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5310 – 49 STREET Barrhead, Alberta (780) 674-8500
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Pembina Hills Regional Division No. 7 Board of Trustees
Board Chair – Sharon Volorney, Barrhead Electoral Subdivision 3 (Barrhead Town) Vice-Chair – Kim Webster, Barrhead Electoral Subdivision 2 (Barrhead Rural) Dale Schaffrick - Barrhead Electoral Subdivision 1 (Barrhead Rural) Sherri Watson - Swan Hills Ward 1 David Truckey - Westlock Electoral Subdivision 3 (Westlock Town) Sherry Allen - Westlock Electoral Subdivision 1 (Westlock Rural) Annette Bokenfohr - Westlock Electoral Subdivision 2 (Westlock Rural) Superintendent – Colleen Symyrozum-Watt Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources – Wendy Scinski Secretary Treasurer – Tracy Meunier
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The Region
Pembina Hills Regional Division No. 7 is located northwest of Edmonton, serving the centres of Westlock, Barrhead and Swan Hills, as well as a number of smaller rural communities. The area has a thriving agricultural economy in the south, as well as energy and forestry industries in the north.
The Pembina Hills region provides residents with the essence of rural Alberta. A multitude of recreational and cultural opportunities exist, including excellent community theatres, libraries, golf courses, tennis courts, hockey arenas, curling rinks, ski hills and many other facilities. Numerous popular lakes and rivers encompass the natural areas, attracting many outdoor enthusiasts.
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The School Division
About Us Pembina Hills School Division delivers educational services to the municipalities of Swan Hills, Woodlands County, County of Barrhead, Town of Barrhead, Westlock County, Town of Westlock, Village of Clyde, the south eastern portion of M.D. of Big Lakes and the southern portion of the M.D. of Lesser Slave River.
Public school services are provided through twenty schools. Two of these are Hutterite Colonies while another school offers an alternate public program focusing on a non-denominational Christian education. Pembina Hills also has established Outreach and Virtual School programs.
Pembina Hills Regional Division No. 7 has a long history of outstanding education along with a strong sense of community. We are proud of the welcoming atmosphere that exists at our schools. This creates a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable and safe and parents are encouraged to get involved.
Through a Service Agreement with Alberta Education, PHRD is also responsible for the Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC). Based in Barrhead, with regional offices in Calgary, Edmonton, and Lethbridge, ADLC offers core and complementary courses, as well as Francophone and French Immersion programs, outlined in Alberta Education’s programs of study. ADLC provides 21st Century Learning opportunities in print, online, and blended formats for Grades 1 – 12 students and adult learners across Alberta.
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Mandate Pembina Hills School Division shall deliver an education program consistent with the Alberta School Act.
Purpose Our purpose is to ensure the delivery of an excellent education to our students so they become good citizens who contribute to society.
Our Goals PHRD’s Education Plan Goals align to those of the province: 1. An Excellent Start to Learning 2. Success for Every Student 3. Quality Teaching and School Leadership 4. Engaged and Effective Governance
The Board’s Priorities for 2013-2016 are a continuation of the Priorities from the previous year and are as follows:
The Engaged Learner - This central focus captures the Board’s intent that all participants in the education system need to become Engaged Learners. The students will be engaged when their teachers, administration, and parents demonstrate commitment to learning. This concept is central to the Board’s motto; “Together We Learn”. Success for ALL Students - This priority captures the desire of the Board that all students achieve success relevant to their grade level, ability and individual needs. Under this priority the Board envisioned strategies to support learners in the inclusive learning environment of our rural schools. Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction - This priority recognizes the value and importance of designing instruction and assessment in ways that are accessible to EVERY child. Under this priority the Board envisioned strategies that would enhance educators’ capacities to design and deliver instruction.
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Service Areas Pembina Hills Regional Division No. 7 has a dedicated staff willing to facilitate student learning in the following Regional Office Service Areas: Superintendent’s Office Business and Communications Services Education Services Information Technology Services Facilities and Transportation Services Employee Services (Formerly Human Resources and Payroll) For contact information please visit our website at www.phrd.ab.ca
Parents & Students Pembina Hills Regional Division No. 7 views parents as the key influence in a child’s life, and welcome their involvement. Our excellent, caring teachers and support staff work with parents to help each child make the most of their educational experience.
Career Opportunities Application Process: Career Opportunities are posted on the PHRD website at www.phrd.ab.ca Click on Careers Then on Current Positions and follow the instructions to apply
Please include the following documentation, when applying for positions: Resume Cover Letter Minimum of three (3) professional references and permission to contact references
If you are successful in your application, we will require the following documentation prior to your start with Pembina Hills Regional Division: Criminal Record Check Child Welfare Record Check
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Wards & Electoral Subdivisions
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Our Schools
Alberta Distance Learning Centre “Success for Every Student”
Grades 1 - 12
Contact Us: Box 4000 Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1P3 Phone: (780) 674-5333 Toll-free: 1-866-774-5333 Fax: (780) 674-7593 Highlights: Website: www.adlc.ca ADLC has been a world leader in distance education since established in 1923 ADLC is funded by the Government of Alberta and is Edmonton Office considered to be the provincial distance learning Phone: (780) 427-2766 centre offering Grades 1 – 12 courses available from the Alberta Program of Studies Calgary Office ADLC works in close partnership with schools and Phone: (403) 290-0978 jurisdictions to serve the unique distance learning needs of school aged children Lethbridge Office ADLC also offers Grade 1 – 12 courses to adults Phone: (403) 327-2160 A multi-modal program delivery (print, online, video- conference) to meet individual student needs, Assistant Superintendent of ADLC: abilities and potentials Cam Oulton Offers Distributed Learning which allows instructor, students, and content to be located in different, non- Principal: centralized locations so that instruction and learning Brett Cooper can occur independent of time and place.
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Barrhead Composite High School “Building Confidence, Honesty & Skills”
Grades 7 - 12
Contact Us: 5307 – 53 Avenue Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1P2 Phone: (780) 674-8522 Fax: (780) 674-8543 Website: www.barrheadcomposite.ca
Principal: David Garbutt Highlights:
Recognized for its excellence and innovative approaches to delivering academic programs Received provincial, national and international recognition in Music, Skills Canada, various academic and athletic competitions Extensive CTS Programs including Mechanics, Carpentry, Fabrication, Communication Technology, Cosmetology, Community Health and Information Processing Excellent special needs programs and extensive off- campus course offerings
Barrhead Elementary School “Rising to the Challenge” “Relever le defi”
Grades K-6 Dual Track
Contact Us: 5103 – 53 Avenue Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1N9 Phone: (780) 674-8518 Fax: (780) 674-8541 Website: www.barrheadelementary.ca
Principal: Dale Bujold Highlights: Strong emphasis on whole child education Intramural athletic program, extracurricular activities Dual track school offering both English and French include Basketball, Indoor Track (Edmonton Journal Immersion instruction. Games), Jump Rope for Heart Excellent academic results Music, Phys Ed., Special Ed. Counselling Full Special Needs Program and an ECS, “P.R.E.P.” ECS “PREP” program – playbased preschool program Program geared for students identified with special needs and Special Events – Rotary Music Festival, Science Fair, typically developing children Winter Fun Day and Carnival, Art Show, Full Field Trips Grade 5 classes involved in field trips to resource Grades 4- 6 Choir centres tied to Grade 5 curriculum Grade 6 Peace Keepers & DARE program Grade 6 classes involved in Jasper Challenge, a major mountain hiking experience “Together We Learn”
Busby School “Achieving Excellence Child By Child Day By Day – Together”
Grades K- 6
Contact Us: General Delivery Busby, AB TOG OHO Phone: (780) 349-2464 Fax: (780) 349-2431 Website: www.busbyschool.ca
Principal: Nadine Marchand
Highlights: Program focuses on the Whole Child, recognizing the Bright clean school and a dedicated caring staff potential of all children and encouraging life-long School Council encourages parents to take an active part in learning in a small school, family atmosphere their child(ren)’s education and meet other parents by Small classes focus on individualized instruction with attending meetings and coming into the school strong literacy and math focuses from kindergarten to Students are involved in character education including Grade six Virtues Program Focus on active living including daily physical education, School-wide themes and family groups promote a sense of intramurals and after school sports community amongst students and staff Emphasis on fine arts including a school choir, music and art programs Integration of technology in both teaching and learning Dapp School “Committed to Wellness and Success for All”
Grades K - 6
Contact Us: Box 60 Dapp, AB T0G 0S0 Phone: (780) 954-3790 Fax: (780) 954-3791 Website: www.dappschool.ca
Principal: Darcie Eamor
Highlights: Extensive library of leveled independent reading material All classrooms are equipped with FM systems to amplify the Single graded classrooms teacher’s voice enabling students to hear in all areas of the Students with needs have individualized program plans and classroom are integrated into the regular classroom Assemblies are held to celebrate student achievement and Modern library and computer lab learning Programs available for students needing speech/language or Dapp students take pride in their athletics program of daily occupational therapy assistance physical education and intramural activities in their spacious Skating rink; skiing/skating program well-equipped gymnasium Sensory needs of students are addressed at all levels
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Dunstable School “Freedom to Grow; Opportunity to Learn”
Grades K - 6
Contact Us: R.R. #1 Busby, AB T0G 0H0 Physical Address: 2129 Hwy. #651 Phone: (780) 674-4401 Fax: (780) 674-4105 Website: www.dunstableschool.ca
Principal: Lorna Hiemstra
Highlights: Focus on friendship and family All students given the freedom to grow and the Encourage physical activities such as: Phys. Ed. opportunity to learn in a multitude of ways Intramurals, soccer, basketball, skiing, and swimming iPad Lab Cultural activities include the presentation of an One to one laptop computers outstanding Christmas concert and Spring Tea Virtue House Program – cross grade activities
Eleanor Hall School “Committed to the Growth, Safety, and Success of all Students”
Grades K-9
Contact Us: General Delivery Clyde, AB T0G 0P0 Phone: (780) 348-5341 Fax: (780) 348-5713 Website: www.eleanorhallschool.ca
Principal: Don Hinks
Highlights: New school opened in 2008 Growing student population Daily Physcial Education program Early Reading Initiative Program School-wide breakfast program (for students who need Levelled Literacy Intervention Program it) Focus on preparing students for the 21st Century by Innovative Classrooms – all classrooms have SMART developing skills in critical thinking, problem solving Boards, FM Systems, access to Student Respons Systems, and collaboration Video Conferencing and Assistive Technology School Council that is very active in all facets of school Friendly and supportive learning environment assists in life achieving success and promoting values with each of its students
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Fort Assiniboine School “Committed to Excellence”
Grades K - 9
Contact Us: General Delivery Fort Assiniboine, AB T0G 1A0 Phone: (780) 584-3751 Fax: (780) 584-3876 Website: www.fortschool.ca
Principal: Audrey Kluin
Highlights: Excellent academic and complementary courses with a School wide themes and activity weeks are designed wide variety of extracurricular activities to capitalize on the natural interactions that take Strong relationship with businesses in the community place and focus the students on learning Provides a caring environment that promotes Video conferencing courses in Junior High development of the whole child One-to-one school as of September for diigital devices Teachers have received training in programs such as (promote 21st Century learning) Balanced Literacy, Early Reading Intervention, and UDL Strong Parent Society and council to support strategies to support student learning school programs and initiatives True example of a “Community” School
Jarvie School “Helping Students Make Positive Choices For Their Best Possible Future”
Grades 7 – 9
Contact Us: Box 119 Jarvie, AB TOG 1H0 Phone: (780) 954-3935 Fax: (780) 954-3885 Website: www.jarvieschool.ca
Principal: Martin Cairns Highlights: Excellent learning environment for the students of Jarvie community Excellent band program Belief that it is important to offer students opportunities Committed to technology with one computer to every such as sports, music and technology to enhance the 1.5 students curriculum Opportunities for all students to participate and develop skills on sports teams
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Neerlandia Public Christian School “Learning to Serve”
Grades K - 9
Contact Us: Box 10 Neerlandia, AB T0G 1R0 Phone: (780) 674-5581 Fax: (780) 674-2927 Website: www.neerlandiaschool.ca
Principal: Lisa Gehring
Highlights: Many programs to meet the needs of a wide variety of School environment where students are known students from kindergarten to Grade 9 personally and where their gifts, talents and potential Offers an effective and high quality program are recognized Variety of CTS courses at junior high level Students are encouraged to participate fully in the As a Christian school all students take Bible classes and social, spiritual, leadership, athletic and academic life our Christian overview is integrated in all aspects of the of the school subjects and courses Alternate School Year that provides longer school days but several Fridays off
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Grades 7 – 12
Barrhead Office Westlock Office 4925 – 50 Avenue 9914 – 107 Street Barrhead, AB T7N 1A1 Westlock, AB T7P 2K6 Phone: (780) 674-7600 Phone: (780) 349-7100 Fax: (780) 674-8699 Fax: (780) 349-7025 Barrhead Outreach Centre Principal: David Garbutt Principal: Pierre Ouimet
Highlights:
Serving students in the Westlock and Barrhead areas Dynamic and changing work environment Teaching a variety of subjects and grade levels Very creative environment in which many opportunities are available to use different teaching techniques Accepting environment of different kinds of students Flexible scheduling with year round timetables Personal and educational growth is highly valued
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Westlock Outreach Centre R. F. Staples Secondary School “Vision of the Future Through Action Today”
Grades 7-12
Contact Us: 10015 – 104 Street Westlock, Alberta T7P 1T8 Phone: (780) 349-4454 Fax: (780) 349-5948 Website: www.rfstaples.ca
Principal: Pierre Ouimet
Highlights: Full complement of academic courses at the junior and Our Cultural Arts Theatre ennhances our school senior high level; French Imersion programs exits in community, especially programming in the Fine Arts Junior High realm A staff highly respected by students and parents Extracurricular opporunities exist in athletics, fine Career and Technology Studies include: communication arts, and various other clubs technology, cosmetology, construction, foods, automotives, business education, and information processing
Swan Hills School “Together We Can; Together We Will”
Grades K - 12
Contact Us: Bag 1200 Swan Hills, AB T0G 2C0 Phone: (780) 333-4471 Fax: (780) 333-2013 Website: www.swanhillsschool.ca
Principal: Sheila Gardiner
Highlights: Excellent academic and complementary courses Alternate School Year that provides longer school Wide variety of extracurricular activities days but some Fridays off throughout the year, Strong relationship with the businesses and agencies in helping promote teacher and student wellness the community Teachers encouraged to be lifelong learners receiving A caring environment that promotes development of the training in programs such as Balanced Literacy, Early whole child Reading Intervention and Effective Behavior Support Dynamic school culture that encourages alternative methods of learning
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Vista Virtual School
“No Limits”
Grades K - 12
Contact Us: Barrhead Office Box 4000 Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1P4 Phone: (780) 305-2105 Toll-free: 1-855-974-5333 Fax: (403) 265-0814 Website: www.vvschool.ca
Edmonton Office HSBC Building 300, 10055-106 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 2Y2 Phone: (780) 452-4655 Toll-free: 1-855-974-5333 Fax: (780)427-3850
Calgary Office 5921 3rd Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 0P3 Phone: (403) 290-0978 Toll-free: 1-855-974-5333 Fax: (403) 265-0814
Lethbridge Office Palliser Education Centre 6, 3305-18 Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5S1 Phone: (403) 327-2160 Toll-free: 1-855-974-5333 Fax: (403) 327-2710
Principal: Mike Loitz
Highlights: Public school establisheed in 1996 May – September registration for the Full-Time Home education programs available program 4 locations across Alberta: Barrhead, Calgary, Edmonton, Flexible timetables Lethbridge Fully accredited by Alberta Education Over 2060 students actively registered, 506 are part of Print and online formats available in most courses the Full-Time program Combined 270 courses offered at the Elementary, Junior High and Senior High levels Year-round registration for all partial program classes (Senior High Only) “Together We Learn”
W. R. Frose School “Learning Today To Succeed Tomorrow”
Grades K - 8
Contact Us: Box 150 Fawcett, AB T0G 0Y0 Phone: (780) 954-3827 Fax: (780) 954-3934 Website: www.wrfroseschool.ca
Principal: Wendy Morey Hood
Highlights: Strong academic programs Annual field trips for all grades School wide literacy block Swimming program for most grades Special Needs support for all grades Hot lunch program sponsored by School Council Daily Physical Education classes (K-9) Paired-reading for Grades 1-6 Innovated daily use of iPads and netbooks in class
Westlock Elementary School “Turning Today’s Challenges Into Tomorrow’s Achievements”
Grades K – 6 Dual Track
Contact Us: 10515 – 106A Street Westlock, AB T7P 2E7 Phone: (780) 349-3385 Fax: (780) 349-3478 Website: www.westlockelementary.ca
Principal: Steven Kaplan
Highlights: School noted for outstanding staff/parent relations Staff initiated and fully integrated “Virtues Program” Academic achievement the key focus, wide variety of PIN (Preparing for Inclusion Now) Program – Ages 3-5, programs offering comprehensive special needs, Early special and typically developing Reading Intervention, Balanced Literacy, music taught by After School Care Program – host location – Westlock specialsits and daily active physical education Daycare Society Numerous provincial “Excellence in Teaching” award Playschool – Host location – Westlock Playschool winners Society – Ages 3-5 Nationally recognized for a “Quality Daily Physical Education Program” platinum award
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Other Contacts Trustees Sharon Volorney – Barrhead Ward 3 (Town) ...... (780) 674-4916 Kim Webster – Barrhead Ward 2 (Rural) ...... (780) 801-0886 Annette Bokenfohr – Westlock Ward 2 (Rural) ...... (780) 349-8538 Dale Schaffrick – Barrhead Ward 1 (Rural) ...... (780) 785-2779 Sherry Allen – Westlock Ward 1 (Rural) ...... (780) 954-2590 Sheri Watson – Swan Hills Ward (Town) ...... (780) 333-2874 David Truckey - Westlock Ward 3 (Town) ...... (780) 307-9991
Regional Services Colleen Symyrozum-Watt, Superintendent of Schools ...... (780) 674-8525 Tracy Meunier, Secretary Treasurer ...... (780) 674-8504
Wendy Scinski, Assistant Superintendent of Employee Services and Facilities & Transportation .. (780) 674-8507 Mark Thiesen, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services ...... (780) 674-8505
Rob McGarva, Director of Student Services ...... (780) 674-8506 Alex Mottus, Director of Information Technology Services ...... (780) 674-8515 Tracy Tyreman, Director of Facilities & Transportation ...... (780) 674-8510
Alberta Distance Learning Centre ...... (780) 674-5333
Associated Numbers Regional Office (Main Switchboard) ...... (780) 674-8500 Support Services ...... (780) 674-8510 Adult Learning Barrhead ...... (780) 674-7535 Westlock ...... (780) 349-5253 Public Library Barrhead ...... (780) 674-8519 Westlock ...... (780) 349-3060 Swan Hills ...... (780) 333-4505 Family Community Support Services (FCSS) Barrhead ...... (780) 674-3341 Westlock ...... (780) 349-5900 Swan Hills ...... (780) 333-7099
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