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<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Effective immediately, HFCRD has placed Mr. Brock Whalen on a formal suspension.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On the advice of counsel an investigator has been retained in response to complaints that have been received.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HFCRD continues to offer numerous support services to students and their families.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Additional support workers have been made available.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents/Guardians can contact their school for more information on how to access these services.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On the advice of RCMP,&nbsp;anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to please contact the McLennan RCMP at 780-324-3086 or your local police.&nbsp; If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (TIPS).</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Value Scoping continues for new school in High Prairie</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HFCRD is gathering more information from an Engineer to improve and complete the data for the value scoping.The division is ensuring full and accurate completion of the value scoping package, before taking the next steps in the process.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Top Priority Maintenance Projects in HFCRD Schools</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Glenmary – roof patching, upgrading food study roomHoly Family – update entrance security system, upgrading heat &amp; water systemsRosary – update entrance security system, heating &amp; electrical upgradesSt. Andrews – update entrance security system, replacing stage and music room curtainsSt. Stephens – replace stage curtains, upgrade hallway fixturesProvidence – replace stage curtains, ceiling tile replacementGood Shepherd – upgrade plumbing, upgrades to roof and windows</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Air Quality</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HFCRD is looking into installing air quality monitors on top of all the schools.This would assist in gathering the necessary data for making the decision on indoor or outdoor recess during smokey days due to wildfires.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Catholic School Trustee Association (CCSTA) Convention Sponsorship</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Calgary Catholic School Board requested sponsorship for hosting the CCSTA Convention in Calgary May 30th-June 1st 2024. HFCRD is donating $500 (Silver Sponsorship).&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HFCRD Free North Peace Navigators Game</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HFCRD sent students from Holy Family, Good Shepherd, and Glenmary to a free North Peace Navigators game on Friday, February 9th. 46 HFCRD students attended.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Administration Attending Recruitment Fairs</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Administration has been attending several recruitment fairs, including in Grande Prairie &amp; Edmonton.&nbsp; More are planned, as recruitment of new teachers remains a priority.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Open Houses</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HFCRD Schools will begin hosting Kindergarten Open Houses in April beginning after Easter Break.They’ll be promoted online, on radio, and through printed mediums.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cell Phone Usage in School</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the Principals Meeting this past month, Superintendent Turpin indicated that Cell Phones in schools are on the agenda for the upcoming student engagement meeting. The Division is in ongoing discussions and welcomes any input. There may be an Administrative Procedure upcoming. Recently, a wellness worker provided results from a Grade Nine class survey. Students indicated the amount of screen time used was surprising.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Engagement Meeting</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The next Student Engagement Meeting is taking place on Monday, April 15th.The Board of Trustees, Superintendent, and Student Representatives gather to discuss topics brought forward by the students.Topics brought up so far this year include Cell Phone Usage in School, Vaping, and Teaching Practices.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HFCRD Launches TikTok</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HFCRD launched TikTok this past month. School activity videos can now be found here: @hfcrd37, as well as on Facebook &amp; Instagram Reels.</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/28fd4170-363b-42e8-953f-7ccc202bddc6" alt="st andrews logo" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="width: inherit; height: inherit;"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) is pleased to announce the new administration team for St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Matthew Morrisey will be assuming the role of Principal.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Morrisey is appointed to the position after starting the school year as Vice Principal.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The role of Vice Principal will be shared by Stephanie Dube &amp; Alicia Milner.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“It’s a great team that we have in place, and I look forward to seeing them work with the rest of the wonderful staff and students, to support the high quality of education that is expected at St. Andrews”, says Superintendent Betty Turpin.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PRINCIPAL – Matthew Morrisey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/ae2c38e6-3bc1-4528-ae76-8240143f6595" alt="Matthew Morrisey" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="width: inherit; height: inherit;"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Morrisey grew up in Riverview, New Brunswick.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">He completed his Bachelor of Arts at Saint Mary’s University in Nova Scotia in 2010 and then completed his education degree at the University of Maine at Presque Isle in the United States in 2011.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">He would go on to teach in Canadian international schools in Thailand and China. The international teaching experience helped shape the person he is today.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In 2019, he finished his Master of Education degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">He then joined St. Andrew’s, as a junior high humanities teacher.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">VICE PRINCIPAL – Stephanie Dube</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/590e42d3-4668-4242-b1ba-c415075cf99b" alt="Stephanie Dube 640x637" width="218" height="216.97631316489364"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I am very excited to be venturing into this new role as vice-principal here at St. Andrew’s.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I completed my Bachelor of Arts, Music Major, in 2001, and my Bachelor of Education in 2003, both at Concordia University.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I have spent time in the classroom in various capacities, including teaching music, grades one and two, junior high math and working in student services.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I grew up in High Prairie, and the Lesser Slave Lake Region is my home.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I have been blessed to have been a student at this school, a teacher in a variety of positions, and to now have my own daughter attending here. St. Andrew’s has truly been a family experience.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">My passions are music, technology and, most importantly, teaching and learning. I look forward to the opportunity to further develop my skill set.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is my pleasure to be here to serve you and our students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">VICE PRINCIPAL – Alicia Milner</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/89c4b4d1-eca7-42a1-b7e8-6923d2068fee" alt="Alicia Milner 530x570" width="210.9921875" height="226.9175427877392"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I grew up in a small town just outside of Miramichi, New Brunswick.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I completed my Bachelor of Arts at the University of New Brunswick Saint John in 2011, and then completed my Bachelor of Education degree at Crandall University in New Brunswick in 2013.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I then moved across the country to Alberta for my first teaching job at Manning Elementary School.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In 2016 I joined The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division, working at Ecole Providence, and then joined the grade 6 team at St. Andrew’s in 2021.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Most recently, in 2023, I completed my Master of Education degree from Athabasca University.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/51541a1a-9877-414c-9b66-0af48603c670" alt="aerr cover" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="width: inherit; height: inherit;"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division completed its Annual Education Results Report.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click&nbsp;</span><a href="/documents/7a36e956-133d-4a0d-9280-e7b0829d5047/AERR-2022-2023.docx.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;to read the full report.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click&nbsp;</span><a href="/documents/e7ae76c9-8320-414a-b2ad-a9850f12917f/2022-23-AERR-Summary-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;for the report’s summary.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holy Family Catholic Regional Division is taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In cooperation with the RCMP, HFCRD recognises that the alleged incidents that led to the charges against Mr. Brock Whalen, didn’t take place during his time at HFCRD, however immediate action has been taken by the division.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Whalen has been placed on offsite unassigned duties.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On the advice of legal counsel, further action is pending.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student support is of the utmost importance, and HFCRD offers numerous support services to students and their families.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents/Guardians can contact their school for more information on how to access these services.</span></p>

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<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holy Family Catholic Regional Division is letting parents, students, and teachers know that the annual Alberta Education Assurance Survey is now available.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The AEA Survey is created yearly to gather feedback on the quality of education provided by HFCRD and other school authorities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The information is used to help plan the future of education within the division and throughout the province.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Survey questions are based around topics like quality of education, student supports, school programs &amp; services, and student safety.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“The annual information gathered from this survey assists our administration and school staff to develop school improvement goals and then monitor their effectiveness over time.” says Betty Turpin, Superintendent.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access to the AEA Survey is available through the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.alberta.ca/education-planning-reporting" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Education Planning and Reporting Page</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;on the Alberta Government Website until March 1st.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents or Guardians can expect to receive a package in the mail. It’ll provide an access code to the online survey, or the option to fill out a paper copy.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teachers and Students will be asked to complete the survey at their school.</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/0485dbde-ce8d-4324-976b-8900c8e1bebd" alt="Dan Williams 1024x603" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="width: inherit; height: inherit;"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dan Williams (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board met with MLA Dan Williams (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions) to discuss Mental Health &amp; Wellness in HFCRD Schools.Minister Williams noted HFCRD’s initiative and leadership in creating a budget of approximately $1 million dollars to provide wellness workers throughout the division’s schools. Approximately $800,000 above the government grants supplied for the positions.As of the Fall 2023, HFCRD has installed vape detectors in all schools and has seen a decrease in activity in the schools.The division has been contacted by other school divisions and principals from across the country who are looking for information on the project.HFCRD Priorities given to Minister Williams:1. Cell Phone usage in the classroom. Dealing with cell phone addiction.2. Vaping epidemic.&nbsp; What the government can do to generate an anti-vaping campaign or legislation and what HFCRD can do to provide support?3. Recruitment of specialty teachers and wellness workers.4. The need to build a replacement school for St. Andrews in High Prairie.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Conversation on Collaboration</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A report was given on a recent meeting that took place with HFCRD Trustees &amp; Staff, the High Prairie School Division, Conseil Scolaire du Nord-Ouest, and the MD of Smoky River Council.&nbsp; Discussion was around the potential of more collaboration with busing. Challenges include matching school calendars, insurance issues, funding allocation, and longer bus ride times.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Student Engagement meeting</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Noted that an HFCRD Committee including Superintendent Betty Turpin &amp; Board Chair Kelly Whalen will once again meet with the Student Engagement Team to discuss student priorities. The team consists of a minimum of two student representatives from each of the 7 schools.&nbsp; Issues brought forward by students include cell phone usage in the classroom, vaping, and teaching protocols.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valentine’s Day celebrations</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Schools will be informed to have their Valentine’s Day Celebrations and Activities on Tuesday, February 13th this year, to ensure February 14th is dedicated to Ash Wednesday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Charity Drives</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HFCRD recently held successful charity drives, including for the Food Bank, Toonies for Tuition, Toys for Tots, and Valleyview Gives Helping Hands.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st.</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(January 4th, 2024) Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) is pleased to announce a new scholarship for graduates of Glenmary High School.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The scholarship will be developed in honour of former Peace River Mayor Michael Procter, who served for four terms from 1986 through 1998.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The HFCRD Board of Trustees and PRSD Board of Trustees each accepted an endowment gift from Mayor Procter’s Estate, after he passed away last August.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“He was a man of integrity, good will and vision”, says former HFCRD Superintendent Wayne Doll. He was a fierce advocate for Peace River and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of citizens. Mike valued education and was not shy in his support for schools. He was engaged and could be seen at school sporting events and other more public events like graduations, science fairs and concerts. Mike was proud of the graduates of Peace River and always voiced his support for student success as these graduates pursued their post secondary choices.”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are grateful to be able to offer a scholarship in honour of Michael Procter, says Superintendent Betty Turpin. “He has left a legacy in this community and he will be honoured and remembered for many years to come. It truly is a blessing for our school division to be given the opportunity to provide a scholarship to graduating students of Glenmary School to enrich their education through his fund.”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holy Family Catholic Regional Division and Peace River School Division will work together to create the criteria for the application and disbursement of the scholarship.</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) has announced that the </span><a href="/documents/c74145cd-8b67-45f4-87ec-33f74589cac3/2023-2024-Ecole-Providence-School-Calendar-REVISED-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2023-2024 Ecole Providence school calendar</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been changed for November.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The change is to allow staff to participate in non-violent crisis intervention training.&nbsp; The changes mean that there will be no school for students (non-instructional days) on November 17 &amp; 20, 2023.&nbsp;</span><figure><a href="/documents/c74145cd-8b67-45f4-87ec-33f74589cac3/2023-2024-Ecole-Providence-School-Calendar-REVISED-1.pdf" target="_blank" title="Principal 1 640x360"><img src="/images/c6beea70-2f7e-4436-bad6-9cdfe9879a63" alt="Principal 1 640x360" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="width: inherit; height: inherit;"></a></figure></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/3cef329f-0348-4098-93cc-8837d8dadf91" alt="Nicola copy 1024x682" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="width: inherit; height: inherit;"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) is excited to learn one of its longest standing teachers is being recognized for her contributions to music in Alberta. Good Shepherd School teacher and Choir Leader, Nicola Quigley is being profiled by the Alberta Music Advocacy Alliance’s (AMAA) Spotlight Series, which celebrates music within Alberta communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“All of Nicola’s contributions over her 30-plus years with our division have been a true blessing,” says Superintendent Betty Turpin. “It’s hard to find someone with as much energy and passion for teaching music to our students so this is a well-deserved recognition for a great teacher and a wonderful woman.”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Quigley was nominated for the AMAA Spotlight Series by</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">her peers at the Alberta Orff Association.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Showing children the beauty of music and how it brings us all together is a passion,” says Quigley. “It’s been a blessing to be able to share my love of music with our students for the last 30-plus years.”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Orff Approach&nbsp;</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is a teaching method for music that combines movement, drama and speech into lessons.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information, please contact HFCRD Communications Coordinator</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kenny Trenton at (780) 624-3956 or&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:Kenny.trenton@hfcrd.ab.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kenny.trenton@hfcrd.ab.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p>