mud Bogs in late kikino-metis-settlement features a number of hotels, restaurants, August. banks, retail grocery and clothing stores. For more information, go to Major community events include National www.laclabichecounty.com Aboriginal Day in late June and the Lac La or www.laclabicheregion.com Biche Pow Wow and Fish Derby in mid August.
MD of Bonnyville Village of Glendon Athabasca County The City of Cold Lake and Town of Bonnyville The Village is home to just under 500 people Two Northern Lights schools are located in are surrounded by the Municipal District of and the World’s Largest Perogy. Glendon is a Athabasca County - Wandering River School Bonnyville. MD residents live on farms and very active community with a ton of com- and Caslan School. acreages, as well as in hamlets, country munity events and lots of amenities and The hamlet of Wandering River is located residential subdivisions and on the shores of activities for families. approximately 95 kilometres north of Atha- the region’s numerous lakes. For more information, go to basca and 200 kilometres south of Fort For those who love the outdoors, the MD is a www.glendonalberta.ca McMurray, making it the perfect place to dream come true! Kinosoo Ridge Snow enjoy the rural lifestyle and commute to work Resort is located just outside Cold Lake. in the oilpatch. There are numerous cross-country, snowmo- Wandering River features a number of hotels bile and ATV trails, as well as great lakes for and motels, a service station and post ice shing in the winter. In the summer o ice. Amenities include a skating and months, the area’s lakes provide opportuni- curling rink, community hall and golf course. ties for shing, just about any water sport you Caslan is located southwest of Lac La Biche can think of, and numerous beaches to relax and just east of the Town of Boyle. on. The MD features many excellent camp- grounds, golf courses and outdoor Athabasca County has many lakes and adventures like horseback riding, paintball beaches to explore in the summer and is and motocross. known for its view of the vibrant Northern Lights in the winter. Community events For more information, go to include the Magni cent River Rats Festival, www.md.bonnyville.ab.ca Boyle Rodeo, Wildberry Festival, Grassland Grass Drags and several music and cultural events throughout the year. For more information, go to www.athabascacounty.com Contact Us... Apply to Education Our Division Office is located in Bonnyville. Our Human Resources We use Apply to Education to post our current open Department is based out of our Lac La Biche office. employment positions and collect applications. Division Office Human Resources To apply for a position with us, you must create a portfolio on Apply to Education. 6005- 50 Avenue 10220 - 101 Avenue Instructions, along with links to all current openings, Bonnyville, AB T9N 2L4 Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C0 are available on the Employment section of our Phone: 780-623-4414 Phone: 780-826-3145 website - www.nlsd.ab.ca. Toll-Free (Alberta): 1-888-826-3145 Fax: 780-623-4041 Fax: 780-826-4600 Email: [email protected]