PWSD SCHOOLS
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23. Whispering Ridge Community School
Location: 10320-149 Ave., Grande Prairie Grades: Kindergarten to Grade 8 Special features: A naturally lit library, central gym, and breakout learning spaces throughout the school that provide quiet spaces to work and study. The playschool facility is funded by the County of Grande Prairie. The school boasts the largest elementary/junior high gym throughout PWSD. Programs: A new facility (2018), WRCS includes enhanced features such as a Makerspace classroom, student common areas and breakout rooms. The inclusive environment provides services for children in ECS - Grade 8. Grades 4-8 access one-to-one digital devices and classrooms are equipped with the latest technology. Staff members have developed collaborative practices to support student success and a strong student-focused culture. The school offers band, music and drama programs, Lego club, and a junior high travel group. An active student council plays a positive role in enhancing school culture. Sports: A full array of curricular and non-curricular activities, and a vibrant intramural program. Contact us: (780) 532-9276 www.pwsd76.ab.ca/schools/wrcs
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24. Woking School
Location: Woking Grades: Kindergarten to Grade 8 Special features: The school features double-graded classrooms and small class sizes, allowing teachers to work with small groups and individuals on a regular basis. Technology is integrated into learning through the Personal Device Project in which all students have daily access to Chromebooks. The school houses the Woking Community Library. Programs: Woking School continues to develop its flexible learning environment project, promoting independent and multi-aged group learning based on students’ personal goals and abilities. The school offers speech therapy, Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI), inclusive education programs, playschool programming, and a Wednesday/Friday breakfast program. Sports: Woking Wolverines enjoy a small school environment with sports chosen by the students. Students may participate in extracurricular sport teams and district sporting events, such as floor hockey, elementary volleyball, and track and field. Contact us: (780) 774-3932 www.pwsd76.ab.ca/schools/woking
25. Hutterite Colony Schools
Locations: PWSD includes eight colony schools: Birch Hills, Birch Meadows, Codesa, Crooked Creek, Doe River, Grandview, Shady Lane and Silver Valley. Enrolment: Combined enrolment of approximately 130 students, with continuous growth projected for coming years. Programs: Students are taught standard Alberta Education curriculum. Since German is the first language for residents of local Hutterite colonies, students take German language lessons outside of the regular school day. Older students enjoy hands-on learning within their colonies, including agriculture, carpentry, cooking and sewing. Staffing at colony schools consists of teachers and educational assistants. Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) results are comparable to provincial averages for Hutterite Colony schools.
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HONOURING OUR HERITAGE In respect and honour of our Treaty lands and peoples, PWSD proudly displays the Treaty 8 and Métis flags in the board room at Central Office.