By Rob VogtEveryone carries a backpack with them full of their own experiences, and no one knows what is in another’s backpack.That was the message guest speaker Sam Demma brought to students at Willow Creek Composite High School on Friday, Sept. 20.They were also joined by a busload of students from Livingstone School in Lundbreck.Demma opened by sharing a story.He … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe use in area schools of personal mobile devices, such as cell phones, tablets and smart watches, will not be allowed during class time and, in the case of high school, unless given permission for a specific purpose.That was just part of the Livingstone Range School Division’s personal mobile devices and social media in schools plan outlined in … Read more…
By Rob VogtFamilies returning to Granum School yesterday were greeted by a new addition – a day care.Caitlyn Leader, who operates a day care in Fort Macleod, was approached a few months ago by the school’s parent council and Principal Randy Bohnet.Initially, she was asked if she could provide after-school care.When she toured the school, they talked about the potential … Read more…
Content provided by: Alberta Health Services Back-to-school is right around the corner for many families across the province. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to talk with their kids and teens about active and safe ways to travel to school. Active travel can boost physical health, build independence and encourage kids and teens to spend time outside.Here are some practical ideas … Read more…
By Rob VogtAs a new school year approaches, schools in the Livingstone Range School Division will soon have a policy guiding the use of communications devices, such as cell phones, in schools.The process began at the school board’s April 22 meeting when they agreed to develop a policy limiting personal communication devices use in the classroom.Background trusted considered explained the … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Extra funding announced today recognizes the complexity and regional diversity of mental health needs in Alberta’s schools, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said. The top-up of the Mental Health in Schools Pilot adds $6.7 million to a round of funding set to end in December. Affected are programs in 59 rural and urban school authorities. … Read more…
Amid rising temperatures and high levels of wildfire activity, Health Canada is reminding people living in Alberta about the health risks that come with exposure to fire, smoke and extreme heat. Wildfire smoke can travel thousands of kilometers from a fire zone and is a major source of harmful air pollutants. There is no safe level of exposure for most … Read more…