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MARTENSVILLE schools
VALLEY MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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200 8th Avenue South – 306-931-2233
Valley Manor is a K – 8 school with over 50 staff members and close to 600 students. We are all about being Respectful, Responsible, Caring and Sharing citizens which leads us to Success! We offer many opportunities for students to shine academically, athletically and socially through our extensive list of both curricular and extra-curricular activities. Our continued focus is on Creating a Caring Culture within a Community of Consistency. We take this focus seriously at VMS and give students many opportunities to make healthy/ positive choices in all aspects of their school day.
VENTURE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
801 6th Street North - 306-934-2185
Venture Heights Elementary school is a community of learners built upon respect, relationships and opportunity. Venture Heights School opened its doors in August of 1991 and has since doubled in size. With a current enrollment of 500 students in Kindergarten to Grade 8, Venture Heights’ staff and students burst with enthusiasm and pride for their school. Our staff provides quality education and challenge students to strive to their greatest academic potential. VHS students have the opportunity to participate in a vast array of extra-curricular clubs, sports teams, artistic clubs, and more. Our grade 6-8 BAND and ENRICHMENT programs are in its third year and is flourishing! For more information about our school, please visit our website at blogs.spiritsd.ca/ ventureheights/ or contact us by phone at 306-934-2185.
LAKE VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1501 Parr Hill Drive - 306-683-4300
Lake Vista Public School is the newest Prairie Spirit School Division Elementary School, located in the Lake Vista neighborhood of Martensville. This new addition was built through a joint-use project between PSSD and Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and opened in September of 2017. Lake Vista School consists of Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8 elementary school with Mr. Chris Mason as the Principal.
For more information visit https://blogs.spiritsd.ca/ lakevista/ or email lakevista@spiritsd.ca.
ÉCOLE HOLY MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
1401 Parr Hill Drive – 306-659-7870
École Holy Mary Catholic School is located in Martensville’s Lake Vista neighbourhood. The duel-track French immersion school offers both English and French immersion instruction for students in kindergarten - Grade 8. Transportation will be offered according to Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools’ guidelines.
About Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools We are a welcoming community where we nurture faith, encourage excellence in learning and inspire students to serve others, making the world a better place. We love because He first loved us. – John 4:19
Rooted in Faith Our Catholic faith is living and growing. We see and learn about God throughout every school day, not just in religion class.
Growing in Knowledge We foster growth of students’ God-given talents, encouraging excellence and fostering intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual development.
Reaching Out to Transform the World We challenge students to look beyond themselves, using their talents and abilities to make the world a better place.
MARTENSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
115 6th Avenue North – 306-931-2230
Martensville High School is the home of the Royals and a place where the staff believe in creating self-motivated, confident, critical and reflective learners. In the fall of 2015, students and staff at Martensville High School moved their operations into their state-of-the-art new building. The spacious facility is full of natural light and numerous unique learning spaces. The school has at its center a 300-seat performing arts theatre as well as a music room. In addition, the school is directly connected to the incredible Martensville Athletic Pavilion. The original part of Martensville High School received a thorough renovation that included significant upgrades to the Practical and Applied Arts areas. Martensville High School has a population just over 550 students in grades 9 through 12. The school offers a rich spectrum of academic and vocational classes including apprenticeship program credits. Students at MHS can participate in all major SHSAA sports programs and a variety of extracurricular clubs.
Busy Fingers is a Co-operative preschool where children ages 3 and 4 engage in learning to prepare for kindergarten. As a co-operative preschool it allows parents to be involved in your child’s growth and classroom activities. Our teacher is educated with B. Sc, B.Ed, and M. Sc. and provides a nurturing environment to our students.
Busy Fingers Preschool provides field trips and in class guests throughout the year which allows your child to experience the full insight of going to school. We also celebrate on special occasions such as birthdays, concerts and graduation.
We provide two-hour classes twice a week from September to May. In the Fall of 2021 a French readiness program started being offered to preschoolers.
For more information about our school contact us at president@busyfingerspreschool.ca or visit www.busyfingerspreschool.ca..
LUTHERAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOL- 306-931-4633
502 5th Street North
Our Licensed Early Learning and Child Care Center offers a Christian preschool program for children age 3 & 4. Our objectives for your child are to: nurture a positive selfconcept, enhance social development by encouraging and developing positive, loving relationships and good manners, enhance emotional development by helping them manage their feelings and express them in a constructive way, enhance physical development by promoting good, balanced nutrition and by developing large and fine motor skills, nurture creative development in children by encouraging the development of new ideas, helping children express themselves through the various arts, and helping children appreciate the beauty of creation. LELC will offer opportunities to enhance various skills such as early literacy, fine and gross motor, math, social/emotional development and more through emergent curriculum, invitational and play based programming! We also enhance learning experiences through field trips and special community guests throughout the year. (www.lutheranearlylearningcenters.com)
PUDDLE JUMPERS PRE-SCHOOL
66 Main Street – 306-270-3203
We are a privately run preschool. We love having parents involved in classroom activities. Parent helpers for each class are mandatory. The teacher has an Education Degree and has many years of experience in a preschool classroom. We offer a Play based learning environment, daily outdoor play, and sensory tubs for lots of exploring and learning in a safe and nurturing environment.
www.facebook.com/Puddle-JumpersPreschool-443778529024112 At the time of production of the Martensville Community Guide, many programs and Local Groups have been impacted due to COVID-19 restrictions. We have made efforts in this guide to accurately summarize events, programs and all the active sport and cultural groups in the community. However, we strongly encourage you to contact groups directly for information on how their respective programs and events are being offered.
MAP AFTER SCHOOL DROP-IN PROGRAM
The After School Drop-in Program offers an accessible opportunity for children 6-17 to engage in physical activity during the critical after school time period. Anyone 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. This program runs at the MAP from Monday - Thursday from 3:30pm - 5:00pm throughout the school year. General admission to the MAP will apply. Please contact the MAP at 306683-5576 for further information.
SUMMER SCHOOLS OUT
We all know kids will need to do something over the summer and we have you covered. The City of Martensville offers a Summer School’s Out Program for children in Grades 1-5. The program runs Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00am-12:00pm for 6 weeks. Each day covers a different sport or activity. Some examples include, Outdoor Play, Soccer, Board Games, Nature Day, Basketball, Volleyball, Art & Crafts, Football etc.
ACTIVITIES and events Buster 2022
In addition to the events and activities listed in the calendar, a number of signature events are held each year including: Days!
• Amazing Race Challenge • Sutherland Automotive
Raceway (A&W 100, Nascar
Pinty’s Series, SSCRA Events) • Martensville Business Expo • Cultural Days Event • Buster Days • Canada Day • Christmas Twinkle Tours • Winter Fun Fest • Halloween at the MAP • Geocache Events • Monster Garage Sale • Play & Skate with Santa • Glow Skate • Roughrider Bus Trip • Schools Out Fun • Sip N Shop • Kidsport Swim • Regional Race • Escape Rooms • Pickleball Tournament
THE MARTENSVILLE BUSINESS EXPO
Reconnect at the Martensville Business Expo on April 29th and April30th this year! The Expo is the community’s premier business and networking trade show. Brought to you by the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce and The City of Martensville, the Business Expo features outstanding food vendors, fun and interactive booths, and outstanding networking opportunities for local entrepreneurs, and businesses. It is a great opportunity to show the community what you have to offer and love what’s local!
The event is held in spring each year, at the spacious Martensville Athletic Pavilion with space for up to 50 business booths and 45 vendor or service group tables. In addition, there are also Taste of Martensville vendors, family entertainment and a pancake breakfast. For information about this event, contact the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce or the City of Martensville. We look forward to showcasing all the great things our businesses have to offer in the future!
BUSTER DAYS
Buster Days is held the first weekend in June. Each year this event gets bigger and bigger and activities run all weekend long! Grants are available to service groups or organizations who wish to volunteer during this event.
For more information please call 306-683-5576.
Buster Days activities vary from year to year. Past activities have included: • Family Movie Night • Swim Night • Ball Tournament • Fireworks • Pancake Breakfast & Car
Show • Fitness in the Park • Parade • Astro Jump, Ferris Wheel • Pony Rides, Laser Tag • Carnival Games, Face
Painting, Animal Fun, • Craft Tent • Cabaret • Church Service • amily Picnic and Bingo Ball Tournament • Clown, Magic, and Puppet Shows • Street Hockey Tournament • Craft Fair and Food Trucks
Buster Days is a volunteer driven event and these volunteers are instrumental in making Buster Days the success it is. Join the fun by becoming part of the committee. Contact the MAP for more information.
event calendar
MARCH
13 – Glow Skate
APRIL
18-24 – Easter Geocaching 27 – Volunteer Appreciation Night 29-30 – Martensville Business Expo
MAY
Kidsport Month 7 – Amazing Race 7 – Business Excellence Awards 27-28 – Monster Garage Sale
JUNE
Jumpstart Month 3-5 – Buster Days
JULY
1 – Canada Day Celebrations Tues/Wed/Thurs – Summer Schools Out Camps
AUGUST
TBD – Kidsport Swim 16-18 – Basketball Camp 23-25 – Volleyball Camp
SEPTEMBER
TBD – Roughrider Bus Trip 16-17 – Monster Garage Sale 24 – Regional Race
OCTOBER
TBD – Culture Days 3-10 – Fall Geocache 28 – Halloween @ the MAP
NOVEMBER
24 – Sip N’ Shop
DECEMBER
11 – Play & Skate with Santa 12-16 – Twinkle Tours
JANUARY
Lazy Man Triathlon Globe Walk Begins TBD – Pickleball tournament
FEBRUARY
20 – Winter FunFest 21-24 – Escape Rooms
NOTE ON COVID-19
At the time of production of the Martensville Community Guide, many programs and Local Groups have been impacted due to COVID-19 restrictions. We have made efforts in this guide to accurately summarize events, programs and all the active sport and cultural groups in the community. However, we strongly encourage you to contact groups directly for information on how their respective programs and events are being offered.
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