At their April 11 meeting, the school board approved the establishment of an Early Learning Program at Busby School beginning this fall. See more information about the many Early Learning Programs in PHPS or visit the Early Learning website. Other items from the meeting include: Board allots resources to schools Transportation assurance report and interesting facts Read more in the […]
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Humboldt Broncos Tragedy
April 10th, 2018PHPS would like to share our deepest condolences with the Tobin family and all those who have been touched by the Humboldt Broncos tragedy. This is a tremendously sad event that those in our school community can relate to on multiple levels. We would like to encourage you and your family to seek out support […]
Read more moreAndrea Wierenga is dedicated and caring
April 5th, 2018Andrea Wierenga has been teaching with Pembina Hills Public Schools for over 12 years. Currently teaching grade five at Barrhead Elementary School, Andrea maintains a learning environment that is safe and caring. Her classroom is positive and supportive, where she encourages the students to always do their best. It is evident that she truly cares […]
Read more moreDr. Alan Murdock— supporting our kids
April 3rd, 2018As a pediatrician, Dr. Alan Murdock has served Pembina Hills for almost 20 years. A strong advocate for his patients and their families, he has been an essential link between education and health. Although he has retired from his practice, we want to recognize him for the exemplary efforts he has made supporting our PHPS […]
Read more moreA closer look at flexible seating
March 23rd, 2018Cory Kubinec teaches Grade 3 at École Westlock Elementary School and she recently incorporated the concept of flexible seating into her classroom. Rather than having students assigned to desks, flexible seating allows her students to choose where they work and who they work with throughout the day. Why flexible seating? Kubinec used flexible seating in […]
Read more moreBudget 2018 and Pembina Hills Public Schools
March 23rd, 2018Board chair Jennifer Tuininga shared these key thoughts about the 2018 provincial budget released on March 22. Appreciate government’s commitment to funding public education despite the challenging fiscal climate We appreciate the government – and the minister of education –making students and public education a priority against the backdrop of a recovering economy. There were no […]
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