News

2021

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!

Scholarship Resources

Posted on April 7 2021

The next two months are when the majority of scholarship applications close for students who will be attending post-secondary school next year.  For students who are still interested in applying to scholarships,…

April Parent Newsletter 2021

Posted on March 26 2021

Please view our April, 2021 newsletter for all the latest school news!

Post Secondary Offers!

Posted on March 26 2021

Congratulations! 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…

Making hot air balloons!

Posted on March 26 2021

HOPPY EASTER! From the foods room!

Posted on March 25 2021

Dave Donley Memorial Scholarship

Posted on March 24 2021

This is a national scholarship but there is strong interest from the family to have an Alberta student(s) be a recipient. There are two scholarships of $7500 each to be awarded.    This award is not…

Spring Break

Posted on March 24 2021

  No School Reminder There are no classes Monday, March 29 to Tuesday, April 6 for the spring break, Easter Monday and a Board Approved Non-Instructional Day. Classes resume for all NGPS students on…

The GPRC Virtual Recitals!

Posted on March 24 2021

The GPRC Fine Arts Department is hosting two upcoming virtual recitals.  They would like to invite you and your students to be part of these unique events. They will be showcasing our students performing…

GPRC - Fine Arts Info Session (Thursday, March 25th…

Posted on March 24 2021

GPRC invite students to experience the world of Fine Arts - visual arts, music and drama! Come meet Carmen Gorgichuk, the Chair of the department, on Thursday, March 25th, 2021 from 5:00 pm – 7:00…

Thank you to Sheila Gilmour of Urban Style Salon!

Posted on March 24 2021

The Cosmetology class and Madame Schmidt send out a HUGE thank-you to Sheila Gilmour of Urban Style Salon.  She generously donated: a stylist chair and mat, curling irons, brushes, carts, barbicide and…

6S

Posted on March 24 2021

Grade 6S designing parachutes!

3-D Shape Creators!

Posted on March 24 2021

1H were 3-d shape creators yesterday! Hands on learning and creativity was flowing in the classroom! 

Scholarship applications now open!

Posted on March 24 2021

Accepting scholarship applications   Scholarship applications are now open - apply today.Applications will be accepted until May 14, 2021. Our scholarships are an easy way to get financial support for…

Save the date for Virtual Career Fair!

Posted on March 24 2021

What: Virtual Career Fair   Who: Grades 7-12 at participating schools   When: Wednesday April 28th 2021   The goal with this career fair is to make a career day where the sky's the limit. A career…

Virtual career fair on April 28th, 2021

Posted on March 24 2021

Call for presenters, Would your company or organization like to participate as a panelist in a Virtual Career Fair?  A partner school in the Iceland Exchange Project, New Norway, is hosting a virtual…

Spring Break!

Posted on March 22 2021

A reminder that there is no school for NGPS students, March 29th, 2021 - April 6th, 2021, on account of Easter and spring break! First day back to classes will be Wednesday April 7th, 2021.

Hands-On Learning Happening in Grade 5!

Posted on March 19 2021

Nearing the conclusion of our measurement unit, the students in Grade 5 used the displacement of water to determine the volume of objects. They were able to see that cubic centimeters were equal to the…