Library Fun
Library fun: Grade 6 had a special treat in Library this week. Mrs. Hicks has been reading Lost in the Barrens by Farley Mowat, and she treated the class to...
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Anti-bullying Awareness: Pink Shirt Day
February 24 is Pink Shirt Day- a day to promote kindness: “We encourage everyone to openly express that “Kindness is one size fits all”. We all have the capacity to...
Update: BGRD Leduc Family of Schools Configuration
Attached is a new Grade Configuration Information Table. There was a change made: Central Business District was added to Willow Park School’s associated neighbourhoods. Blackgold’s website has been updated to reflect...
The Bunny
I think that children have a natural affinity with animals. When children see a new animal, it is so exciting and wondrous for them. They often want to touch the animal, hold it, or...
BGRD Leduc Family of Schools Configuration
Background In 2006, Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 (BGRD) included a request for a new school in the Division’s 2006 capital plan submission and, in 2011, it had become...
Rabbit Hill Fun
Wednesday, our grades 4, 5 and 6 classes spent our first of two field trip days at Rabbit Hill. Students choose between skiing or snowboarding, and all participate in lessons...
AHS: Children and Adolescents with Anxiety
Children and Adolescents with Anxiety: Thorsby Elementary School is pleased to be offering a session through Alberta Health Services related to Children and Adolescence with Anxiety. This session will...
Changes to Pre-Kindergarten Programs 2016-17
Please read the following document for information regarding the Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2016-17 school year. PDF link here.
ED-Ucate: Eating Disorder Awareness Symposium
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness and yet they are surrounded by myths, misunderstandings and secrecy. ED-ucate is a chance for educators, parents, fitness instructors, coaches and...
Curling and Surveys
Happy New Year Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Break and that you are rested up and ready to Rock, and when I say “Rock”, I am...