A Holiday Message from your Trustees.
The New Sarepta Community High School band provided the entertainment at Cloverlawn’s annual community Christmas potluck. “Thank you Mr. Richardson and students for sharing a Saturday night in December with us,” said Board Chair Esther Eckert.
On December 14, the Robina Baker Elementary School held their annual Christmas concert. They performed many songs for family and friends and Santa Claus even made an appearance!
Getting into the Holiday Spirit!
Warburg School’s grades 2 & 3 choir at EIA!
On December 13, the Warburg School’s grades 2 and 3 choir sang some beautiful show tunes for travelers at the Edmonton International Airport.
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Advocating for Dual Credit program funding
Your Board of Trustees joined other public, catholic and francophone school boards for the Alberta School Boards Association’s (ASBA) Fall General Meeting, where they met with MLAs and cabinet ministers, voted on position statements to guide provincial advocacy, and took part in professional development sessions.
Black Gold and Wild Rose school divisions working together
In a move to responsibly manage resources and to ensure uninterrupted and high-quality education for students, the Black Gold School Division (BGSD) and the Wild Rose School Division (WRSD) are collaborating to facilitate the temporary relocation of Breton High School’s grade 7-12 students to Warburg School during the anticipated Breton High School modernization project.
Board approves new Leduc schools boundaries and reconfiguration
At their Special Board Meeting on November 3, the Board of Trustees approved the new boundary and grade configurations for its schools in Leduc (excluding *Covenant Christian School and the Leduc Outreach School).
“The feedback received through consultations with our school families, staff, and stakeholders was a significant factor in the Board’s decision,” said Board Chair Esther Eckert. “The approved recommendations strike a balanced approach to viable enrolments at all schools and minimizes disruptions to students and families, while providing continuing quality programming for all students through equitable school utilization. They also provide a measure of stability for our schools for the foreseeable future.”
Trustees building relationships with key partners
As part of their ongoing work to advocate for a strong public education system, the Board of Trustees met with members of Leduc County Council and senior administration on October 4 to share information and explore opportunities for partnerships.
“As a growing school district and a growing county, we are addressing some of the same issues,” said Board Chair Esther Eckert. “It was important for us to sit at the same table and consider ways we can work together to support our students and school communities.”
On October 18, the Board hosted their first-ever meeting with the representatives from the Maskwacis Education School Commission, to share information and to build mutually beneficial relationships.
Members of both school boards gave permission to their respective administrations to work together and explore opportunities for collaboration and future partnerships, joint sports initiatives, and invite each other to special events to promote cross-cultural understanding.
2022-2023 AERR Report shows improvements to support student success
Annually, the Division reviews student performance and results to assess progress toward achieving the goals outlined by Alberta Education and the school division’s Education Plan.
The 2022-2023 Annual Education Results Report (AERR) results show how the Division is performing against provincial and local measures, and identifies strategies that we can use to inspire success.
“This type of reporting is an integral component of school authority accountability and assurance,” said Board Chair Esther Eckert. “Our Administrative team develops this annual report to provide information related to progress made on the goals established in the previous year’s Education Plan.”
PD days help our teachers get better at their jobs!
Reach out to us!
Your voice is important – we want to hear from you! You can reach out to your Board of Trustees directly with your questions, concerns, or suggestions.
Please know that all trustees represent the voice of the entire Division, please always feel free to reach out to any trustee to address any concerns or feedback.
Ward 1 – Michelle Martin
michelle.martin@blackgold.ca
Ward 2 – Devonna Klaassen
devonna.klaassen@blackgold.ca
Ward 3 – Angie Charpentier, Vice Chair
angie.charpentier@blackgold.ca
Ward 3 – Gary Hansen
gary.hansen@blackgold.ca
Ward 3 – Barb Martinson
barb.martinson@blackgold.ca
Ward 4 – Esther Eckert, Chair
esther.eckert@blackgold.ca
Ward 4 – Robyn Steed
robyn.steed@blackgold.ca
Helping students plan for the future with myBlueprint
Check out this video on myBlueprint Education Planner, an engaging online education and career/life planning tool that junior high and high school students need to make the most informed decisions about their future.
This tool allows students to visually plan towards graduation requirements while instantly discovering their eligibility for every post-secondary pathway in Canada, or compare local, province-specific information on apprenticeships, programs, and occupations to ensure they make better decisions and are more prepared for the future.
Click on the link above for more information and to get started.
All applicable Black Gold schools will open for 2023-2024 Kindergarten registration on January 8, 2024! Children may begin Kindergarten in a school within the Division in September if they are at least 4 years 8 months old as of August 31 of the respective school year.
Mental Health Supports
For those experiencing stress, anxiety or depression this time of year, please remember you are not alone. Below are some important resources and phone numbers that can help support you.
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, provides immediate access to suicide prevention services via call or text – 24/7, free of charge
- Local Distress Line – 780-482-HELP (4357) or toll free 1-800-232-7288 or online crisis chat
- Community Resources – 211 Alberta
- Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line – 1-866-925-4419
- Brite Line (2SLGBTQIA+ support line) – 1-844-702-7483
- Family Violence – Find Supports – 310-1818
- Addictions Helpline – 1-866-332-2322
- Mental Health Help Line – 1-877-303-2642
- Health Link – 811
- Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
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