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Division policies align with School Act
In response to the recent changes to the School Act regarding a board’s responsibility to provide its students and staff with a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment, PHPS…
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Back to School
The first day of school is September 4th. Visit our website to find information about: Key dates for 2018-19, School Supply lists, School registration dates, Meet the Bus for Kindergarten and more!
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École WES celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day, these Grade 3-6 École Westlock Elementary School students performed a song at the June 21 school assembly. The Lil'wat Song which is derived…
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Double Gold at Skills Canada Nationals
Congratulations to Aidan Victoor and Jonathan Verheul for winning GOLD at the Skills Canada national competition in Edmonton on June 4-5. Left: Grade 12 RF Staples student Aidan Victoor won…
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Hands-on learning for BCHS photography students
Barrhead Composite High School photography teacher Bruce Tyrrell creates amazing opportunities for his students with an annual field trip to either New York or Vancouver. This year it was Vancouver,…
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Parent guide to Selfies, Sexting and Snapchat
Social media and technology use is on the rise and constantly changing. Unhealthy use of technology can lead to addiction, bullying and other problems. So what can parents do to understand…
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Farewell to SRO Constable Hynes
After almost four years as the School Resource Officer for Barrhead area schools, Constable Robert Hynes will be transferring to the RCMP Academy “Depot” Division in Regina, Saskatchewan. During the…
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Recognizing our people!
This quarter we celebrated seven people for their contributions to our students and schools. Congratulations to Dr. Alan Murdock, Andrea Wierenga, Lisa Gehring, Louise Davison, Lindsey Beamish, Jessica Hiemstra and Tara Thue. Read about them here.
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Trustee Jackie Carson receives Award
PHPS school board trustee Jackie Carson was recently honored by the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) as a recipient of the Esquao Award in the category of…
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BCHS teacher nominated for Edwin Parr Award
Christina Frose, a teacher at Barrhead Composite High School, was nominated for the 2018 Alberta School Boards Association’s Edwin Parr Teaching Award. Read the story here...
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Warning about Netflix’s ‘13 Reasons Why’
Season 2 of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why was released on May 18, and it’s even more concerning than the first season. This season contains situations that may be…
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PHPS offers $2,500 Relocation Incentive
Are you considering applying for a position in Pembina Hills Public Schools? Do you already work for us but live outside the division? Our new Relocation Incentive offers $2,500 to all new…
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I wish to thank all our dedicated staff and community partners for their commitment and hard work this past school year. I am hopeful that you are able to make time this summer to relax and recharge. I also wish to acknowledge the staff at ADLC for their patience and understanding as we undertake significant change. Once again, congratulations to all our graduates and best wishes to all of our retirees - your legacy lives on! 
