Page 20 - September 23, 2019
P. 20
PAGE 20 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
YKCS host •western Days• fundraising event SCHOOL
by Deanna Mitchener There were plenty more fun activites including
roping a dummy-steer, face painting, sack races, Times
The old wild west was back at the McPhee a petting zoo, target practice with pellet guns,
homestead as the Yellowhead Koinonia Christian archery, and many games and contests to take
School hosted their Western Days fundraising part in, which all made for an action packed day. "The Alberta Barrel Racing Association
event on September 14. The western mood for the evening was set with (ABRA) sanctioned barrel racing jackpot
Everyone was welcome to attend the day and a chilli cook-off, and a concession was available brought out a lot of locals and the weather was
evening full of excitement for the entire family. throughout the event with proceeds going to the great as well. Many thanks to Brandy McPhee
The day started off with some great school. The live music for the evening helped set for organizing and Pat and June McPhee for
horsemanship displayed in sanctioned barrel the mood as folks either danced or sat to enjoy hosting this. Funds went to the school's general
racing event. Spectators cheered as horses and the music. operations and we are thankful for the
riders competed for the best time. School Principal Jason Rand said, "The YKCS community's contribution to the event."
Guided pony rides were also available along Western Days was a success. We did this seven A special thanks also went to all the volunteers
with stick-horse races for those who preferred years ago, and before that it was 20 years ago. and community members for joining with
racing on their own two feet. It's not something that is done on an annual McPhee's to help make this another successful
basis." fundraiser event.
Jarrett Rand
(8) was
practicing
some steer
roping on
September
14 at the
McPhee
Ranch
during the
'Western
Days'
fund raiser
forYKCS.
Keanna Stone lead the pony rides on September 14 at McPhee's Ranch
during Western Days that were held in conjunction with a fund raiser for YKCS. The Yellowhead Koinonia Christian School hosted their Western Days
Sitting on pony is Hannah Bliss (9). photo Deanna Mitchener fund raiser at the McPhee homestead on September 14. photo submitted
GYPSD hosts Jr. Kindergarten information session
submitted GYPSD
GYPSD hosted a junior kindergarten information
session in Edson recently for over 30 parents from
Edson, Niton, and Fulham.
Director of Inclusive Learning, Kim McConnell,
facilitated the session around Flight; Alberta's
Early Learning and Care Curriculum Framework,
that guides the Division's early learning and
childcare educators, and provides supports for
students.
Superintendent Carolyn Lewis and Deputy
Superintendent Karen Shipka spoke of the
Division's priority of offering world-class public
education from junior kindergarten to Grade 12.
Board Chair Brenda Rosadiuk, Vice-Chair Joan
Zaporosky and representatives from the Learning
Services team were also in attendance.
Two GYPSD high school students helped out
with some fun technology resources to keep the
little ones busy during the presentation.
A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us!
Please contact your local school to learn more
about all our world-class public education GYPSD held a junior kindergarten information session in Edson recently for over 30 parents from Edson,
programs. Niton, and Fulham.
YKCS host •western Days• fundraising event SCHOOL
by Deanna Mitchener There were plenty more fun activites including
roping a dummy-steer, face painting, sack races, Times
The old wild west was back at the McPhee a petting zoo, target practice with pellet guns,
homestead as the Yellowhead Koinonia Christian archery, and many games and contests to take
School hosted their Western Days fundraising part in, which all made for an action packed day. "The Alberta Barrel Racing Association
event on September 14. The western mood for the evening was set with (ABRA) sanctioned barrel racing jackpot
Everyone was welcome to attend the day and a chilli cook-off, and a concession was available brought out a lot of locals and the weather was
evening full of excitement for the entire family. throughout the event with proceeds going to the great as well. Many thanks to Brandy McPhee
The day started off with some great school. The live music for the evening helped set for organizing and Pat and June McPhee for
horsemanship displayed in sanctioned barrel the mood as folks either danced or sat to enjoy hosting this. Funds went to the school's general
racing event. Spectators cheered as horses and the music. operations and we are thankful for the
riders competed for the best time. School Principal Jason Rand said, "The YKCS community's contribution to the event."
Guided pony rides were also available along Western Days was a success. We did this seven A special thanks also went to all the volunteers
with stick-horse races for those who preferred years ago, and before that it was 20 years ago. and community members for joining with
racing on their own two feet. It's not something that is done on an annual McPhee's to help make this another successful
basis." fundraiser event.
Jarrett Rand
(8) was
practicing
some steer
roping on
September
14 at the
McPhee
Ranch
during the
'Western
Days'
fund raiser
forYKCS.
Keanna Stone lead the pony rides on September 14 at McPhee's Ranch
during Western Days that were held in conjunction with a fund raiser for YKCS. The Yellowhead Koinonia Christian School hosted their Western Days
Sitting on pony is Hannah Bliss (9). photo Deanna Mitchener fund raiser at the McPhee homestead on September 14. photo submitted
GYPSD hosts Jr. Kindergarten information session
submitted GYPSD
GYPSD hosted a junior kindergarten information
session in Edson recently for over 30 parents from
Edson, Niton, and Fulham.
Director of Inclusive Learning, Kim McConnell,
facilitated the session around Flight; Alberta's
Early Learning and Care Curriculum Framework,
that guides the Division's early learning and
childcare educators, and provides supports for
students.
Superintendent Carolyn Lewis and Deputy
Superintendent Karen Shipka spoke of the
Division's priority of offering world-class public
education from junior kindergarten to Grade 12.
Board Chair Brenda Rosadiuk, Vice-Chair Joan
Zaporosky and representatives from the Learning
Services team were also in attendance.
Two GYPSD high school students helped out
with some fun technology resources to keep the
little ones busy during the presentation.
A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us!
Please contact your local school to learn more
about all our world-class public education GYPSD held a junior kindergarten information session in Edson recently for over 30 parents from Edson,
programs. Niton, and Fulham.
