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2021

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…

Grade 7 Showing Their Creativity in Shop Class!

Posted on March 19 2021

Grade 1H Scavenger Hunt!

Posted on March 18 2021

Grade 1H are SHAPE-TASTIC scavenger hunters! They searched for 2-D shapes around the school today! 

Parent-Teacher Interviews K-6 March 24th, 2021

Posted on March 17 2021

This year parent-teacher interviews will look a little different due to COVID restrictions. They will be done by phone. Gr. K-6 interviews Date - Wednesday March 24 Time: 5:30-8:00pm https://www.schoolinterviews.ca/code…

Shamrock shakes made by the Grade 7s to celebrate…

Posted on March 17 2021

St. Patrick's Day for the grade 3s!

Posted on March 17 2021

The Grade 3s were lucky today as they each got a real loonie in their traps they made for their building unit. The leprechaun left a message they had to make sense of as well! 

Virtual Kindergarten Registration Meeting Tonight!

Posted on March 16 2021

A virtual, preliminary Kindergarten registration night will be held for parents tonight, March 16, 2021 from 7:00 P.M - 7:30 P.M. Please join us at the following link to get more information and ask questions.…

School Council Meeting RESCHEDULED to Thursday April…

Posted on March 16 2021

Please note that the school council meeting scheduled for Thursday Mach 18th, 2021 has been rescheduled to Thursday April 15th, 2021 at 7:00pm. This will be done virtually so everyone who would like to…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie Information…

Posted on March 15 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie & Area will be offering an information session to those interested in joining as a volunteer, or as a mentee! This program is new to our community, please join…

Farewell to Pam Thackeray!

Posted on March 12 2021

Fox Creek School thanks Pam Thackeray for all of her service with our school. We wish her and her family well wishes and good luck on their new adventure!

Discover Concordia at Info Night - Tonight!

Posted on March 11 2021

Our Discover Concordia at Info Night event will be taking place tonight, March 11th, from 5pm to 7:30pm.  This is a great opportunity for students to learn about our programs at our faculty presentations,…

ScholarTree Scholarship Listing 2021

Posted on March 10 2021

With the March/Spring break approaching, we wanted to share a list of scholarships (over 550 awards totaling over $1,300,000) that are available to students over the break. March Break Scholarships

Science 10 Roller Coasters

Posted on March 10 2021

Science 10 students examine potential and kinetic energy by designing, building, and testing creative Roller Coasters. It was great to see their engagement in Physics concepts. 

KG online registration letter 2021-2022

Posted on March 9 2021

Please visit this link for 2021-2022 Kindergarten registration!!

Celebrating our Substitute Teachers!

Posted on March 8 2021

Thank you to all of our substitute teachers! Whether you are coming to the rescue in person, or online, you provide incredible support to NGPS students and staff year-round. You are a crucial member of…

Brighten Your Day with Colors!

Posted on March 5 2021

A few High School Students, along with Mr. Dinel, got in the "Bright It Up" spirit. We can't wait to see all the colors of Spring.

Grade 9 Phys Ed. enjoying the beautiful weather and…

Posted on March 5 2021

Take advantage of the nicer weather and get outside to enjoy your surroundings. Grade 9 students had a blast snowshoeing yesterday in Gym.

Gr. 7-12 Parent Teacher Interviews

Posted on March 3 2021

This year parent-teacher interviews will look a little different due to COVID restrictions. They will be done by phone. Gr. 7-12 interviews Date - Wednesday March 10th Time: 5:30-8:00 https://www.schoolinterviews.ca/…

3 Fresh Scholarship Picks Just For You!

Posted on March 3 2021

ScholarTree Weekly Roundup   Lift Parts Express Scholarship Deadline June 29, 2021 Distance 360 Education Scholarship Deadline Oct. 29, 2021 Annual Shim Law Scholarship Deadline June 29, 2021

Planning for Student Success: share your feedback…

Posted on February 26 2021

Your Voice Matters Northern Gateway Public Schools seeks your input as we plan for the 2021-22 school year and beyond. Your feedback as students, parents, staff and leaders is an important part of our…

March Parent Newsletter 2021

Posted on February 26 2021

Please read our March Parent newsletter for all the latest school news!

SADD Alberta

Posted on February 26 2021

Ms. Slocum Gr. 3 Art Class!!

Posted on February 26 2021

The Grade 3s are hoping March comes in like a LION and out like a LAMB!! We learned that this means that the superstition says the ‘if the weather is bad at the beginning of March it will be nice for…

Lakeland Program Info Session

Posted on February 26 2021

Legion Remembrance Day Poster & Literacy Contest Winners

Posted on February 24 2021

2019 Winners   Intermediate Poem 1st Mason Mohler 2nd Hayden Bingham Honourable Mention Althea Lopez   Intermediate Essay 1st Hope Johanson* 2nd Kiya Boden Honourable Mention Chloe Coughlin   Intermediate…

3 Fresh Scholarship Picks Just For You!

Posted on February 24 2021

ScholarTree Weekly Roundup   Stacey Levitt Memorial Award Deadline Feb.27, 2021 Distance 360 Education Scholarship Deadline Oct.29, 2021 Annual Shim Law Scholarship Deadline June 29, 2021  

2G Supporting Pink Shirt Day!!

Posted on February 24 2021

2G wore their Pink Shirts to show their support for a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe world!

Electric Car Garage

Posted on February 24 2021

During the coldest weeks of February, the Grade 5 class was having fun with the Electric Car Garage project, a TELUS World of Science virtual program.  Each student received a kit containing all the…

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Posted on February 24 2021

Great news! Big Brothers Big Sisters is coming to Fox Creek! Thanks to community partner CO-OP New Horizon, the Grande Prairie branch has been able to expand into our community. Please see the attached…

Gr.6D hang inspirational quotes around the school!!

Posted on February 23 2021

The Grade 6 Dinel class selected inspirational quotes that promote fairness, respect, equity and trustworthiness. We hung them around the school. We hope to inspire others to always do their best!…

1H are writing their own books!!

Posted on February 23 2021

Look out world 1H is starting to write their own books! We love be able to use our Chromebook for writing time. We are learning all about the Book Creator app this week!

Fox Creek School Parent Council Logo Contest

Posted on February 23 2021

Virtual Book Fair!

Posted on February 23 2021

https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5156232    

Please review door entry and start times!

Posted on February 23 2021

A reminder of the staggered start times and doors for students!! Please make sure you are only entering in the door that your grade is scheduled for!! Thank- You!