Terry Fox Runs are an annual tradition in our division, taking place each September (and sometimes early October). Our students continue to show their true fundraising spirits, raising an incredible $17,310.26 for the Terry Fox Foundation beating last year’s total ($13,878.54). This year’s top-raising schools are École Westlock Elementary with $4,260.41 and Swan Hills School […]
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School Bus Safety Week, October 15-21, 2023
October 17th, 2023This week is School Bus Safety Week and a great opportunity to remind everyone about bus safety practices and some of the related traffic laws in place to protect our students. Safely on Board Program Our students learn how to be responsible bus riders thanks in part to the Safely on Board program that takes […]
Read more moreTruth and Reconciliation Week September 25-30, 2023
September 26th, 2023Honouring Survivors At Pembina Hills, we believe that reconciliation starts with education. During this Truth and Reconciliation Week, September 25-29, our staff and students will take extra time to engage in numerous learning opportunities to better understand and commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools, honouring survivors, their families and communities. We believe in […]
Read more moreSeptember 20, 2023 Board Meeting News
September 21st, 2023Division Office ~ Board Increases Representation on External Committees In 2021, Pembina Hills received an invitation to join the Tamarack Health Advisory Council. Trustee Maureen Schnirer was directed to apply and was accepted for membership, but this council was not added as an official Board-approved committee. Trustee Schnirer confirmed the value of membership in this […]
Read more morePembina Hills Staff Attend Division Opening Day in Westlock
September 19th, 2023All Pembina Hills staff had the opportunity to gather in Westlock for the Division Opening Day on Friday, September 15. They spent the day learning about resilience from Dr. Michael Ungar, a world-renowned resilience expert. The morning session was focused on student resilience and Dr. Ungar presented information on what children need to create and […]
Read more moreWelcome to our new staff!
September 7th, 2023We are excited to welcome ~40 new staff members, to Pembina Hills this year! These newest members of our division have a mix of experience that will enrich the diversity of our staff. To help them prepare for their new assignments, many of our new staff attended orientation sessions focused on: Employee orientation — Learning about […]
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