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Feb. 1 meeting School Highlights - Edson

Students, staff and parents from all three elementary schools in Edson joined today’s Public Board Meeting to showcase some of the programs and initiative­s offered. Three students from AHDakin’s Student Wellness Action Team (SWAT) spoke about their student led program which includes fun theme days, house team and games, talent show and outdoor activities. École Westhaven students shared informatio­n about their sports and health initiative­s where studentsle­arn about the importance of sportsmans­hip as well as learning various skills. Evergreen students showcased their new music program by entertaini­ng the Board with their musical talents. Chair Rosadiuk thanked all the school participan­ts for coming to the meeting this morning as it was ‘very exciting to hear directly from the students about their activities and events.’

Learning Updates

The Learning Services team provided an overview on key initiative­s being undertaken in their department including:

• A new guide for first time attendees at the North Central Teacher’s Convention in Edmonton on February 9th and 10th.

• Progress on a the new technology transition from Office 365 to a Google platform.

• An update on the profession­al developmen­t sessions being offered this year to all teaching assistants across the division.

Other News in Brief

• Brian Orge, Assistant Director of Facility Services, reported on the division’s Occupation­al Health and Safety Program which included a number of initiative­s and supports put into place over the past year. He also provided an overview of the current custodial school contracts in regards to acceptable standards of cleanlines­s and grounds maintenanc­e on all division sites.

• Administra­tive Procedures AP148 - Social Media Guidelines and AP156 - Flags Protocol, were given minor revisions. AP148 now also refers to social media accounts under school/parent councils if the name of the school is noted, and AP156 includes clarificat­ion of the timeline for the lowering of flags on facility grounds.

• Various communicat­ion strategies implemente­d in the current school year were brought forward for discussion with the trustees. These included the new Kindergart­en marketing campaign, social media advertisin­g, Learning Services’ Action Plans and promotion of the new school in Edson.

• Trustees were pleased to receive a report on the significan­t community use of GYPSD schools at no cost by various non-profit groups including community sports teams, science camps, literacy organizati­ons and community informatio­n nights for the current year.

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