News
2019
Our Highest S.O.A.R-er in November!
Posted on Dec. 9, 2019Last month's highest S.O.A.R-ers are Rocky Wanuch and Anna St. Germain. These students became our highest S.O.A.R-ers by collecting the most S.O.A.R cards last month. Congratulations and keep up the great…
Paddle Prairie School- Attendance Action Protocol
Posted on Dec. 7, 2019The Paddle Prairie School attendance improvement committee has created a procedure for tracking and improving attendance. As you may know, attendance is an important aspect of student's success in school. The…
Our Highest S.O.A.R-er in October
Posted on Nov. 4, 2019Congratulations to Myles Roe for being our highest S.O.A.R -er last month. Myles obtained this award by collecting the most S.O.A.R cards in October. Keep up the great work Myles!
Paddle Prairie School Launches School Wide S.O.A.R…
Posted on Oct. 11, 2019As a staff we recognize that we need to celebrate the amazing students we have here at Paddle Prairie School. After some collaboration we came up with the S.O.A.R awards. Students can earn a S.O.A.R award…
October Newsletter
Posted on Oct. 11, 2019Check out October's Newsletter! It is filled with important information, upcoming events, and celebrations.
Teachers experience being a student on Professional…
Posted on Oct. 7, 2019On Friday, October 4th, principal and teachers located in Area 1 - Bishop Routhier School, Hillview School, Gift Lake School, Grouard Northland School, Paddle Prairie School and Susa Creek School gathered…
Northland School Division Hosting Community Meeting…
Posted on Sep. 4, 2019Northland School Division invites residents to a community meeting on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Paddle Prairie School. The meeting is an opportunity for hired contractors to explain and answer questions…
Great News! Paddle Prairie School Cleared to Re-Open
Posted on Sep. 3, 2019Alberta Health Services (AHS) has completed its review of air quality reports taken at the school today (Tuesday, September 3, 2019). Two health inspectors were at the school today and they observed…
First day of school delayed as a precaution for Paddle…
Posted on Aug. 30, 2019Dear Parents and Guardians: The start-up date at Paddle Prairie School is being adjusted due to health and safety precautions related to the restoration work taking place. The decision was made in consultation…
Lucas Whittle appointed Paddle Prairie School Principal
Posted on Jun. 28, 2019Northland School Division (NSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucas Whittle as Paddle Prairie School Principal. Whittle, who has been teaching at Paddle Prairie School since 2016, is excited…
Paddle Prairie School closed for the remainder of…
Posted on Jun. 7, 2019Attention: Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange approved a request from the Board of Trustees of Northland School Division (NSD) to close Paddle Prairie School for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school…
Junior high students at Paddle Prairie School host…
Posted on May. 9, 2019Junior high students at Paddle Prairie School hosted a Business Expo on May 7th. The Business Expo was a celebration of the hard work each student put into their businesses. Many groups of students…
Paddle Prairie on a worldwide journey writing letters
Posted on Apr. 15, 2019Paddle Prairie School students are learning about other parts of Canada and the world through writing. For the past couple of weeks, students in grades 2 and 3 have been writing letters to a grade 1 class…
Paddle Prairie students attend Gener8 2019
Posted on Mar. 21, 2019Four students along with two teachers from Paddle Prairie School attended Gener8 2019 in Canmore. The summit, which was put on by Inside Education, gave students the opportunity to explore the issues…
Start a Fundraising Association
Posted on Jan. 25, 2019Any parents/guardians interested in this workshop to start a school Fundraising Association. Please come to the school on Monday January 28th @ 5:00pm.Hope to see you here!!
2018
CTS Week at Paddle Prairie School
Posted on Jun. 21, 2018Students at Paddle Prairie School covered a number of Career and Technology Studies (CTS) strands while camping out at the Jack Pines. This is a camping area situated above the banks of the Peace River.…
CTS Week for Students in Grade 7-12
Posted on May. 18, 2018Next week is our last CTS week of the year for students in grades 7-12. Students are travelling to Jackpines to participate in various CTS activities.IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOUR CHILD HAS A SIGNED…
Report Cards
Posted on Apr. 10, 2018Welcome Back everyone! All High School students who were present this afternoon received their report cards to take home. Anyone that was not present will receive the report in the mail. Please ask your…
Book Fair
Posted on Mar. 7, 2018Our annual book fair is just around the corner. Students will have an opportunity to visit the book fair during school hours. If you would like your child to purchase something from the book fair please…
Paddle Prairie School Students Celebrate Pink Shirt…
Posted on Feb. 28, 2018Students at Paddle Prairie School celebrated pink shirt day today. Pink shirt day is designed to spread bullying awareness to youth. An assembly was held at 9:00am to kick off the day!
Pink Shirt Day
Posted on Feb. 28, 2018Tomorrow is Pink shirt day at Paddle Prairie School. Students are encouraged to wear a pink shirt to school to show their support for the anti-bullying campaign. For more information on Pink shirt day…
2017
Gift Walk- November 30th at 2:00pm
Posted on Nov. 30, 2017Paddle Prairie School will be hosting a gift walk on November 30th at 2:00pm in the school gym. This is an excellent opportunity to get some Christmas gifts checked off of your list! If you cannot make…
Kindergarten Graduation Committee Meeting
Posted on Nov. 29, 2017There will be a meeting for parents/guardians of the kindergarten class on November 29th at 4:30 (before the school council establishment meeting).
Important Dates
Posted on Nov. 20, 2017Important Dates to Remember: Thursday, November 23- Parent teacher interviews (all grades) and Elementary report cards will be given out at PTI's. ... Wednesday, November 29th- Alberta Student Council…
Paddle Prairie School Participates in a Blanket Exercise.
Posted on Nov. 17, 2017Today the Junior and Senior high students and staff had the opportunity to participate in a blanket exercise. This exercise was meant to teach students about the true history of Canada and the Indigenous…
Attention: Jr/Sr High Parents/Guardians
Posted on Nov. 16, 2017Northland School Division No. 61 Paddle Prairie School Box 40, Paddle Prairie, AB T0H 2W0 Phone (780) 981-2124 Fax (780) 981-3777 Cell: 780-507-9467 E-mail: jill.gaudet@nsd61.ca Jill Gaudet, Principal…
NEW SCHOOL COUNCIL ESTABLISHMENT!
Posted on Nov. 7, 2017Our students need your support. Please help us establish our new School Council! Now is the time to have a voice and make a difference for all of our students. Please join us:... Date: Wednesday, November…
School Board Trustee Elections information for parents…
Posted on Oct. 12, 2017Do you want to ensure Paddle Prairie School students are strong in identity, healthy and successful? Have your voice heard and vote for a school board trustee! School Board Trustee Election Day is October…
Paddle Prairie School celebrates high school graduate
Posted on Jun. 27, 2017On June 24th, Paddle Prairie School celebrated grade 12 graduate Haley Sowan! Here is special message from Paddle Prairie School Principal Jill Gaudet. "The grade 12 graduation ceremony in Paddle Prairie…
Paddle Prairie School host Business Expo
Posted on May. 23, 2017Paddle Prairie School hosted a Business Expo in April! Students who have been taking business class showcased their entrepreneurial spirit to other students, staff, parents and community members. "We…
Northland School Division Community Engagement Discussions
Posted on Jan. 6, 2017The Government of Alberta is committed to working collaboratively with members of the Northland School Division community to take action and help ensure a positive future for students of the division.…
2016
What a weekend for Paddle Prairie Eagles Volleyball
Posted on Dec. 5, 2016What a weekend for the Paddle Prairie School Eagles! The senior boys and junior girls volleyball teams participated in a tournament sponsored by North Peace Tribal Council at High Level Public School…
CTS Week (October 24-28)- Cosmetology and Foods
Posted on Nov. 16, 2016
Biology Class - Dissection
Posted on Nov. 9, 2016
CTS Week- Outdoor Education (Jackpines)
Posted on Nov. 9, 2016
Robotics
Posted on Nov. 9, 2016
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Posted on Nov. 8, 2016
2016 Halloween Costume Parade
Posted on Oct. 31, 2016
Paddle Prairie celebrates Aboriginal Day
Posted on Jun. 22, 2016A celebration of Aboriginal values, customs, language and culture is attracting visitors and residents in the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement. The settlements three-day Métis Culture Days officially…
Paddle Prairie School host fundraiser to support Fort…
Posted on May. 12, 2016Paddle Prairie School hosted a Cake & Gift Walk fundraiser recently to support everyone affected by the Fort McMurray and area wildfires. $466.25 was raised and donated to the Canadian Red Cross. …
Winter Carnival
Posted on Apr. 7, 2016Paddle Prairie School & Dr. Mary Jackson School participated in the Winter Carnival that was set up and put together by Dawn Cardinal (PPMS)
Career and Technology Studies Week February 29 - March…
Posted on Mar. 9, 2016The school hosted a Career and Technology Studies Week from February 29th - March 4th. Students in grades 7-12 participated in courses related to sewing, moccasin making, cooking, woodworking and mechanics.…
2015
Trickster Theater & Paddle Prairie School Students…
Posted on Dec. 4, 2015Students recently performed at the school with the help of Trickster Theatre. The company visited the school to educate and help students create a theatre performance. The theme for the play was "Walk…
Seniors Christmas Dinner
Posted on Dec. 2, 2015Perfect Attendance Awards and Trickster Theatre Day…
Posted on Nov. 30, 2015November- December 2015
Posted on Nov. 23, 2015November 26th- Elementary Parent Teacher Interviews @ 4:00-7:00pm November 30th-December 4th: Trickster Theater "Walk in two Worlds" Parents/Guardians/Community feel free to volunteer or stop…
Pumpkins Donated by Hazel Bellrose
Posted on Oct. 27, 2015A big thank you to Hazel Bellrose for kindly donating pumpkins to the school. They are from her garden.
Student Vote 2015
Posted on Oct. 27, 2015Paddle Prairie School students participated in Student Vote before the October 19th federal election. Student Vote is a parallel election for students under the voting age, coinciding with federal,…
Cultural Day at Paddle Prairie School
Posted on Oct. 1, 2015Paddle Prairie School hosted a cultural day recently. Students, staff, parents and community members cleaned ducks to make duck soup, started the moose hide tanning process, cut meat to make dry meat. …
Attendance Improvement Initiative 'Every Day Counts'…
Posted on Oct. 1, 2015Congratulations to students in grades Kindergarten to grade 8 who received Attendance Improvement Initiative 'Every Day Counts' certificates. Students received the following certificates: Eagle Award: For…
Paddle Prairie School's Open House/Meet the Teacher…
Posted on Sep. 16, 2015September 17, 2015 at 4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. : 7:00 p.m. Open House/Meet the Teacher 4:30 p.m.: Attendance Improvement 'Every Day Counts' Initiative session for parents and community with Northland…
Positive Literacy Results for Northland Schools
Posted on Jun. 30, 2015Northland School Division No.61’s (NSD61) long term vision for the division-wide Literacy Initiative is coming to fruition after three years. Gail Sajo, Literacy Supervisor, presented the latest progress…
Year End Awards 2015
Posted on Jun. 25, 20152014/2015 has been a happy and successful year for us at Paddle Prairie School and we ended the year on a very high note. Thank you for joining us at the Year End Awards.
Contemporary Baking
Posted on Jun. 24, 2015Fun Day 2015
Posted on Jun. 24, 2015ECS Grad 2015
Posted on Jun. 23, 2015Filleting Fish
Posted on May. 27, 2015Northern Pike (Jack Fish) caught down at the Haig, and Jamie and Pat demonstrating how to clean and fillet the fish.
ECS to Grade 6 Swimming Lessons
Posted on May. 27, 2015Cooking Making
Posted on May. 26, 2015Grade 2/3 finished up their division unit in math, by making cookies and dividing them equally.
Northland Games 2015
Posted on May. 20, 2015A signature event for Northland School Division No.61 (NSD61) is just around the corner! May 29th marks the 28th edition of the Northland Games! Hundreds of athletes will travel to compete in the regional…
Summer Reading Program
Posted on May. 19, 2015“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” –…
Skills Alberta Field Trip
Posted on May. 14, 2015Grade 9-11 attended the Skills Alberta in Edmonton May 14th, 2015.
University of Alberta Tour
Posted on May. 14, 2015Student Vote 2015
Posted on May. 11, 2015On May 4, 2015, Paddle Prairie School students took on the role of election officials and organized a Student Vote Day where students voted for the official candidates running in their electoral district. …
Mother's Day Tea
Posted on May. 8, 2015Mother's Day Tea 2015
Posted on May. 8, 2015
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Posted on May. 4, 2015The Student Transportation Association of Alberta's has declared May 4th, 2015 “School Bus Driver Appreciation Day”. Join us in recognizing and celebrating our hard working, dedicated School Bus…
Forensic Lab
Posted on Apr. 30, 2015
Indigenous Youth Science and Traditional Knowledge…
Posted on Apr. 28, 2015The Faculty of Native Studies - University of Alberta is co-hosting a Traditional Knowledge - Science Fair with Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta, and the Treaty 6 Confederacy. The vision of the fair…
Taste Testing
Posted on Apr. 22, 2015
Regional Science Fair 2015
Posted on Apr. 21, 2015Schools across Northland School Division are busy preparing for the Regional Science Fair! Bishop Routhier School in Peavine Métis Settlement will once again host the event on Monday, April 27, 2015.…
Attendance Improvement Initiative Awareness Campaign
Posted on Apr. 7, 2015The Attendance Improvement Initiative - 'Every Day Counts' Awareness Campaign runs from April 6-10, 2015. Click here to listen to our radio advertisements and learn more about the Attendance Improvement…
Northland Photography Contest Winners!
Posted on Mar. 26, 2015Northland School Division held a division wide Photography Contest! We are very pleased to announce that 2 of our students placed in the Senior High Category; 1st place Haley Sowan, Grade 10. 2nd place:…
Winter Carnival 2015
Posted on Mar. 25, 2015Beautiful day for a Winter Carnival and it was nice to have the staff and students of Dr. Mary Jackson School join us for the day. Thank you to Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement for organizing the events
Substitute Teachers' Appreciation Week
Posted on Mar. 9, 2015Northland School Division No.61 (NSD61) takes this opportunity to thank substitute teachers for their valuable service to students, staff, schools, parents and community members. “In times of illness,…
Photography Contest
Posted on Mar. 4, 2015A reminder that the Northland School Division Photography contest deadline is this Friday. Click here for details about the contest and how to submit a photo!
Community Conversations: Guiding Principles for an…
Posted on Mar. 2, 2015Alberta Education is holding community conversations to develop guiding principles for an amended Northland School Division Act. To support attendance, there will be events in five communities within…
Food Safe Course
Posted on Feb. 26, 2015Students, staff and community members participated in Food Safety & Sanitation on Feb 24 & 25, 2015 with instructor Emily Hunt.
Whispering Pines Ski Hill, Worsley, Alberta
Posted on Feb. 25, 2015Students grade 7-11 Day Trip to Whispering Pines Ski Hill in Worsley, Alberta on February 26, 2015.
Pink Shirt Day (Anti-Bullying Day) 2015
Posted on Feb. 25, 2015Paddle Prairie School students and staff participated in Pink Shirt Day today. Pink Shirt Day originated in Nova Scotia in 2007 when a Grade 9 student was bullied by other students for wearing a pink…
Have your say in Education
Posted on Feb. 25, 2015We are asking parents for input by filling out the Accountability Pillar Survey! The Accountability Pillar Survey uses a number of indicators to determine how schools are measuring up. Click here for…
Pink Shirt Day
Posted on Feb. 23, 2015Wednesday, February 25, 2015 is Pink Shirt Day. Say No to Bullying!!!
January Newsletter
Posted on Jan. 29, 2015You can now view our newsletters online! Click here to read the January 2015 issue!
Family Literacy Day 2015
Posted on Jan. 28, 2015We hosted another successful Family Literacy Day! We hosted a Scholastic Book Fair and invited the community librarian, Dawn Cardinal, who organized reading activities. Thanks, Dawn! The event was well…
Family Literacy Day
Posted on Jan. 26, 2015We are hosting a Scholastic Book Fair and inviting the community librarian to organize reading activities with ECS to grade 6 students. Grade 4-6 students will perform a puppet theater production and…