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Lethbridge School District No. 51
Annual Education Results Report
2008-2009
Table of Contents
Accountability Statement..................................................................................................................... 3
Lethbridge School District No. 51 ....................................................................................................... 4
Jurisdiction Profile ............................................................................................................................... 5
Accountability Pillar Overall Summary ............................................................................................... 7
Goal 1: High Quality Learning Opportunities for All ............................................................................ 8
Schools Provide a Safe and Caring Environment ..................................................................... 8
Education System Meets the Needs of All Students, Society and the Economy...................... 9
Children at Risk Have Their Needs Addressed Through Effective Programs and Supports .. 14
Students Complete Programs ................................................................................................. 16
Goal 2: Excellence in Learner Outcomes ......................................................................................... 17
Grade 3 Provincial Achievement Tests .............................................................................. 17
Grade 6 Provincial Achievement Tests .............................................................................. 17
Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests .............................................................................. 17
Grade 3 Provincial Achievement Tests (French Immersion) ............................................. 17
Grade 6 Provincial Achievement Tests (French Immersion) ............................................. 17
Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests (French Immersion) ............................................. 17
Provincial Diploma Examinations Achievement Levels by Subject .................................. 19
Provincial Diploma Examinations Participation Rates by Subject...................................... 20
Rutherford Scholarship Eligibility Rate ............................................................................... 21
High School to Post-Secondary Transition Rates .............................................................. 21
Students are Well Prepared for Life Long Learning ........................................................... 22
Students are Well Prepared for Employment ..................................................................... 23
Active Citizenship Rates..................................................................................................... 24
Goal 3: Highly Responsive and Responsible Jurisdiction ................................................................ 25
Demonstrates Leadership and Continuous Improvement .................................................. 26
Future Challenges ............................................................................................................................. 28
Financial Summary ........................................................................................................................... 30
Highlights of Facilities Projects ........................................................................................................ 32
District Highlights; Celebrating Student and Staff Excellence .......................................................... 33
Contact Information ........................................................................................................................... 44
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Accountability Statement
The Annual Education Results Report for Lethbridge School District No. 51 for the 2008/09 school
year was prepared under the direction of the board in accordance with the responsibilities under the
School Act and the Government Accountability Act. The Board is committed to using the results in this
report, to the best of our abilities, to improve the outcomes for students in our jurisdiction. We will use
the results to develop sound strategies for our three-year education plan to ensure that all our students
can acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to be self-reliant, responsible, caring and
contributing members of society.
Gary Bartlett, Chair
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Barry Litun, Superintendent of Schools
Lethbridge School District No. 51 is preparing a summary document of this AERR to be
shared with all stakeholders in the community as an insert in the Lethbridge Herald.
Anyone wishing a copy of the complete AERR can access it on the district website
www.lethsd.ab.ca
At the school level, annual results are shared with individual school councils. Information
is also sent home to parents in school newsletters. School websites can be accessed
through the district website address indicated above.
The 2008-2009 Annual Education Results Report was approved by the Board of Trustees
at its regular meeting on November 30, 2009.
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LETHBRIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 51
Vision Statement
Building Bridges to a High Level of Student Success
Mission Statement
The mission of Lethbridge School District No. 51 is to empower students with the knowledge, skills and
attributes to succeed as responsible, caring and effective Canadian citizens.
LETHBRIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 51
Board of Trustees
2008 - 2009
Board of Trustees
Chair
Gary Bartlett
Vice Chair
Keith Fowler
Trustees
Tyler Demers
Mich Forster
Jan Foster
Lola Major
Lea Switzer
Senior Administration
Superintendent
Barry Litun
Associate Superintendent,
Instructional Services
Wendy Fox
Associate Superintendent,
Business Affairs /Secretary-Treasurer
Don Lussier
Associate Superintendent,
Human Resources
Tim Rollingson
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Jurisdiction Profile
The current Board of Trustees of Lethbridge School District No. 51 oversees public education programming for
approximately 8,400 students in Lethbridge, Alberta, a city of 83,960 people.
The following schools are part of the school district:
Elementary Schools:
Dr. Gerald B. Probe Elementary School
École Agnes Davidson Elementary School
Fleetwood-Bawden Elementary School
Galbraith Elementary School
General Stewart Elementary School
Lakeview Elementary School
• Lethbridge Christian School
Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School
Nicholas Sheran Community School
Park Meadows Elementary School
Senator Buchanan Elementary School
Westminster Elementary School
Middle Schools:
Gilbert Paterson Middle School
G. S. Lakie Middle School
• Lethbridge Christian School
Wilson Middle School
Senior High Schools:
Allan Watson High School
Lethbridge Collegiate Institute
Winston Churchill High School
Outreach Schools and Programs:
CAMP (Hospital) Program
Community Outreach School
Downtown LA
Harbour House
Lethbridge Outreach High School
Stafford Ridge School
Pitawani
•
Denotes K-8 School
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Jurisdiction Profile (continued)
Educational programs and support services are provided to the students of Lethbridge public schools by a
dedicated staff of teachers, support staff and administrators. In addition to core academic programs, students
are offered a full array of complementary courses including fine arts, career and technology studies, second
languages and physical education. Additional programming and supports are also provided to students with
exceptional needs. Such programming is offered in the neighbourhood school wherever possible and practical.
A wide variety of co-curricular programs are also offered to students by volunteer staff in all schools.
The school district has entered into a number of joint ventures with partners that include:
•
Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No.4
•
Palliser Regional Schools
•
Horizon School Division No. 67
•
Westwind School Division
•
Lethbridge College
•
University of Lethbridge
•
Lethbridge Regional Police Service
•
Alberta Health Services
•
Lethbridge Public Library
•
Sir Alexander Galt Museum
•
Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce
•
Southwest Alberta Child and Family Services
Authority
•
City of Lethbridge
•
Family Centre
The school district enjoys considerable support from parents and school councils as well as from the business
sector and community at large.
Lethbridge School District No. 51 continues to be the preferred district for many students from
surrounding jurisdictions who attend due to special programming.
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October 2009 Accountability Pillar Overall Summary (Required for Public/Separate/Francophone/Charter School Authorities and Level 2 Private Schools)
Goal
Measure Category
Safe and Caring
Schools
Measure Category
Evaluation
Good
Measure
Safe and Caring
Program of Studies
Goal 1: High Quality
Learning Opportunities
for All
Education Quality
Student Learning
Opportunities
Student Learning
Achievement (Grades
K-9)
Good
Drop Out Rate
High School
Completion Rate (3 yr)
PAT: Acceptable
Acceptable
PAT: Excellence
Diploma: Acceptable
Diploma: Excellence
Goal 2: Excellence in
Learner Outcomes
Student Learning
Achievement (Grades
10-12)
Preparation for
Lifelong Learning,
World of Work,
Citizenship
Goal 4: Highly
Parental Involvement
Responsive and
Responsible Jurisdiction Continuous
(Ministry)
Improvement
n/a
Good
Diploma Exam
Participation Rate (4+
Exams)
Rutherford Scholarship
Eligibility Rate
(Revised)
Transition Rate (6 yr)
Work Preparation
Citizenship
Good
Excellent
Parental Involvement
School Improvement
Lethbridge School Dist No. 51
Alberta
Measure Evaluation
Current
Result
Prev Year
Result
Prev 3 yr
Average
Current
Result
Prev Year
Result
Prev 3 Yr
Average
Achievement
Improvement
Overall
86.2
85.3
85.0
86.9
85.1
84.6
High
Improved
Good
83.9
83.0
82.4
80.3
79.4
78.7
Very High
Improved
Excellent
89.6
88.2
87.8
89.3
88.2
87.8
High
Improved
Good
5.7
5.1
5.8
4.8
5.0
4.9
Intermediate
Maintained
Acceptable
68.8
72.3
70.4
70.7
71.0
70.6
Intermediate
Maintained
Acceptable
75.9
73.6
75.7
76.8
75.3
75.6
Intermediate
Maintained
Acceptable
15.4
14.7
16.5
19.2
18.3
18.3
Intermediate
Maintained
Acceptable
88.5
87.2
87.1
84.4
84.4
84.5
High
Maintained
Good
20.3
19.8
21.6
19.1
19.4
20.3
Intermediate
Maintained
Acceptable
48.3
51.2
48.8
53.3
53.6
53.6
Intermediate
Maintained
Acceptable
58.7
56.6
56.7
57.3
56.8
55.8
Intermediate
n/a
n/a
60.1
56.5
57.0
60.7
60.3
59.1
High
Improved
Good
81.5
79.8
77.7
79.6
80.1
78.1
High
Improved
Good
77.9
75.9
76.3
80.3
77.9
77.1
High
Improved
Good
82.3
80.9
79.2
80.1
78.2
77.9
High
Improved
Good
Very High
Improved
Significantly
Excellent
82.1
80.4
79.6
79.4
77.0
76.7
Notes:
1) Student Learning Achievement: PAT Values reported are weighted averages of PAT Acceptable and PAT Excellence results. Courses included: ELA (Grades 3, 6, 9), Math (Grades 3, 6, 9), Science (Grades
6, 9), French Language Arts (Grades 6, 9), Français (Grades 6, 9).
2) Student Learning Achievement: Diploma Exam Values reported are averages of Diploma Acceptable and Diploma Excellence results, weighted by the number of students writing each course.
3) Overall evaluations can only be calculated if both improvement and achievement evaluations are available.
4) Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Goal One: High Quality Learning Opportunities for All
Outcome:
Schools provide a safe and caring environment.
Performance Measure
Percentage of teacher, parent and student
agreement that: students are safe at school, are
learning the importance of caring for others, are
learning respect for others and are treated fairly in
school.
Authority
Overall (required)
Results (in percentages)
Target**
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2009
83.8
85.0
84.6
85.3
86.2
83.1
84.4
84.2
85.1
86.9
87.0
Province
•
Current jurisdiction results exceed three year average.
•
Several schools implemented character education programs, and two schools had character education
as a central focus of their AISI projects.
•
Schools were encouraged to communicate to parents and the public about activities related to
character education and citizenship.
•
The district’s Crisis Response Manual was completed and each employee received an
abbreviated version in a flipchart format. Closely associated with the development of the
manual was the establishment of a regional Lockdown Protocol.
•
School Resource Officers assisted with table top exercises related to school lockdowns.
These were held with several schools.
•
Highly trained counselling teams provide services to students at all grade levels.
•
Our school district provides training for all teachers new to grades 2, 5, and 8 in the area of Family
Violence. We work closely with our teacher from Harbour House who shares many insights for our
teachers. Teachers are provided with a teaching resource that has been created by the district and
continues to be an important component of our Health and Life Skills Program.
•
Supporting Individuals with Valued Attachments (SIVA) training was offered again this past
school year and two additional staff members were trained as SIVA trainers. This will increase
our ability to offer further training to district staff.
•
Seven staff members attended the session “Dealing with Explosive Children” offered by Ross
Greene in Edmonton.
•
One staff member from each school attended sessions on working with students with autism and
became the school contact person.
•
Four teachers attended an Autism conference.
•
Successful partnership with Lethbridge Police Service. Five School Resource Officers are based in our
schools.
•
Funding from outside sources to support the Building Bridges Program was not available; however the
District continues to work with Lethbridge Family Services to develop programs for individual schools.
•
Grade 9 Health teachers completed “Fourth R Training and the program is being used within our
high schools. We are anticipating expanding the program to grade 8’s.
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Outcome:
The education system meets the needs of all K – 12 students, society and
the economy.
Performance Measure
Percentage of teachers, parents and students
Authority
satisfied with the opportunity for students to receive
Overall (required) Province
a broad program of studies including fine arts, career,
technology, and health and physical education.
Results (in percentages)
Target
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2009
81.8
83.5
80.8
83.0
83.9
76.7
78.1
78.5
79.4
80.3
84.0
•
Results are above the Provincial average in all categories.
•
Support was provided to schools interested in developing innovative courses and programs to
meet the needs of students. The district offers a wide variety of high quality courses and
programs.
•
Establishment of a District Lead Teacher position for supporting schools in delivering English as a
Second Language (ESL) programming.
•
French Language instruction in both French Immersion and French as a Second Language (FSL)
programs continued to improve with the support and guidance of the “French Language Enhancement
Project” facilitator. On-going professional learning and in-class support have provided many of our FSL
teachers with additional teaching strategies and confidence in their instruction.
•
Middle schools have a wide range of exploratory programming.
•
A third pre-school program, Nikki’s Place 2, was established.
•
Over the past three years we have transitioned our literacy support from that of an intervention to
a more balanced approach. Beginning at the kindergarten level, teachers are working with
students in literacy centers, providing on-going support to all students and interventions to those
with more significant needs. With more emphasis placed on guided reading, teachers are able to
target the specific needs of their students in small group settings. In many schools, additional
support by the Early Literacy teacher/assistant is provided in the classrooms.
•
Inservices were provided to support individual students and groups of students with Read Write
Gold, Zoomtext, Boardmaker, Intelli-Tools, the District IPP
•
Rosetta Stone software, to assist in second language learning, was purchased and three
individuals were trained as trainers. Also, the program was offered for purchase to District staff,
many of whom took advantage of the opportunity.
•
We continue to provide support to teachers wishing to participate in professional learning
opportunities related to new program implementation. As a school district we work very closely
with the Southern Alberta Professional Development Consortium (SAPDC) in the many sessions
they host to prepare our teachers for implementations.
•
Throughout the school year several workshops and conferences were attended by members of
the Assessment Team. We continue to grow in our understanding and practices of fair and
accurate assessment of our students. We are very active members of the Alberta Assessment
Consortium and our team of “specialists” continues to provide leadership in our district.
•
All schools received support with their AISI projects in terms of school visits, resources, technical
assistance and professional learning.
•
Pyramids of intervention were established in many of our secondary schools.
•
The electronic Individualized Program Plan (IPP) continues to be used with great success.
•
Students continue to be provided with a variety of programming options to meet their needs.
•
Schools were encouraged to provide more information to parents regarding activities related to
academic and career counseling. Career Transitions assisted with the coordination and
publication of career development activities.
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•
CTS facilities within the high schools were upgraded as a result of the “CTS Enhancement Grant”
from the provincial government. Additional capital items and major renovations modernizied the
instructional areas within the CTS departments.
Lethbridge School District – Technology Department
Summary of Activities & Initiatives
September 1, 2008 to August 31 2009
Grants, One-time Technology Funding, Donations and Current Grant Application
1. Phase I PASI – Alberta Education/MIG and Lethbridge SD: year two PASI partnership with
AB ED and MIG; SIRS 4.0—Multischool upgrade; many issues throughout the year were resolved
with MIG
2. Winston Churchill Increasing High School Completion: year one of the formal research
project; fall installation of the wireless network in the school (Cisco 11.N)
3. Wilson Hewlett-Packard Research Grant: successful completion of the grade six research
grant; school decision to adopt the tablet technology with the wireless video in all classrooms at
Wilson Middle School
st
4. Three-Year Innovative Classroom Funding – 21 Century Classrooms – installation of 197
data projectors, 150 multimedia kits, 131 SmartBoards, 81 Smart Airliners, 114 HP 2133 ultramobile laptops. Every classroom in all District schools was enhanced. Work was completed by
December 2008; collaborative planning with the maintenance department
5. Education Technology Leadership Research Grant – Alberta Education awarded $300,000 to
District 51; project planning from January to August 2009; initiative implemented in 2009/10 and
st
2010/11 in conjunction with the district’s “Engaging our 21 Century Learners” AISI initiative
Technology Visioning and Phase I
1. Phase I Extended Planning – evergreening in eight secondary schools (includes Chinook High);
PCs, laptops, printers, servers, wireless, switches, core software; four planning meetings per
school during the school year to engage staff in the planning process; logistics for the installation
of 1,444 new PCs to secondary schools, 574 new laptops to secondary schools, 364 redesignated PCs to elementary schools and 80 re-designated laptops to elementary schools
2. Annual Staff Retreat – extended Phase I planning, professional growth plans, and roles and
responsibilities
3. Phase I purchasing – July 2008 for September 1 to December 15 deliveries – PCs, laptops, and
core software
4. Wireless access installations – at LCI, Wilson, Watson, LOHS, and Lakie (105 access points);
contracting the installation of CAT_6 wiring in identified schools; piloting students’ access with
their owned devices at Winston Churchill
5. Elementary School infrastructure upgrades – all elementary schools; new Windows 2003 file
server and two new laser printers
6. District Web Site – new web site using Microsoft Sharepoint – all departments
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7. Education Links Project – borrowing Grande Yellowhead education links, updating and building
a District 51 site for staff
8. Destiny Library upgrade – June 2008 – central file server; all schools accessing
9. Cashless Schools – four schools piloting during the school year
10. SAPDC partnership – Events Pro server configuration and installation; support to consortia
across the province
11. District Town Hall – set up and support of the Senteo voting databases during the annual
meeting
12. Chinook High – extended planning on the new media centre and the telephone system (VOIP)
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Outcome:
The education system meets the needs of all K – 12 students, society
and the economy. (continued)
Performance Measure
Percentage of teachers, parents and students
satisfied with the overall quality of basic education.
Overall (required)
Results (in percentages)
Target
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2009
Authority
86.8
88.0
87.2
88.2
89.6
Province
86.1
87.7
87.6
88.2
89.3
90.0
•
Social Studies teachers in grades 6 and 9 proceeded with the optional implementation of the new
curriculum. Teachers in the middle and high schools had several opportunities to participate in
professional learning activities focusing on the implementation of the new curriculum.
•
Many professional learning opportunities assisted teachers in their understanding of the inquiry method
of learning. Teachers in various schools are very active in collaborative and critical thinking projects.
•
This past year, our grade 2 and 5 teachers began preparing for the new Math program implementation.
•
High school Social Studies teachers had three professional learning sessions sponsored by SAPDC to
support the implementation of new curricula.
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Outcome:
The education system meets the needs of all K – 12 students, society and
the economy. (continued)
Results (in percentages)
Performance Measure
Percentage of teacher, parent and student
satisfaction with the accessibility, effectiveness and
efficiency of programs and services for students in
their community.
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Authority
Overall (required) Province
69.4
71.5
68.4
70.7
72.9
67.2
68.5
68.2
69.2
70.3
• The district was successful in receiving funding for a three year project made available through the
Provincial Mental Health Capacity Building in Schools Initiative. The project, Making Connections, is
a school-based mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention program.
• Bi-monthly meetings with High School Counselling Teams were held to identify strategies to improve
communication with parents in the area of academic and career supports offered.
• Collaboration with the Lethbridge College has allowed for the support of our ESL students in their
programs.
• The district works closely with Lethbridge Immigrant Services to provide support for our ESL students and
their families.
• Three Westside elementary schools received a grant from the Alberta Healthy School Community
Wellness fund to support the promotion of their Healthy Living Project. The project’s Healthy
Lifestyle Teacher has been very successful in working with students, teachers, support staff and
parents towards the promotion of healthy choices.
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Outcome:
Children and youth at risk have their needs addressed through effective programs
and supports.
Results (in percentages)
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Authority
5.8
7.3
4.8
5.1
5.7
5.2
Province
5.3
5.0
4.7
5.0
4.8
Performance Measure
Drop Out Rate - annual dropout rate of students aged 14 to 18
(required).
Target
•
The At-Risk Student Committee made several recommendations related to students registered in
the Knowledge and Employability (K&E) program and to students who require significant
emotional, social and academic support. The decision was made to move the K&E programs into
the neighbourhood high schools and blend the Allan Watson and Lethbridge Outreach High
School (LOHS) high school programs to create a new “learning campus”. The first phase of the
plan is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2009.
•
The District’s Numeracy/Literacy Program continued to be successful.
•
Making Connections continued to be funded by the Provincial Mental Health Capacity Building in
Schools Initiative. It is a school-based mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention
program. It has been very successful in achieving it goals.
•
The Making Connections Program was expanded to other schools in the District through funding
received from Southwest Child and Family Services, Parent Link, and FCSS.
•
The district Placement Committee and district Consultative Team worked collaboratively to find
appropriate educational programs for students in grades 6 to 9 with needs that could not be met
within a regular classroom.
•
Funding was received under the Urban Aboriginal Strategy for the continuation of the FNMI
Middle School Mentor Project. The project provided for a mentor at each of the three middle
schools.
•
FNMI staff participated in professional learning activities and staffing levels were maintained.
•
All secondary schools have an advisor system in place.
•
Discussions were held in an effort to coordinate curriculum and counseling support for career
development.
•
District staff and students participated in activities coordinated by Chinook Regional Career
Transitions for Youth including Skills Canada and Career Demo Days.
•
An ESL lead teacher was hired and provided leadership in the areas of diagnostic and
assessment information, resource acquisition, in-service, implementation of proficiency
standards, collaboration with community partners, classroom support and programming for
middle and high school students.
•
One teacher attended the TESL training. Several district and school based professional learning
opportunities were offered.
Comments on progress toward 2008/09 target:
•
Several of the district’s secondary school goals and programs are directed at improving student
retention. These include the variety of Outreach programs offered; AISI projects at all four high schools
that accommodate alternative learning opportunities for students in need; career and personal
counseling; and improved access to special education identification and programming.
•
Options available to students include: Outreach, on-line learning, and independent study.
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Outcome:
Children and youth at risk have their needs addressed through effective programs
and supports. (continued)
Results (in percentages)
Performance Measure
Percentage of teacher, parent and student agreement
Authority
that programs for children at risk are easy to access
Overall (required)
Province
and timely.
•
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
82.5
84.2
82.0
84.3
84.9
76.9
78.6
78.3
79.5
81.4
The District’s Poverty Intervention Committee facilitated the distribution of approximately $50,000
worth of donated resources to meet the needs of children affected by poverty. The majority of the
resources is used to fund “Breakfast” and “Lunch” programs within the schools.
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Outcome: Students complete programs.
Performance Measure
High School Completion Rate – percentages
of students who completed high school within
three, four and five years of entering Grade
10.
Within 3
Years
Within 4
Years
Within 5
Years
Authority
Province
Authority
Province
Authority
Province
Results (in percentages)
Target
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
2009
66.8
69.3
75.0
73.4
76.5
75.5
71.0
68.4
70.4
72.1
75.1
78.5
77.4
70.5
70.4
74.7
76.2
76.0
78.6
72.3
71.0
74.3
76.3
78.8
79.5
68.8
70.7
77.9
76.5
76.7
79.2
•
An ESL lead teacher was hired and provided leadership in the areas of diagnostic and
assessment information, resource acquisition, in-service, implementation of proficiency
standards, collaboration with community partners, classroom support and programming for
middle and high school students.
•
One teacher attended the TESL training. Several district and school based professional learning
opportunities were offered.
•
Funding was received under the Urban Aboriginal Strategy for the continuation of the FNMI
Middle School Mentor Project. The project provided for a mentor at each of the three middle
schools.
•
District staff and students participated in activities coordinated by Chinook Regional Career
Transitions for Youth including Skills Canada and Career Demo Days.
•
A District review of counseling services was completed.
•
A collaborative partnerships with Lethbridge College to aid in the provision of language literacy to
high school students assisted several students. Our goal is to pursue programming options that
students can access within the high school to achieve high school completion.
•
Initiation of preplanning for two research projects based on the District's responses to two calls
for proposals: Winston Churchill High School award from Alberta Education under the Improving
High School Completion call ($300,000), and the Wilson Middle School award from Hewlitt
Packard ($45,000).
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Goal Two: Excellence in Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome: Students demonstrate high standards in learner outcomes.
Performance Measure
Results (in percentages)**
PAT Results by Number Enrolled percentages of students who achieve the
acceptable standard and the percentages
who achieve the standard of excellence on
Grades 3, 6 and 9 Provincial Achievement
Tests (cohort results).
2005
A
E
2006
A
2007
E
A
2008
E
A
E
2009
A
E
English Language Authority 84.9 13.7 87.9 14.1 87.5 21.2 87.1 12.7 89.1 16.3
Arts 3
Province 82.2 16.2 81.3 14.1 80.3 17.7 80.1 16.1 81.3 18.2
Grade 3
Mathematics 3
Authority 81.9 24.5 89.4 29.6 86.7 27.6 83.6 21.2 85.2 25.5
Province 80.3 26.1 82.0 26.9 79.9 23.5 78.7 23.9 79.7 26.8
English Language Authority 78.6 12.6 78.3 13.9 78.5 16.7 81.1 17.6 80.2 15.8
Arts 6
Province 77.3 15.5 79.0 15.9 80.3 19.8 81.1 21.0 81.8 18.9
French Language Authority 92.3 15.4 73.3 3.3 93.8 9.4 93.9 16.3 97.0 12.1
Arts 6
Province 85.1 8.8 87.5 11.2 88.1 11.0 87.7 14.2 91.5 15.9
Authority n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Français 6
Province 92.0 22.8 94.5 19.7 93.0 18.0 94.3 17.1 92.6 18.7
Grade 6
Mathematics 6
Authority 76.1 12.6 72.7 10.5 70.1 10.8 70.9 11.4 73.6 10.8
Province 78.2 18.1 75.2 15.6 74.0 14.5 74.6 15.9 76.6 16.8
Authority 82.0 21.0 81.4 23.2 72.2 22.0 72.5 18.0 76.3 20.9
Science 6
Province 79.8 26.0 78.1 27.7 75.2 26.6 74.8 24.1 76.5 24.8
Social Studies 6
Authority 79.8 15.7 77.8 15.6 79.9 22.2 73.9 16.9 n/a n/a
Province 78.4 21.5 78.6 22.9 77.4 22.3 77.9 23.8 84.8 27.6
English Language Authority 81.6 13.6 79.1 9.8 77.7 13.7 72.6 11.8 75.7 9.2
Arts 9
Province 77.9 14.1 77.4 13.6 77.5 14.8 76.5 14.8 78.7 14.7
French Language Authority 81.0 4.8 70.0 5.0 89.3 14.3 75.0 8.3 80.8 7.7
Arts 9
Province 85.9 13.6 83.3 10.9 81.3 12.9 84.5 12.4 81.8 10.3
Authority n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Français 9
Province 87.2 17.4 86.1 14.7 81.6 12.6 84.8 11.7 85.6 12.9
Grade 9
Mathematics 9
Authority 67.5 15.2 65.2 19.4 64.4 19.1 57.8 14.9 60.3 14.6
Province 68.0 19.7 67.4 17.4 66.3 18.3 65.7 18.5 67.0 18.6
Authority 63.9 10.2 65.9 14.4 69.8 14.1 64.0 10.5 64.8 10.6
Science 9
Province 67.5 12.8 67.4 13.3 69.6 14.7 69.3 13.0 72.2 15.8
Social Studies 9
Authority 72.6 19.2 75.4 18.0 76.6 20.6 65.8 17.6 n/a n/a
Province 71.3 18.3 72.5 18.9 71.4 18.7 71.7 18.9 82.6 26.4
Results (in percentages)
2005
Overall***
2006
2007
2008
2009
A
E
A
E
A
E
A
E
A
E
Authority
76.7
15.2
77.6
16.8
75.8
17.9
73.6
14.7
75.9
15.4
Province
76.4
18.4
76.0
17.9
75.5
18.6
75.3
18.3
76.8
19.2
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•
All schools developed comprehensive school improvement plans, based upon analysis of
provincial exam results that guide instruction and professional learning.
•
Several schools worked to build understanding of effective assessment practices.
•
Numerous teachers participated in a variety of provincial activities including: the development of
provincial tests, curriculum development and exam marking.
•
Significant work was completed in preparation for a systemic District-wide AISI Project focussed
st
on engaging our 21 century learners.
•
The Gifted Brochure was updated and distributed to parents of students who are identified as
gifted. Copies of The Journey were also made available to the parents.
•
Intervention strategies are in place in all schools as a result of Special Education teams,
Pyramids of Intervention, and AISI projects that encompass strategies to differentiate learning
opportunities for students who are less successful than desired.
•
Discussions were held with school administrators about the need for schools to provide
enrichment for gifted students.
•
Numerous professional learning activities were provided for district staff to enhance instruction.
•
Our elementary schools worked diligently to ensure that our kindergarten and elementary report
cards reflected the changes in curriculum as well as assessment practices. The descriptors used
are also aligned with Alberta Education’s requirements for Grade Level of Achievement.
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Outcome: Students demonstrate high standards in learner outcomes. (continued)
Performance Measure
Results (in percentages)**
Diploma Exam Results by Students Writing –
percentages of students who achieve the
acceptable standard and the percentages who
achieve the standard of excellence on diploma
examinations.
2005
A
English Lang Arts 30-1
2006
E
A
2007
E
A
2008
E
A
2009
E
A
E
Authority 94.3 21.8 93.2 24.2 91.9 23.2 92.4 18.8 93.1 15.7
Province 89.1 17.8 88.0 19.3 87.7 19.0 87.1 15.5 86.1 12.3
English Lang Arts 30-2
French Lang Arts 30-1
Authority 92.5 15.0 87.8 13.0 89.4 9.8
93.5 11.3 94.8 12.8
Province 89.4 10.1 86.1 8.1 88.7 9.7
88.9
8.8 88.2 8.5
Authority 88.2 17.6 72.7 18.2 80.8 3.8 100.0 6.7 92.9 14.3
Province 95.1 19.1 95.0 21.8 95.6 23.1 94.9 24.5 95.1 18.9
Français 30
Authority n/a
Pure Mathematics 30
Authority 85.3 20.9 87.7 25.3 85.7 23.9 84.4 21.0 86.7 27.4
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Province 95.0 16.3 94.8 28.1 97.2 24.6 98.5 25.4 94.7 33.1
Province 80.6 25.7 82.8 26.5 81.1 24.6 81.3 25.8 82.1 26.3
Applied Mathematics 30
Authority 92.6 23.3 80.3 16.9 76.5 11.8 83.9 10.3 90.8 22.5
Province 87.6 21.8 77.5 11.8 77.6 12.1 76.4 10.7 79.4 13.5
Social Studies 30
Authority 94.9 27.8 93.0 29.9 84.4 29.0 84.5 23.4 88.6 23.5
Province 85.2 24.3 85.5 23.9 86.1 24.6 84.7 21.5 84.2 21.4
Social Studies 33
Authority 87.3 20.0 85.7 21.5 86.1 19.0 85.7 20.6 84.9 17.5
Biology 30
Authority 89.2 30.6 80.9 28.3 87.5 26.6 84.2 27.5 81.5 24.4
Province 85.0 17.6 83.5 19.0 84.8 19.6 85.3 18.9 85.6 20.2
Province 81.9 26.6 81.4 26.4 83.5 27.4 82.3 26.3 83.0 26.6
Chemistry 30 Old
Authority 93.8 39.8 94.9 39.2 85.6 26.9 94.4 43.9
*
*
Province 88.2 33.4 88.4 37.1 89.3 37.9 89.2 39.2 77.6 19.5
Chemistry 30
Authority n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a 77.1 27.6
Province n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a 76.3 27.7
Physics 30 Old
Authority 87.0 31.8 87.8 31.3 90.1 26.2 79.9 27.1
Physics 30
Authority n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a 72.7 14.4
Province n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a 79.3 23.1
*
*
Province 84.2 27.8 84.4 30.0 86.1 29.3 85.7 32.0 74.4 25.6
Science 30
Authority 94.1 23.5 74.4 7.7 87.9 15.2 87.0 13.0 89.5 13.2
Province 88.1 22.1 82.8 17.3 87.1 18.0 88.6 21.6 86.0 20.9
Results (in Percentages)
2005
Overall***
2006
2007
2008
2009
A
E
A
E
A
E
A
E
A
E
Authority
91.0
23.1
87.4
23.4
86.7
21.7
87.2
19.8
88.5
20.3
Province
85.5
21.2
84.2
20.7
84.8
20.9
84.4
19.4
84.4
19.1
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Outcome: Students demonstrate high standards in learner outcomes. (continued)
Results (in percentages)
Performance Measure
Diploma examination participation rate: Percentages of students
who have written four or more diploma exams by the end of their
third year of high school.
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Authority
46.5
48.2
47.1
51.2
48.3
Province
52.4
53.5
53.7
53.6
53.3
•
Schools developed comprehensive school improvement plans that guided instructional strategies
and professional learning.
•
Emphasis was placed upon providing more programming opportunities for gifted students. The
collaborative partnership with the University of Lethbridge was expanded to include a five-session
program for high school students.
•
Intervention strategies are in place in all schools as a result of Special Education teams,
Pyramids of Intervention, and AISI projects that encompass strategies to differentiate learning
opportunities for students who are less successful than desired.
•
Each school examines test results, generally through item by item analysis, and develops an
improvement plan.
•
The percentage of district students achieving Acceptable Standard exceeded the provincial
averages in 9 of 11 exams.
•
Discussions were held with school administrators about the need for schools to provide
enrichment for gifted students.
•
Numerous professional learning activities were provided for district staff to enhance instruction.
•
Teachers throughout the district have participated in Differentiated Instruction sessions hosted by
the SAPDC. With the introduction of two major projects (one at the middle school level and the
other at the high school level) more teachers are looking at differentiated teaching/assessment
strategies within their classrooms.
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Outcome: Students demonstrate high standards in learner outcomes. (continued)
Results (in percentages)
Performance Measure
Percentages of Grade 12 students who meet the Rutherford
Scholarship eligibility criteria.
Target
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Authority
53.9
54.6
58.7
56.6
58.7
59.4
Province
52.9
54.6
56.1
56.8
57.3
•
Results exceed five year average and provincial average.
•
Schools celebrate student success in a variety of ways to highlight its importance.
Outcome: Students are well prepared for lifelong learning.
Performance Measure
High school to post-secondary transition rate within four
and six years of entering Grade 10.
Within 6 Years
Within 4 Years
Authority
Results (in percentages)
Target
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
2009
54.6
61.5
55.8
58.6
56.5
60.1
Province
54.4
57.5
59.5
60.3
60.7
Authority
38.5
31.8
37.7
40.3
41.3
Province
34.0
37.0
39.5
40.7
40.3
•
Significant improvement over last year’s results in four year transition rates occurred.
•
Student programs such as Registered Apprenticeship, CTS, and career counselling were
emphasized.
•
Communication with parents of gifted students was enhanced through the development of a
gifted section on the district website. Brochures, letters and copies of the Alberta Education
parent handbook, The Journey, were sent to each home of identified students.
•
An analysis of high school completion rates and how current programming options are
meeting the needs of learners was completed.
•
A variety of program options
are available including regular
classroom accommodations
and modifications, learning
support programs, special
education programs, K. and E.
classes and Alternative
Placement Options.
•
Behaviour Program options
were discussed and reviewed
but were not implemented.
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Outcome: Students are well prepared for lifelong learning. (continued)
Results (in percentages)
Performance Measure
Percentage of teacher and parent satisfaction that
high school graduates demonstrate the knowledge,
skills and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning.
•
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Overall (required)
Authority
64.0
65.0
63.2
67.9
69.8
Province
64.4
66.1
65.6
66.7
67.4
Very significant increase in parental satisfaction levels over the past two years.
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Outcome: Students are well prepared for employment.
Performance Measure
Percentages of teachers and parents who agree that
students are taught attitudes and behaviours that will
make them successful at work when they finish
school.
Authority
Overall (required) Province
Results (in percentages)
Target
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2009
72.2
76.6
76.6
79.8
81.5
74.9
77.0
77.1
80.1
79.6
83.5
•
Overall, perceptions continued to improve.
•
The district continued its participation in the Chinook Regional Career Transitions for Youth
Program.
•
Local and regional student career/trade fairs were promoted and attendance was encouraged.
•
Increased participation of students in the Registered Apprenticeship Program was encouraged.
•
CTS Enhancement fund was used to upgrade CTS facilities within our high schools.
•
High School Counselling Teams worked to refer and coordinate student participants in Skills
Canada.
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Outcome: Students model the characteristics of active citizenship.
Performance Measure
Percentages of teachers, parents and students who
Authority
are satisfied that students model the characteristics of Overall (required)
Province
active citizenship.
Results (in percentages)
Target
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2009
74.6
76.7
76.1
75.9
77.9
75.3
76.8
76.6
77.9
80.3
79.0
•
Schools focused on communicating information to parents regarding citizenship activities in the
schools.
•
Numerous citizenship activities were held in each school and some initiatives included groups of
schools.
•
The new social studies program has a very strong emphasis on active citizenship in and around our
community. Students are challenged to look at the world’s communities with inquiring minds and
examine issues that affect people on a daily basis.
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Goal Three: Highly Responsive and Responsible Jurisdiction
Outcome:
The authority demonstrates effective working relationships.
Performance Measure
Percentage of teachers and parents satisfied with
parental involvement in decisions about their child's
education.
Overall (required)
Results (in percentages)
Target
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2009
Authority
76.5
79.0
77.7
80.9
82.3
Province
76.1
77.9
77.5
78.2
80.1
83.0
•
The work on the West Lethbridge Centre has enhanced relationships with community partners.
•
Other partnerships enhanced over the past year included those with: The Aboriginal Council of
Lethbridge, Lethbridge Family Services, Lethbridge Police Service, Family Centre as a Parent
Link, Chinook Health, Southwest Child and Family Services, the YWCA, and Family Voices.
•
The District Education Centre houses the Vision Resource Center (South) in collaboration with
REACH and other Zone 6 school jurisdictions.
•
A District School Council is in place to facilitate district-wide communication among school
councils.
•
Initiation of the Alberta Education PASI pilot ($155,000) using MIG SIRS multi-school and Alberta
Education funded SuperNet links to central servers.
•
Significant increase in parental satisfaction form 2007 (65.2) to 2009 (74.9) may be attributed to
Town Hall Meetings held in February 2008 and February 2009.
•
Lethbridge School District was a member of the PSBAA in 2008/09
•
Two trustees and the superintendent participated in the Team Lethbridge mission to Edmonton,
meeting with the premier, cabinet members and the caucus of the Conservative and Liberal
parties.
•
Very successful orientation for over 75 real estate agents held in April, 2009. Information
brochures and website information was distributed.
•
Superintendent is a member of the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce, and a
member of the Chamber’s Tourism Committee.
•
Trustee representation on the Chamber’s Business and Education Committee
•
Although the Board withdrew as a member of the Governance Council, a commitment to continue
to work with member organizations on initiatives that arise was made.
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Outcome: The authority demonstrates leadership and continuous improvement.
Performance Measure
Percentages of teachers, parents and students
indicating that their school and schools in their
jurisdiction have improved or stayed the same the
last three years.
Authority
Overall (required) Province
Results (in percentages)
Target
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2009
77.0
80.7
77.7
80.4
82.1
73.9
76.8
76.3
77.0
79.4
83.5
•
Results from Teachers, Parents and Students have all improved. Parental satisfaction has
increased by 9.5% in the last two years.
•
Programs and services for First Nations, Metis, Inuit students were enhanced.
•
Professional learning and support was provided to all new special education teachers and
administrators.
•
Bi-monthly Special Education Contact Teachers meetings were held to provide professional
learning in the areas of The Standards for Special Education, Individual Program Plan (IPP)
Writing, and electronic IPP training, Assessment for Special Needs’ students and Functional
Behavioural Assessments.
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Outcome: The authority demonstrates leadership and continuous improvement. (continued)
Results (in percentages)
Performance Measure
The percentage of teachers reporting that in the past
3-5 years the professional learning and in-servicing
received from the school authority has been focused,
systematic and contributed significantly to their
ongoing professional growth.
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Authority
Overall (required)
83.7
85.3
84.2
86.8
86.6
76.5
78.2
78.8
80.4
81.5
Province
•
Teacher attendance at professional learning sessions offered by the district or by the SAPDC was
exemplary. Teachers are constantly involving themselves in sessions to improve their teaching and
assessing strategies in order that they may provide the best possible programs for their students.
•
Professional learning and support was provided to all new special education teachers and
administrators
•
Bi-monthly Special Education Contact Teachers meetings were held to provide professional
learning.
•
SIVA (Supporting Individuals with Valued Attachments) training was provided for staff
working with students who demonstrate extremely aggressive behavior.
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Future Challenges
The district has addressed future challenges by establishing priorities, as outlined in the Three Year
Education Plan. The priorities were developed as a result of the consultation with stakeholders at a Town
Hall Meeting. The stakeholders included staff, parents, students and community representatives. In the
priorities listed below, the future challenge is shown as the priority, with actions to be taken in 2009/10
and ongoing strategies also identified.
Priority
Provide support for the increasing number of students for whom English is not the first language,
especially for those students who do not have literacy in their first language.
Action to be taken in 2009/10
• Make available professional learning for staff providing ESL services
Ongoing Strategies
• An ESL Lead Teacher will be in place to provide coordination of District support for staff
and to acquire necessary resources.
• Collaboration with Lethbridge College so that some Lethbridge School District students will
be able to access ESL support programs at Lethbridge College.
• Work collaboratively with Immigration Services to provide a smooth transition into school
for immigrant students new to Lethbridge.
Priority
Seek capital funding for:
• new schools to address significant population growth in west and south Lethbridge, and
• modernizing schools that do not meet current mechanical, electrical and/or air handling
standards.
Action to be taken in 2009/10
• Advocate, with Alberta Education and Alberta Infrastructure, for approval for the 15 of 19
Modular Classrooms requested in 2008/09 that have not yet been received.
• Resubmit, to Alberta Education and Alberta Infrastructure, the District Capital Plan that
confirms the need for new school construction and school modernization.
• Successfully complete construction, within budget, of Chinook High School.
• Begin modernization of Gilbert Paterson Middle School, with an anticipated completion date
of August 2010.
Ongoing Strategies
• Meet with Lethbridge MLA’s
• Develop a plan for staffing of Chinook High School
• Advocate, through the Alberta School Boards Association, for a different provincial funding
model for capital construction.
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Priority
Provide equitable access to technology and resources for all students.
Action to be taken in 2009/10
• A District lead teacher will be in place for 2009/10 & 2010/11 and will be responsible for
building leadership capacity for all administrators in the District and for lead teachers from
all schools. The focus will be on learning how to best use the technologies available in
order to enhance instruction and engage students.
• Replacement of all computers and printers in all District secondary schools (middle schools
and high schools) as part of Phase 1 of the District Technology Evergreening Plan.
Technologies available for students in each secondary school will be common.
• Enable student and staff access, either by District owned or personal computers, to
wireless networks within all District secondary schools.
Ongoing Strategies
• Continues to review resource needs for new curriculum implementation.
Priority
Increase student engagement in the learning process and student connection to their schools.
Action to be taken in 2009/10
• Year one of a three Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI) project that will
enhance effective teaching and learning through:
- differentiated instructional strategies
- effective use of assessment
- fully utilize technologies available in schools
• Give consideration to recommendations generated from the 2008/09 District Counseling
Review.
• Implement the Knowledge and Employability Programs at the grade nine level at LCI &
Winston Churchill High School, with the intent to add one additional grade to the K & E
programs at the two schools and Chinook High School for the next three successive years.
• Fulfill Alberta Education’s requirements that would enable the combining of Lethbridge
Outreach High School, Community Outreach School and the Downtown LA program with
Allan Watson High School within the framework of a Learning Campus located at the site of
Allan Watson High School.
• Implement a program to address the specific needs of elementary aged students who are
identified as being ‘at risk’ for being successful.
• Explore opportunities to provide academic support for Middle School students.
• Investigate the opportunity for community volunteers to serve as mentors for District
students.
• Conduct a review of existing second language program offerings & determine if changes
are appropriate
Ongoing Strategies
• Trustees, District administration and School based administration will meet with the District
Student Advisory Committee.
• Support student advisor programs in District secondary schools.
• Review student mentorship and support programs.
• Review of promising practices to support FNMI student success.
• Review of promising practices for increasing student engagement in other school
jurisdictions.
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2008/2009 Expenditure Summary
Revenues for the 2008/2009 school year exceeded expenditures by $273,430.
At August 31, 2008 the district had the following reserve funds:
Unrestricted operating reserves
$ 716,692
Restricted operating reserves
$2,623,139
Capital Reserves
$1,038,175
2008/2009 Expenditure Summary
A comparison of the Audited Financial Statements for 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 indicates that:
Expenditures on Instruction were increased by $3.9 million (6.6%) in 2008/2009. The increase is
due to increased cost of staffing, in particular increased support for students with exceptional
needs. The District also received grant funding for classroom resources, technology infrastructure
and resources, and CTS equipment which was expended during the year.
Expenditures on Operations and Maintenance increased by $21,283 (.25%). Although there is an
increase in staffing costs, there was a decrease in contracted supplies and services due to more
spending on Infrastructure Maintenance and Renewal Projects and general maintenance of
school facilities in 2007-2008.
EXPENDITURES
PER CENT OF
TOTAL
Instruction
$62,942,290
80.7%
Operations and Maintenance
$ 8,216,137
10.5%
Capital and Debt Services
$ 2,268,753
2.9%
Transportation
$ 1,677,228
2.15%
System Governance and
Administration
$ 2,923,189
3.75%
$78,027,597
100.0%
BUDGET AREA
TOTAL
Capital and debt servicing increased by $27,702 (1.2%) as a result of increased amortization on
supported capital facilities.
Transportation costs increased by $227,260 (15.6%) due to a significant increase in the cost of
contracted bussing.
Board Governance and System Administration expenditures increased by $321,209 (12.3%). This
is attributed to increased staffing expenditures and increased supplies and services costs at the
Education Centre.
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Spending per student/year. Based on September 30, 2008 student enrolment counts (ECS = 0.5)
of 7809 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs), the cost of educating a student in Lethbridge School
District # 51 in 2008/09 was $9,992 ($49.96 per Full Time Equivalent student/day). This
compares with a cost of $9,284 per student ($46.42 per Full Time Equivalent student/day) in
2007/2008.
The school district collected a total of $469,639 in instructional resource fees for the 2008/2009
school year. This resulted in an average cost per student in grades 1 through 12 of $62.54.
There were no instructional resource fees charged for students attending Kindergarten.
The cost of providing public education programs and services in Lethbridge School District No. 51
increased during the 2008/2009 school year, mainly as a result of increased costs of staffing,
increased classroom resources and capital costs.
The school district’s completed Audited Financial Statement and information pertaining to the
school district’s sources and uses of School Generated Funds may be obtained on the district
website: http://newlethsd.ab.ca/public/frameset.cfm. For provincial school jurisdiction comparative
data of the Audited Financial Statement please see the Alberta Education Website:
http://www.learning.gov.ab.ca/funding/afs.
Lethbridge School District
Expenditures
2008 - 2009 School Year
2.15%
2.9%
3.75%
Instruction
10.5%
Operations and Maintenance
Capital and Debt Services
80.7%
Transportation
System Governance and
Administration
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Highlights of Facilities Projects
2008-2009
Highlights of Facilities Projects
2008-2009
Infrastructure Maintenance Renewal
Agnes Davidson
Dr. Gerald B. Probe
Dr. Gerald B. Probe
Dr. Gerald B. Probe
Dr. Gerald B. Probe
Fleetwood-Bawden
G. S. Lakie Middle School
Lethbridge Collegiate Institute
Lethbridge Collegiate Institute
Lethbridge Collegiate Institute
Lethbridge collegiate Institute
Mike Mountain Horse
Mike Mountain Horse
Nicholas Sheran Elementary
Nicholas Sheran Elementary
Nicholas Sheran Elementary
Nicholas Sheran Elementary
Park Meadows Elementary
Senator Buchanan Elementary
Senator Buchanan Elementary
Wilson Middle School
Wilson Middle School
Wilson Middle School
Wilson Middle School
Roof Replacement
Fire Alarm Upgrade
Upgrade Exterior Wall (West Relocatables)
Drainage Upgrade (West Relocatables)
Skirting Replacement (West Relocatables)
Upgrade Washroom Partitions
Security Upgrade
Refinish Small Gym Floor
Cooling Tower Pump Upgrade
Cooling Tower Electrical Upgrade
Cooing Tower Filtration Upgrade
Fire Alarm Upgrade
Lino Replacement Phase I
Partial Metal Roof Upgrade
Partial Window Replacement
Handicap Washroom Upgrade
Handicap Sidewalk Upgrade
Fire Alarm Upgrade
Building Storm Upgrade
Flooring Upgrade (6 Classrooms)
Gym Structural Repair
Replace HVAC Unit
Washroom Upgrade
Concrete Foundation Repair
535,234
35,813
27.780
15,591
16,000
4,980
27,580
27,021
92,510
7,650
15,000
32,609
23,345
29,577
19,330
48,453
5,986
29,009
15,227
26,515
20,500
9,622
23,081
9,405
Capital Projects
G. S. Lakie Middle School
Mike Mountain Horse
2 Modular Classrooms
2 Modular Classrooms
238,079
193,142
One-Time Modernization Projects
Gilbert Paterson Middle School
In Construction
7,552,000
New Construction
West Lethbridge Centre
Chinook High School – Phase I
Chinook High School – Phase II
In Construction
In Construction
23,055,984
11,993,296
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District Highlights
Celebrating Student and Staff Excellence
Congratulations to the LCI Singers. After winning the Provincial/National Choral class - School 19 and
Under competition last spring, the recording of their performance was forwarded to be National
Competition. After the adjudication that took place in August, the group received the award for third place
in Canada. The girls involved in that group are: Courtney Andreachuck, Alyssa Andreachuk, Sara
Baines, Megan Banman, Tracy Bartel, Nicole Bradley, Macaul Binning, Martha Bishop, Lurel
Brooks, Claire Dixon, Michelle Frache, Emily Gedlamen, Jo Hartley,Hannah Hasegawa, Aubrey
Heninger, Erica Hudson, Aimee Irvine, Laura Jang, Shannon Jarvie, Trudy Johnson, Megan King,
Courtney Kocken, Amanda Koegler, Jenessa Korver, Kayla Lanham, Megan Low, Maggie
Malmberg, Emma Osmond, Steffi Reynolds, Ashley Robertson, Karina Roerick, Camille Rogers,
Raven Scott, Nicole Smith, Hilary Steed, Mallory Steed, Jasmine Thompson and Remi Winder,
The Choir Director was Karen Hudson and the accompanists were Barb Hignell and Bonnie Plewes.
Olivia Viergutz, a student attending Gilbert Paterson Middle School was selected to be a member of the
Southern Alberta U13 Soccer team this summer and participated in an international tournament in
Montana.
Jillian Ankutowicz & Remi Winder, student attending Winston Churchill High School & LCI
respectively were members of the provincial high school rugby tournament that captured a bronze medal
at the Canadian championship in Ottawa.
A number of students from our district achieved exceptionally well this summer in triathalon competition.
Christian Epp from Lethbridge Christian School captured gold in the Alberta Summer Games Boys 12-13
year old competition held in August and followed that up with a gold medal performance in the provincial
championship this month. Elani Bykowski from GS Lakie Middle School capture bronze in the girls 12-13
competition at the Alberta Summer Games, while Katrina Epp from Lethbridge Christian School finished
second in the girls 10-11 provincial championship.
Garth Philpott, a student attending LC competes in BMX and at the conclusion of the past season was
ranked as the top sixteen year old male for Alberta and for all of Western Canada.
Melissa Matis, who attends LCI placed 2nd in the 3000m long-distance running event at the Legion
Nationals in Quebec.
Shaelynn Lyon, a grade 9 student at LCI and a partner captured gold at the provincial U14 beach
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volleyball championship held in Edmonton, and went on to finish 9 of 25 teams competing at the
Canadian championship.
Winston Churchill student Courtney Merkle, was a member of a Calgary soccer team that captured the
National U-18 championship. Courtney was named the top goal keeper of the tournament.
Congratulations to LCI student Leah Sadler, who released her first CD. Leah’s CD was produced in
Nashville and has nine songs she wrote and recorded as a 14 year old performer.
Thirteen District students were involved in the Lethbridge Wild Places Revitalization Project in October.
The students contributed to cleaning up Nicholas Sheran Park and participated in a number of leadership
and environmental seminars sponsored by the Lethbridge Nature Awareness Institute. Congratulations to
Eric Hill, Lynn Nguyen, Lauren Scherloski & Emily Bryce from Winston Churchill High School plus
Brigitte Pippin, Cobie Shockey, Lizzie Spitzke, Dillon St.Jean, Ashley Fulton, Laura Horth-Lepage,
Erica McGinn, Kayla Eng, Amy Pitre & Kayleigh Nielson from LCI.. Staff supporters of this initiative
were Nora MacGregor (WCHS) & David Fletcher (LCI).
LCI Boys Senior Varsity volleyball coach Ard Biesheuvel was named the Varsity Coach of the Year for
the Southern Alberta High School League. The LCI team were the defending provincial 4A champions
and won the league championship on November 15.
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Congratulations to a number of Winston Churchill and LCI student athletes who were named to the
Southern Alberta High School League Volleyball All-Star teams. Churchill All-Stars were Kelsey
Mirkovich & Connor Dooley, with Nicole Seeley, Erika Sheen, Brent Fikowski, Andy Hemerlling,
Jared Kotkas, & Tommy Lyon from LCI being named to the All-Star team.
Nicholas Sheran staff member Sandra Hutchison performed in a lead role for the production of Joseph
and the Technicolour Dreamcoat at the Yates Theatre.
Congratulations to Winston Churchill students James Beaton and Joyce Mmbando. James played first
trombone in the Alberta Honour Band in Red Deer at the end of October. James had to prepare an
audition and send in a CD to the provincial board. Joyce Mmbando was part of the Alberta Honour
Choir in Red Deer at the end of October.
Ira Provost, the District Coordinator for the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Program wrote and recorded a
song, “Blackfoot Sky.” This was Ira’s first recording.
District teachers Neil Langevin (GS Lakie Middle School) and J.J. Ondrus (Winston Churchill High
School) were coaches of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Women’s Rugby team. Neil was the
head coach and J.J. an assistant coach for the team, which won the Canada West championship on
October 18, 2009. The Pronghorns were the defending Canadian champions and hosted the 2008
Canadian Universities Championship tournament. Also supporting the UofL rugby team was Toby
Boulet (Winston Churchill High School). He was the manager of the team and took care of all off field
details.
Congratulations to the students and staff of eight District schools who participated in the 14th annual
‘Feed the Bug’ food bank drive. A total of $23,881.00 worth of food was donated, bringing the14 year total
to $198,111.00. Donations went to the Interfaith Food Bank and the Lethbridge Food Bank. Shanda
McKnight chaired the Lakeview Leadership team which coordinated the Feed the Bug program.
Participating schools, the staff contact and the amount the schools raised is shown below.
Lethbridge Christian (Alicia Reimer) $2,320, Park Meadows (Darryl Christiansen) $1,400, Senator
Buchanan (Amber Darroch) $1,280, Agnes Davidson (Sharon Mezei) $1,785, Fleetwood-Bawden
(Nancie Nieboer) $2,390, Gilbert Paterson (Shelly David) $2,109, General Stewart (Martha Johnson)
$1,025, Lakeview (Shanda McKnight) $8,063.
Loudia Laarman participated in the Commonwealth Youth Games in India October 6 – 18, running the
100 & 200 meters. Jocelyn Castro & Robin Reinhart traveled to Ottawa and participated in the
Encounters Canada Forum for young Canadians Sept 29 – Oct 3.
Echo Sulin, Grade 4 French Immersion student from École Agnes Davidson, cut her hair for cancer. She
decided to cut her hair (10 inches) when she found out that donated hair was used to make wigs for children
undergoing cancer treatment. This activity was sponsored through "A Child's Voice Foundation", and is called
"Angel Hair for Kids".
Heidi Steirli, a Grade 3 French Immersion student from École Agnes Davidson, took donations of money
rather than a gift for her birthday. She collected $135.00 and decided to donate the funds to her classroom so
that she and her classmates could participate in a special activity/field trip that they would not otherwise have
been able to.
Jean Walton and Patti Caven, teachers at Senator Buchanan Elementary School, established the
elementary after school choir, Con Moto Singers. With support of several volunteers, Jean has made an
enormous difference in the lives of young boys and girls. She offered her program to north Lethbridge students
and they lit up as they walk through the halls of Senator Buchanan in anticipation of an evening of music and
movement. Last year the group qualified to participate in the provincial competition in Edmonton and Ms.
Walton ensured that every child could attend and made it a memorable event.
Carolle Babin, Suzie Chambers and Catherine Thorsen, teachers at École Agnes Davidson presented at
the ACPI Conference (Associatiation Canadienne des Professeurs d'Immersion) in Ottawa on November 21st.
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They also presented for the CSSA (Southern Alberta Francophone School Board) at the end of November
2008.
Caleb Ropp, a grade 10 student from Winston Churchill High School went on a mission trip to Juarez, Mexico
from October 10-19, 2008.
Katarina Williamson, a grade 9 student from Winston Churchill High School had her picture on all the YBC
chocolates this year (2008-09) for her accomplishments in 5-pin bowling.
Dean Hawkins and the staff members from Galbraith Elementary School have developed a program
called “Connecting Today’s Kids With Yesterday”. Sixteen community members from three different senior
lodges came to the school and were involved in classroom activities for one hour. Approximately every three
weeks members of the seniors’ community attended classes with the students from Galbraith to share their
experiences. Students and the visitors had an amazing experience.
Gilbert Paterson staff member Jen Tymofichuk, captained the Lethbridge team to the provincial
Women’s broomball championship in March, 2009. The victory qualifies the team for next year’s
Canadian championship, which will take place in Goose Bay, NL or Montreal.
École Agnes Davidson student Naomi Wall, demonstrated outstanding citizenship by cutting 13 inches of
her hair and donating it to “Beautiful Lengths” which is an organization that takes hair donations in order
to make wigs for Cancer Patients who have experienced hair loss as part of their treatment.
Congratulations to the Winston Churchill Bulldogs Senior Varsity Basketball team for winning the bronze
medal at the Alberta Schools Athletic Association 2009 3A provincial championship in Hinton. As the
South Zone champion, the Bulldogs’ only loss in the tournament was an exciting 107-97 game against
eventual gold medal winning Chestermere. Head coach Kevin McBeath, Assistant Coaches Dan Court
(Alumni ’94) and Jace Forsyth (Alumni '97), Manager Brennan Grover (Alumni ’08) and players Seth
Burdett, Min Jang, Ken Otieno, Thomas Ekubazgi, Jun Jang, Dan Dragland, Chris Hatton, Jordan
Dyck, Dayton Tratch, Jeff Blondeau, Evan Brown and Keaton Bosch are all to be congratulated for an
outstanding season.
LCI student Stuart Pritchard earned a perfect 100% score on the Mathematics 30 Pure Diploma Exam in
January, 2009.
LCI student Zack McAllister competed in Oregon at the Canadian-American (CAN-AM) Swimmer with a
Disability Championship Meet. Zack won two gold medals, two silver medals and a bronze medal.
Congratulations to Fleetwood-Bawden School students and staff on being awarded the Elementary
Recognition Award from PHE Canada (formerly CAHPERD). The school qualified for the Diamond level
because of the quality Daily Physical Education Program including Barrel of Fun Fridays, Health Hustle, Play
with the Principal, exercise videos and Physical Education classes.
Congratulations to the G.S. Lakie cheerleading team, coached by Liat Corbierre, for winning the
Canadian championship at a competition in Edmonton. The competition, involving 2200 athletes, is the
largest cheerleading event in the country. Assistants for the first year team included Lisette Marion,
Tanya Wagner, Hilary Winer, Katrina Shaw and Kathy Mundell. The cheerleading team members
were:
Addisyn Vandevelde, Alannah Anderson, Alexa Spetz, Kendra Spetz, Alyssa Mahovlic, Angel
Brownfield, Breanne Erickson, Brooklyn Mereska, Carissa Kirk, Carly Tidsbury, Courtnee Irvine,
Emily Maciejko, Haylea Ecklund, Hunter Ascroft, Janette Hamilton, Jordie Visser, Kenzie Latham,
Kierra Jensen, Kirsten Williamson, Kyla Hastings, Laine Kubik, Riley Kubik, Megan Esser, Sam
Stewart, and Sullivan Wittrock
Coby Iwaasa, grade 7 student from Wilson Middle School and Alexis Iwaasa, grade 4 student from
Galbraith competed in the Cutbank Shamrock Shootout Racquetball Tournament. Coby received a gold
medal in the Men's A Singles Division and Alexis received a gold medal in the Junior Singles Division.
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Alexis also won a silver medal in the Women's C Singles Division. Alexis and Coby competed in the
Canadian National Junior Racquetball Championships held in Regina, Saskatchewan in April, 2009.
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Congratulations to the Winston Churchill High School community for winning the 9 Annual High
School Blood Donor Challenge. A total of 162 students, staff and parents donated blood during the
March, 2009 challenge, representing 486 patients lives saved or improved.
Winston Churchill High School student Paige Green raised over $1000 while participating in the
University of Lethbridge’s Cancer fundraiser. Paige shaved her head for the event, and then later in the
day donated blood for the first time.
Congratulations to a number of students and staff from General Stewart School who participated in the
2nd Annual John Gill Memorial Run for Student Scholarships. Kindergarten student Alexander Gill raised
the most amount of sponsorship in the run, named after his father who passed away. Other General
Stewart students involved in the run were Blake Janssens, Hanna Janssens, Craig Shilliday, Sydney
Shilliday, Nolan Nishikawa, Klara DeBow, Noah DeBow, Tada Shingoose and Kahsha Shingoose.
Staff members from the school that participated were Denise Janssens, Jenna Shilliday & Andrea
Andreachuk.
Director of Finance Christine Lee, was recognized for ten years of membership in the Alberta School
Business Officials Association at the Annual conference in May, 2009. Christine is currently the past
president for ASBOA.
Congratulations to a number of District students who competed and excelled at the south west Alberta
regional Science Fair. Gilbert Paterson Middle School students Faith Metzger, Sydney Gardner &
Shubham Talwar qualified for the national science fair to be held in Winnipeg May 9 – 17. Other students
who finished in the top three in a category at the regional fair included Janelle Bykowski, David Zhang
& Nick Davis(Nicholas Sheran), Kiah Shriner & Shafia Mazidi (Agnes Davidson), Kara Valgardson,
Nadia El-Meadawy, Connar Reid & Kendall Clarke (Gilbert Paterson).
Kassidy Nyrose, Kelsey Mirkovich, Ken Otieno & Seth Burdett from Winston Churchill High School
plus Brandi Leavitt & Ben Robinson from LCI earmed All-Star awards in their respective basketball
leagues.
Soota Smith from Nicholas Sheran Community School and Pierce Ono from Park Meadows School for
won $1000 RESP Awards at the annual Aggie Days held at Exhibition Park.
Chloe Bennett, a grade 4 student at Fleetwood Bawden School, who has auditioned and been selected
to attend the Toronto National Ballet summer school camp in 2009. This will lead to further auditions and,
if successful, to actually attend the National Ballet School in Toronto.
Jeanette Tymofichuk, a teacher at Gilbert Paterson Middle School competed in the World Broomball
Tournament in British Columbia and her team won the silver medal.
Congratulations to the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Senior Varsity Boys’ Volleyball team for finishing
second in the Alberta Schools Athletic Association 4A Boys’ 2008 Provincial Championships. Team
members include: Brent Fikowski (three time provincial medalist), Andy Hemmerling (three time
provincial medalist),Trevor Harding, Jay Kostek, Tommy Lyon, Jordan Bright (recipient of an ASAA
sportsmanship award), Jarred Kotkas, Connor West, Dylan Townshend, Erik Hopkins, Noah
Roberts, Sean Brouwer, assistant coaches Scott Gilbert and Bruce Westand and head coach Ard
Biesheuvel.
Congratulations to Hailey Wood, who has been offered and has accepted a full athletic scholarship for
2009/10 at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York. Hailey will be playing on the university’s hockey
team. She attended Senator Buchanan School in grade 6 and Wilson Middle School in grade 7.
Congratulations to the Winston Churchill High School Grade 9 Boys Volleyball Team, which lost only 3
matches all year. They won the LCI Green and Gold grade nine tournament, were city champions and
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also "4J" Zone Champions. The team members were: Josh Lozano, Seth Needham, Jake Kadijk,
Dean Briggs, Tanner Kenny, Devon Scriver-Williams, Austin Sedgwick, Kevin Go, Landon Lowe,
Justen Sawada, Nathan Miller, Kevin Tait. Terry Hagel was the Head Coach and former WCHS
alumni Mark Leitch, Nick Cooper, Shaun Gilchrist, and James Crabb were assistant coaches.
LCI teacher David Brown, played a role in the feature film Passchendaele that premiered earlier in 2008.
It is a Canadian production starring Paul Gross (Due South) and was shot entirely in Alberta.
Brandon Iwaasa, a grade 11 student at LCI and Alexis Iwaasa, a grade 4 student at Galbraith, won gold
medals in their respective divisions at the Edmonton Open Racquetball Championships held r in
Edmonton. 64 competitors from across Alberta convened at Alberta's capital to claim top honors in
Men’s, Women, and Junior divisions.
Congratulations to four District students who competed in an inter provincial swim competition in
Winnipeg. Kyle Troskot (Winston Churchill High School) won four events and set one provincial record;
Kylie Warne (LCI) finished second in two events; Liam Quinlan (LCI) finished second in one event; Zack
McAllister (LCI) finished with the highest ranking in the 200m freestyle.
Congratulations and thank you to a number of District Staff who are involved in the planning committee
for the Alberta Middle Years Conference, which will be held in Lethbridge April 23 - 25, 2009. One of the
conference co-chairs is Jennifer Little, from Gilbert Paterson Middle School. Other committee members
include: Liat Corbiere (Registration) G S Lakie; Rebecca Adamson (Treasurer); Solange Gillingham
(Program / Speakers) G S Lakie; Nancy Bridal (Prizes / Sponsors) Wilson; Paul Bohnert (Public
Relations / Website) Paterson; Sandy Shields & Craig Brack (Displays) Wilson; Johny Mantello (Audio
/ Visual) Education Centre; Lori Adamson, Andy Tyslau & Doug James (Entertainment) G S Lakie;
Evelyn Baker (Facilities) Wilson. The conference attracted approximately 400 hundred educators from
across Alberta. Approximately 100 Lethbridge School District staff participated.
Winston Churchill student Courtney Ford had an article published in Grip Magazine. This is the second
time that Courtney has been published in the magazine, which is geared towards teenagers and young
adults.
Congratulations to a number of LCI students who have been chosen as finalists in
the Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch #4 Poster and Literacy
Contest. First and Second entries have been submitted to the
next level of the contest. The finalists from LCI entries include:
Poetry Senior – 1st Place – Chloe Sadler, Poetry Senior – 2nd Place – Adam Manery, Poetry Senior –
3rd Place – Lexa Peters, Essays Senior – 1st Place – Courtney Pommen; Essays Senior – 2nd Place –
Karley Nikkel; Essays Senior – 3rd Place – Nicole Dyck; Posters – Black & White Senior – 1st Place –
Bradley Leishman; Posters – Color – Senior – 1st Place – Sam Loewen; Posters – Color – Senior –
2nd Place – Kayleigh Nielson; Posters – Color – Senior – 3rd Place – Jillian Dempsey.
Ecole Agnes Davidson student Caitlin Purcell, was invited to perform as part of the Alberta Children's
Choir in Edmonton. Caitlin performed some very difficult music under the direction of a world-renowned
children's choir conductor named Elise Bradley.
The Gilbert Paterson boys’ basketball team capped a perfect season by capturing the City
Championship. Team coaches Rajiv Mathur and Danny Lam praised the players for their work effort and
commitment to excellence. The players on the team are: Colton Gibb, Mason Gibb, Sam Fender,
Braden Neill, Jack McDonald, Davis MacLean, Nils Reger, Kieran Bennett, Zeph Moore, Trey
McDonnell, Abbott Knezic, Jordan Wiest, Jameson Dore & Mikenson Firth.
Congratulations to District staff members Vaughn Atkinson, Jeff Davis, Ingrid Morden & Guy
Pomahac who completed Master of Education degrees in the past year.
District staff members Trish Emerson, Lynn Gibson & Elizabeth Pocock decorated the Christmas tree
sponsored jointly by the District and the ATA Local 41 that was auctioned in the Chinook Regional
Hospital Foundation fundraiser in December. The tree attracted a bid of just under $1000.
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Brittney Malmbert, a student at LCI, was a double medalist at the provincial Karate tournament held in
Calgary in November, 2008.
Janelle Bykowski, a student at Nicholas Sheran School, received the silver medal from the Royal
Conservatory of Music for the top mark in Alberta for the Grade 1 piano exam.
Congratulations to Cody Olafson, a student at LCI. As a tribute to her father Randy, who passed away in
2006 after a courageous battle against brain cancer, Cody organized a fundraiser to benefit cancer
research. The dinner and silent auction, held on November 22, 2008, raised over $70,000 for the
Canadian Cancer Society.
Congratulations to Winston Churchill staff member Dianne Violini, who was featured in this past
summer’s edition of Canadian Sport Magazine. Dianne has a record of 32 consecutive appearances in
National championships; a record the author of the article states “is one of those marks in sports that will
never be broken.”
Congratulations to the following students who earned all star awards at the conclusion of the 2008
Southern Alberta High School Football League season. A number of players also earned the MVP award
for their position. LCI All Stars were Ben Robinson (MVP Punter), Mackay Byam (MVP Running Back),
Darren Fry, Trenton McLeod (All Star on offence and defence), Chris Jensen & Andin Pavan (MVP
Linebacker). All Stars from Winston Churchill were Russell Beck (All Star on offence and defence; MVP
Linebacker), Tyrell Petersen (All Star on offence and defence) & Cody Tomlyama.
Congratulations to Nicholas Sheran staff member Heidi Menzak & her husband Kost. They celebrated
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their 47 wedding anniversary on December 2, 2008.
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Congratulations to retired District staff member Gail Petrie, who spearheaded the 6 annual CUPE 290
‘Sock it to ‘Em’ campaign that culminated in students and staff donating 8,011 pairs of socks this past
November and December. Gail, who is assisted by Galbraith staff member Noel Covey, has been
instrumental in promoting the campaign that has resulted in 26,852 pairs of new socks being donated to
community agencies over the past six years.
Congratulations to the students and staff of Gilbert Paterson Middle School, who have shown
phenomenal support for the Sock it to ‘Em campaign. With encouragement from the staff, the students
donated 3,237 pairs of socks during this most recent year, an average of approximately six pairs per
student. This effort is certainly a demonstration of “Tiger Pride.’
Gilbert Paterson Middle School student Roya Akbary and her team received a silver medal at the 2009
Western Regional Festival of Synchronized Skating in Regina
Congratulations to two District students who recently competed in an interprovincial Judo Tournament in
Winnipeg. Theo Lysyk, who attends Gilbert Paterson Middle School, won a gold medal in his age /
weight category. Fleetwood-Bawden student Kyle Ledyit won a silver medal in his category.
Adrienne Gomes of Gilbert Paterson Middle School finished second at the Lethbridge Regional Final of
the CanWest CanSpell Spelling Bee.
Alex Mahoney, a student at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute set a Canadian record in the 3000m race for
intermediate male age class at the Alberta Indoor Long Track Speed Skating Championship held in
Calgary at the Olympic Oval.
Congratulations to a number of students from LCI, who have been indentified as Regional winners in the
Lethbridge Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Literacy and Poster Contest. The students will be formally
acknowledged for their submissions at a reception at the General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian
Legion on April 16, 2009. The students from LCI are:
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Senior Poetry: Chloe Sadler (1 ), Adam Manery (2 ), Lexa Denae Peters (3 )
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Congratulations to a number of Gilbert Paterson Middle School students, who were selected to perform
with the Alberta Junior Honour Band in Calgary. The group is comprised of 130 grade 8 and nine students
throughout Alberta. Kendra Hutchinson (flute), Megan Dosso (clarinet), Mason Hoffos (percussion),
and Colleen Davies (alto saxophone) were the students selected.
Congratulations and thank you to students, staff and parents of Fleetwood-Bawden School community
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who presented at the Lethbridge Healthy Active Schools Symposium (HASS) on February 3 , 2009.
Teachers Carlie Ramotowski and Jenn Staples accompanied by students Chloe Bennett, Lachlan
Spriddle, School Council Chair Rebecca Bennett, Vice Chair Kerri Moberg and Principal Marg Jenkins
attended. The group presented on some of the healthy schools initiatives taking place at FleetwoodBawden. All participants enjoyed the Fleetwood Health Hustle and their Barrel of Fun activities.
Congratulations and thank you to a number of staff who shared details of two District AISI projects at the
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provincial AISI conference in Calgary on February 9th and 10 , 2009. Rik Jesse, assistant principal at
Winston Churchill High School & District Administrator Karen Rancier spoke of the High School
completion project, while Fleetwood-Bawden teachers Claire Mazurek, Kendra Bailey, Laurel
Mrozowich, Jackie Fletcher and Principal Marg Jenkins presented their Assessment for Learning
journey with a focus on Backwards Design, I Can Statements, Rubrics and Exemplars, and Peer and Self
Assessment. The presentation included a video put together by Paul Bohnert, who teaches at Gilbert
Paterson Middle
Winston Churchill High School Student Cole Peters, won a gold (sparring) and silver (patterns) medal at
the Western Canadian Tae Kwon Do Championship. Cole is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Congratulations to the LCI JV Girls Basketball team that captured the 2009 4A zone championship. The
team’s record for the season was an astonishing 25-1. In addition to the Zone championship, the team
won all three tournaments they entered during the season. The team was coached by Michaela
Dilworth. Team members are Destinee Pushor, Nicole Hawkins, Erica Hudson, Willow Beck, Sam
Connolly, Dana Grandmont, Josee deGraaf, Paige Toly, Katherine Seleski and Tiffany Garrett. Jen
Scott and Billy Baum kept track of the stats for the team.
Congratulations to the LCI wrestling team that captured both the 4A Boys and 4A Girls championships at
the Rural Provincial Meet in February. The team is made up of wrestlers from both LCI and Winston
Churchill High School. Team members, and their individual placing at the Rural Provincial meet, are
Megan MacDonald - 1st (WCHS), Melissa Clarke - 2nd (LCI), Kristen Blais - 3rd (LCI), Samantha
Trenerry - 3rd (LCI), Stephanie Walicki - 4th (LCI), Nikki Rendell - 4th (LCI), Kenzie Fergusan - 4th
(LCI), Tyrell Petersen - 1st (WCHS), Steve Pearce - 2nd (LCI), Connor Emigh - 2nd (LCI), Jesse Kline
- 3rd (LCI), Brendan Palmer - 3rd (LCI), Eric Jensen - 3rd (LCI), Haley Perlow - 4th (LCI), Justin
Roberts - 4th (LCI), Stephen Ohene - 5th (LCI), Blake Lyons - 5th (LCI), Codi Sine - 5th (LCI) and
Caleb Eagan - 6th (LCI), At the provincial competition Tyrell Peterson and Megan Macdonald both
won silver medals. A number of community coaches are involved with the team. Coaches include: Pat
Selk (Head Coach), Riley Ellis-Toddington (Wilson Middle School), Dave Bendfeld (LCI), Nathan
Shields, Al Hansen & Melissa Reynolds.
LCI student Melissa Matis, finished first in her age category (high school) in the Lethbridge MoonLight
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Run. Melissa finished 3 overall of the 1,075 female runners, a truly outstanding accomplishment.
Congratulations to a number of District Students who were members of the Bruce Bell Blazers Atom
hockey team that captured the provincial Atom ‘A’ championship. The students, with the school each
attends, are: Matt Dewling- Mike Mountain Horse, Nick Myndio - Dr. Probe, Tanner Miller – Galbraith,
Drew Harvie - General Stewart, Eric Fournier -Agnes Davidson, Sam Paskuski -General Stewart,
Blake Kleiner –Fleetwood, Aiden Wong -Mike Mountain Horse, Riley Trempner –Galbraith, Colton
Wuerfel –Fleetwood, Carter Graham -Dr. Probe and Cam Andres - Mike Mountain Horse.
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Dawson Wikkerink, a student at Fleetwood-Bawden School was introduced to the provincial legislature
by Premier Ed Stelmach on March 9, 2009.
District students Kailey Cox, Ashley Wiens, Afton Myers, Tiana Trimble, Devon Myers & Remi
Winder were members of the Lethbridge Junior Women’s Hockey Team that captured the first ever
provincial championship for junior women.
Congratulations to the many students who participated in the Kiwanis Music Festival, either as individuals
or as part of school groups. Several received a superior rating for their performances, including Chloe
Bennett, from Fleetwood-Bawden for solo singing; Wilson Middle School Grade 6 Band, Keith
Griffioen conductor; Wilson Middle School Grade 7/8 Band, Keith Griffioen, conductor; Wilson
Middle School Grade 8 Choir (Superior in two separate categories), Keith Griffioen, director & Marilyn
Sinclair, accompanist; Avanti Choral Ensemble, conducted by LCI teacher Karen Hudson, and
includes District staff members Rebecca Adamson, Diane Shapcott, Jennifer Little and retired teacher
Shelagh Stefan; Lethbridge Collegiate Institute (LCI) Grade 9 Band; LCI 10/20/30 Band/Wind
Ensemble; LCI Jazz Band, Ken Rogers is the conductor for all bands.
The Con Moto singers received two marks of superior and have been invited to participate again this year
in the Provincial Music Festival in Edmonton. These children come from Park Meadows, Galbraith,
Westminster and Senator Buchanan. The staff members involved are: Patti Caven - accompanist; Pat
Piekema, Karen Henrie, retired teacher Jody Thumlert and director, Jean Walton; Lethbridge Christian
School Grade Six Band and Grade 7/8 Handbell Choir, directed by Barb Hignell. The Handbell Choir
was also asked to play at the Stars of the Festival concert; GS Lakie Stage Band under the direction of
Don Ponech; Ecole Agnes Davidson School Choral Speech – French Poetry Gr. 2 – French Immersion,
Teacher, Nicole Chauvin-King and Gr. 4 - French Immersion, Teachers, Francine Desjardins,
Veronique Joncas and Catherine Thorsen; Gilbert Paterson Middle School student Kris Heidebrecht
performed in a vocal catergory and was selected to perform at the Showcase Concert for the Kiwanis
Festival. The Grade 6, 7, and 8 bands received Superior performance ratings and the grade 7 band was
selected to perform at the Showcase concert as well. The band director is Karley Stewart; General
Stewart Grade Five Beginner Handbell Group conducted by Christine Slomp; Gilbert Paterson Middle
School Grade 8 choir received a Superior Rating in the Classical composer category, accompanist,
Amberly Steed and Choral Director, Tyler Leavitt; Mike Mountain Horse student Elyssa Woods
received superior mark for Piano Solo – Baroque, Contemporary/Modern Composers and
Jazz/Blues/Ragtime Grade 2 standard.
Winston High School (WCHS) teacher Toby Boulet, and LCI teacher Joey Shackleford were inducted
into the Lethbridge Hall of Fame for their work as pioneers to establish Alberta High School Rugby in
1984-85.Toby continues to be involved with rugby as the manager of CIS two time champion U o L
Women. He also coaches the WCHS Griffins.
Congratulations to the LCI students who won the city badminton championship and will be competing in
the provincial championship: James Cazal and Steven Gillis - Junior boys doubles; Jasmine Deringer
and Nicole Dyck - Intermediate girls doubles; Katelyn Wells and Taylor Fenz - Intermediate mixed
doubles; Kristyn Kurio and Alexander Fong - Senior Mixed doubles.
Winston Churchill High School student Brad Henrie, was awarded a $4000 scholarship from the Alberta
Heritage Foundation for Medical Research to assist with research with the University of Lethbridge’s Dr.
Ian Whishaw at the Canadian Centre for Behavioral Neuroscience.
WCHS student Cole Peters competed at the Canadian Tae Kwon Do Nationals in Montreal. He is the
new Canadian Champion for 15-17 year old males and qualified to go the World Tae Kwon Do
Championship in Argentina in November 2009.
Congratulations to Ira Provost, is the District Coordinator for the First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI)
Program in our District. Ira’s song, “Watch Over Me,” written about Canada’s Residential Schools, was
nominated for the first annual South Country Fair Song Writing Competition Award.
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LCI teacher Cory Gillespie received a Certificate of Commendation at the Health and Physical Education
Council Conference. He was nominated for his outstanding teaching and his ongoing commitment to
fitness for both students and staff. He spends countless hours in the LCI fitness centre at lunch time and
after school helping people achieve their fitness goals.
Congratulations to the following students for their achievements at the 2009 Southwest Regional Skills
Canada Competition: Jesse Kline and Trig Williamson, LCI – Gold Medal in Automotives; Sarah
Harland, LCI – Bronze Medal in Culinary Arts; Breanna Sikking, LCI – Bronze Medal in Fashion Design;
Mallory Steed, LCI – Silver Medal in Fashion Design; Becca Beusekom, LCI – Bronze Medal in
Hairstyling; and Jamie Hellwig, LCI – Silver Medal in Hairstyling.
Coby, Brandon, and Alexis Iwaasa had championship performances at the 2009 Canadian Junior
National Racquetball Championships held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Coby Iwaasa won the gold medal
for the Boys’ Singles 12 and Under Division. Coby also competed in the Boy's Singles 14 and Under
Division and went on to win the Bronze medal. Brandon Iwaasa and a team mate from Edmonton
teamed up together to win a silver medal in the Junior Boy's 16 and Under Doubles Division. Alexis won a
Silver Medal in the Girl's Singles 10 and Under Division and competed in the Girl's Singles 12 and Under
Division and won the Red Division title. Alexis was also selected to be part of Team Canada's Junior
Team at the World Junior Racquetball Championships.
LCI graduate Matthew Conley received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal and a $5000 scholarship. He
was noted for being a role model in school and in the community.
Congratulations to a number of District students who received Leadership Excellence Awards. The
recipients were: 5 – 11 year old category - Tyler Toth (Galbraith); 12 – 15 year old category Erin Mick
(LCI) & Shelby Zuback (LCI); 16 – 18 year old category Garret Bishoff (LCI) & Chad Nikoleychuk
(Allan Watson High School).
Gilbert Paterson Middle School student Kara Valgardson, raised $1700 in the school’s MS Read-A-Thon
this past year. Kara has raised over $3000 for this event in the past two years.
Winston Churchill High School student Caitlin Zucchelli participated in the Canadian 10 pin bowling
championship in Winnipeg. Caitlin missed the playoffs for a individual gold medal by one point.
Wilson Middle School Brendan Lau, was invited to take part in the Junior Canadian National Judo
Championships in July, 2009 in Calgary. This is an amazing accomplishment as Brenden has just begun
formally competing in Judo in June, 2007’
Gilbert Paterson students Michael deGorter and Matthew Knapik received an excellence award at the
Regional Heritage Fair.
Winston Churchill High School student Cole Peters, was the Canadian National Champion for Tae Kwon
Do. He will now be preparing for the World competition in Argentina in November, 2009.
Congratulations to the Gilbert Paterson Students who earned their yellow belts in judo as a result of a
program offered at the school. The students are Stevie Campbell, Cole DeHeer, Kyle Deschenes, Brein
Farrell, Mikenson Firth, Eric Grover, John Hiebert, Kayleigh McGinley, Josh Nichols, Jaclyn Pelech
& Adrianne Simon. Thanks to GPMS staff member Lorraine Methot, who has been an instructor and to
Sensei Ben Kwan, who has been committed to the success of the students. Brein, Mikenson, Kayleigh,
Cole and John participated in a Lethbridge Judo Club tournament in May, and experienced tremendous
success. Mikenson, Cole and Brein won gold medals and Kayleigh earned a silver medal.
Congratulations also to the group’s supporter, Gilbert Paterson teacher Tom Spackman.
Congratulations to the Winston Churchill High School Baseball team for capturing the provincial Tier 1
championship in Medicine Hat.. The team played Magrath in the final game and after spotting them an 81 lead, stormed back for a 10-9 extra inning championship victory. The players are Ryan Aiken, Kevin
Sakatch, Dilon Houghton, Derek Grubel, Roy Adams, Reed Vogt, Ren Visser, Drew Owsley, Corey
Gerstenbuhler, Trevor Sakatch, Austin Sedgewick, Matt Wiber, Aaron Witzke, Devon ScrivenPage 41
Williams and Brock Groves. The head coach is Scott Nishikawa, with assistants Brad Greve, Jared
Hirsche, Chris Nesbit and Adam Brophy. Staff sponsor is Margita Witzke.
Congratulations to a number of students who placed in the top three at the Zone ASAA Track and Field
Championship and qualified for the provincial competition. Gold medal winners included: Melissa Mais
(2) (LCI), Loudia Laarman (3) (WCHS), Shannon Clark (LCI), Lindsey Pierson (2) (LCI), Brandi
Leavitt (LCI), Taylor Thompson (LCI), Evan Brown (WCHS), Adam Manery (LCI), Sean Young (2)
(LCI), Torin Kurhinen (LCI), Nathan Li (WCHS) & Tim Laarman (WCHS).
LCI staff member David Fletcher, was selected to attend the Teachers Institute on Canadian
Parliamentary Democracy offered by the Parliament of Canada. The program took place in Ottawa
February, 2009, and provided an opportunity for David and teachers from across the country to explore
Parliament in the company of parliamentary experts.
Wilson Middle School students Coby Iwaasa, Brittni McKenzie & Brian McKenzie, participated in the
World Racquetball Championship held December 14 – 21, 2008 in Tempe, Arizona. 279 players from 17
countries were represented. Coby teamed up with fellow Canadian, Sami Harb from Ontario, and won
5th place in the Junior Boys 12 and under doubles division.
Congratulation to the Gilbert Paterson Middle School Boys Volleyball team which finished the 2008
season with a perfect 26 – 0 win / loss record in the matches they played. The overall won/lost record for
the games played was 108-7. The team won six tournaments, including the LSAA City Championship and
the 1J Zone Title. The team members are: Jorn Reger, John Hunchak, Keith West, Brendan
MacLean, James Kwan, Daniel Wright, Mikeson Firth, Kaden Louey, Nils Reger, Spencer Dakin
Kuiper, Zephaniah Moore, Mark Lermer & Jayson Dore. The team was coached by Rob Wood &
Tammy Dorchak.
Congratulations to LCI teacher David Fletcher and the 50 students who are part of the AKA (Association
to Kill Apathy) Club. The AKA was a recipient of the YMCA’s National Peace Medal Award. The AKA was
formed three years ago, and strives to act on various social issues that concern the school, the
community and the world at large. In presenting the award, YMCA Executive Director Richard Hebert
stated that the AKA tries “to make a difference in our community every day.”
Ms. Taylor Thompson, a grade 12 student at LCI entered a public speaking competition called “The
United Nation’s Pilgrimage for Youth,” sponsored by the Independent Order of Oddfellows. The title of
Taylor’s speech was “Rights of Afghan Women and Children.” She was the Zone champion and during
the summer 2008 was awarded a field trip to Philadelphia, New York, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Washington,
DC and Gettysburg. During the trip she met zone winners from around the world. The students had an
opportunity to visit historic and government sites at each of the locations, including an opportunity to tour
the United Nations Building. Truly an amazing opportunity.
Congratulations to a group of Lethbridge residents, including a number of Lethbridge School District staff
and students, who played the world’s longest street hockey game, beating the Guinness World Record of
100 hours and 2 minutes set by a group in Winnipeg. The Lethbridge group, which ended with only 26
players, played for 105 hours and 17 minutes, including 8 hours of steady rain and eight degree
temperatures. Over $2000 was raised for cancer research by the group, who titled the game, “hockey for
life.” Brady Hway from Winston Churchill High School (WCHS) was the primary organizer of the event,
and now has been involved in the world’s longest street hockey game and the world’s longest floor
hockey game. Other district staff and students who either played or volunteered are Kathy Hong
(WCHS), Brettney Cameron (WCHS), Jesse Hamilton (WCHS), Donna James (WCHS), Marshall
Gilday (WCHS), Jordin Arneson (WCHS), Pedro Hernandez (WCHS), and Zak Kish (WCHS).
Winston Churchill student Adil Adatia, earned a national Millennium scholarship valued at $25,000. Adil
coordinated the Southern Alberta Community for Environmental Education. He recruited and coordinated
youth volunteers for the Canadian Nature in Minds Arts Festival, a five day event that brought together
200 musicians and actors who used their talents to share information about environmental issues.
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Winston Churchill High School Grade 10 students, Lauren Gallimore and Chris Staples won a silver
medal at Provincials in Junior Mixed Doubles Badminton. In addition to this they won a gold medal at the
Strathmore, LCI and Taber badminton tournaments.
Howard Rasmussen, teacher at Lethbridge Outreach High School has been selected for induction into
the Alberta Volleyball Hall of Fame as a coach.
Shubham Talwar, a Gilbert Paterson Middle School student, won a silver medal at the Canadian Science
Fair.
Kate Takeda, a Gilbert Paterson Middle School student placed first in a provincial tumbling competition
held in Calgary in early May 2009.
Devon Spriddle, a Gilbert Paterson student, participated in the Lynn Cox Memorial Golf Camp for golfers
between the ages of 13 to 18. There were only 9 people invited to the camp.
Mary Margaret McLeod, Arhea Robinson, and Morgan Kelly, students from Gilbert Paterson Middle
School won ribbons of excellence for their Heritage projects at the May 2, 2009 Regional Heritage Fair.
Chelsey Dempster, a Winston Churchill High School student placed 4th in Provincials for karate in
Calgary.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
School Councils were given the opportunity to provide input into the Annual Education Results Report
(AERR) through School Council meetings. Principals are charged with interpreting the results with
School Councils and seeking their input in preparing their school reports.
A copy of the AERR is also posted on the Lethbridge School District website at
http://lethsdweb.lethsd.ab.ca/PlanningReporting/Pages/ADRR.aspx
The AISI Annual Report can be found at
http://lethsdweb.lethsd.ab.ca/PlanningReporting/Documents/AISI%20Projects%20List%20%2708.pdf
The Class Size Report can be found at
http://lethsdweb.lethsd.ab.ca/PlanningReporting/Pages/ClassSize.aspx
For further information regarding any aspect of the
Lethbridge School District No. 51
Annual Education Results Report, please contact:
Mr. Barry Litun,
Superintendent
Lethbridge School District No. 51
433 – 15 Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 2Z5
Phone: 403-380-5301
Fax: 403-327-4387
E-Mail: barry.litun@lethsd.ab.ca
Website: www.lethsd.ab.ca
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