Track & Field Day 2
Posted on June 15 2021Today’s events were short distance running and relay.
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2021
June Parent Newsletter 2021
Posted on June 15 2021Please view our June 2021 Newsletter for all the latest school news!
Track & Field Kick Off!
Posted on June 14 2021Today marks the first day of Fox Creek School's fun filled Track & Field Week! Students participated in long jump and obstacle course. Each day this week will consist of 2 new events for everyone to participate…
Information on Vaccines for parents and guardians…
Posted on June 10 2021Please read Dr. Hinshaw's email as well as the covid letter for information on vaccines for parents and guardians.
Career Exposure Summer Camps open for registration!
Posted on June 9 2021Explore potential career paths, learn new skills and earn high school credits, for free, this summer in Whitecourt, Onoway and online! Registration is now open for our Career Exposure Summer Camps for…
4W’s Diorama Day
Posted on June 7 2021Diorama Day Diorama Day is a day where you get your materials for your diorama and then make your own, you glue your pieces together. You can let your imagination run wild and it's super fun. We spent…
1H did a different kind of word search today!
Posted on June 4 2021They had to find a word that had specific phonetic rules in their books. Love the excitement that word work brings to the classroom!
Another Exciting Project ready to start!
Posted on June 2 2021Chevron Canada Resources has just shared with us that they will be offering $18,000 of support for Fox Creek School to refurbish the former library space into a Learning Commons to support all students…
Grade 7 & 8 Exam Schedule
Posted on June 2 2021Please Click here for the schedule of Grade 7 & 8 Exams. The last day of class for Grade 7 and 8 students is Thursday, June 24.
Congratulations!
Posted on June 2 2021All semester, students have been receiving offers to post secondary institutions all over Alberta. It's always a source of pride when students pursue further education and vocational training. We have…
Outdoor Classroom Update
Posted on June 2 2021Our Outdoor Classroom is really taking shape. Here are FCS students and staff working to spread dirt and peat moss and then plant trees and shrubs. Just a few more finishing touches and the first…
2G Playground Clean-up!
Posted on June 2 20212G had a blast cleaning our playground and schoolyard. We also had a special visitor, Cst. Dorsey, from the Fox Creek RCMP. ️
Every Child Matters
Posted on May 31 2021In remembrance of the 215 children whose remains were discovered at a former Kamloops residential school, flags across Northern Gateway Public Schools will be lowered to half mast. We extend our deepest…
Save The Date-Grade 9 to 10 Virtual Transition Meeting
Posted on May 28 2021Save the Date! Monday June 7th, 2021 Fox Creek School is presenting a virtual grade 9 to 10 transition meeting for grade 9 students going into grade 10 next year. Watch for an email link later next…
Thank You!
Posted on May 27 2021Fox Creek School would like to thank Steve Bonertz from Alberta Safety Control for picking up and delivering our trees and shrubs for our Outdoor Learning Space. We really appreciate the community help…
Thank You!
Posted on May 27 2021Fox Creek School would like to thank Todd DeCiccio and Marnevic Construction Ltd. for the rocks and placing the rocks in our Outdoor Learning Space last week. We really appreciate the community help…
Division announces new Superintendent of Schools
Posted on May 27 2021The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that following an extensive Canada wide search, Mr. Kevin Bird has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Northern Gateway Public Schools, effective July…
Wellness Wagon!
Posted on May 20 2021Fox Creek School is enhancing our positive & caring culture with the Wellness Wagon, delivering treats once a week to all staff of the school!
Final Exam Schedule June 2021
Posted on May 20 2021Please click here to view the June 2021 final exam schedule.
ASAA Scholarships!
Posted on May 20 2021Applications are OPEN for our three scholarships! We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has hindered the ability of student-athletes to represent their schools in inter-school athletics since March…
K-12 students return to in-person learning! NGPS is…
Posted on May 19 2021As per Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange's announcement this afternoon, Alberta students will return to in-person learning on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, with the exception of students in the Regional…
Chevron Scholarship Application Deadline is June 11
Posted on May 14 2021Please see attached letter for information.
Repsol Scholarships Application Deadline is June 22,…
Posted on May 14 2021Repsol has once again announced that they will offer two scholarships to Fox CreekSchool students. The first scholarship is the $500.00 scholarship to a grade 12 graduating student basedon academic…
Steven Harding Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline…
Posted on May 14 2021Steven Harding was the 2008 valedictorian whose future was cut tragically short in a car accident thatsame year. A scholarship fund was created by his family with all of the awards that Steven had earnedthat…
2G had a blast yesterday!
Posted on May 7 20212G were constructing either an Elastic-powered boat or a Balloon-powered boat. Thanks to all those who brought in supplies!
Information Regarding the Switch to Online(Remote)…
Posted on May 6 2021Please click here to view information regarding the switch to online(remote) learning.
MuniSight is sponsoring the Rural Communities Scholarship…
Posted on May 4 2021MuniSight is sponsoring the Rural Communities Scholarship Program! To be eligible for the scholarship, students must: • Be enrolled at a post-secondary institution this fall • Come from a Canadian…
May Parent Newsletter 2021
Posted on May 4 2021Please view our May 2021, newsletter for all the latest school news!
1H spent part of their morning building toy catapults!…
Posted on May 3 2021
2021 Nelson Scholarship Program is now open!
Posted on May 3 2021Please visit Nelson for more information
It is Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Posted on May 3 2021Sending thanks and our appreciation to Laurie who ensures our children's safety each and every day!
Education Week 2021!
Posted on May 3 2021It has been over a full year since NGPS began adapting to the challenges of delivering education in the context of a pandemic. This year, we want to take the opportunity to celebrate the many hands,…
An update on the Fox Rod!
Posted on April 30 2021The students put a big push into getting the Hot Rod closer to being finished. It is now ready to go in for upholstery! Great work everyone!!A huge thank you to Rod Forest and Paramount Resources for…
ELAA Spring 2021 Post-Secondary Recruitment Season
Posted on April 27 2021The last week of ELAA Spring 2021 post-secondary recruitment season begins today through the 6Connex online platform. The Spring ELAA dates and times are as follows: Tuesday, April 27: 6:00pm - 8:00pm…
A big thank you to Shell Canada!
Posted on April 23 2021A big thank you to Shell Canada and their social investment program for the support of $10,000. This donation includes $5000 for new seating in the Foods room and $5000 towards our future purchase of…
School Board Election 2021: Shaping the future of…
Posted on April 22 2021Are you passionate about kids and public education? You may want to consider running for a school trustee position! Alberta School Board elections will take place on Monday, October 18, 2021! Elected…
Register NOW for the 2021-22 school year!
Posted on April 22 2021Your educational journey is our inspiration! At Northern Gateway Public Schools, we understand that every student is unique. Teachers, support staff and leadership work together to create personalized,…
Author and artist Gerry Rasmussen.
Posted on April 22 2021Grades K-3 had a great virtual visit learning from author and artist Gerry Rasmussen today!
Cross-curricular connections are a hit in 1H!
Posted on April 21 2021They combined their building and community units to make one big project! They had to design and build a house they imagined would fit in the community of Fox Creek! So many creative minds in 1H!
Grade 3s loving outside Science class.
Posted on April 21 2021
ScholarTree Weekly Round Up!
Posted on April 21 202111 Fresh Scholarship Picks Just For You! Please visit www.scholartree.ca for more information.
Multiplication fun in Grade 3 with arrays and eggs.
Posted on April 21 2021
The Grade 3 class
Posted on April 21 2021The Grade 3 class has been busy building bridges and other objects.
Grade 6S paper airplane wars!
Posted on April 20 2021Each student made their own airplane, designed for distance. 1st place: Bradeyn Tomlinson, 2nd place: Luke Grumbach, 3rd place: Reid Gomuwka
Grade 1H are playing a game created by aboriginal…
Posted on April 19 2021
Grade 1H are playing a game created by aboriginal…
Posted on April 19 2021Students line up together and hold on to a small stick which they have customized. Students hold it high above their heads. While they run, they scream as loud as they can for one whole breath. The moment…
The Grade 6 Dinel class working on flight in science!…
Posted on April 16 2021Please see video below.
The Grade 6 Dinel class working on flight in science!…
Posted on April 16 2021Please see video below.
The Grade 6 Dinel class working on flight in science!…
Posted on April 14 2021The Grade 6 Dinel class is working on flight in science. Each group modified a sheet of paper to increase or decrease the drag. We had a contest to see which was the faster and slowest to fall.
CONGRATULATIONS to Angel Randham!
Posted on April 14 2021We wish to send a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Angel Randham. Following a suggestion from CALM class, Angel entered the provincial Safegen video contest. Angel won $100.00! Nice work!