Palliser School Division
#101, 3305 18 Avenue North T1H 5S1 Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Friday, May 21, 2021 is Early Childhood Educator Day. Palliser would like to thank all the people who make a difference in the lives of our youngest learners. Thank you! #ECEDayAB!

Dorothy Dalgliesh School is so excited to be the recipient of a $10,000 Community Priorities Grant on behalf of the Lethbridge/ Southwestern Alberta Community Foundation. They will use it to build the Don Boras Memorial Outdoor Learning Commons. A HUGE thank you to the Community Foundation! @LethFoundation

Coalhurst High School gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta, a public foundation serving the community of Southwestern Alberta. CHS was awarded a grant of $10,000 from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. As a school we want to enhance our opportunities to teach classes outside and at the same time adding another gathering space in the community. This grant will be used to install outdoor seating on the east side of the school. We will be purchasing concrete picnic tables from a local company. We are excited to get this project underway.

The Palliser School Division is pleased to announce that Mitchell Van Dyk has been appointed to the role of Principal for Sunnyside School commencing August 23, 2021. Mitchell earned his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Great Distinction) degrees from the University of Lethbridge in 2010 with majors in Social Studies and General Social Science and a minor in Physical Education. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in educational leadership at the University... of Lethbridge. Mitchell began his teaching career in Melbourne, Australia where he played a lead role in establishing a new open-concept middle school before beginning his career at Dorothy Dalgliesh School in Picture Butte, Alberta in 2011. As a teacher in Palliser for the last ten years Mitchell says he was able to develop relationships not only in his own building, but across Palliser School Division as a member of the Technology Advisory Committee, as a teacher associate to Practicum Semester 1 students from the University of Lethbridge, a Technology Consultant for the school and a mentor for new staff. I believe that there is no greater calling than to have the opportunity to positively impact a child's life. And that's why being involved in education is the best job anyone can ask for. he says. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky. This is a quote that I love to live by, and I also share it with my students regularly, says Mitchell. It also speaks to the importance of taking risks and not being afraid of failure which is so important in education. Mitchell and his family live in Lethbridge. Mitchell enjoys travelling, hiking, all kinds of sports, reading and board games. Congratulations Mitchell. See more

To our staff, students, and families celebrating the end of Ramadan, Happy Eid. #EidMubarak

We understand how important support is for students embarking on their post-secondary journey. Often, their primary support comes from you their family! Lethbridge College is pleased to host a 45-minute online session from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, to provide parents and guardians with an overview of what to expect from and for your future post-secondary student. We will address some of the concerns you may have, and we’ll review the supports we have ...in place to help your student meet their goals. We’ll also provide you with some ideas on how to BE READY to support your students in their transition into post-secondary education. This event is open for parents and guardians of students in grades 11 and 12 and their students. Attend the event live for a chance to win a gift from Lethbridge College. Register at: https://www.tfaforms.com/4898574?tfa_2100=palliser See more

Palliser staff are awesome! Thank you!

The Palliser School Division is looking for a Coordinator of Counselling. Check out the details at https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca//career-opp/competition/12703

Fall 2020 has seen some big changes for students and staff in all schools across the country but at County Central High School in Vulcan, there has been an amazing change to their building. https://bit.ly/38EwJGb @CountyCentral

As a precaution and due to the weather, Palliser schools, not including Calgary schools, will be closed Monday, November 9, 2020. Buses will not be running. Stay warm and safe.

Palliser Regional Schools is committed to promoting a safe and caring learning environment for all of our students year-round. The issue is particularly timely, however, as the province is recognizing Bullying Awareness Week through Saturday. If you need help or know someone who does, please visit alberta.ca/bullying. Supports include a 24-hour phone line, 1-888-456-2323, and an online chat. Both are free and confidential. You can also find resources to help prevent bullying and spread the word.

R.I. Baker Middle School in Coaldale and Trinity Christian School are looking for Educational Assistants. If you are passionate about making a difference check out the postings here https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/hr/career-opportunities @RIBakerMiddleSchool @tcskidscalgary