Special Events
Throughout the year there are special events planned for students that will enrich the classroom learning experience. These may include guest speakers and touring fine arts groups. Below is a sampling of the special events that were booked at the school for the 2009- 2010 school year.
- Hansel and Gretel, a musical presented by Alberta Opera;
- The Invisible Girl, a performance by Quest Theatre;
- Pig Day, a day of special activities for staff and students;
- Canada Day, a day of special patriotic activities celebrated on June 1.
- Remembrance Day, a ceremony with songs, readings and special guests;
- Christmas Concerts.
Field Trips
Field trips are planned for each grade that provide students with new experiences outside the school and that complement a wide range of subject curriculums.
Examples include:
- Safety City - Kindergarten;
- Valley Zoo - Grade 1;
- Telus World of Science - Grade 2;
- Ukrainian Village - Grade 3;
- Fort Edmonton - Grade 4;
- Edmonton Symphony - Grade 5;
- Alberta Legislature - Grade 6.
Parent signed permission forms will be required for all field trips. Normally, because a field trip fee has been collected as part of student fees, the cost will be minimal, if at all.
Transportation for field and extracurricular trips is provided by school bus. The only exception is if children can walk to the field trip location.
If parents drive other students to or from a field trip, a special form must be completed by all parents involved. Moreover, when parents transport their own chid, a special form must be completed. This documentation is required for liability purposes.
As most field trips are considered part of the curriculum, all students are expected to attend. The only time a student would not be eligible would be if behavious on prior field trips was inappropriate or if the safety of the student is a concern.
