Division News

Board Highlights – May 29, 2019:  Celebrating Success, Indigenous Student Award, New Associate Superintendent-Learning Services, Electoral Ward Review, Locally Developed Courses, Student Excursion, Edwin Parr Awards, ASCA, EPDP Pilot, Student Fees, Board Planning Session, Appointment of Auditors/Banking Services, Existing Bank Accounts

Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 is pleased to announce Norm Dargis has been named Associate Superintendent of Learning Services, effective September 1, 2019. The portfolio includes curriculum, alternative education programming, and technology, among other areas of responsibility. Dargis joined BGRD in 1991 and has worked as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Since 2012,… Read more »

Congratulations to Chris Peacocke, Principal at École Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School, who has received the Alberta Teachers’ Association’s Distinguished Leadership Award. The award recognizes Alberta school administrators who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students and honours creative, innovative, and effective leadership. The nomination for Peacocke highlighted his ability to connect with… Read more »

An idea from a Beaumont student has caught the attention of Canada’s top space engineering minds. Amy Claerhout came up with her own version of the Canadarm as part of nationwide contest that gets young students thinking about space-related inventions. Last spring, Amy, then a grade 6 student at École Beau Meadow School (EBMS), along… Read more »

Board Highlights – April 10 & 24, 2019:  Celebrating Success, Appointment of BGRD Superintendent/CEO, Annexation Letter, School Visits, School Bus Safety Poster Contest Winner, Student Youth Leadership Conference, Student Excursion Requests, April 24th Special Board Meeting – M.O.A.- CUPE 3484 School Support Staff