http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/tools/blocks/pronews_list/rss?bID=5378&cID=260&arHandle=Main http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/beaumont-boundary-and-grade-configuration-update/ As you may recall, during the 2012-2013 school year Black Gold Regional Division (BGRD) began the process of reviewing Beaumont school boundaries and grade configurations. This process occurred as a result of the construction of the 700 capacity joint school in the Dansereau Meadows neighbourhood. Due to the exceptional growth in Beaumont, École Dansereau Meadows School (EDMS) opened at full capacity..... Mon, 19 Jan 15 15:57:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-health-services-influenza-letter/incident-east-elementary/ January 16, 2015 Dear Parents/Guardians, Just before 3:00pm, Black Gold Regional Schools (BGRS) was notified by the RCMP of a potentially dangerous situation occurring outside East Elementary school within the South Telford neighbourhood. At the request of the RCMP, the school was placed in a Hold and Secure (a state where no one is allowed in/out of the building)..... Fri, 16 Jan 15 16:14:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/lifted-hold-and-secure-east-elementary-school/ As of 3:25 the hold and secure has been lifted by the RCMP. Parents are now asked to proceed to the school and pick up their children on the north side of the school..... Fri, 16 Jan 15 15:25:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/hold-and-secure-east-elementary-school/ On Friday, January 16th at approximately 2:55PM we were contacted by the Leduc RCMP about a potentially dangerous situation near the school and we were asked to go into a Hold and Secure. There is no immediate threat to our students and we are doing this as a precautionary measure as recommended by the RCMP. We will notify you when the hold and secure is lifted by the RCMP and we will advise you when you are able to pick up your children. We thank you for your support and understanding..... Fri, 16 Jan 15 15:22:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/education-assistant-part-time-position-east-elementary-school-leduc-ab/ Deadline for applications: Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 12:00 p.m. (noon).... Fri, 16 Jan 15 13:39:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/education-assistant-part-time-position-covenant-christian-school-leduc-ab/ Deadline for applications: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 @ 12:00 p.m. (Noon).... Thu, 15 Jan 15 11:02:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/board-meeting7/ .... Wed, 14 Jan 15 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-health-services-influenza-letter/teacher-temporary-full-time-position-leduc-junior-high-school/ Deadline for applications: Tuesday, January 20, 2014 @ 12:00 p.m..... Tue, 13 Jan 15 15:25:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-health-services-influenza-letter/teacher-interim-part-time-position-leduc-composite-high-school/ Deadline for applications: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m..... Fri, 09 Jan 15 11:27:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-health-services-influenza-letter/teacher-interim-full-time-position-leduc-composite-high-school/ Deadline for applications: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m..... Fri, 09 Jan 15 11:26:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-health-services-influenza-letter/teacher-temporary-full-time-position-leduc-composite-high-school1/ Deadline for applications: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m..... Fri, 09 Jan 15 11:24:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-health-services-influenza-letter/teacher-temporary-full-time-position-leduc-composite-high-school/ Deadline for applications: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m..... Fri, 09 Jan 15 11:23:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/human-resources-secretary-full-time-position-division-office-nisku-ab/ Deadline for applications: Thursday, January 22, 2015 @ 12:00 p.m. (Noon).... Wed, 07 Jan 15 10:47:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/communications-coordinator-permanent-full-time-position-division-office-nisku-ab/ Deadline for applications: Thursday, January 22, 2015 @ 12:00 p.m. (Noon).... Wed, 07 Jan 15 09:58:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/pre-kindergarten-registration/ Pre-Kindergarten registration for the 2015/2016 school year is not open at this time. Please continue to visit the BGRS website for further details on registration timelines..... Mon, 05 Jan 15 13:53:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/kindergarten-registration-fall-2015/ We are pleased to announce that all Black Gold Regional Schools are now open for 2015/2016 kindergarten registrations..... Mon, 05 Jan 15 13:24:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/christmas-closure-information/ Division Office will be CLOSED at 12 noon on December 24th to January 1st and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2015..... Fri, 12 Dec 14 13:24:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/board-meeting6/ .... Wed, 10 Dec 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/leduc-incident/ Just before 3:00pm, a potentially dangerous situation in Southfork, Leduc occurred. RCMP were conducting an investigation on the north side of Songhurst Wynd, in the community of Southfork, when a man under investigation locked himself in his house. After doing a risk assessment, officers decided there was a higher than normal level of risk to the public and police safety. Leduc RCMP, then, requested that schools not allow busses to enter the Southfork subdivision..... Tue, 09 Dec 14 17:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/school-bus-november-28-2014/ Due to the heavy snowfall warning, road and wind conditions, all school buses for Friday November 28 are cancelled. Schools are open. If your child will not be attending school, please inform the school..... Thu, 27 Nov 14 14:04:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/board-meeting5/ .... Wed, 26 Nov 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/festival-ideas-event/ On Friday, November 21, 2014, Leduc Composite High School (LCHS) and representatives from the University of Alberta (U of A) participated in a Festival of Ideas event. Four graduate students from the U of A presented summaries of their research work. LCHS students had the opportunity to be inspired by brilliant minds and gain insight into some of the most promising research happening today at the U of A..... Mon, 24 Nov 14 10:07:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/black-gold-regional-schools-innovations-program-2014-2015/ Black Gold Regional Schools (BGRS) continues to encourage innovation by providing a fund to support new and unique innovations. Earlier this year the BGRS Board of Education announced a $100,000 fund for schools to submit innovative proposals that focused on the BGRS core values: student focused learning, relationships, supportive environments, passion, and managing resources responsibly..... Tue, 18 Nov 14 19:02:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/physical-therapist-part-time-position-student-services-department-division-office/ Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.... Tue, 18 Nov 14 14:37:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-student-leadership-symposium/ Black Gold Regional Schools hosted a Student Leadership Symposium titled - Momentum: Choosing Wellness.... Mon, 17 Nov 14 21:18:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/vimy-ridge-canadian-heritage-tour-2017/ In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the First World War, Black Gold Regional Schools (BGRS) is excited to announce The Vimy Ridge Canadian Heritage Tour. The eight BGRS high schools from across the division are currently working collaboratively to organize, for spring 2017, this once in a lifetime opportunity for students to experience living history..... Tue, 04 Nov 14 14:03:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/student-leadership-symposium/ Black Gold Regional Schools (BGRS) continues to engage youth through various Division wide opportunities. On Thursday, November 6, 2014, a total of 140 students, teachers and parents from Black Gold schools will attend the BGRS Student Leadership Symposium at the Leduc Recreation Centre..... Tue, 04 Nov 14 10:27:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/board-highlights-october-8th2014/ Board Highlights for October 8th - 2014. Welcome Back and Long Service Awards, Grand Opening Beaumont, Trip Requests, Liability, Hour Zero, West Haven Update, etc..... Fri, 24 Oct 14 16:02:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/tragic-events-ottawa/ Information about the tragic events in Ottawa and its effect on the school community..... Fri, 24 Oct 14 14:28:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/new-school-beaumont/ On Wednesday, October 8, 2014, Premier Jim Prentice made a new school Capital Project announcement addressing the shortage of schools in Alberta. The Government of Alberta has committed $263.2 million in funding, over two years, for school projects across the province. From this announcement, Black Gold Regional School (BGRS) will receive the following: New K-9 School – Beaumont– Final Capacity: 900, Modernize – École J.E. Lapointe School –Beaumont.... Thu, 09 Oct 14 16:05:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/board-meeting4/ .... Wed, 08 Oct 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/understanding-your-teen-series-2014/ Understanding your Teen - The Things Children and Youth Need, November 4th, 6:30 - 7:30 at the MacLab Centre for the Performing Arts. Special Guest Bill Gordon..... Fri, 03 Oct 14 14:05:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/board-highlights-september-2014/ Black Gold Regional Division board highlights for September 10th and 17th, 2014.... Fri, 03 Oct 14 13:48:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/relief-cleaning-staff/ .... Wed, 01 Oct 14 13:39:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/partners-celebrate-opening-shared-facility/ Beaumont – Dignitaries, public and separate school division students, staff and stakeholders gathered in Beaumont this morning for the official Grand Opening of the shared facility on Rue Eaglemont that includes STAR Catholic School Division’s Académie Saint-André Academy (more than 4,100 square metres), Black Gold Regional Schools’ École Dansereau Meadows School (more than 6,300 square metres), and Town of Beaumont offices (more than 296 square metres)..... Wed, 24 Sep 14 10:18:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/black-gold-schools-hosts-welcome-back/ Every year, Black Gold Regional Schools (BGRS) hosts a Welcome Back and Long Services Award Ceremony on the morning of the first Division professional development day. The event, attended by all BGRS staff, provides a forum for central office administration and school trustees to share annual goals, acknowledge Division accomplishments, and to recognize long service award recipients. This year’s event was held on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Leduc Composite High School..... Tue, 23 Sep 14 15:34:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/grand-opening-ecole-dansereau/ Grand Opening École Dansereau Meadows School.... Tue, 23 Sep 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/grand-opening-ceremony-ecole-dansereau-meadows/ The official Grand Opening Ceremony of Black Gold Regional Schools’ newest K-9 school is Tuesday Sept 23rd at 10 AM. 5817 Rue Eaglemont, Beaumont - Gymnasium..... Mon, 22 Sep 14 15:28:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/staff-pd/ .... Fri, 19 Sep 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/volunteer-oppt/ Miss having babies at home? Black Gold Outreach School is recruiting volunteers to help with baby and toddler care while parenting teens are in classes. Help is needed for 2.5 hours per week on either Tuesday or Thursday afternoon from 12:30 – 3 p.m. If you would be interested in helping, please contact Michelle Leming at the Outreach School, 780-986-9466, for more information..... Mon, 15 Sep 14 08:29:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/leduc-emergency-event/ Early this afternoon, Leduc Composite High School (LCHS) officials received information that resulted in the threat assessment protocol being activated. As a precautionary measure, the RCMP responded, as per protocol, and the school was placed in a state of Hold and Secure; all exterior doors were locked and students remained within classrooms. As part of our Emergency Response Plan protocol, all of the Black Gold Regional Schools (BGRS) within the City of Leduc were notified and also placed into a Hold and Secure state. Upon receiving approval from the RCMP, students at all schools including those from LCHS were dismissed with supervision on or close to their regular dismissal time. (more ....).... Thu, 11 Sep 14 15:21:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/welcome-2014-2015-school-year/ Welcome to Black Gold Schools and the 2014-2015 school year.... Tue, 02 Sep 14 16:22:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/school-opening-add-seen-rep/ The school opening ad as seen in in the local newspapers..... Mon, 25 Aug 14 12:07:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/last-day-of-school1/ Last Day of School - Have a Great Summer!.... Thu, 26 Jun 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams-semester-two/ Diploma Exams.... Thu, 26 Jun 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/city-leduc-configuration-review/ On Wednesday, June 18, 2014 the BGRS Board of Trustees voted to accept the Configuration Review recommendations put forth by administration..... Fri, 20 Jun 14 08:04:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/general-information-substitute-support-staff/ .... Thu, 05 Jun 14 11:06:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/fslw-consultation-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ In Dianne's office.... Wed, 04 Jun 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ss-staff-meeting-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ 4th Floor VC/Board Room.... Wed, 04 Jun 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/exposure-35/ A collection of images captured by Leduc Composite High School’s Film & Media Studies 35 students..... Mon, 02 Jun 14 21:16:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/victoria-day-holiday/ Victoria Day - Holiday - Schools Closed.... Mon, 19 May 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/medical-alert-alberta-health-services/ Medical Alert From Alberta Health Services.... Wed, 14 May 14 15:54:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/board-highlights-may-2014/ Highlights from the BGRS Board meeting May 7/2014. Field trip requests for Skills Canada, school visits by board members..... Tue, 13 May 14 15:29:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/pats-exams/ PATS Exams.... Mon, 12 May 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/fslw-consultation-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ In Dianne's office.... Wed, 07 May 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ss-staff-meeting-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ 4th Floor VC/Board Room.... Wed, 07 May 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-leduc-schools-alternate-proposal/ The Leduc Configuration Review Working Committee has reviewed all necessary information and has created an alternate proposal for the area West of Highway 2 and South of Highway 39, and within the Caledonia Park School area. The Working Committee would like to engage affected stakeholders by presenting the alternate proposal at School Council meetings..... Fri, 02 May 14 13:31:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/april-board-highlights/ Highlights from April 16th Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 Board Meeting.... Tue, 29 Apr 14 16:07:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/easter-monday-mid-term-break-holiday/ Easter Monday / Mid-Term Break. Schools closed..... Mon, 21 Apr 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/good-friday-holiday/ Good Friday - Holiday - Schools Closed.... Fri, 18 Apr 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/leduc-configuration-review-alternate-proposal/ BLACK GOLD REGIONAL DIVISION NO.18 TRUSTEES VOTE IN FAVOUR OF HAVING THE LEDUC CONFIGURATION REVIEW WORKING COMMITTEE PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE PROPOSAL..... Thu, 17 Apr 14 15:18:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/fslw-consultation-2-2-2-2-2-2/ In Dianne's office.... Wed, 09 Apr 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ss-staff-meeting-2-2-2-2-2-2/ 4th Floor VC/Board Room.... Wed, 09 Apr 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/learning-support-teachersdivision-program-teachers-meeting-2-2-2/ 5th Floor Meeting Room County Centre Building Nisku Code subs to SS PD.... Tue, 08 Apr 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/learning-support-teachersdivision-program-teachers-meeting-2-2/ 5th Floor Meeting Room County Centre Building Nisku Code subs to SS PD.... Tue, 08 Apr 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/spring-break2/ Spring Break - March 31 to April 4 Inclusive.... Mon, 31 Mar 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/non-violent-crisis-intervention-nvci-full-day-certification-2-2-2-2/ BGRS Facilities Building - Room 215 Nisku.... Fri, 28 Mar 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/non-violent-crisis-intervention-nvci-full-day-certification-2-2-21/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor meeting room.... Fri, 28 Mar 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/positive-behaviour-support-pbs-team-training-winter-session-full-day-2-2-2/ BGRS County Centre Building, Nisku 5th floor meeting room.... Tue, 25 Mar 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/understanding-your-teen4/ Join us to discuss recurring problems and possible solutions. This month, the group looks into the theme ‘Getting Teenagers Connected’ For more information or to register, contact the City of Leduc’s Family & Community Support Services at 780-980-7109..... Tue, 11 Mar 14 09:46:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/positive-behaviour-support-pbs-team-training-winter-session-full-day-2-2/ BGRS County Centre Building, Nisku 5th floor meeting room.... Tue, 11 Mar 14 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/fslw-consultation-2-2-2-2-2/ In Dianne's office.... Wed, 05 Mar 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ss-staff-meeting-2-2-2-2-2/ 4th Floor VC/Board Room.... Wed, 05 Mar 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/leduc-schools-configuration-review-website/ Information, Maps and Community Feedback for the Leduc schools reconfiguration review..... Thu, 27 Feb 14 06:46:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/pet-therapy-bg-outreach-school/ CAP Mentors.... Mon, 24 Feb 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mental-health-nschs-2-2/ with CAP Team.... Fri, 21 Feb 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-lead-curriculum-development-consortium/ On February 19, the Honourable Jeff Johnson, Minister of Education announced that Black Gold Regional Schools, as the lead of a consortium of five school districts, has been awarded a contract by Alberta Education to develop Alberta curriculum for grades 7-9..... Thu, 20 Feb 14 16:49:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mental-health-nschs-2-2-2-2-2/ with CAP Team.... Thu, 20 Feb 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mental-health-nschs-2/ with CAP Team.... Wed, 19 Feb 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/family-day-holiday/ Family Day - Holiday - Schools Closed.... Mon, 17 Feb 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/modernization-calmar-secondary-school/ On Friday, January 24, 2014, Black Gold Regional School (BGRS) staff and students along with dignitaries from the Calmar region gathered to listen to Hon. Diana McQueen announce that Calmar Secondary School has been approved for modernization..... Thu, 13 Feb 14 16:14:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mental-health-nschs-2-2-2-2/ with CAP Team.... Thu, 13 Feb 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mental-health-nschs/ with CAP Team.... Mon, 10 Feb 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ata-teachers-convention2/ ATA Teachers' Convention - No school for students.... Thu, 06 Feb 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/fslw-consultation-2-2-2-2/ In Dianne's office.... Wed, 05 Feb 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ss-staff-meeting-2-2-2-2/ 4th Floor VC/Board Room.... Wed, 05 Feb 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-health-services-influenza-letter/leduc-schools-configuration-review-open-house/ Leduc Schools Configuration review Open House Wednesday Feb 26, 6:30 - 8:30 at Leduc Composite High School, Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts Foyer.... Fri, 31 Jan 14 12:49:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/dawn-reithaug-seminars/ .... Mon, 27 Jan 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mental-health-nschs-2-2-2-2-2-2/ with CAP Team.... Thu, 23 Jan 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/pats-exam/ PATS Exam.... Tue, 21 Jan 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mental-health-coloniale/ .... Thu, 16 Jan 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mental-health-nschs-2-2-2/ with CAP Team.... Wed, 15 Jan 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/simon-breakspear-philip-mcrae/ The Board of Education and Division Office Senior Administration are pleased to welcome you to attend two exciting events that we have planned. We wish to invite the School Council Chairs, Principals and any additional parents to the following events at the Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts located at Leduc Composite High School at 4308 – 50 Street, Leduc..... Mon, 13 Jan 14 11:35:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams-semester-one/ Diploma Exams.... Mon, 13 Jan 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-health-services-influenza-letter/ Alberta is currently experiencing increased rates of illness due to seasonal influenza. At this time, influenza in Alberta is predominantly being caused by the H1N1 Influenza - A virus..... Fri, 10 Jan 14 15:18:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/fslw-consultation-2-2-2/ In Dianne's office.... Wed, 08 Jan 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ss-staff-meeting-2-2-2/ 4th Floor VC/Board Room.... Wed, 08 Jan 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/school-resumes2/ School Resumes - All Schools Open..... Mon, 06 Jan 14 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/christmas-vacation4/ Christmas Vacation – December 23, 2013 to January 3, 2014 - Inclusive.... Mon, 23 Dec 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/beaumont-schools-publication/ Experience Beaumont's Black Gold family of schools.... Wed, 18 Dec 13 14:47:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/non-violent-crisis-intervention-nvci-full-day-certification-2-2-2/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor meeting room.... Thu, 12 Dec 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/understanding-your-teen3/ Understanding Your Teen Series hosted by Black Gold Outreach School. The next date is December 12 - Social Networking and Media Safety..... Mon, 09 Dec 13 13:38:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/counsellor-session-2/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor Meeting Room.... Mon, 09 Dec 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/board-highlights-november-2713/ Board Highlights from November 27th including Celebrating Success, 3 Year plan, Name the New School, Innovative Fund and Field Trip Requests..... Fri, 06 Dec 13 11:15:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/city-of-leduc-french-immersion-registration-information/ Black Gold Regional Schools (BGRS) has always taken pride on meeting the educational needs of the community. Beginning September 2014, Grade 10 students will have access to the French Immersion Program at Leduc Composite High School in all core subjects..... Fri, 06 Dec 13 11:07:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/cole-dansereau-meadows-school-website/ Ecole Dansereau Meadows School website is now online..... Wed, 04 Dec 13 13:25:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/fslw-consultation-2-2/ In Dianne's office.... Wed, 04 Dec 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ss-staff-meeting-2-2/ 4th Floor VC/Board Room.... Wed, 04 Dec 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/counsellor-session2/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor Meeting Room.... Tue, 03 Dec 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/non-violent-crisis-intervention-nvci-full-day-certification-2-21/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor meeting room.... Thu, 28 Nov 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/pbs-training-fall-full-day-1-2-2-2/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor Meeting Room.... Tue, 26 Nov 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/learning-support-teachersdivision-program-teachers-meeting-2/ 5th Floor Meeting Room - County Centre building.... Tue, 19 Nov 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/non-violent-crisis-intervention-nvci-full-day-certification-2-2/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor meeting room.... Fri, 15 Nov 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/pbs-training-fall-full-day-1-2-2/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor Meeting Room.... Wed, 13 Nov 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mid-term-break-schools-closed/ Mid-Term Break. Schools Closed..... Tue, 12 Nov 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/remembrance-day-holiday/ Remembrance Day Holiday - Schools Closed..... Mon, 11 Nov 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/instructional-consultantpsychologist/ .... Wed, 06 Nov 13 16:28:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/fslw-consultation-2/ In Dianne's office.... Wed, 06 Nov 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ss-staff-meeting-21/ 4th Floor VC/Board Room.... Wed, 06 Nov 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/pbs-training-fall-full-day-1-2/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor Meeting Room.... Tue, 29 Oct 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/non-violent-crisis-intervention-nvci-full-day-certification-2/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor meeting room.... Fri, 25 Oct 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/board-highlights-october-9-2013/ Board Highlights from October 6, 2013 including Celebrating Success, Moments of Reflection, New Leduc School, Enrolments, the Revised Calendar, Inspiring Success Awards, Grade 3 PAT's, Compensation Review, Outreach Tuition, Trustee Service Awards, Welcome Back & LSA..... Wed, 23 Oct 13 11:36:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/pbs-training-fall-full-day-1/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor Meeting Room.... Tue, 22 Oct 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/sign-unveiling-ceremony/ BLACK GOLD REGIONAL DIVISION NO.18 HOSTS SIGN UNVEILING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW K-9 PUBLIC SCHOOL IN LEDUC.... Wed, 16 Oct 13 08:41:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/pd-day-no-school-for-students/ Professional Development Day - No school for students..... Tue, 15 Oct 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/thanksgiving-day2/ .... Mon, 14 Oct 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/thanksgiving-day-holiday/ Thanksgiving Day Holiday - Schools Closed..... Mon, 14 Oct 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/counsellor-session1/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor Meeting Room.... Tue, 08 Oct 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/fslw-consultation/ In Dianne's office.... Wed, 02 Oct 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/custodian-appreciation-day/ .... Wed, 02 Oct 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal16/ .... Wed, 02 Oct 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ss-staff-meeting-2/ 4th Floor VC/Board Room.... Wed, 02 Oct 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal15/ Early Dismissal for Staff Meeting..... Wed, 02 Oct 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/non-violent-crisis-intervention-nvci-full-day-certification/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor meeting room.... Mon, 30 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/welcome-back/ Welcome Back and Long Service Awards Ceremony Friday, September 20, 2013.... Fri, 27 Sep 13 13:45:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/custodian-appreciation-day/ Custodian Appreciation Day - October 2. On Behalf of Black Gold Board of Education: Thank you for keeping our schools clean and healthy for our students, staff and communities..... Fri, 27 Sep 13 08:16:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/dawn-reithaug-sesion-am-primaryelementary-teachers/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor meeting room.... Mon, 23 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/dawn-reithaug-pm-adolescents/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th floor meeting room.... Mon, 23 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/pd-day-welcome-back-am-pd-to-follow/ .... Fri, 20 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/pd-day.-no-school-for-students./ PD Day Welcome Back/ Long Service Awards Ceremony, No school for students..... Fri, 20 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/learning-support-teachersdivision-program-teachers-meeting/ 5th Floor Meeting Room - County Centre Building Nisku.... Tue, 17 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/counsellor-session/ BGRS County Centre Building 5th Floor meeting room.... Tue, 17 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/rcsd-school-linked-team-capacity-building-session/ BGRS County Centre Building, Nisku 5th floor meeting room.... Mon, 16 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/name-the-school-contest/ Leduc is getting a new public school and we want you to help name it..... Mon, 09 Sep 13 08:33:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/rcsd-leadership/ BGRS County Centre Building, Nisku 5th floor meeting room.... Mon, 09 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ecs-meeting/ BGRS County Centre building 5th floor meeting room.... Fri, 06 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/2013-2014-school-opening-ad/ The School Opening Ad courtesy of the Rep..... Wed, 04 Sep 13 13:15:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/board-meeting1/ Board Meeting.... Wed, 04 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/first-day-of-school-full-day1/ .... Tue, 03 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/first-day-of-school-full-day/ First Day of School - full day for all schools..... Tue, 03 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/labour-day2/ .... Mon, 02 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/labour-day-holiday/ Labour Day Holiday.... Mon, 02 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ss-staff-meeting/ 4th Floor VC/Board Room.... Thu, 29 Aug 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/teacher-work-days/ Teacher Work Day in schools..... Thu, 29 Aug 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/cnetral-office-summer-hours-and-board-meeting/ Central Office hours will be Effective July 8 to August 16, 2013 (inclusive): Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch Closure: 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon AFTERNOON CLOSURE Next Board Meeting will be: September 4, 2013.... Wed, 17 Jul 13 08:13:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/summer-and-september-information/ Black Gold Regional Schools' Summer & September Information is posted on each individual school's website..... Tue, 09 Jul 13 11:49:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/teacher-workday1/ Teacher Workday.... Fri, 28 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/last-school-day/ .... Thu, 27 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-examsprovincial-achievement-tests3/ .... Mon, 24 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/student-services-staff-meeting-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ 4th Floor Video Conference Meeting Room.... Mon, 24 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/regional-collaborative-service-delivery/ Document provides answers to Parent FAQs pertaining to the Regional Collaborative Service..... Wed, 19 Jun 13 15:04:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-examsprovincial-achievement-tests2/ .... Mon, 17 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams-fla/ .... Fri, 14 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams4/ .... Fri, 14 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/farmers-day1/ Farmers' Day.... Fri, 14 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-examsprovincial-achievement-tests1/ .... Thu, 13 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams5/ .... Wed, 12 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/provincial-achievement-tests3/ .... Tue, 11 Jun 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/lchs-second-annual-film-and-media-festival/ Leduc Composite High School’s second annual Film & Media Studies 20 + 30 Photography Exhibit and Short Film Festival on Thursday, June 6th at 6:00PM the Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts.... Fri, 31 May 13 14:33:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/student-services-staff-meeting-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ 4th Floor Video Conference Meeting Room.... Mon, 27 May 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/victoria-day1/ Victoria Day.... Mon, 20 May 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mid-term-break4/ Mid-Term Break.... Fri, 17 May 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/provincial-achievement-tests2/ .... Mon, 13 May 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/new-school-announcement-for-the-city-of-leduc/ On May 2, 2013 Premier Allison Redford provided details on new educational capital projects. As part of the information provided, Black Gold Regional Schools (BGRS) request for a new K-9 public school for the City of Leduc was granted..... Wed, 08 May 13 09:24:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-youth-leadership-conference/ On Thursday, April 18th a total of 250 grade four to twelve students from each of the Black Gold schools attended a Youth Leadership Conference at the Leduc Recreation Centre..... Wed, 01 May 13 16:25:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ata-school-based-pd-day1/ ATA School-Based PD Day.... Fri, 19 Apr 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/expansion-of-the-french-immersion-program-to/ BGRS trustees voted to begin a full French Immersion program at LCHS starting Sept. 2014, at the Grade 10 level..... Fri, 12 Apr 13 15:13:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/black-gold-regional-division-board-of-education-has-come-together-in-support-of-the-tentative-agreement-between-the-province-of-alberta-and-the-alberta-teachers-association./ BGRD Board of Education has come together in support of the Tentative Agreement between the Province of Alberta and the Alberta Teachers' Association..... Thu, 04 Apr 13 09:53:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mid-term-breakeaster-monday/ Mid-Term Break/Easter Monday.... Mon, 01 Apr 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/good-friday1/ Good Friday.... Fri, 29 Mar 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/youth-leadership-conference/ Momentum - Buidling My Future: Motivation, Engagement, Mentorship and Teamwork. Leduc Recreation Centre, April 18..... Wed, 27 Mar 13 09:47:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/spring-break1/ Spring Break.... Mon, 25 Mar 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/student-services-staff-meeting-2-2-2-2-2-2/ 4th Floor Video Conference Meeting Room.... Mon, 18 Mar 13 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/beaumont-schools-reconfiguration-and-boundary-changes/ Black Gold Regional Schools (BGRS) received capital funding approval for a 700 capacity Kindergarten to Grade 9 School in the Dansereau Meadows neighbourhood in the Town of Beaumont. The school is scheduled to open for the 2014 – 2015 school year. Consequently, school attendance area boundaries and grade configurations needed to be adjusted. Click on the link for more information..... Thu, 14 Mar 13 15:01:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal14/ .... Wed, 06 Mar 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/division-pd-day4/ Division PD Day.... Fri, 01 Mar 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/family-day1/ Family Day.... Mon, 18 Feb 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/understanding-your-teen-drug-usage-and-teens/ .... Fri, 15 Feb 13 10:29:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/new-bgrs-aisi-project/ From the Leduc Rep: Students from Grades 4 through 12 in the Black Gold Regional School (BGRS) division are learning to speak the languages of math, science and social studies through a new project by the Alberta Initiative for Student Learning (AISI)..... Thu, 14 Feb 13 11:15:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/information-provided-at-the-leduc-french-immersion-public-consultation-evening/ This is a link to the information that was presented at the Public Consultation Evening on February 12, 2013. All comments must be submitted by March 1st, 2013..... Wed, 13 Feb 13 16:03:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/family-day-unplugged/ .... Tue, 12 Feb 13 15:34:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ata-teachers-convention1/ ATA Teachers' Convention.... Thu, 07 Feb 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-government-helps-parents-protect-children-online/ Parents and caregivers have a new resource to teach them about the potential risks that their children may be exposed to while using the Internet. Internet Savvy is an online course that focuses on a range of topics such as cyberbullying, social networking, online marketing to children and youth, gaming and sexual exploitation..... Wed, 06 Feb 13 10:09:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal13/ .... Wed, 06 Feb 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-spelling-bee-hosted-at-caledonai-park/ Cassie Peters and the Caledonia Park staff hosted the first Black Gold Regional Schools (BGRS) Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 30..... Fri, 01 Feb 13 15:35:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/school-based-pd-day/ School-Based PD Day.... Thu, 31 Jan 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/student-services-staff-meeting-2-2-2-2/ 4th Floor Video Conference Meeting Room.... Mon, 28 Jan 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams-and-provincial-achievement-tests2/ .... Mon, 28 Jan 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/black-gold-regional-schools-innovation-fund/ .... Fri, 25 Jan 13 11:27:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/understanding-your-teen2/ .... Wed, 23 Jan 13 15:13:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams3/ .... Mon, 21 Jan 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/information-provided-at-the-beaumont-school-grade-reconfiguration-and-boundary-review-open-house/ This is a link to the information that was presented at the Open house on Jan 15,2013. All comments must be submitted by February 1st, 2013..... Tue, 15 Jan 13 19:10:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/drug-usage-and-teens/ Feb. 21 6:30 P.M. Drug Usage and Teens Join us to discuss recurring problems and possible solutions. Hosted by Black Gold Outreach School.... Tue, 15 Jan 13 08:12:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams2/ .... Mon, 14 Jan 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal12/ .... Wed, 09 Jan 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/beaumont-schools-grade-reconfiguration-and-boundary-review/ Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at École Secondaire Beaumont Composite School atrium, 5417-43 avenue, Beaumont, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m..... Mon, 07 Jan 13 13:21:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/school-resumes1/ .... Mon, 07 Jan 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/christmas-vacation3/ Christmas Vacation.... Tue, 01 Jan 13 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/christmas-vacation2/ Christmas Vacation.... Mon, 24 Dec 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/rcmp-investigates-social-media-threat-bgrs-news-release/ RCMP investigates social media threat and determines no public safety risk. It came to our attention early this morning that a student attending Riverview Middle School allegedly made a ....... Thu, 20 Dec 12 18:27:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/black-gold-innovations-fund-2012-2013/ .... Thu, 20 Dec 12 09:04:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/newtown-school-shooting-bgrs-news-release/ We are all deeply saddened by the inexplicable tragic event that occurred Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Words cannot describe the sorrow this incident has caused..... Mon, 17 Dec 12 14:37:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/riverview-helps-children-in-mexico/ Riverview Middle School and Glen Frazer work together to provide shoe boxes filled with school supplies to children in Mexico..... Mon, 17 Dec 12 08:33:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/student-services-staff-meeting-2-2-2/ 4th Floor Video Conference Meeting Room.... Mon, 17 Dec 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/entrepreneurship-ipad-pilot-project/ Black Gold students are piloting an app based course. The Entrepreneurship Essentials 5 CTS credit course began in September 2012 and is delivered via an app on the iPad..... Thu, 06 Dec 12 13:13:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal11/ .... Wed, 05 Dec 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/learning-support-and-division-program-teacher-2-2/ 5 th Floor, County Centre Building, Nisku, AB.... Tue, 27 Nov 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/new-beaumont-school-cole-dansereau-meadows-school/ Construction of the new Beaumont school, École Dansereau Meadows School, has started and its doors will open in September 2014. See the sod turning event by clicking on the link above..... Fri, 23 Nov 12 09:47:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/student-services-staff-meeting-2-2/ 4th Floor Video Conference Meeting Room.... Mon, 19 Nov 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-and-uofa-children-and-exercise-research-findings/ Black Gold and University of Alberta news story about children & exercise research findings indicating that vigorous exercise is vital to kids' health..... Tue, 13 Nov 12 11:09:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mid-term-break3/ Mid-Term Break.... Tue, 13 Nov 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mid-term-break2/ .... Mon, 12 Nov 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/remembrance-day1/ .... Sun, 11 Nov 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/cap-team-fact-sheet/ CAP Team Fact Sheet- Focus on “Teen Suicide” Includes support resources and various links..... Thu, 08 Nov 12 11:21:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal10/ .... Wed, 07 Nov 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/october-board-meeting-highlights/ Organizational & Regular Board of Education Meeting Highlights - Wednesday, October 10, 2012.... Tue, 06 Nov 12 15:40:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/understanding-your-teen1/ Three evening sessions hosted by Black Gold Outreach School: Nov.29, Feb. 21 and April 25..... Mon, 05 Nov 12 11:44:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ata-institute-day1/ ATA Institute Day.... Thu, 01 Nov 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/healthy-school-communities-award-of-distinction/ On October 5, 2012, the Alberta Government awarded Black Gold Regional Schools (BGRS) with the Award of Distinction in recognition of BGRS contributions to creating healthier school communities in Alberta..... Wed, 17 Oct 12 16:03:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/student-services-staff-meeting-2/ 4th Floor Video Conference Meeting Room.... Mon, 15 Oct 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/division-pd-day3/ Division PD Day.... Tue, 09 Oct 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/thanksgiving-day1/ Thanksgiving Day.... Mon, 08 Oct 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal9/ .... Wed, 03 Oct 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-healthy-school-communites-award/ The Minister of Health, has awarded Black Gold Regional Schools with the Award of Distinction in the School District category of the Healthy School Communities Award..... Thu, 27 Sep 12 08:50:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/welcome-backschool-based-pd/ School-Based PD Day.... Fri, 14 Sep 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/pd-day/ PD Day - No Students.... Fri, 14 Sep 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/board-meeting/ .... Wed, 12 Sep 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-volunteers-baby-and-toddler-care/ BGOS is recruiting volunteers to help with baby and toddler care while parenting teens are in classes. Help is needed for 2.5 hours per week on either Tuesday or Thursday afternoon from 12:30 – 3 p.m. If you would be interested in helping, please contact Michelle Leming at the Outreach School, 780-980-9403, for more information..... Thu, 06 Sep 12 12:52:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/understanding-your-teen-presentation/ Relationships Matter: Dr. Gordon Neufeld Thursday Sept. 13, 7 - 9, Maclab Theater, Leduc..... Wed, 05 Sep 12 07:52:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/school-starts1/ .... Tue, 04 Sep 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/school-starts/ School Starts.... Tue, 04 Sep 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/labour-day1/ Labour Day.... Mon, 03 Sep 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/dr.-gordon-neufeld-welcome-back-speaker/ As the BGRS Staff Welcome Back PD activity on September 14th, Dr. Gordon Neufeld, an authority on child development, will be addressing us on the topic "Relationship Matters"..... Fri, 31 Aug 12 14:52:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/my-childs-learning-a-parent-resource/ Welcome to Alberta Education's My Child's Learning: A Parent Resource, Your Doorway into your child's world of learning..... Fri, 31 Aug 12 14:41:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/teacher-workdays1/ Teacher Workday..... Thu, 30 Aug 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-educations-back-to-school-toolkit/ Packed full of important information and resources to assist students, parents, teachers and administrators as they prepare for the 2012-13 school year..... Wed, 29 Aug 12 16:22:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/student-logins-one-standard-login-and-password/ •The new student account format will be:?(Firstname)(Firstletterof lastname)(Last4digitsofdivisionstudentnumber) ?Ex. Peter Balding with a Division Student Number of 456789 - peterb6789 ?We will provide these and associated passwords to you before school start in late August..... Tue, 28 Aug 12 08:12:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/tools-for-schools-city-and-leduc-county-region/ Tools for School provides backpacks filled with school supplies for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 who have limited access to necessary school supplies..... Mon, 27 Aug 12 13:34:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/school-opening-information/ Advertisement Courtesy of The Rep. Click on the link for BGRS back to school opening information including contacts, calendar dates, fees and transportation. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, FULL DAY – SEPT 4, 2012.... Wed, 22 Aug 12 12:58:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/one-netbook-set-per-teacher-project/ Currently 15 teachers are involved in a project that sees them have access to netbooks full-time..... Tue, 14 Aug 12 08:09:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/netbook-project-updates/ We continue to distribute netbooks and many schools have also purchased additional ones. We are now able to purchase netbooks with an 11.6 in. screen and larger keyboard..... Tue, 07 Aug 12 08:05:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/teacher-workday-2/ Teacher Workday.... Fri, 29 Jun 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/teacher-workdaylast-diploma-exam/ Last High School Diploma Exam.... Thu, 28 Jun 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/last-day-of-school/ Last Day of School for Students.... Wed, 27 Jun 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/last-day-of-school-2/ Last Day of School for Students.... Wed, 27 Jun 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/ten-year-capital-plan/ At their June 20 meeting the Board approved the Ten Year Capital Plan which includes an analysis of enrolment, capacity and utilization; facility condition assessment; vision and strategic facilities planning principles; observations; and conclusions and recommendations..... Fri, 22 Jun 12 07:57:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/provincial-achievement-tests1/ Provincial Achievement Tests.... Fri, 15 Jun 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exam/ Diploma Exam High School Students.... Wed, 13 Jun 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/new-assistant-principals/ Black Gold is pleased to announce the successful candidates for the assistant principal positions at Leduc Estates School, Ecole Beau Meadow School, Ecole Bellevue School, and Ecole Corinthia Park School..... Mon, 11 Jun 12 08:08:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/farmers-day/ Schools Closed.... Fri, 08 Jun 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal8/ Early Dismissal.... Wed, 06 Jun 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal-22/ Early Dismissal.... Wed, 06 Jun 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/administrative-announcement/ Successful candidates and transfers for the 2012-2013 school year.... Thu, 31 May 12 15:41:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/excellence-in-teaching-award/ Gayle Monsma, Principal of Covenant Christian School, awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award.... Thu, 31 May 12 13:30:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/black-gold-regional-division-no.-18-announces-principal-elect-of-cole-dansereau-meadows-school/ Mrs. Susanne Stroud is the Principal Elect for the new École Dansereau Meadows School.... Thu, 31 May 12 13:03:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/victoria-day-2/ Schools Closed.... Mon, 21 May 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/victoria-day/ Schools Closed.... Mon, 21 May 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mid-term-break-2/ Schools Closed for Mid-Term Break.... Fri, 18 May 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/school-attendance-boundaries-accepted/ At their May 9th meeting, Trustees and Administration discussed the comments provided by parents for the Black Gold Regional Schools Boundary Review. The information was brought forward by Hugh Skinner, consultant for the 10 Year Capital Plan. The Board accepted Board motions that were presented at the public consultation on April 17, 2012 at East Elementary School..... Thu, 17 May 12 14:09:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/provincial-achievement-tests/ Provincial Achievement Tests.... Mon, 14 May 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/provincial-achievement-tests-2/ Provincial Achievement Tests.... Mon, 14 May 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/lchs-media-studies-exhibit/ EXPOSURE: Leduc Composite High School’s Film & Media Studies 20 + 30 Photography Exhibit and Short Film Festival. On Wednesday, May 16th at 7:00PM The Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts foyer will feature student photos for sale..... Tue, 08 May 12 07:50:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/hats-on-for-mental-health-may-9/ The CAP Team and Black Gold Regional Schools invite all to participate in ‘Hats On For Mental Health’ on Wednesday, May 9th..... Mon, 07 May 12 14:31:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal-21/ Early Dismissal.... Wed, 02 May 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal7/ Early Dismissal.... Wed, 02 May 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/leduc-performing-arts-and-cultural-foundation-launches-new-scholarships/ The Leduc Performing Arts & Cultural Foundation announces the creation of five new Scholarships available to performing arts students in Leduc and Leduc County..... Tue, 01 May 12 14:42:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/2012-summer-school-program/ Information ojn the BGRS Summer School Program is available at the link. Grades 3 to 9 tutorials and Senior High Credit Courses are offered. Registration deadline is Friday, June 29th at 6:00 pm..... Fri, 20 Apr 12 13:56:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ata-school-based-pd-day-2/ Staff PD - Schools Closed.... Fri, 20 Apr 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ata-school-based-pd-day/ Staff PD - Schools Closed.... Fri, 20 Apr 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mid-term-break-21/ Schools Closed.... Mon, 09 Apr 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/mid-term-break/ Schools Closed.... Mon, 09 Apr 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/good-friday-2/ Schools Closed.... Fri, 06 Apr 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/good-friday/ Schools Closed.... Fri, 06 Apr 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal-5/ Early Dismissal.... Wed, 04 Apr 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal6/ Early Dismissal.... Wed, 04 Apr 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/asba-declares-april-4-the-day-for-education/ To raise the profile of education issues during the upcoming provincial election, the ASBA and local school boards are organizing the Day for Education on April 4. Black Gold is undertaking a number of initiatives related to this day..... Tue, 03 Apr 12 10:37:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/spring-break-2/ Schools Closed.... Mon, 26 Mar 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/spring-break/ Schools Closed.... Mon, 26 Mar 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/board-approves-3-yr.-capital-plan/ The Board of Education approved the 3-Yr Capital Plan for 2013-2016. The Plan includes the modernization of Calmar Secondary School as the Board’s first priority for 2013..... Mon, 19 Mar 12 11:34:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/public-consultation-on-proposed-boundary-and-transportation-changes/ Public Consultation Tuesday, April 17, at the East Elementary School Gym in Leduc from 7 - 9 PM. The Board of Trustees of Black Gold Regional Schools is considering school attendance boundary and transportation changes for implementation for the 2012-2013 school year..... Mon, 19 Mar 12 09:47:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/celebration-of-the-arts-week/ March 19 - 23, 2012.... Mon, 19 Mar 12 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bellevue-student-a-difference-maker-with-rick-hansen/ Staff and students of Ecole Bellevue School wish to congratulate Emma Cooper who was chosen to accompany Rick Hansen in the 25th anniversary of the Man in Motion Tour..... Tue, 13 Mar 12 07:33:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/thorsby-elementary-skyping-on-world-read-aloud-day/ Mrs. Maxwell's Grade Two Class at Thorsby Elementary School participated in World Read Aloud Day which is sponsored by LitWorld.org. They were paired with Sandy Gonzalez, a new author from San Antonio, Texas who writes the Kyla and Carlos books..... Wed, 07 Mar 12 14:50:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal-3/ Early Dismissal.... Wed, 07 Mar 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/robotics-at-riverview/ Robotics, what fun! At Riverview Middle School in Devon, Alberta, Mr. Ron Swan provides students from grades 5 to 9 several opportunities to engage with and enjoy the fascinating world of robotics..... Fri, 02 Mar 12 11:18:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/division-pd-day2/ Schools Closed.... Fri, 02 Mar 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/2012-kindergarten-and-pre-school-registration/ BRIGHT FUTURES BEGIN WITH BLACK GOLD.... Thu, 01 Mar 12 11:53:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-ed-parent-webinars-on-classroom-inclusion/ Alberta Education is partnering with parents and classroom professionals to present a webcast on inclusive education in Alberta schools. Hear from parents and classroom professionals who have been working in inclusive environments..... Fri, 24 Feb 12 13:50:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/other-alberta-ed-teacher-webinars-on-classroom-inclusion/ Alberta Education is partnering with school teams to present two informative sessions about the impact of inclusive education on classroom experience..... Fri, 24 Feb 12 13:46:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-education-aisi-video/ This Alberta Education AISI video features 6 students from LCHS as well as our Instructional Coach Greg Luchak..... Thu, 23 Feb 12 11:02:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-2012-13-school-year-calendar/ Superintendent Yanitski presented the proposed 2012-2013 school year calendar for Black Gold Regional Schools at the February 8 Board Meeting..... Thu, 23 Feb 12 10:55:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/family-day/ Schools Closed.... Mon, 20 Feb 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/family-day-2/ Schools Closed.... Mon, 20 Feb 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/piloting-13-class-sets-of-netbooks/ Thirteen class sets of netbooks have been allocated to individual teachers in various schools throughout BGRS on a fulltime basis as we continue to investigate different models of access for students..... Mon, 13 Feb 12 13:44:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ata-teachers-convention/ Schools Closed.... Thu, 09 Feb 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ata-teachers-convention-2/ Schools Closed.... Thu, 09 Feb 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/robina-baker-grade-2s-blogging-across-canada/ LeAnna Murtha, at RBES has organized a collaborative project with several communities across Canada. This project involves her class, Devon AB, Bedford NS, Saskatoon SK, and Aklavik NWT..... Wed, 08 Feb 12 14:01:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-featured-in-learning-coach-video/ Black Gold was featured in an Alberta Education video on the topic of Learning Coaches (Instructional Coaches) with the work that we do with teachers focused on improving learning for every student..... Thu, 02 Feb 12 08:40:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal-4/ Early Dismissal.... Wed, 01 Feb 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/school-based-pd/ Staff PD Schools Closed.... Tue, 31 Jan 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/school-based-pd-2/ Staff PD Schools Closed.... Tue, 31 Jan 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/epearl-pilot-project/ An offshoot of the Covenant 121 Project, funded by Alberta Education, is focusing on student self-reflection and peer, teacher and parent feedback using a program developed at Concordia University called ePearl: Electronic Portfolio Encouraging Active Reflective Learning..... Mon, 30 Jan 12 15:30:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/netbooks-for-three-schools/ Corinthia Park, Coloniale Estaes and Warburg have all received another set of netbook computers. For details please click on the link..... Mon, 30 Jan 12 15:25:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/aisi-in-the-news1/ On February 14, 2012, the Black Gold AISI Team will be sharing three years of AISI work at the annual AISI Conference at the Shaw Conference Centre. A feature article from the AISI team is available in the winter edition of Leaders and Learners..... Mon, 30 Jan 12 13:31:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams1/ High School Diploma Exams.... Mon, 30 Jan 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams-3/ High School Diploma Exams.... Mon, 30 Jan 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/mental-health-capacity-building-projects/ Premier's Address. Black Gold Regional Schools CAP (Community – Attachment – Purpose) Team was included in the address at F.R. Haythorne Junior High School in Sherwood Park..... Fri, 27 Jan 12 15:56:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/trustee-community-update-winter-2012/ The latest edition of the Black Gold Trustee Community Update is now available..... Tue, 24 Jan 12 09:28:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/beaumont-comp-curling-team-wins/ Congratulations to the ESBCHS Boys’ Bandits Curling team who recently won the Metro Edmonton Premier Conference City Championships..... Mon, 23 Jan 12 07:58:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/warburg-calm-babies/ The Warburg School Grade 10 Career & Life Manage-ment students are getting a hands-on experience of the energy, patience and costs associated with raising a child, and more specifically, a baby..... Fri, 20 Jan 12 13:56:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams-and-provincial-achievement-tests-4/ Diploma Exams & Provincial Achievement Tests.... Thu, 19 Jan 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams-and-provincial-achievement-tests/ Diploma Exams & Provincial Achievement Tests.... Thu, 19 Jan 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal3/ Early Dismissal.... Wed, 11 Jan 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams/ High School Diploma Exams.... Wed, 11 Jan 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal-2/ Early Dismissal.... Wed, 11 Jan 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/diploma-exams-2/ High School Diploma Exams.... Wed, 11 Jan 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/education-act-consultations-lead-to-10-point-plan/ Legislation will be introduced in spring; work on other projects begins shortly....... Tue, 10 Jan 12 14:34:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/school-resumes-2/ Back to School.... Mon, 09 Jan 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/school-resumes/ Back to School.... Mon, 09 Jan 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/christmas-vacation1/ Happy New Year!.... Mon, 02 Jan 12 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/christmas-vacation/ Merry Christmas.... Mon, 26 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/2011-2012-education-plan/ The Board approved the 2011-2012 Education Plan for Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 at their December 7th meeting. Click on the link for more information..... Wed, 21 Dec 11 13:59:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/audited-financial-statement/ The Board accepted the Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 Audited Financial Statements and the Auditors’ Management Letter for the year ending August 31, 2011 for submission to Alberta Education, and acknowledge receipt of the Audit Findings Report, Letter of Auditors’ Independence and Unaudited Schedules to the Financial Statements for the year ended August 31, 2011..... Wed, 21 Dec 11 13:44:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/christmas-message-from-the-board-of-education/ Central Office will be CLOSED from December 24th to January 2nd. The office will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2012..... Tue, 20 Dec 11 10:46:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-use-of-alberta-education-additional-funding/ Black Gold Regional Schools received $1,350,802 from the Provincial government as part of their commitment to restore funding levels to local school boards. Black Gold put together a comprehensive plan which acknowledges the Minister's commitment to: build capacity; recognize the importance of collaboration and move us to an inclusive education system. For more detail please click on the link..... Fri, 16 Dec 11 11:27:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/busses-for-december-14-2011/ If you received a message that busses are not operating today - it was a error message from an automatic phone system, please disregard..... Wed, 14 Dec 11 11:01:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/black-gold-regional-schools-innovations-program/ Black Gold Regional Schools Innovations Program.... Tue, 13 Dec 11 13:49:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/ecole-dansereau-meadows-school/ The Board of Education of Black Gold Regional Schools is pleased to announce the name of the new public Beaumont school, École Dansereau Meadows School. The new school is expected to open in September of 2014. École Dansereau Meadows School will be constructed in the northwest quadrant of Beaumont, on land previously owned by the Dansereau Family. Click on the link for more....... Fri, 09 Dec 11 09:53:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal2/ Early Dismissal.... Wed, 07 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/2011-healthy-school-community-award/ Congratulations to Leslie Daigneault from Ecole Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School, for receiving the 2011 Healthy School Community Award..... Wed, 30 Nov 11 08:18:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/google-apps-pilot-at-robina-baker/ Collaboration has never been easier for grade 4 students at Robina Baker Elementary School using Google Chrome Docs as a tool. When the keen students were given a creative writing assignment using the web based program, they were able to collaborate with both their teacher and each other through the entire process..... Tue, 29 Nov 11 13:47:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/east-elementary-playground-opening/ East Elementary School is very pleased to announce that the playground grand opening was a huge success! The staff and students would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to their parent group (EEPA) for their amazing efforts and fundraising of $197,000 for the three new playground areas..... Fri, 25 Nov 11 15:35:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/reappointment-of-superintendent/ A letter from Minister of Education, Thomas Lukaszuk, was received approving the reappointment of Dr. Norman Yanitski as Superintendent of Schools for Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 effective September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2017. Trustees and Administration extended congratulations to Dr. Yanitski..... Fri, 25 Nov 11 15:31:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/consultations-on-education-act-expand/ Next component of Our Children, Our Future: Getting It Right includes online participation. Albertans are invited to provide written and electronic input as part of consultations on the new Education Act..... Fri, 25 Nov 11 15:26:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/division-pd-day1/ Schools Closed.... Fri, 25 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/natiohnal-bullying-awareness-week/ The Alberta government’s Prevention of Bullying Youth Committee is launching a grassroots movement during National Bullying Awareness Week (November 13-19) to change attitudes about bullying and promote a safe, caring and respectful society. http://b-free.ca But, we need your help! Let us know your bullying prevention ideas. Send your videos, pictures, links and/or stories from your awareness week activities to us at b-free@gov.ab.ca. We’ll promote them on b-free.ca!.... Mon, 14 Nov 11 13:25:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/remembrance-day/ Schools Closed.... Fri, 11 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/warburg-remembers/ On Wednesday, November 9, the Gr. 4 and Gr. 5 students from Warburg School participated in a Remembrance Day video conference with two members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Mrs. Fritz and Mrs. Meyer prepared their students for the video conference by completing several Remembrance Day activities that included the writing and recitation of a poem dedicated to the men and women who have served in Canada's military..... Wed, 09 Nov 11 15:07:00 -0700 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-education-funding-update/ Black Gold Regional Schools received $1,350,802 from the Provincial government as part of their commitment to restore funding levels to local school boards. Black Gold put together a comprehensive plan which acknowledges the Ministers commitment to: build capacity; recognize the importance of collaboration and move us to an inclusive education system. For details please click on the link..... Wed, 02 Nov 11 14:56:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/speech-to-black-gold-new-teachers/ Board Chair's Speech to new teachers at November 1, 2011 Induction Ceremony.... Wed, 02 Nov 11 13:43:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal1/ Early Dismissal.... Wed, 02 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/ata-institute-day/ Schools Closed.... Tue, 01 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/black-gold-regional-schools-enrolment-numbers-up/ Surpassed the 9,000 student threshold for the first time.... Tue, 25 Oct 11 14:56:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/inspiring-success/ June Diploma Marks are Tops! In June’s sitting, the average marks attained by Black Gold students on the diploma exam exceeded the average mark attained by all schools within the province in 8 of the core courses..... Thu, 20 Oct 11 08:45:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-education-educational-transformation/ Superintendent Yanitski, Chairman Koroll and four staff members attended..... Thu, 20 Oct 11 08:37:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/emerge-one-to-one-project-wins-premiers-award/ On September 9, Alberta Education in partnership with 20 school jurisdictions, were the Bronze recipients of the Premier’s Award of Excellence. Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 is one of the participating school jurisdictions and our participating school is Covenant Christian School..... Tue, 18 Oct 11 11:30:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/board-chair-and-vice-chair-chosen/ At their recent Organizational Meeting, the Board of Trustees elected Trustee Sandy Koroll as Chairman, and Trustee Johnette Lemke as Vice Chairman. As well, members were selected for the 2011 - 2012 BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEES..... Wed, 12 Oct 11 08:28:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/board-of-education-meeting/ .... Wed, 12 Oct 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/division-pd-day/ Schools Closed.... Tue, 11 Oct 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/thanksgiving-day/ Schools Closed.... Mon, 10 Oct 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/thorsby-staff-tweet-to-connect-with-students-and-parents/ The staff at Thorsby High School want a more direct connection with students and parents in their rural community this school year. AC Dave Holbrow has found that many students have a cell phone that can get Twitter updates or they regularly visit social media sites like Twitter..... Thu, 06 Oct 11 14:31:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/early-dismissal/ Early Dismissal.... Wed, 05 Oct 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/special-board-meeting/ This will serve notice that a Special Board Meeting of Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 for the Organizational Board meeting will take place as follows: Place: Board Room, Black Gold Regional Schools Date: October 5, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m..... Wed, 05 Oct 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/inclusive-education-support-for-implementation/ The goal of an inclusive education system is to provide all students with meaningful learning opportunities and supportive learning environments to enable them to be successful. In Alberta, inclusion in the education system is about ensuring that each student belongs and receives a quality education no matter their ability, disability, language, cultural background, gender, or age..... Tue, 27 Sep 11 08:33:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/your-digital-presence/ Each of us has a digital presence, a digital reputation which is an expression of oneself. Your presence is formed and added to by yourself and others over time. It is influenced, both positively and negatively by your actions, but also by the actions of others, with or without your permission/awareness. It builds over your lifetime and profiles your activities and influences your opportunities..... Wed, 21 Sep 11 11:37:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/triple-p-seminars-2-12-years-olds/ Triple P - Positive Parenting Program for Every Parent of Children from 2 – 12 Years Old It is extremely rewarding and enjoyable to be a parent, but it is not always easy. If you , like many parents, sometimes find parenting to be demanding, frustrating, and /or exhausting and would like some tips on making parenting easier, register for one or all of the following Triple P parenting seminars or groups being offered in Leduc or Calmar this fall..... Mon, 19 Sep 11 13:56:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/name-the-school-contest1/ Beaumont is getting a new school and we want you to help name it. The name should reflect the identity/history of Beaumont. The contest closes Oct.28. For more details click on the link..... Sat, 17 Sep 11 16:10:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/staff-pd-day-welcome-back/ Staff PD Schools Closed.... Fri, 16 Sep 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/understanding-your-teen/ Wish you could connect better with your teen? Do you have difficulties communicating with your teen? Join us as we sit down and discuss recurring problems and possible solutions. For more information or to register, contact The City of Leduc’s Family & Community Support Services at (780) 980-7109..... Thu, 15 Sep 11 08:33:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/children-and-youth-services-fasd-learning-series-now-available-v/ There is no fee to attend the lecture, but registration is necessary. First lecture is September 28. Click above for details on all lectures and how to register..... Thu, 15 Sep 11 08:31:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/please-find-attached-information-on-an-exciting-professional-dev/ Please find attached information on an exciting professional development opportunity coming to Alberta. Dr Jan Van Dijk, a world renowned expert on children who are deafblind, and those with multiple disabilities will be presenting a two day conference at the University of Alberta October 17 and October 18, 2011..... Thu, 15 Sep 11 08:28:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/strategies-for-children-who-are-deafblind-and-have-multiple-disa/ Please find attached information on an exciting professional development opportunity coming to Alberta. Dr Jan Van Dijk, a world renowned expert on children who are deafblind, and those with multiple disabilities will be presenting a two day conference at the University of Alberta October 17 and October 18, 2011..... Thu, 15 Sep 11 08:22:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/labour-day/ Schools Closed.... Mon, 05 Sep 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/what-is-udl/ Universal Design for Learning(UDL) provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs..... Fri, 02 Sep 11 11:37:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/positive-behaviour-support-for-children1/ This is a series of three, related websites developed for use by families, aides and school staff supporting children with disabilities! These interactive websites provide evidence-based strategies for promoting adaptive behaviour, while managing challenging behaviours..... Fri, 02 Sep 11 10:26:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/positive-behaviour-support-for-children/ This is a series of three, related websites developed for use by families, aides and school staff supporting children with disabilities! These interactive websites provide evidence-based strategies for promoting adaptive behaviour, while managing challenging behaviours..... Fri, 02 Sep 11 10:21:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-ict-website-is-fading-away/ Black Gold's very popular ICT website is on the way out. Don't worry it is still there, but all new material and updates are now at our Engagong Students site - a co-operative effort of the Tech Department, AISI, Student Services and Curriculum and Instruction. Check it out at www.engagingstudents.blackgold.ca.... Fri, 02 Sep 11 09:36:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-school-startup-information/ Welcome back to a new School Year. Information and contacts for school startup, registration and transportation are available at this link..... Thu, 01 Sep 11 09:31:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/school-starts-full-day/ Back to School.... Thu, 01 Sep 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/engaging-students-website/ Engaging Students is a co-operative effort of Central Office departments in BGRS to support student learning in our schools. Visit our website for resources and information..... Wed, 17 Aug 11 13:10:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/international-education-week/ In transforming our education system for the 21st century, we must equip our students with the tools that enable them to adapt and thrive in a world characterized by change. International education plays a pivotal role in students’ ability to collaborate, co-operate and communicate effectively with individuals from other countries and different cultures..... Wed, 17 Aug 11 12:48:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/darren-maltais-wins-rwg-contest/ Texthelp sponsered a contest asking users to create a video on how the features in Read&Write GOLD had benefitted them, how they were using them, and which was their favorite..... Fri, 08 Jul 11 14:48:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/new-beaumont-school/ Superintendent Yanitski announced that Black Gold Regional Schools and St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools met with Alberta Infrastructure and Alberta Education to learn construction details and timelines..... Tue, 05 Jul 11 09:18:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/lchs-tree-canada-and-allied-van-lines/ Tree Canada and Allied Van Lines, were proud to celebrate their partnership by supporting the greening of Leduc Composite High School which took place throughout the day on Saturday, June 4, 2011..... Tue, 05 Jul 11 09:12:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/bgrs-healthy-school-initiatives/ It is with great pride and enthusiasm that the BGRS Healthy School Initiative Committee publicly announces the winners of the Rainbow Lunch Contest and the recipients of the High School Healthy Eating Grants..... Tue, 05 Jul 11 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/willow-park/ Elisha Canare, a Grade 6 student, was awarded a bursary from Joy Krueger, President of the Royal Canadian Legion Leduc Branch #108 for her Remembrance Day colour poster..... Tue, 05 Jul 11 08:58:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/calmar-secondary-school/ After winning a Silver Medal in Precision Machining at the Skills Canada Competition, Trevor Fandrick, a Grade 11 student, recently competed as a Team Alberta member at the National Skills Competition in Quebec City..... Tue, 05 Jul 11 08:54:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/ministry-of-education-annual-report-2010-11/ Ministry of Education released its Annual Report for 2010/2011.... Thu, 30 Jun 11 08:22:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/black-gold-elementary-track-meet/ Black Gold students participate in the Black Gold Elementary Track Meet.... Wed, 29 Jun 11 11:29:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/beaumont-new-school-press-release/ A new school has been announced for Black Gold in the town of Beaumont..... Wed, 29 Jun 11 09:20:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/teacher-workdays/ Teacher Workdays - no students..... Wed, 29 Jun 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/provincial-approach-to-student-information-pasi-update1/ September 2013 is the target date for all Alberta school authorities to implement a PASI-compliant Student Information Systems (SIS)..... Thu, 23 Jun 11 08:39:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/aisi-test-event/ Testing the AISI Calendar..... Sun, 19 Jun 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/black-gold-elementary-track-meet/ Tuesday, June 7, 2011 (Alternate Rain-out Date: Wednesday, June 8th) If both dates are rained out – track meet is cancelled. Starts at 9:45 a.m. / Ends at approximately 2:00 p.m. (All events will continue through lunch hour.) Riverview Middle School - 165 Athabasca Drive, Devon.... Tue, 07 Jun 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/superintendents-meeting/ May Superintendent's Meeting.... Thu, 26 May 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/2011-k-12-horizon-report-on-technology/ The NMC Horizon Report: 2011 K-12 Edition is the third report in the K-12 series. In this edition, the New Media Consortium, the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) collaborate on identifying technology experts and other aspects of the research..... Tue, 24 May 11 15:22:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/event/schools-closed/ All schools closed for both Friday May 20 and Monday May 24 for the Victoria Day Long Weekend..... Fri, 20 May 11 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/alberta-ed-changes/ Changes in the Alberta Education Program Delivery Sector..... Thu, 19 May 11 14:45:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/inclusive-ed-planing-tool-pilot/ I will be putting forward the names of the following BGRD schools to participate in this pilot project for 2010-11: • Leduc Junior High School (7-9 French and English) • Calmar Elementary School (K-6) • Bellevue School (K-4 French and English). Thanks to all who expressed interest in the pilot. I am told that the IEPT Planning Tool will be available online by September for those schools not participating in the pilot, but interested in trying it out next year. Dianne.... Thu, 19 May 11 14:40:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/action-on-inclusion-approach-to-implementation/ VISION: Success for all children and youth in an inclusive education system..... Thu, 19 May 11 14:32:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/jumpstart-program-to-help-youth-participate-in-sports/ Canadian Tire Jumpstart® is a community-based charitable program that helps youth aged four-18 participate in organized sports and recreation such as hockey, dance, soccer and swimming, so they can develop important life skills, self esteem and confidence..... Thu, 19 May 11 11:26:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/denise-harrison-interview/ Denise Harrison 2011 AISI Conference Interview..... Thu, 19 May 11 09:07:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/aisi-in-the-news/ Black Gold’s commitment to school improvement is ongoing. Instructional coaches continue to work with teachers, students.... Thu, 19 May 11 08:58:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/leading-our-way-forward-2011/ The purpose of Leading Our Way Forward 2011 is to increase capacity among district/school leadership teams (e.g. instructional leaders / coaches, *Learning Coaches) in creating a culture for learning for all students and staff. This 2 day conference through the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium is a follow-up to last years and will be attended by a number of Division and School administrators and consultants..... Tue, 17 May 11 07:40:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/staff-usb-keys-need-to-be-encrypted/ The private information of thousands of Edmonton Public School Board employees has been missing for more than three weeks, CBC News has learned. In a massive privacy breach, a USB memory stick containing information, including resumes and employment records of about 7,000 employees, was lost on March 22..... Wed, 11 May 11 13:25:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/action-on-inclusion/ The implementation of an inclusive education system..... Tue, 03 May 11 15:45:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/beaumont-grade-configuration/ Recommendations of a committee of trustees, administrators and parent representatives..... Tue, 03 May 11 13:51:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/provincial-approach-to-student-information-pasi-update/ September 2013 is the target date for all Alberta school authorities to implement a PASI-compliant Student Information Systems (SIS). Current information regarding the status of vendors becoming PASI-enabled is posted on the PASI Community Site under Announcements and Training and Business Documents with the title of Software Provider PASI-Compliance Status. IT Directors/Managers may wish to engage in discussions with their SIS software vendor to gain an understanding of and confidence in their SIS vendor’s plan to offer a fully compliant PASI-enabled SIS prior to the 2013/2014 school year..... Fri, 29 Apr 11 15:18:00 -0600 http://www.blackgold.ca/index.php/news/minister-announces-new-education-act/ This is a monumental piece of legislation that was the result of significant public engagement, stakeholder collaboration and robust policy discussions. The journey to arrive at this day was long, but exciting and inspiring as we continue our work to transform for tomorrow Alberta’s education system..... Wed, 27 Apr 11 16:29:00 -0600