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2021

Track & Field Kick Off!

Posted on June 14 2021

Today 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 2021

Please 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 2021

Explore 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 2021

Diorama 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 2021

They 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 2021

Chevron 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 2021

Please 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 2021

All 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 2021

Our 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 2021

2G 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 2021

In 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 2021

Save 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 2021

Fox 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 2021

Fox 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 2021

The 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 2021

Fox 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 2021

Please click here to view the June 2021 final exam schedule.

ASAA Scholarships!

Posted on May 20 2021

Applications 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 2021

As 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 2021

Please see attached letter for information. 

Repsol Scholarships Application Deadline is June 22,…

Posted on May 14 2021

Repsol 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 2021

Steven 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 2021

2G 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 2021

Please click here to view information regarding the switch to online(remote) learning.

MuniSight is sponsoring the Rural Communities Scholarship…

Posted on May 4 2021

MuniSight 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 2021

Please 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 2021

Please visit Nelson for more information

It is Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

Posted on May 3 2021

Sending thanks and our appreciation to Laurie who ensures our children's safety each and every day!

Education Week 2021!

Posted on May 3 2021

It 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 2021

The 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 2021

The 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 2021

A 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 2021

Are 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 2021

Your 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 2021

Grades 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 2021

They 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 2021

11 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 2021

The Grade 3 class has been busy building bridges and other objects. 

Grade 6S paper airplane wars!

Posted on April 20 2021

Each 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 2021

Students 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 2021

Please see video below.

The Grade 6 Dinel class working on flight in science!…

Posted on April 16 2021

Please see video below.

The Grade 6 Dinel class working on flight in science!…

Posted on April 14 2021

The 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 2021

We 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!

Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) survey

Posted on April 14 2021

Please note the deadline for the completion of the Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) survey has been extended to Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Parents of school-aged children across Alberta should have received…

Thank you to Circle K!

Posted on April 9 2021

Fox Creek School sends out a huge thank you to Circle K for their donation of PPE supplies!