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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MARCH 18, 2019 PAGE 3
GYPSD holds Community Engagement Session in Edson
by Deanna Mitchener
The Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
(GYPSD) held a community engagement at the
Parkland High School on March 12. The session
went from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., breaking for a short
lunch that was provided.
Brenda Rosadiuk GYPSD Board Chair and
Trustee for Lobstick Zone along with
Communication Manager Nikki Gilks spoke with
The Weekly Anchor while the community
engagement session was taking place. Rosadiuk
said, “This is actually the first year that we have
engaged all of our communities. This is our final
one today here in Edson. We were in the Lobstick
Zone, Grande Cache, Hinton, Jasper, and Edson is
our last one.”
When asked why this community engagement
was so vital, Rosadiuk's response was, “In the 2018
and 2019 school year the board revised our value
mission and core values, where we identified three Mark Maris Principal at Parkland Composite High School presented on what his school has to offer
priorities for our division. The first is student during a during a community engagement session hosted by GYPSD on March 12 in Edson. photo
learning, the second one is teacher and leadership Deanna Mitchener
excellence, followed by community engagement."
"We have done other community engagements on
another topic, this session is for the Alberta
Education Report. We are very pleased with the
turnouts we have been having for the first time. It
is interesting so far, and we will compile all of our
voice and comments that we have heard at these
PIONEER CABIN NEWSIONEER CABIN NEWS
community engagements; once that is done they P
will be available. The interesting thing I've found
so far, is there is a bit of a common thread, as we Sponsored by Jiffy Lube
are hearing different strategies from the people at
our tables,” said Rosadiuk. March Birthday Wishes - Happy Birthday!
Gilks added, “Right now the group is going
through different strategies and prioritizing them 3: Irene Stevens 24: Roger Preville
and those are currently in our three year education 3: Thora McCulloch 24: Violet Gideon
plan. They are looking at them all and deciding 6: Ron Lenz 25: Judy Hearns
Susan Groat
10:
which ones they feel are the most effective. Also 11: Patricia Wood 27: Doreen Tanghe
27:
Norma Millis
asking if there is anything else they would like to 13: Jane Arneson
add. We have quite a diverse group with teaching 18: Vi Kindiak 29: Louise Leach
30:
Michelle Ogden
staff, support staff, we have the MLA here, we 20: Larry Williams 31: Elsie Riemens
have members from Town Council here, students Darcy Reynold Principal at the Mary Bergeron School was giving his school presentation on March 12, at 20: Robert McCulloch 31: Rosmarie Seal
Parkland School during a community engagement session that GYPSD hosted. All public schools gave
from grade five and up, because students voices are presentations on what their school offers. photo Deanna Mitchener 23: George Avery 31: Mary Salzauler
an extremely important part as well. We have 24: Robert Beck
parents here as well. The facilitators at the tables
are members of the Superintendent Youth Council. gives you some information on how things are get to be engaged with the schools and has really PIONEER CABIN EXECUTIVE
Another way for them to develop their leadership going, then look at how can we move forward. A appreciated all the information from this session.
skills, by leading all the table talks. They are lot of people don't understand the importance of Just hearing about all the enrolment, staffing, and President: Marg Byrt
members from grades 10, 11 and 12 right across these assessments and why it's real critical they direction of each of the schools has been very 1st Vice President: Alf Weisser
the division.” take the time to fill them out and look at them helpful.” 2nd Vice President: Ken Biron
“We had invited people from the public and the —because we do analyze them,” said Gilks. If you want to have your say or input on the Secretary/Treasurer Doreen Tanghe
schools all invited their school families and Rosadiuk said, “I was talking with a Town public school decisions, please go to the website Directors: Dian Dennison, Peggy Helstein
community members to come. But we realize it can Councillor and he was saying he has grandkids in and fill out the survey, you only have until March Eleanor Scott, Diane Veldhouse
be hard for some people during the day, with work the school system. He was saying he doesn't often 20 to do so. Office Manager: Gail Vankosky
schedules. So, we also have the same types of No Cabin Fever Here - Activities
questions on our online survey. The survey is open
until March 30, and we encourage everyone to take Friday, March 1: Music & Dance Jamboree, call Marg Byrt 780-712-9337.
a few minutes to go online and fill it in. The more Saturday, March 23: Crib Tournament starts at 1 pm. Call Kris Carter 780-723-3422.
people we can engage within the community, the PIONEER CABIN GENERAL MEETING: MARCH 21st at 3 p.m.
more information we will have for our data
collection. Then, the board will look at all the Mondays: Crib at 7 p.m.
compiled data for their next three year education Tuesdays: Soup and Sandwish Day at 11:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome. All Homemade
plan. It says a three year action plan, but it gets Goodness
Wednesdays and Thursdays: Floor Curling at 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (16 Teams)
reviewed and revised each year," said Gilks. Thursdays: Whist at 7 p.m.
"The purpose of today and the survey is to try
and look at it from every angle, right from students Do you know you can rent out the Cabin for special functions - YES YOU CAN!
in grade five up to students in grade 12," said
Gilks. "I feel it's important as the goal is student The cabin is a great place to stay involved with your community, socialize and do so
learning and achieving, so the more they are many activities. They are always hosting different activities each month, so please
engaged in their learning, the better off they will be stay tuned for upcoming events.
as well."
"The board has been fantastic at looking different We Change More Than Just Your Motor Oil ...
avenues to find student voice, like the
Superintendent Youth Council for example. For the Let us Tune-Up Your Fuel System!
grade fives maybe some of it will be over their * Transmission Fluid * Cooling System Fluid * Driveline Fluids
heads, but they know what they enjoy about school WARRANTY APPROVED - NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY
and what can help them learn better and more
effectively. The students have really been engaged,
and it's pretty exciting from the board level
watching the students getting so involved. Another
important part is looking at the data analysis, it
really is just a snapshot of the day. The same as 5220 4 Avenue
looking at diploma exams or anything like that. It Ph: 712-5333
Edson, AB Fax: 712-5358
PAGE 2 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY MARCH 18, 2019 PAGE 3
GYPSD holds Community Engagement Session in Edson
by Deanna Mitchener
The Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
(GYPSD) held a community engagement at the
Parkland High School on March 12. The session
went from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., breaking for a short
lunch that was provided.
Brenda Rosadiuk GYPSD Board Chair and
Trustee for Lobstick Zone along with
Communication Manager Nikki Gilks spoke with
The Weekly Anchor while the community
engagement session was taking place. Rosadiuk
said, “This is actually the first year that we have
engaged all of our communities. This is our final
one today here in Edson. We were in the Lobstick
Zone, Grande Cache, Hinton, Jasper, and Edson is
our last one.”
When asked why this community engagement
was so vital, Rosadiuk's response was, “In the 2018
and 2019 school year the board revised our value
mission and core values, where we identified three Mark Maris Principal at Parkland Composite High School presented on what his school has to offer
priorities for our division. The first is student during a during a community engagement session hosted by GYPSD on March 12 in Edson. photo
learning, the second one is teacher and leadership Deanna Mitchener
excellence, followed by community engagement."
"We have done other community engagements on
another topic, this session is for the Alberta
Education Report. We are very pleased with the
turnouts we have been having for the first time. It
is interesting so far, and we will compile all of our
voice and comments that we have heard at these
PIONEER CABIN NEWSIONEER CABIN NEWS
community engagements; once that is done they P
will be available. The interesting thing I've found
so far, is there is a bit of a common thread, as we Sponsored by Jiffy Lube
are hearing different strategies from the people at
our tables,” said Rosadiuk. March Birthday Wishes - Happy Birthday!
Gilks added, “Right now the group is going
through different strategies and prioritizing them 3: Irene Stevens 24: Roger Preville
and those are currently in our three year education 3: Thora McCulloch 24: Violet Gideon
plan. They are looking at them all and deciding 6: Ron Lenz 25: Judy Hearns
Susan Groat
10:
which ones they feel are the most effective. Also 11: Patricia Wood 27: Doreen Tanghe
27:
Norma Millis
asking if there is anything else they would like to 13: Jane Arneson
add. We have quite a diverse group with teaching 18: Vi Kindiak 29: Louise Leach
30:
Michelle Ogden
staff, support staff, we have the MLA here, we 20: Larry Williams 31: Elsie Riemens
have members from Town Council here, students Darcy Reynold Principal at the Mary Bergeron School was giving his school presentation on March 12, at 20: Robert McCulloch 31: Rosmarie Seal
Parkland School during a community engagement session that GYPSD hosted. All public schools gave
from grade five and up, because students voices are presentations on what their school offers. photo Deanna Mitchener 23: George Avery 31: Mary Salzauler
an extremely important part as well. We have 24: Robert Beck
parents here as well. The facilitators at the tables
are members of the Superintendent Youth Council. gives you some information on how things are get to be engaged with the schools and has really PIONEER CABIN EXECUTIVE
Another way for them to develop their leadership going, then look at how can we move forward. A appreciated all the information from this session.
skills, by leading all the table talks. They are lot of people don't understand the importance of Just hearing about all the enrolment, staffing, and President: Marg Byrt
members from grades 10, 11 and 12 right across these assessments and why it's real critical they direction of each of the schools has been very 1st Vice President: Alf Weisser
the division.” take the time to fill them out and look at them helpful.” 2nd Vice President: Ken Biron
“We had invited people from the public and the —because we do analyze them,” said Gilks. If you want to have your say or input on the Secretary/Treasurer Doreen Tanghe
schools all invited their school families and Rosadiuk said, “I was talking with a Town public school decisions, please go to the website Directors: Dian Dennison, Peggy Helstein
community members to come. But we realize it can Councillor and he was saying he has grandkids in and fill out the survey, you only have until March Eleanor Scott, Diane Veldhouse
be hard for some people during the day, with work the school system. He was saying he doesn't often 20 to do so. Office Manager: Gail Vankosky
schedules. So, we also have the same types of No Cabin Fever Here - Activities
questions on our online survey. The survey is open
until March 30, and we encourage everyone to take Friday, March 1: Music & Dance Jamboree, call Marg Byrt 780-712-9337.
a few minutes to go online and fill it in. The more Saturday, March 23: Crib Tournament starts at 1 pm. Call Kris Carter 780-723-3422.
people we can engage within the community, the PIONEER CABIN GENERAL MEETING: MARCH 21st at 3 p.m.
more information we will have for our data
collection. Then, the board will look at all the Mondays: Crib at 7 p.m.
compiled data for their next three year education Tuesdays: Soup and Sandwish Day at 11:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome. All Homemade
plan. It says a three year action plan, but it gets Goodness
Wednesdays and Thursdays: Floor Curling at 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (16 Teams)
reviewed and revised each year," said Gilks. Thursdays: Whist at 7 p.m.
"The purpose of today and the survey is to try
and look at it from every angle, right from students Do you know you can rent out the Cabin for special functions - YES YOU CAN!
in grade five up to students in grade 12," said
Gilks. "I feel it's important as the goal is student The cabin is a great place to stay involved with your community, socialize and do so
learning and achieving, so the more they are many activities. They are always hosting different activities each month, so please
engaged in their learning, the better off they will be stay tuned for upcoming events.
as well."
"The board has been fantastic at looking different We Change More Than Just Your Motor Oil ...
avenues to find student voice, like the
Superintendent Youth Council for example. For the Let us Tune-Up Your Fuel System!
grade fives maybe some of it will be over their * Transmission Fluid * Cooling System Fluid * Driveline Fluids
heads, but they know what they enjoy about school WARRANTY APPROVED - NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY
and what can help them learn better and more
effectively. The students have really been engaged,
and it's pretty exciting from the board level
watching the students getting so involved. Another
important part is looking at the data analysis, it
really is just a snapshot of the day. The same as 5220 4 Avenue
looking at diploma exams or anything like that. It Ph: 712-5333
Edson, AB Fax: 712-5358
