Judi Hunter – Ward 5 Trustee
Over the summer our RVS operations team has been busy upgrading our schools for the benefit of students and keeping our schools modern and well maintained.
Some of the projects:
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Springbank Middle School cafeteria was changed to a makerspace/robotics classroom and additional multiuse space.
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Elbow Valley School lagoon
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Springbank High School foods room renovation
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Windsong Heights School outdoor classroom project
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Major renovations at Burt Church High School, George McDougall High School
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Fireside School landscaping upgrade
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Cochrane High School artificial turf project
Schools are back in full swing. Students are happy to again be returning to in person classes without restrictions. Rocky View Schools has grown by over 1000 students this year. Trustees made with the Minister of Education to press for more school indicating the dire need in the division.
Almost all schools have had a welcome back celebration event for families.
The Terry Fox Run has been completed at schools. It’s an opportunity for kids to stay fit and support a good cause.
In June 2021, the Government of Canada declared Sept. 30 will now be recognized as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 80. This is an important day to reflect and recommit to the work of truth and reconciliation, both individually and as a school division.
This year, Sept. 26-30 will be known as Truth and Reconciliation Week. This week will honour Every Child Matters and Orange Shirt Day and provides flexibility for schools to select at least one school day during that week to recognize Orange Shirt Day with students while learning about the history and legacy of residential schools.
For Parents of students who have children with special needs the following links may be helpful:
- The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) are two important financial tools that can provide lasting financial benefits for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Link to information on youth for inclusion conference
- inclusionalberta.org/event/youth-for-inclusion-fall-conference-2022/
- Parent tips for working with schools
- inclusionalberta.org/connections/tips-for-achieving-an-inclusive-k-12-education/
