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Pacer Success Centre at Parkland s CHOOL
submitted Rig Tech. Times
Many PSC students have stated this type of
The new and improved Parkland Success Centre approach works better for them in order to
(PSC) is up and running. This environment is a accommodate their busy lives, and provide more
place that supports many students in a variety of courses of personal interest. Over the last few
ways, housing many critical services for today's years we have seen huge successes in the usage
s UMMER students including; our Academic Advisors/Work of the PSC between more students thriving in the
Experience coordinators, Library Department,
environment, a greater increase in a variety of
Independent Study program and a very flexible
different courses offered, and general support
Fun for Kids workplace for all students. provided to help students be more successful in
Students are embracing the environment that
developing their "My future, My plan" goals.
caters to their needs in relation to creating the
Approximately thirty students continued their
most successful working environment for them.
We have a variety of different seating options, education into the summer months. Students
were able to complete new 3-credit courses or
ranging from low to high tables, quiet group use the extra time to complete ADLC courses
workrooms, individual dome seating and more. started during the semester through the Pacer
The physical environment is similar to what Success Centre (PSC). Students applied in June
students will be exposed to in many post- to become summer students and the PSC opened
secondary environments. its doors Tuesdays and Thursdays to provide
Within the PSC, students are able to take assistance and/or a quiet place to work. This past
independent study courses via Alberta Distance summer's program was such a success that we
Learning Centre (ADLC) and cover a massive are looking to expand upon opportunities for
variety from academic cores, language options, next summer. The new and improved Parkland Success Centre
CTS options, to even a new course on Oil Field (PSC) is up and running.
IT’S BACK
TO SCHOOL
WATCH FOR
SCHOOL
ZONES!
GYPSD Superintendent Lewis led the Board of Trustees through their second
round of visits in the division on September 19, in Niton Junction, Wildwood
and Evansburg schools. Deputy Mayor Cherniawsky and school council
representatives also joined the Board and Superintendent Lewis for a lunch
meeting at the Tipple Park Museum in Evansburg to discuss matters of mutual
interest. Pictured is Superintendent Lewis engaging with students at Niton
Central School.
KID’S CORNER
KID’S CORNER
Say hello to Caroline Haine! Caroline is
Say hello to Caroline Haine! Caroline is
a friendly eight-year-old who's favourite
a friendly eight-year-old who's favourite
school subjects are art and science.
school subjects are art and science.
She loves the colours pink and orange,
She loves the colours pink and orange,
and hopes to be be an artist and a crazy
and hopes to be be an artist and a crazy
cat lady when she grows up! Caroline is
cat lady when she grows up! Caroline is On September 17 and 18 GYPSD Superintendent of Schools, Carolyn Lewis,
the oldest of all her cousins and also led the Division's principals and assistant principals through strategic data
the oldest of all her cousins and also
has a little sister named Audrey. analysis from a number of sources - accountability pillar results, provincial
has a little sister named Audrey.
achievement tests, diploma exams, and other learning assessments - from
the 2018/19 school year. Grande Yellowhead's education leadership teams
Kid’s Corner is sponsor
Kid’s Corner is sponsored by:ed by: use this information to evaluate and focus instructional practice. Interpreting
this data assists educators in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of
S
Sand & Gravel Sales/Haulingand & Gravel Sales/Hauling individual students, classes, schools, and of the jurisdiction. As they examine
the data, the Division's education leaders look for factors that affect students'
Quality Workork learning, and collaborate on strategies to improve instruction to help all
Quality W
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 students achieve. This important work sets the foundation for the upcoming
Serving Edson & District Since 1974
Professional Learning Day on October 11, 2019.
s
UMMER
Fun
for kids
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 24 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 PAGE 21
Pacer Success Centre at Parkland s CHOOL
submitted Rig Tech. Times
Many PSC students have stated this type of
The new and improved Parkland Success Centre approach works better for them in order to
(PSC) is up and running. This environment is a accommodate their busy lives, and provide more
place that supports many students in a variety of courses of personal interest. Over the last few
ways, housing many critical services for today's years we have seen huge successes in the usage
s UMMER students including; our Academic Advisors/Work of the PSC between more students thriving in the
Experience coordinators, Library Department,
environment, a greater increase in a variety of
Independent Study program and a very flexible
different courses offered, and general support
Fun for Kids workplace for all students. provided to help students be more successful in
Students are embracing the environment that
developing their "My future, My plan" goals.
caters to their needs in relation to creating the
Approximately thirty students continued their
most successful working environment for them.
We have a variety of different seating options, education into the summer months. Students
were able to complete new 3-credit courses or
ranging from low to high tables, quiet group use the extra time to complete ADLC courses
workrooms, individual dome seating and more. started during the semester through the Pacer
The physical environment is similar to what Success Centre (PSC). Students applied in June
students will be exposed to in many post- to become summer students and the PSC opened
secondary environments. its doors Tuesdays and Thursdays to provide
Within the PSC, students are able to take assistance and/or a quiet place to work. This past
independent study courses via Alberta Distance summer's program was such a success that we
Learning Centre (ADLC) and cover a massive are looking to expand upon opportunities for
variety from academic cores, language options, next summer. The new and improved Parkland Success Centre
CTS options, to even a new course on Oil Field (PSC) is up and running.
IT’S BACK
TO SCHOOL
WATCH FOR
SCHOOL
ZONES!
GYPSD Superintendent Lewis led the Board of Trustees through their second
round of visits in the division on September 19, in Niton Junction, Wildwood
and Evansburg schools. Deputy Mayor Cherniawsky and school council
representatives also joined the Board and Superintendent Lewis for a lunch
meeting at the Tipple Park Museum in Evansburg to discuss matters of mutual
interest. Pictured is Superintendent Lewis engaging with students at Niton
Central School.
KID’S CORNER
KID’S CORNER
Say hello to Caroline Haine! Caroline is
Say hello to Caroline Haine! Caroline is
a friendly eight-year-old who's favourite
a friendly eight-year-old who's favourite
school subjects are art and science.
school subjects are art and science.
She loves the colours pink and orange,
She loves the colours pink and orange,
and hopes to be be an artist and a crazy
and hopes to be be an artist and a crazy
cat lady when she grows up! Caroline is
cat lady when she grows up! Caroline is On September 17 and 18 GYPSD Superintendent of Schools, Carolyn Lewis,
the oldest of all her cousins and also led the Division's principals and assistant principals through strategic data
the oldest of all her cousins and also
has a little sister named Audrey. analysis from a number of sources - accountability pillar results, provincial
has a little sister named Audrey.
achievement tests, diploma exams, and other learning assessments - from
the 2018/19 school year. Grande Yellowhead's education leadership teams
Kid’s Corner is sponsor
Kid’s Corner is sponsored by:ed by: use this information to evaluate and focus instructional practice. Interpreting
this data assists educators in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of
S
Sand & Gravel Sales/Haulingand & Gravel Sales/Hauling individual students, classes, schools, and of the jurisdiction. As they examine
the data, the Division's education leaders look for factors that affect students'
Quality Workork learning, and collaborate on strategies to improve instruction to help all
Quality W
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 students achieve. This important work sets the foundation for the upcoming
Serving Edson & District Since 1974
Professional Learning Day on October 11, 2019.
