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Holy Redeemer Welcomes New Teacher s CHOOL


This year, Holy Redeemer will see a new matches his classes perfectly as he will be
teacher walking the halls of their school: Mr. teaching English Language Arts 7, Social Studies Times
Thomas Shiell. 20-2, English Language Arts 20-2, and Film
“I'm really excited to start teaching,” says Studies. “I'm a bit of film buff, so I'm really
Shiell. “This is my first full time teaching job excited to teach Film Studies as well.”
and I can't wait to get started.” Thus far, Shiell says he loves the environment
Shiell grew up on a farm just outside Camrose at HRH. “I really like it here. The people are so
s UMMER and graduated from Augustana University with a friendly and helpful. Not to mention, being in
Edson is perfect. We're close to the mountains
degree in History before pursing his Bachelor of
Education Degree from the University of
while at the same time not far away from the
Fun for Kids Alberta. He graduated from the U of A in 2018. city.”
When asked what he is most excited about,
“I really wanted to become a teacher to help
Shiell said he is really looking forward to
people, especially youth, learn new things.”
After graduating, Shiell then spent some time
teaching overseas. “When I graduated, I spent teaching Social Studies, especially World War I
and World War II. “As a history buff, that's really
the first four months teaching in the UK,” he my thing.”
says. “From September to December 2018 I The staff would like to welcome Shiell to the
substituted in Plymouth. It was a really great HRH team and look forward to seeing him
experience.” action.
After spending the last few months subbing in If you would like more information on this
Blackgold School Division, Shiell landed the job article please feel free to contact the school at
at HRH. 780-723-7437, visit our website at
When asked about his teaching assignment, holyredeemerhigh.ca, join our Facebook page,
Schiell said he's right in his comfort zone. “My facebook.com/holyredeemerhigh, follow us on
major in university was Social Studies and my Twitter, @holyredeemerhig, or follow us on
minor was English Language Arts,” he says. This Instagram, @holyredeemerhigh. Mr. Thomas Shiell.











































Superintendent of Grande Yellowhead School Division (GYSD), Carolyn Lewis, welcomed Principals and Assistant Principals from across the division at the
Divisional Team Leadership meeting held August 23, 2019 at Parkland Composite High School. It was an opportunity for the school administration to come
together prior to the new 2019/20 school year. Superintendent Lewis shared her vision of teaching and leadership excellence within the schools and the overall
goal of providing all GYSD students with hope, support and belief in Humanity. The continued focus is Literacy across the Curriculum and making all students
the number one priority. “If we want our students to be truly engaged in the classroom then we must allow them to experience education in a way that is
meaningful to them. “ - Superintendent Carolyn Lewis.These learning opportunities support the Board's priorities of Student Learning, Teaching and
Leadership Excellence and Community Engagement.




KID’S CORNER
KID’S CORNER


Meet Llusion Hunter! Llusion's favourite
Meet Llusion Hunter! Llusion's favourite
foods are pepperoni pizza and her mom's
foods are pepperoni pizza and her mom's
homemade deep-fried donuts. Her favourite
homemade deep-fried donuts. Her favourite
colour is purple! Llusion will be going into
colour is purple! Llusion will be going into
grade six at Ecole Pine Grove School this
grade six at Ecole Pine Grove School this
Fall, and the highlight of her summer break
Fall, and the highlight of her summer break
was visiting her grandma in Peace River and
was visiting her grandma in Peace River and
helping her with her adorable rental home
helping her with her adorable rental home
nicknamed "the doll house".
nicknamed "the doll house".
Kid’s Corner is sponsor
Kid’s Corner is sponsored by:ed by:
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Sand & Gravel Sales/Haulingand & Gravel Sales/Hauling
The first GYPSD bus, E-14 driven by Jerri-Lyn Vanderhoek, is the first to cross
Quality W
the finish line at the new Mary Bergeron Elementary School bus lane on the Quality Workork
morning of September 3, for the first day back to school—can we say yahoo?! Serving Edson & District Since 1974
Serving Edson & District Since 1974
photo submitted
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