We offer Early Learning preschool programs at some of our community schools. These specialized programs are focused on 3 and 4 year olds, many who need extra help with speech, language, behaviour, etc. We’re taking applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Although we have limited spots, we encourage all parents with preschool children to reach […]
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February 10, 2021 Board Meeting News
February 12th, 2021The February 10th board meeting was held at Regional Office in Barrhead. Minister approves request to access reserves In October 2020, the board submitted a request to Education Minister Adriana LaGrange asking for approval to use $1.7 Million in reserves. These funds are required to cover the additional costs related to increased enrolment in the […]
Read more moreLearning to Serve — Neerlandia Public Christian School
February 11th, 2021We are publishing a series of stories about our schools. Read them all here. Neerlandia Public Christian School is unique in that it is the only school in Pembina Hills to provide an alternative Christian program. With a current enrollment of over 230 students, the K-9 school has seen significant growth in recent years. This […]
Read more moreDivision leaders focus on Indigenous learning
February 8th, 2021Pembina Hills division leaders and school principals meet once a month to review and discuss various administrative and management logistics. They also use the time together to grow professionally through collaborative learning. Over the last two years Pembina Hills leaders have delved into the characteristics of leadership as defined in the Alberta Education Leadership Quality […]
Read more moreSecond semester begins
February 2nd, 2021February 1st marked the beginning of the second semester and the halfway point in the school year for all students in Pembina Hills. High school teachers will be welcoming new groups of students into their courses and therefore will be establishing new cohort groups. This is a great opportunity to refresh the various habits intended […]
Read more moreUpdate: The path forward
February 1st, 2021On Friday, January 29th the Premier and his team provided an update to Alberta’s COVID-19 situation and described a path forward regarding the lifting of restrictions. This ‘roadmap’ outlines the sectors that will see gradual restriction changes at each step based on hospitalization benchmarks. There are some points along the way that will impact schools. […]
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