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Administration Contact:Sun West School Divison

501 - 1st Street WestBox 700

Rosetown, SKS0L 2V0

Phone: 306-882-2677Toll Free Number: 1-866-375-2677

Fax: 306-882-3366Email: [email protected]

Sun West School Division Board of Education

Back (l-r) Cathy Morrow (Sub-division No. 7), Ruth Griff th (Vice-Chair and Town of Kindersley), Connie Bailey (Sub-division No. 4), Karen Itterman (Chair and Sub-division No. 3), Margaret Irwin (Sub-division No. 1), Barb Cowell (Sub-division No. 8)Front (l-r) Scott Sander (Sub-division No. 5), John Collins (Sub-division No.6), Robert Dewey (Sub-division No. 2)

Vision: “Success for all”

Mission: “Learning Together”

Values: Lifelong Learning; Leadership;Cooperation; Accountability; and Respect

Personalized electronically Blended Learning (PeBL)Personalized electronically Blended Learning in Sun West School Division is a student directed process that allows student voice and choice in meeting curricular outcomes. Educators are activators of learning, enabling students to achieve personal goals at a mastery level.

Lessons may still involve a teacher instructing an entire class from time to time, but often in a PeBL classroom you will see:

· A teacher working one-on-one or with a small group of students. · Students working collaboratively in a small group solving a real world problem. · Students working independently at their own pace using online resources. · Students assessing their growth to set personal learning goals. · Flexible classroom spaces designed to support individual learning styles.

We provide learning opportunities that support students in developing the following skills:

· Communication; · Collaboration; · Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; · Critical Thinking; · Character; · Cultural and Ethical Citizenship, and Computer and Digital Technologies

• 6 Superintendents• 20 Division Level Staff

Sun West School Division employs: • Approximately 374 Teachers • 130 Educational Assistants • 34 School Secretaries • 26 Librarians • 52 Caretakers • 4 Maintenance Coordinators • 4 Maintenance Assistants • 114 Bus Drivers • 7 Mechanics • 1 IT Manager • 1 Network Analyst • 1 Network Analyst Assistant • 5 IT Technicians • 3 Trades JourneymenAdministrative team includes: • 58 School-Based Administrators in 24 English schools, and 17 Hutterite Colony Schools

Student Support Services: • 2 Consultants • 4 Psychologists • 4 Speech and Language Pathologists • 1 Physical Therapist • 2 Occupational Therapists • 1 Addictions Counsellor • 14 Child and Youth Counsellors Sun West teachers are supported by: • 1 Assessment & Data Consultant • 1 Career Consultant • 2 Technology Coaches • 1 Supervisor of Colony Schools

Director of Education/CEO - Dr. Guy. G. TétraultDirector of Education/CEODr. Guy G. Tétrault

[email protected]

Superintendents of Education

Supports for Student Learning

Terry EppTechnology [email protected]

Doug KlassenTechnology [email protected]

Danielle JamiesonAssessment and Data [email protected]

Dr. Guy Tétrault Shari Martin Shelley Hengen Vicki Moore Kim Hobbs Darren Gasper

Pictured left to right:

Rhonda SaathoffBusiness [email protected]

Jamie CowellBusiness [email protected]

Novalee HeatheringtonAccounts [email protected]

2016-2017 Sun West Financial Picture

Ryan SmithSuperintendent of [email protected]

REVENUE 2016-2017

EXPENSES 2016-2017

The Business Department oversees and manages Sun West’s multi-million dollar annual budget.

The Business Department processes expense claims, invoices, purchase orders and a wide assortment of other f nancial transactions and arrangements.

The Sun West School Division f scal year runs from September 1 to August 31. To view more detailed information regarding the Sun West School Division f nancial picture, please visit: www.sunwestsd.ca.

Facilities

Transportation

The Facilities Supervisor and Manager, along with four Maintenance Coordinators, make repairs, hire and manage tradesmen and oversee construction projects. The Facilities Department, along with more than 50 caretakers, are responsible for nearly 1,000,000 square feet of buildings and the upkeep of more than 200 acres of school division property.

Sun West School Division maintains a f eet of 173 buses that travel over 31,000 kilometers a day. There are approximately 114 full time bus drivers, and 120 spare drivers.

Michael ZummackFacilities [email protected]

Rick McKeilTransportation [email protected]

Linda KlassenExecutive [email protected]

Andrea DowsAdministrative [email protected]

Dave AdnamFacilities [email protected]

Darcy FreistadtTransportation [email protected]

Division Offi ce Support

Della BarrieAdministrative [email protected]

Bonnie GilesAdministrative [email protected]

Sondra PotratzAdministrative [email protected]

Communications

Human Resources

Michelle LeithHuman Resources [email protected]

Sun West School Division employs approximately 800 permanent and temporary staff. Applications for employment are completed from the ‘Employment’ page of the Sun West website.

Donna AdairEmployee Benef ts Off [email protected]

Trish GrayPayroll Off [email protected]

Roxan FourshaCommunications Off [email protected]

Paula ShorttPayroll Off [email protected]

Janine WalkerHuman Resources Off [email protected]

Sun West’s Executive Assistant and Administrative Assistants provide a wide variety of support to Division Off ce and school-based employees.

The Communications Off cer develops, maintains and evaluates a communication strategy for the school division, as well as oversees Team Sun West and the Youth Consultation Group initiatives in the division.

PrekindergartenWhat Prekindergarten Is: • Active, experiential learning through play.• An integrated program within a prepared environment.• Focused on development of the whole child; physical, social,

emotional, spiritual, and intellectual.• Honoring of all cultures.• Mixed age groupings.

For more information contact:Biggar Central School 2000, Outlook Elementary School, Walter Aseltine School, Westberry Elementary School, Public Health off ces, or the Sun West School Division Off ce.

Independent Education Program (IndEP)• A respectful learning environment designed to meet the needs of students

who have not achieved success in the regular school format. • Consists of:

*Regular courses which accommodate the needs of students through an individualized program. *Students will be able to achieve a grade 12 standing through Regular 24 credit or Adult 12 program. *Classes are offered through on-line, and high school integration. *Programs are offered at off-site locations in Outlook, Rosetown, Kindersley and Biggar.

The Supports for Student Learning team provides Sun West students with a full range of professional services to help them with any issues that may arise, which could impact their education. Sun West has an English as an Additional Language (EAL) support teacher and all schools have EAL Catalyst teachers. The team cooperates with school administrators, teachers, support staff and parents to support students and ensure: “Success for all”.

Supports for Student Learning Shelley HengenSuperintendent of [email protected]

Marion ElliottStudent Support [email protected]

Michelle OlivierStudent Support [email protected]

Child & Youth CounsellorsShelley BartonKara CarlsonShelly EcksteinCynthia GermaineJeannine HallborgJanelle KapellerShannon McJannetAmanda MerkoskySue MillsShannon PeardonJacqueline PollardStephanie SmithErin L. SwanJennifer Walter

Occupational TherapistsCandice BeckerMegan Perrin

PsychologistsJolee KambeitzTannis LehmanDeanne McKenneyAmanda Merkosky

Physical TherapistBarb Hurlburt

Speech-Language PathologistsCinthia HillJoelle NorrisLinda PoletzKatie Schlosser

Addictions EducatorLiza Dahl

English as an Additional Language Support (EAL)Support is provided for schools and teachers in delivering programs and curricula to English as an Additional Language Learners (EALs) in order to maximize student learning experiences and increase the achievement of EAL students.

Contact: Arlene LowEAL Support [email protected]

Career Development Sun West is committed to helping our students gain knowledge, skills and competencies to become self-reliant decision-makers and enable smooth transitions throughout their lives.

Sun West Student Career Development Opportunities: • Career guidance class explores self-awareness, management

skills, educational planning and career awareness.• Building Employability Skills Portfolios which showcase skills

and assist with obtaining employment and post-secondary acquisition.

• Discussions with a school counsellor in areas such as: apprenticeship, life/career exploration, f nancial planning, post-secondary institutions, travel and scholarships.

• Grade 10 and 11 students attend the “Roads to Success” Career Fair every 2 years.

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Vanessa LewisCareer Development [email protected]

Student Leadership Opportunities

Team Sun West Group• Students are chosen from across the division to be a part of

Team Sun West and develop presentation, organization and leadership skills.

• Students meet throughout the year to prepare to facilitate a two day, division-wide, student leadership conference open to all Sun West students in Grades 7–12 and plan the “Roads to Success” Career Fair.

Youth Consultation Group (YCG)• Provides the Board of Education with student input and ideas

about their current and future educational experiences.• The YCG gathers input from their peers and plans a panel

discussion during the annual Sun West Student Leadership Conference and presents to the Board of Education.

Yearly support is provided to a delegation of Sun West students to attend the Canadian Student Leadership Conference.

Roxan FourshaCommunications Off [email protected]

School Community Councils (SCC) assist to strengthen the capacity of our schools to improve learning for children and youth. Our SCCs make a valued contribution to the learning success of students by helpingfamilies to support their children’s learning, and by encouraging and facilitating parent and community engagement in school planning and improvement processes.

• SCCs consist of 5-9 elected parents and community members, as well as 1-2 students, the principal, and one designated teacher. • The main role of SCCs is to support and enhance student learning and play an important role in school improvement. • Increase student involvement in classroom activities and a more positive attitude towards homework. • Create enhanced communication between parents, administrators and teachers. • Gain a better understanding of how schools operate. • Strengthened community pride through involvement the school’s achievements.

School Community Councils (SCCs) Vicki MooreSuperintendent of Education [email protected]

Beechy Colony SchoolPrincipal: Tamara Wanner [email protected]

Big Rose Colony SchoolPrincipal: Cory [email protected] Cherry Grove School, Loreburn ColonyPrincipal: Natasha [email protected]

Clear Spring Colony SchoolPrincipal: Patti [email protected] Cleland School, Rosetown ColonyPrincipal: Angel [email protected] Dinsmore Colony SchoolPrincipal: Karrie [email protected] Eatonia Colony SchoolPrincipal: Teana [email protected] Glidden Colony SchoolPrincipal: Pamela [email protected]

Goldenview Colony SchoolPrincipal: Donna Hoff ngerdonna.hoff [email protected]

Kyle Colony SchoolPrincipal: Paula [email protected] McGee Colony School Principal: Charlene [email protected] Milden Colony SchoolPrincipal: Dean [email protected] Prairieland School, Sovereign ColonyPrincipal: Tom [email protected] Smiley Colony SchoolPrincipal: Amanda [email protected] Springf eld Colony SchoolPrincipal: Christine [email protected] Springwater Colony SchoolPrincipal: Tanya [email protected]

Valley Centre Colony School Principal: Wilma Kurulak wilma.kurulak @sunwestsd.ca

In cooperation with Hutterite Colonies, Sun West provides teachers and support staff for 17 Colony Schools.

Hutterite Colony Schools

Colony Professional Learning Teams (PLTs)The colony schools are divided geographically into three professional learning teams (PLTs) to enable colony teachers and administrators to meet together to plan and learn new instructional strategies to enhance student learning and progress.

Shari MartinSuperintendent of [email protected]

Shirley BarclaySupervisor Colony [email protected]

Sun West Distance Learning CentreThe Sun West Distance Learning Centre (DLC) provides online courses for K-12 students.

At the DLC, you can choose:

Pace: • Select specif c course start and end date• Accelerate or extend timelines• Focus on one course at a time or manage multiple courses

simultaneously Path:

• Choose from over 120 DLC Courses• Explore dual credit or advanced placement courses to fast track the

post secondary experienceTime:

• Access course material any time of day• Enrol in new courses at any point in the calendar year

Place:• Learn at home, in a library, or any accessible venue conducive to

learning• Receive help from teachers via email, phone, Skype or in-person at the

DLC

To view a full list of online courses or to register contact: • Your school principal or guidance counsellor • Phone: (306) 252-1000, or Email: [email protected]

Darren GasperSuperintendent of Education [email protected]

4th Class Power EngineeringAccounting 10, 20, 30Ag-Tech Cow/Calf Production 10, 20, 30Ag Equine 10, 20, 30Ag-Tech Field Crop 10,20,30AP ELA,Physics 1 & Psychology Astronomy 20Autobody 10Biology 30Calculus 30Chemistry 30Chrisitan Ethics 30Communications Media 20Computer Drafting 10, 20, 30Computer Science 20, 30Construction 10, 20, 30 Creative Writing 20Digital Photography 10Duke of Edinburgh AwardEarth Science 30ELA A10, 30, B10, 30ELA 20Environmental Science 20Exercise Science 30Forensic Science 20Graphic Arts 20

Dual Credit - U of S*Astronomy 30L*Introduction To Business 30L*Linguistics A30 &B30L * All Core Grade K-9 Courses

Available Online CoursesHealth Science 20History 10, 20, 30Information Processing 10, 20, 30Law 30Math Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10, 20, 30Math Foundations 20, 30Math Workplace & Apprenticeship 10, 20, 30Mechanics 10, 20A, 20B, 30A, 30BMedia Studies 20Native Studies 30Paleontology 10Personal Finance 30Physical Science 20Photography 10Physics 20, 30Psychology 20, 30Science 10Special Project Credit 10/20/30Video Game Design 10Visual Art 20Welding 10Wellness 10

Dual Credit - Sask Polytechnic*Anatomy 30L*Computer Drafting 20 & 30*Medical Terminology 30L*Industry Communications 30L*Interpersonal Communication Skills 30L*Health,Safety and Nurtition 30L

Visit: www.sunwestdlc.ca

Kyle Composite School Principal: Marlene GillandersBox 40Kyle, SKS0L 1T0Ph: 306-375-2521Fx: 306-375-2520www.sunwestsd.ca/kyle-composite

Kyle Composite School strives to foster students who are prepared for life in the 21st Century. Our innovative teachers and students engage in blended and student-centered learning experiences that develop 21st century skills and competencies. The Sun West Distance Learning Centre provides our students with opportunities to engage in elective courses catered to their individual goals and aspirations. A rich extra-curricular program also contributes to the holistic development of our students. For example, we are currently the only school in Sun West with a registered chapter of S.A.D.D.

Our school is a great place to be. We are a small school so it is like we are one big family. We have a smaller enrolment which means that everyone gets to play together during recesses and noon hour. We have multi-grade classrooms in which we all help each other out. The older students work together on different activities with the younger students in our school. We can go on cool f eld trips in one bus all together. We have special events throughout the year. Some are planned by the students and some are led by the teachers. We have traveled to Saskatoon to tour a book store and go swimming, attend the performance of Mary Poppins, and attend WE Day.We are very lucky to be partnered with Rossville and D’Arcy Schools. They have visited our school to listen to author David Bouchard. We have visited Rossville School to listen to author Jason Grey. We have joined together everyone at D’Arcy School for a Track Meet.Written by: Grade 4 and 5 students

Principal: Stacy BeckerBox 249Harris, SKS0L 1K0Ph: 306-656-2166Fx: 306-656-4432www.sunwestsd.ca/ harris-tessier-central

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Harris - Tessier Central School

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Boardroom 9:00 a.m.

Walter Aseltine SchoolWalter Aseltine is a Pre-K – Grade 6 elementary school. Our school is a safe place where children blossom into educated young men and women. We raise money and donate food for good causes like TeleMiracle, the local food bank, Jump Rope for Heart, WE Day and F.C.C. Drive Away Hunger. We have many activities that keep kids f t and active such as, basketball, volleyball, cross country, softball, f oor hockey, f ag football, track and f eld, and pass, punt and kick. Each year we do a Terry Fox run where we walk around our community to raise money for cancer research. We also have other fun activities like coding club, DARE, safety patrol, and folk fest. Grade 4, 5, and 6’s have the opportunity to run for the S.R.C. or the Student Representative Council. The S.R.C. helps with planning school activities like our Halloween Dance and other activities, such as, our spirit days. Our school gives opportunities for every child. (Written by: student, Braedan Ashmore)

Principal: Carole ButcherBox 1117Rosetown, SKS0L 2V0Ph: 306-882-2644Fx: 306-882-2420www.sunwestsd.ca/walter-aseltine

Davidson School is dedicated to the success of our students. We strive to help them exceed the expected and to be the best versions of themselves. The school is very well rounded, pairing a complete academic offering with a wide range of extra-curricular activities for all youth, such as; Chess Club, Drama Club, and all senior and junior sports. Volunteers from the school take part in Meals on Wheels, Halloween Haunted House, food bank fundraisers, the 12 hour volleyball tournament and many more events. A major highlight from this past school year was our “Up To Code” project. This initiative saw every student from grade 1 to grade 12 learn and practice elements of coding throughout the year in preparation for our open showcase in May. The skills and tools from this program will lead to a Coding Club this year and some division competitions around robotics and coding in general. The staff and students take pride in the work they put into making Davidson School an innovative learning environment for all. #RaiderPride(Written by: student, Hanna Gust)

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Davidson SchoolPrincipal: Jason LowBox 699Davidson, SKS0G 1A0Ph: 306-567-3216Fx: 306-567-5481www.sunwestsd.ca/davidson

Board of Education Committ ee of the

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Eaton SchoolPrincipal: Craig VanthuyneBox 190Eatonia, SKS0L 0Y0Ph: 306-967-2536Fx: 306-967-2580www.sunwestsd.ca/eaton

Eaton School is home to approximately 140 students and staff – all of whom are proud Spartans. Mention needs to be made that once a Spartan always a Spartan. More than a few of our staff were once former students! Our student body is enthusiastic, scholastic, artistic and of course, athletic. We offer a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and if not actively participating, many are there to cheer others on. A strong academic program, S.W.A.T., Power Hour, plus a whole range of sports, helps to make us a well-rounded, enthusiastic, student body ready to “Achieve Excellence in Education”. The SRC does a great job of fundraising for various worthwhile causes which usually involves many students and staff. Our ability to see beyond our own needs is what makes us a proud and noble student body. If you’re able to join us at Eaton School you will see Spartan Spirit in action.

Rosetown Central High School Principal: Jeff SopczakBox 910Rosetown, SKS0L 2V0Ph: 306-882-2655Fx: 306-882-3889www.sunwestsd.ca/rosetown

The Royals are excited to welcome everyone to the 2016-2017 school year! Each year we try to f nd a way to mix in some new while keeping the best of our traditional practices. Our school is Grades 7-12 with approximately 50 students in each grade. We are able to offer a wide array of courses ranging from Guitar to Calculus to Construction and continue to expand the content in many of the courses as we integrate the technologies of 3D Printing, CNC Plasma, CNC Wood Carving, and green screen editing into our course work. And we have also started to explore robotics and coding. Another source of pride is our extra-curricular programs. With teams for cross country, golf, volleyball, junior and senior football, basketball, curling, badminton, and track & f eld, students have opportunities galore and successful experiences thanks in part to the dedicated coaches. The support from the parents and community has also allowed us to host Regional and Provincial Competitions. And aside from the sports, we also have had success in Drama, Choral, SRC, and Skills Canada (Construction). We provide the academics, extra-curricular, and leadership opportunities in an attempt to have as many individuals as possible build their Top 20 skills and achieve in being Above the Line. Please stop in to experience some of the Royals’ pride or check us out on line. Respect and Responsibility - Caring School Community – High Quality Education – Striving for Success


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Principal: Greg McJannetBox 99Kenaston, SKS0G 2N0Ph: 306-252-2182Fx: 306-252-2262www.sunwestsd.ca/kenaston

Kenaston School We have only 112 students in this quaint little school of ours. What we lack in numbers we make up for it in school spirit. We have colour teams, purple yellow and green. These teams win points by participating in school activities like gym blasts. This year the games were close but only one can come out on top. This time around that team was… Yellow!In Kenaston we’re called the Kodiak’s. We have basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, track and f eld and even archery! All our students love to cheer on our teams and support our many activities. We have many activities like drama, SADD, SLT and we are doing a brick by brick campaign to build a school in Africa. This year we had a softball activity during lunch hours. We participate in special events as well! For example the World Class Tour. This year we ‘travelled’ to Scotland! We had a whole bunch of interactive activities such as, Scottish dancing, Scottish Style Tea, Golf, and even curling!We also have the DLC right here in Kenaston. The building was f nished in February and our Distance Learning Teachers moved over there to do their work. We now have students from all over Saskatchewan taking lessons through the DLC!Our entire school is encouraging and friendly as soon as you walk in the doors. It’s like walking in and feeling immediately welcome. After all our motto is… Success For All. (Written by: Grade 7 student, Sophie Villeneuve )

Principal: Jill LongBox 220Loreburn, SKS0H 2S0Ph: 306-644-2135Fx: 306-644-2176www.sunwestsd.ca/loreburn-central

Loreburn Central School At Loreburn Central School, you’ll hear the rally cry “Leaders believe it, Aztecs achieve it!” The staff endeavors to provide unique opportunities for students to build and practice their leadership skills done in conjunction with their studies. This year we welcomed about 180 guests into our school to learn about personalized math and Leader in Me. Student weekly meetings were introduced to help students have a voice in the school’s happenings. Students also had the opportunity to present at workshops and to visit other schools to see different perspectives and gather new ideas. They say “time f ies when you’re having fun,” and it sure does at LCS!


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Principal: John McPheeBox 639Eston, SKS0L 1A0Ph: 306-962-4423Fx: 306-962-3508www.sunwestsd.ca/

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Eston Composite SchoolEston Composite School is a K-12 school with a student population of 235. Our building is focusing on leadership opportunities which enable students to take on an even greater role in their individual learning endeavors. An increase in DLC courses has been seen with our high school students as well as a very strong focus on blended learning through the incorporation of technology in both the elementary and high school classes. We have a large contingent of students in our Sr. and Jr. SRC groups, taking part in activities such as leadership conferences, attending WE Day and holding numerous fundraisers which not only benef ts other organizations but brings our staff and students together with a strong sense of school spirit. Some of our fundraising initiatives include Telemiracle, a local food drive, Terry Fox Run, Unicef and Test Drive for Turf. Other contributions within our community involve donating to the annual Christmas Food Hampers, delivering Meals on Wheels and hosting a Community Morning. Our building has seen improvements both inside and out, including a renovation of our Home Ec. lab, library modif cations as well as new turf and the addition of new playground equipment. Our SCC members have a strong desire to bring the best to our building and are very supportive of school initiatives. The hard work and dedication of our students has been recognized in both academics and athletics with achievement being attained at the provincial level. We continue to strive to achieve our vision of “Success for All.”

Beechy School is a small K-12 school of 74 students. Everyone in this school knows everyone, which creates a caring atmosphere. The teachers at Beechy School are always there for the students, whether it is to help the student understand a diff cult concept in Math, or to just chat about last night’s game. The staff is always ready with a listening ear and a helping hand. The teachers encourage the students to strive for excellence and help them on the journey. Beechy School students strive to be good citizens and are very involved around the community. Whether it means cleaning up the town on Earth Day, or helping to clean up after the community Rummage Sale, there are always students and teachers ready to help out within the community. The community takes part in activities around the school, such as the “Senior’s Tea” that was held for the town’s seniors, sports events, drama productions and participating in our “One School, One Book” project. Beechy School is also involved outside of the community: our SRC sent money to Fort McMurray and kind messages to La Loche to help them out in their times of need, and this year we took part in “Jump Rope for Heart” to raise awareness for the “Heart and Stroke Foundation”. Beechy School tries to offer as many learning and extra-curricular options to the students as possible. In our school there are many extra-curricular activities that students can take part in, such as SRC, yearbook, volleyball, curling, track and f eld, and badminton. Beechy School has given us the opportunity to succeed in life, and the skills to succeed. (Written by: Grade 12 student, Nicole Thompson)

Beechy School is a small K 12 school of 74 students Everyone in this school knows everyone which creates a caring atmosphere The

Beechy SchoolPrincipal: Leia HeyBox 310Beechy, SKS0L 0C0Ph: 306-859-2170Fx: 306-859-2286www.sunwestsd.ca/beechy


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At KCS, one of our priorities is building relationships with students, parents, and the community. We strive to provide our students and parents opportunities to become a part of our learning community, hosting numerous events and activities within our school, including our Fall Open House, various sporting events and band concerts throughout the year, and annual spring Student-Teacher Game & BBQ (this past year it was a very passionate slow-pitch game that the staff won 9-6!). We are also community minded, and invest in our local and global communities by participating in activities like the Me to We initiative, hosting a Telemiracle Talent Night and an Art Auction to raise money for various needs, and Interact (Junior Rotarians) to name a few! This past year we even had a group of students visit Caleb Village – a retirement housing community – helping the residents familiarize themselves with a world of technology new to them. KCS also tries to engage students by offering numerous interesting, challenging, and up-to-date courses for our students, hoping to prepare them for entry to university, apprenticeship in the trades, or the workforce. The list of courses we offer is extensive and we take a lot of pride in the face-to-face courses we offer, working hard to make them engaging and challenging. Students can check out all of the regular core courses, as well as electives including Leadership, Cosmetology, Photography (we even have a Green Screen!), Accounting, a very talented Band, Mechanics, Construction, Welding, Foods, Psychology, and SO much more!! We even have an in-house Distant Ed Lab! All throughout the year, our SLC plans events for the school and brings in speakers to help challenge and inspire us. There is also a wide range of extra-curricular options for students to plug into, to meet new people, and develop new skills. Life is never boring at KCS – there are just too many ways to get involved and make some amazing memories!

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Kindersley Composite School Principal:Blain HilbigBox 1450Kindersley, SKS0L 1S0Ph: 306-463-3771Fx: 306-463-6775www.sunwestsd.ca/kindersley

Outlook Elementary School Principal: Darla Thorstad Box 820Outlook, SKS0L 2N0Ph: 306-867-8653Fx: 306-867-8675www.sunwestsd.ca/outlook-elementary

Outlook Elementary School is an outstanding school! OES has approximately 325 students and 35 staff members, and is a Pre-K to Grade 5 School. We have a nutritious snack program called “Food for Better Learning,” which helps nourish our students. There are many activities offered for the students to take part in, including Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Choir, Read-Run/Walk, Intramurals, band, After School Program, SRC, Spirit Weeks, and Track and Field. We are also developing a natural outdoor play space for our students to explore nature and learn! We encourage responsibility, respect, consideration, self-respect, honesty, generosity, kindness, friendship, and tolerance in all of our students and staff. The golden rule of OES is to “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” OES is a magnif cent place to learn and play together!(Written by: student, Emily Drury; Edited by Miss Larson’s Grade 5 Class)


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Principal: Kim Fick Box 1148Biggar, SKS0K 0M0Ph: 306-948-2117Fx: 306-948-2591www.sunwestsd.ca/biggar-central-school-2000

Biggar Central School 2000Biggar Central School 2000 is focused on doing “what’s best for kids”! Our Pre-K to 12 school population includes a mixture of rural and town students, and we have been excited to welcome a number of families from different cultures into our school family in the recent years. Our school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities for all students that make us all proud to be Biggar Blazers! We offer a wide range of academic programming to our students, and make great efforts to recognize and support individual student needs. Unique features of our school include our: IndEP, Learning Lab and SUPPORT room, Band program, a thriving Distance Learning Center, blended math programs, and a Middle Years Bridging program. At BCS 2000 we are lifelong learners, having fun and striving for success!

Principal:Crystal KlassenBox 25Coleville, SKS0L 0K0Ph: 306-965-2791Fx: 306-965-2286www.sunwestsd.ca/rossville

Rossville School Rossville School is a small rural school. We have about 30 students from Kindergarten to Grade 7. We are lucky to have three innovative teachers who are always f nding new ways to engage their students in the learning. Being a small school allows us to plan activities for the whole school and for the families of our students. Our grade 5, 6 & 7 students attend Elizabeth Middle School in Kindersley every Day 1, 3 and 5 for Band, Physical Education, PAA and Health. This is an excellent opportunity for them to work with other students at their grade level. During the 2016 – 2017 school year our students will be collaborating with students from Harris-Tessier and D’Arcy. We are looking forward to work with those students and staff members. We have started these relationships over the last year with each of the three school’s hosting an event at their school. At Rossville we are excited to start looking closer at how we can implement personalized learning. We are already doing some of this due to the small grade groupings we have in our school. It is exciting to be exploring new learning opportunities for our students. Just because we are small it does not mean that we are not energetic. This last year we have celebrated everyone’s birthdays, monthly book club awards, skating, Free the Children, Terry Fox Walk, Mother’s Day Tea, Christmas Program, SCC sponsored dance, hot lunches, and the SCC Family Fun Night are just a few of the things we have done. We extend a warm welcome to all and invite you to come and visit our school!




Boardroom ,9:00 a.m.Annual General Meeting

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Principal: Jason ChambersBox 9D’Arcy SKS0L 0N0Ph: 306-379-4620Fx: 306-379-2140www.sunwestsd.ca/darcy

D’Arcy SchoolVISION: It is the vision of D’Arcy School to develop well-rounded, respectful, adaptive students who are life-long learners.MISSION: It is the mission of D’Arcy School to provide an environment of quality educational opportunities.D’Arcy Elementary School is always growing. Not only will our enrollment be up next year, but our playground will also have some exciting new structures to keep the students active. Our school is committed to the individual achievement of our students. Our family atmosphere encourages kindness and hard work. We have a very active SCC which supports our annual literacy goals through many interrelated events. We are proud to involve the community in our school programming. Our Kindergarten to Grade 6 students enjoy many extra-curricular activities including an annual soccer tournament, track and f eld, and f oor hockey tournament, which are all coordinated with four other small schools to give our students more varied, friendly competition. On the playground, you will often see older students being positive mentors for the younger ones while playing together. From the students: ‘We have fun learning. Our classrooms use blended learning. We also participate in Free the Children activities as well and the many special days that we put on like our Christmas Concert, Mother’s Day Tea, Science Fair, and Literature Day.’

Westberry Elementary School After the inaugural year of the new Westberry Elementary School, Seth and Lyla were asked to describe how the year went and what they were most looking forward to in Grade 3. “We were really surprised how many Elizabeth kids came here”, exclaimed Seth. There was so many new students. Seth said, “It was easy to make new friends with both Westberry and Elizabeth kids.” “At recess times we always had kids from both schools playing. They loved sports and were competitive just like me”, exclaimed, Seth. “The new building was just like a maze,” Lyla commented. Lyla said that “it was diff cult to f nd her way, but after a year of being here I feel it is much easier to f nd places.” “It has been fun making new friends and I especially liked my Art class”, commented Lyla. Next year, Seth and Lyla are looking forward to having different classmates. Seth commented, “We get to play f oor hockey next year and raise money for our sister school in Tanzania.” Also, according to Lyla, “both Seth and I are looking forward to being on our SLC because we get to make up fun days and help fund-raise for different charities.” Both Seth and Lyla and the rest of Westberry Elementary School would like to wish everyone in the Sun West School Division a good 2016-2017 School year. (Written by: Grade 3 students, Seth Gutenberg and Lyla Thiessen)

Principal: Chris OscarBox 1774Kindersley, SKS0L 1S0Ph: 306-463-2433Fx: 306-463-2027www.sunwestsd.ca/westberry-schools


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Westcliffe Composite School Principal: Karen JeffriesBox 65Marengo, SKS0L 2K0Ph: 306-968-2939Fx: 306-968-2212www.sunwestsd.ca/westcliffe-composite

Westcliffe School is located in Marengo, Saskatchewan. We have a school population of approximately 100 students, K-12. Students at Westcliffe come from the surrounding communities of Marengo, Flaxcombe, Hoosier, Alsask, Loverna, and Mantario. Our students learn through a combination of in-class teachers and distance education.For extra-curricular, we participate in school sports at the junior and senior level like: football (with Eatonia), volleyball, badminton, basketball, track and f eld, and cross-country. We also have various clubs and groups like: SLC, We Act, Drama, Get Up and Sing, Lego Club, and Knitting Club. Our biggest events throughout the school year are: Mini-We Day, Play Day, Carnival, Christmas Concert, Turkey Lunch, Band Concerts, and Awards Night.Our relatively small school population gives us the opportunity to practice a lot of personalized blended learning, and co-operative learning among classes and grade levels.

Principal: Cindy ThomsonBox 40Plenty, SKS0L 2R0Ph: 306-932-2222Fx: 306-932-2229www.sunwestsd.ca/north-west-central

North West Central SchoolNorth West Central School in Plenty is a K-12 school with about 170 students. Most of our students are bussed to Plenty from the neighboring farming communities of Dodsland, Kelf eld, Ruthilda, and Stranraer. We have many exciting things going on in our school over the course of the school year. In September, we have several sports teams including football, volleyball, golf and cross-country. In addition, our school always raises several thousand dollars for cancer research at the Terry Fox Foundation. In October, our YMCR group collects hundreds of pounds of food for the local food banks with the Drive Away Hunger Campaign. Our students participate in the Royal Canadian Legion essay, poem and poster contests with many students advancing to zone, district and sometimes even provincial and national levels. In Decem-ber, we host either a Christmas concert or festival. In January our SLC organizes a pancake breakfast to celebrate the half way mark of the school year. February brings curling and basketball for extra-curricular activities, followed by We Day, badminton and heritage, science or reading fair. In May and June, we have track and f eld, f eld trips and, of course, f nal exams and graduation. We are thankful at NWCS for the support that we receive from parents, grandparents and community members. Their support adds to both curricular and extra-curricular successes at NWCS!!


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Acting Principal: Terry HallBox 219Lucky Lake, SKS0L 1Z0Ph: 306-858-2052Fx: 306-858-2213www.sunwestsd.ca/luckylake

Lucky Lake School Lucky Lake School is a fun interactive place to be. Students connect with the teaching staff enhancing their learning environment. Lucky Lake is currently the f rst school to test the Read and Ride program, which involves physical f tness hand in hand with academic success. The SRC proudly provides hot lunches every Wednesday from September to May. With a variety of clubs and sports, all students can f nd a place in our extra-curricular/intermural curriculum. With the help of the distance learning center we are able to offer a large array of courses to benef t all students and cater to their interests. Students are able to benef t from our wonderful I.A. Shop and Home Economics kitchen/sewing room. We welcome you to our wonderful learning atmosphere any time, Go A’s!!(Written by: Grade 10 student, Cheyanne Knight)

Principal:Jade BallekBox 99Kenaston, SK S0G 2N0Ph: 306-252-1000Fx: 306-252-2262www.sunwestdlc.ca/

Sun West Distance Learning CentreThe Sun West Distance Learning Centre (DLC) is based in Kenaston and offers learners from across the province access to more than 120 online courses, including all core classes from K-12 and a wide variety of interest-based high school electives including; Paleontology, Power Engineering, and Astronomy, to Equine Studies, Graphic Arts, and Interior Design we have the most diverse selection of online high school electives available in Saskatchewan.

Our courses are specif cally developed for distance learning environments. Moodle, an online information management system, hosts all lessons, course materials and assignments which means that learners can access their course when and where it best suits them. And our rolling registration policy invites learners to enrol with us at any time of the year, regardless of where we are on the traditional school calendar. Or maybe your learner is looking to explore a specif c subject that isn’t offered at their school? Or maybe they have to be away from the school for an extended period of time due to long term family travel plans or even an unplanned interruption? Alternatively, they may be looking to get a head start on their post secondary education and would benef t from one of our dual credit courses.

The DLC is also a great option for students who home school. Students receive a high quality education in elementary, middle level, and high school grades. The DLC allows individuals to earn credits that may have been missed in high school or to earn a high school diploma, including Adult 12 programming.

For more information, please explore our website at www.sunwestdlc.ca or call 306-252-1000.




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Principal: Deb DeCauxBox 490Dinsmore, SKS0L 0T0Ph: 306-846-2188Fx: 306-846-2112www,sunwestsd.ca/dinsmore-composite

Dinsmore Composite SchoolSituated in the ‘Buckle of the Wheatbelt’, Dinsmore Composite School (DCS) provides educational programming for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, drawing students from the Dinsmore, Milden & Wiseton communities. Home to the Wildcats, our students have a longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence. We may be a small school but within our walls, we have a lot of heart and compassion. Our staff and students are extremely proud of the ‘close knit’ family that we have strived to create, not only within the school walls but also stretching out into the community. Students and staff are activily involved in various community activities including the local Meals on Wheels program, programming at the Dinsmore Health Care Centre and the annual Terry Fox Run. We take great pride in the high level of participation at school events, thanks in large part to the amazing parent and community support our students receive. DCS is a great place to work, learn, grow and play! A new adventure awaits us every day, as we travel along the ever changing and dynamic educational highway of life!

Elizabeth Middle School is the only Middle School in Sun West School Division. We celebrate an amazing f rst year of establishment in 2015-2016 and are looking forward to our second year. We offer a well rounded academic program for our students with a focus on reading interventions, writing supports and mathematics support. This year we will focus on PeBL in the area of mathematics as we will develop systems to monitor personalized programs to meet the needs and skill development in mathematics from Grade 5-8. Our PAA program offers a variety of modules featuring project art, cooking, sewing, wellness, tourism and citizenship. In the upcoming year we will have one teacher delivering the Physical Education program, focusing on a well rounded program that extends to use of community opportunities and facilities. We challenge our students to be engaged in the school and the community both locally and globally. A broad offering of extra-curricular clubs and sports at the junior and senior levels includes; football, volleyball, basketball, cross country, track, badminton, drama, knitting, cooking club, photography club, and interact club. Our students are offered a variety of healthy lunch options in our canteen where students have the opportunity to volunteer and prepare foods for the program. Leading into the 2016-2017 school year we will see a continued focus on development of 21st Century skills of collaboration, communication, critical and creative thinking. We look forward to challenging our students in the 2016-2017 school year and continuing to develop our school identity. Go Elizabeth Lions!

Elizabeth Middle SchoolPrincipal: Tammy DiemertBox 666Kindersley, SKS0L 1S0Ph: 306-463-6547Fx: 306-463-2072www.sunwestsd.ca/elizabeth

Principal: Shirley JonesBox 400Elrose, SKS0L 0Z0Ph: 306-378-2505Fx: 306-378-2338www.sunwestsd.ca/

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Elrose Composite SchoolAside from the importance of academics and athletics in our school, Elrose School staff and students are always busy planning and participating in seasonal activities. One of our goals is to try and include our community, as much as possible, in our events. The 2015/16 school year included school and community participation in an annual Terry Fox Walk, the SRC celebrated Halloween helping younger ECS students carve pumpkins, and, since our community has a very active Legion, our school values participating in an annual Remembrance Day Service. We enjoy inviting guests to visit our classrooms to talk about things we are studying in class and looked forward to Mystery Readers in our Library. Christmas season is always marked by a banquet on the last day of school before Christmas vacation. After Christmas, our grade 6 – 12 students look forward to their annual Table Mountain ski trip in February. Spring brings a whole new set of activities – this year we celebrated April 13 Day of Pink learning all about the Circle of Courage with our focus on belonging. Our Grade Seven PAA group made a Buddy Bench for our playground which our elementary students stamped their hand prints on during our Day of Pink festivities. Throughout the school year, our SRC fundraised enough money to purchase a projector screen to mount in our gymnasium. Through a Ford Drive 4UR School event and several noon meals, the SRC raised over $5000 towards the purchase of this new projector screen. Another important recent event to mention was the building of our new playground – our SCC worked hard for over a year to raise the funds needed to purchase our new equipment. Elrose Composite School is an eventful, happening place!

Principal: Walter WoodBox 1720Outlook, SKS0L 2N0Ph: 306-867-8697Fx: 306-867-1831www.sunwestsd.ca/outlook-high

Outlook High School Outlook High School is a great place to be. We are a grades 6-12 school of 315 students and 35 staff members; serving students from Outlook, Conquest, Macrorie, Broderick, and Glenside areas. In addition to a comprehensive slate of academic classes, we also offer a variety of Practical and Applied Arts courses, a f ourishing band program, and student leadership groups at both the senior and junior levels. This year, we completed a renovation on two of our classrooms, creating a large Multipurpose room. This space is used currently as a whole grade teaching space, a senior cafeteria, and a small group instructional space throughout the day. For the 2016-2017 school year, it will be transitioned into a PeBL classroom. Our school has a dynamic and vibrant School Community Council. The SCC is actively involved in leading many activities at OHS including sponsoring our 47th annual awards night and working with the school on assessment goals. This year we worked with our community, staff, student body, and SCC to develop a new Vision Statement. The winning vision: “To foster a safe, positive learning environment in which all students can f nd success as lifelong learners”.

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