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2013-2014

The Annual Education Results Report for the 2013-2014 school year and the Education Plan for the three years com-mencing September 1, 2014 for the Phoenix Home Education Foundation was prepared under the direction of the Board in accordance with its responsibilities under the Private Schools Regulation and the Education Grants Regulation. This document was developed in the context of the provincial government’s business and fiscal plans. The Board has used the results reported in the document, to the best of its abilities, to develop the Education Plan and is committed to imple-menting the strategies contained within the Education Plan to improve student learning and results.

The Board approved this combined Annual Education Results Report for the 2013/2014

school year and the three -year Education Plan for 2014/2017 on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Notes:

PAT results are a weighted average of the percent meeting standards (Acceptable, Excellence) on Provincial Achievement

Tests. The weights are the number of students enrolled in each course. Courses included: English Language Arts (Grades 3, 6, 9), Science (Grades 6, 9), French Language Arts (Grades 3, 6, 9), Français (Grades 3, 6, 9).

Diploma results are a weighted average of percent meeting standards (Acceptable, Excellence) on Diploma Examinations.

The weights are the number of students writing the Diploma Examination for each course. Courses included: English Lan-guage Arts 30-1, English Language Arts 30-2, French Language Arts 30-1, Français 30-1, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Biology 30, Science 30.

Overall evaluations can only be calculated if both improvement and achievement evaluations are available.

Data values have been suppressed where the number of students or respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with

an asterisk (*).

Please note that participation in Diploma Examinations and Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests was impacted by the

flooding in June 2013. Caution should be used when interpreting trends over time for the province and those school authori-ties affected by the floods.

Survey results for the province and some school authorities were impacted by an increase in the number of students re-

sponding to the survey through the introduction of the Tell THEM From ME survey tool in 2014.

Measure Category

Measure Category Evalua-

tion

Measure Phoenix Home Education Alberta Measure Evaluation

Current

Result

Prev Year

Result

Prev 3 Year Aver-

age

Current

Result

Prev Year

Result

Prev 3 Year Aver-

age

Achieve-

ment Improvement Overall

Safe and Caring Schools Excellent Safe and Caring 94.3 95.7 97.9 89.1 89.0 88.6 Very High Maintained Excellent

Student Learning Opportunities n/a

Program of Studies 96.6 95.5 93.7 81.3 81.5 81.1 Very High Maintained Excellent

Education Quality 97.1 88.1 91.7 89.2 89.8 89.5 Very High Maintained Excellent

Drop Out Rate 11.3 3.4 6.2 3.3 3.5 3.6 Very Low Maintained Concern

High School Completion Rate (3 yr) * * n/a 74.9 74.8 73.8 * * *

Student Learning Achievement (Grades K-9)

n/a PAT: Acceptable n/a 26.7 18.9 n/a 79.1 79.2 n/a n/a n/a

PAT: Excellence n/a 6.7 2.7 n/a 19.0 19.8 n/a n/a n/a

Student Learning Achievement (Grades 10-12)

n/a

Diploma: Acceptable n/a n/a n/a n/a 84.6 83.2 n/a n/a n/a

Diploma: Excellence n/a n/a n/a n/a 21.7 20.8 n/a n/a n/a

Diploma Exam Participation Rate (4+ Exams) * * n/a 50.5 56.6 55.9 * * *

Rutherford Scholarship Eligibility Rate (Revised) 83.3 * n/a 60.9 61.3 60.8 Very High n/a n/a

Preparation for Life-long Learning, World of Work, Citizenship

n/a

Transition Rate (6 yr) * * n/a 59.2 59.5 59.1 * * *

Work Preparation 92.9 85.7 92.5 81.2 80.3 80.0 Very High Maintained Excellent

Citizenship 93.8 91.4 94.5 83.4 83.4 82.6 Very High Maintained Excellent

Parental Involvement Excellent Parental Involvement 100.0 95.7 98.6 80.6 80.3 80.0 Very High Maintained Excellent

Continuous Improve-ment Concern School Improvement 65.2 92.9 92.1 79.8 80.6 80.2 Very Low Declined

Significantly Concern

Seeing the Big Picture

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Message from the Board

The last decade has been one of growth and learning for the Phoenix Foundation board and staff. We weathered some steep learning curves, refined our programming to deliver what our families wanted, actively engaged with Alberta Education to ensure accountability pillars were met and investigated new ways of serving our families.

The coming year will see some of this research and discussion come to fruition as we begin to define and articulate the Phoenix methodology. Our team and founders have worked hard to create a unique and custom learning experience for each child and family and we are excited to make the conscious move towards exposing this methodology to more Albertans.

Our Board is a high performing group of dedicated people who are committed to our families and their future. Our diverse makeup at the Board and staff level allows for multiple viewpoints and approaches to be considered and creative, successful application of education initiatives to be delivered.

We are excited and filled with hope as we look forward to 2014-2015 and know that we will continue to deliver the Phoenix method to thousands of kids over the next many years.

Phoenix is a publicly accredited, non-profit, private Alberta school that specializes in home schooling programs. We offer four program choices to families - Kindergarten, School-Directed, Home Education and Blended from kindergarten through grade 12.

Our mission is to provide unique learning opportunities for families so that each young

person may develop into a life-long learner and active, responsible global citizen.

We believe that each child has unique talents, skills, interests and learning styles and that their education should respect these key elements.

We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children: therefore, a meaningful partnership with them is critical.

We believe that the support and guidance of our caring, dedicated, qualified professionals will enhance the academic, physical, social, spiritual and emotional qualities of our students.

We are open to all children grades K-12.

1. Phoenix will deliver school directed, customized education for K-9 students and home education supervision for students ranging from K-12.

2. Phoenix accepts students and families that are equal partners in their education and demonstrate a desire to grow, learn and contribute.

3. Phoenix will teach students that the acquisition of knowledge is a life-long journey.

4. Phoenix will foster personal responsibility, social responsibility and cultural awareness to ensure that students develop into responsible global citizens.

5. Phoenix will provide students with a quality education that will be measured through recognized achievement reporting methods.

6. Phoenix will provide a learning environment that is safe, inclusive and productive for students, staff and families.

Phoenix is . . .

Our Mandate

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Trends and Issues in Education, Alberta and Homeschooling

Accomplishments for 2013-2014

Celebrated our ten year anniver-

sary

Upgraded our ipads and pur-

chased a second set of 12.

Cleaned our instructors area

Renovated our chop shop and

purchased several new large

tools.

Published our schedule and pub-

lished an annual guide in advance

of the school year

Compiled and offered successful

resource packages for parents.

Purchased and using SUMAC for

our database

Had to run doubles of most

classes—we were just that popu-

lar!

Member of AISCA

Sat on the working committee for

Alberta Education for the Home

Education Regulations

Squawkcast gained momentum

Built another music room

Designed and gave out Phoenix

T-shirts

Implemented 5 successful themes

Rented our facility to several new

groups

Received Special Needs funding

for the first time! Thank you

Joyce Clayton.

Hosted a variety of in-service

professional development

programs.

Education in Alberta is going through dramatic changes. From the Inspiring

Education to curriculum redesign to budget challenges. It has not been "easy"

for school boards large and small over the past few years. This trend will likely

continue as we continue through this period of uncertainty when it comes to

what curriculum will look like, the price of oil and what the next provincial

budget will look like.

The saying "don't bite the hand that feeds you" rings true for education. We are

at the mercy of the provincial government from everything to per student fund-

ing and grants to casinos and regulations. It puts schools and boards in a very

tough position when they have to advocate and lobby for funding increases or

simply to not cut funding. They don't want to criticize too much but to not

lobby for their students would not be prudent either.

As more and more costs are being downloaded on individual school boards it

means school fees for many public boards will continue to increase making it

harder for parents to afford public education and for public boards to work

within ever limited and aging resources. This strain on the system will likely

be felt more and more by the Private and Charter boards as demand will likely

increase for both. The province needs to take a very serious look in how they

fund education moving forward. It needs to be predictable and sustainable.

Now up for debate is the issue of weighting of the Grade 12 final exam. Cur-

rently at 50% of a final mark ASBA (Alberta Public School Boards Associa-

tion) recently recommends a 30% weighting and ATA (Alberta Teachers As-

sociation) supports this move. As this is written, it remains to be seen whether

the Provincial Government will move to make this change in the near term or

in the future?

We got a grant towards our new ipads! Thank you, Moe!

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Goal Two: Success for every student

Outcome: Students achieve student learning outcomes.

Goal One: An excellent start to learning

Outcome: Children are reaching emotional, social, intellectual and physical development milestones and are ready for school.

High School Completion Rate - Percentage of students who completed high school within three years of entering Grade 10.

11% Drop Out Rate - annual dropout rate of students aged 14 to 18

83% of Grade 12 students eligible for a Rutherford Scholarship.

High school to post-secondary transition rate of students within six years of entering Grade 10.

Percentage of students writing four or more diploma exams within three years of entering Grade 10.

How did we do? Phoenix is primarily a Grade K-9 school, as a result, we have very few high school students. Our drop out rate this past

year was approximately 11% yet 83% of our grade 12 students qualified for the Rutherford Scholarship. This suggests that perhaps

students are disconnected and not engaged with the traditional high school options.

How can we help? We will encourage our teens to think outside the box and to explore post-secondary options earlier as many programs

accept students at 16 years of age and do not require a diploma. We will share SAIT, MRU, U of C and local college open house dates and

encourage parents to assist kids in exploring these options. We will offer several full grade 10 courses at Phoenix using ADLC material

(TT). This way we can provide additional support and guidance for this mode of learning.

TARGET: Reduce drop-out rate to prior levels of approximately 3%. Maintain current Rutherford rates.

PRESCHOOL—Phoenix has a parent-run preschool program that aims to start

kids off on the right foot. It runs Tues, Wed and Thurs from 10:00 AM - NOON.

Kids can come one day or all three days depending on what works best for the fam-

ily! It offers small class size, engaging activities and coordination with the Kinder

KINDERGARTEN— We offer a unique Kinder Program designed specifically for

families who intend to home educate their family. Students who are least 4 years

and 6 months old by September 1st of each year and who are registered with

Phoenix by September 30 of each year qualify for Kinder Kash [Transportation

Grant] and do not have to pay for basic Kinder classes. Kinder classes run Tues-

days/Thursdays 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Parties and fieldtrips

Kindergarten:

Provides a great beginning for students moving into grade one

Performance Measure Results (in percentages) Target Evaluation Targets

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Achievement Improvement Overall 2015 2016 2017 High School Completion Rate - Percentage of students who completed high school within three years of entering Grade 10.

* * * * * * * * * * *

Drop Out Rate - annual dropout rate of students aged 14 to 18 12.1 10.1 5.0 3.4 11.3 Very Low Maintained Concern 5.0 3.4 3.4

High school to post-secondary transition rate of students within six years of entering Grade 10.

n/a n/a n/a * * * * * * * *

Percentage of Grade 12 students eligible for a Rutherford Scholarship.

* * * * 83.3 Very High n/a n/a 83 83 83

Percentage of students writing four or more diploma exams within three years of entering Grade 10.

* * * * * * * * * * *

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Overall percentage of students in Grades 6 and 9 who achieved the acceptable or excellent standards on Provincial Achievement Tests

Outcome: Students demonstrate citizenship and entrepreneurship.

94% of teachers, parents and students who are satisfied that students model the characteristics of active citizenship.

93% of teachers and parents who agree that students are taught attitudes & behaviors that will make them successful at work when they finish school.

77% of teacher and parent satisfaction that students demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning.

Outcome: Students demonstrate proficiency in literacy and numeracy.

How did we do? Only 11.6 % of the students who were eligible to write the provincial exams achieved acceptable standards and 1.4%

achieved excellent. This is very low. Why? Many families at Phoenix do not agree with or participate in government standardized testing

for a variety of reasons. We have found, however, that more families agree to have their students write the CTBS (Canadian Test of Basic

Skills) or other forms of diagnostic testing.

How can we help? We will continue to offer group test writing sessions in the fall (CTBS and SLAs) plus encourage families to participate

in the PATS. We will offer PAT prep classes to assist students in how to write tests and manage anxiety.

TARGET: To have the majority of school-directed student assessed by teachers using one of the various instruments listed above over the

course of the school year.

How did we do? Really well! 94% of parents and teachers at Phoenix feel that our students model characteristics of active citizenship and

93% feel that attitudes and behaviours children have learned through their program here will make them successful at work when they

finish their education. There is still some uncertainty about the lifelong learning and what skills kids will need for the future.

How can we help? We will continue to offer a wide variety of opportunities for families to learn about other countries through our Crea-

tion Studio. We will continue to make some work experience opportunities available to students through our Mentor program and we will

model the characteristics we wish to see in our students.

TARGET: To maintain the current level of excellence

FNMI—We include aboriginal perspective wherever and whenever we can in our programming. We will offer

classes and fieldtrips that inform and create awareness of aboriginal history, culture and perspective.


2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2014 Achievement Improvement Overall 2015 2016 2017 Overall percentage of students in Grades 6 and 9 who achieved the acceptable standard on Provincial Achievement Tests (overall cohort results).

19.0 14.8 30.4 26.7 11.6 Very Low Maintained Concern 15 19 30

Overall percentage of students in Grades 6 and 9 who achieved the standard of excellence on Provincial Achievement Tests (overall cohort results).

0.0 0.0 7.2 8.9 1.4 Very Low Maintained Concern 7.2 8.9 10


2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2014 Achievement Improvement Overall 2015 2016 2017 Percentage of teachers, parents and students who are satisfied that students model the characteristics of active citizenship.

89.3 98.9 93.2 91.4 93.8 Very High Maintained Excellent 93 93 93

Percentage of teachers and parents who agree that students are taught attitudes and behaviours that will make them successful at work when they finish school.


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Goal Three: Quality teaching and school leadership

Outcome: Teacher preparation and professional growth focus on the competencies needed to help stu-dents learn. Effective learning and teaching is achieved through collaborative leadership.

97% of teachers, parents and students satisfied with the opportunity for students to receive a broad program of studies including fine arts, ca-

reer, technology, and health and physical education.

Goal Four: Engaged and effective governance

Outcome: The education system demonstrates collaboration and engagement.

100% of teachers and parents satisfied with parental involvement in decisions about their child's education.

97% of teachers, parents and students satisfied with the overall quality of basic education.

How did we do? Rocked it! We consistently perform high on this measure by offering a wide variety of learning opportunities. We have

hosted many in-service presentations for staff and families especially in the area of differentiated instruction.

How can we help? We will continue to offer hundreds of cool classes, activities and fieldtrips for our families so that each learner can grow

to their full potential.

TARGET: maintain 97%

How did we do? Excellent! We consistently perform high on this measure too. Why? Because parents have significant input about the

education programs for their children here at Phoenix.

How can we help? We will continue to meet with, work with and engage our parents on a variety of levels to ensure they are satisfied with

the overall quality of their student’s educational journey. We have planned several parent workshops allowing for staff to offer knowledge,

skills and resources to families.

TARGET: maintain 97% - 100%


2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2014 Achievement Improvement Overall 2015 2016 2017 Percentage of teachers, parents and students satisfied with the opportunity for students to receive a broad program of studies including fine arts, career, technology, and health and physical education.



2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2014 Achievement Improvement Overall 2015 2016 2017 Percentage of teachers and parents satisfied with parental involvement in decisions about their child's education.


Percentage of teachers, parents and students satisfied with the overall quality of basic education.


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Outcome: Students and communities have access to safe and healthy learning environments.

94% of teachers, parents and students agree that: students are safe at school, are learning the importance of caring for others, are learning

respect for others and are treated fairly in school.

65% of teachers, parents and students indicating that their school and schools in their jurisdiction have improved or stayed the same the last

three years.

How did we do? Very High! Phoenix is a very safe, caring educational setting. We respect and celebrate diversity in both our staff, families

and students!

How can we help? We will continue to offer programs that teach about respect and diversity. We openly discuss issues and resolve prob-

lems in timely fashion. We will continue our mentor program that teaches students to care for each other.

TARGET: maintain 95%

How did we do? Wow! Not nearly as well

as we had hoped! The school is very nim-

ble and we are able to effect responsive

change as needed. Why the poor result?

The question was phrased in such a way

that several of our staff (3/7) have not

been with us for three years so they felt

they could not offer an opinion on whether

we had improved or stayed the same.

How can we help? We will make sure

teachers understand the intent of the sur-

vey question and continue to be change

leaders with regards to education.

TARGET: to increase to 95% over 3

years


2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2014 Achievement Improvement Overall 2015 2016 2017 Percentage of teacher, parent and student agreement that: students are safe at school, are learning the importance of caring for others, are learning respect for others and are treated fairly in school.



2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2014 Achievement Improvement Overall 2015 2016 2017 Percentage of teachers, parents and students indicating that their school and schools in their jurisdiction have improved or stayed the same the last three years.

73.3 91.7 91.7 92.9 65.2 Very Low Declined Significantly Concern 95 95 95

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Summary of Financial Results

Private School Authority Code:

School Code:

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES

for the Year Ended August 31(in dollars)

AFS Budget AFS

2014 2014 (NOTE *) 2013 (NOTE *)

REVENUES

Note $928,727 $824,842 $813,849

Note $102,662 $0 $60,521

$1,031,389 $824,842 $874,370

Other Government of Alberta $95,803 $3,000 $0

Federal Government and/or First Nations $0 $0 $0

Other Alberta school authorities $0 $0 $0

Instructional fees/Tuition fees $61,900 $36,850 $48,800

Non-instructional fees (O&M, Transportation, Admin, etc.) $24,483 $12,500 $13,690

Other sales and services $2,111 $1,500 $76,242

Interest on investments $7,162 $3,000 $4,000

Gifts and donations $5,291 $44,500 $5,361

Gross school generated funds $4,776 $4,000 $7,000

Amortization of capital allocations $2,584 $2,584 $2,585

Other Note $526 $0 $0

Total Revenues $1,236,025 $932,776 $1,032,048

EXPENSES

Note

$174,617 $163,000 $182,801

Certificated benefits Note $11,718 $24,450 $12,547

Note

$171,140 $149,760 $135,615

Non-certificated benefits Note $11,066 $22,464 $8,535

Note

$468,895 $435,175 $417,474

$22,865 $0

$6,385 $0

$0 $0

$0 $0

Note $13,987 $28,800 $9,775

Note $883 $4,320 $660

Note $15,579 $29,640 $7,211

Note $1,007 $4,446 $449

Note

$38,582 $26,665 $23,800

Note $0 $0 $0

Note $4,104 $0 $5,300

$0 $0 $0


Capital and debt services

From restricted funds $2,584 $2,584 $2,585

From unrestricted funds $2,133 $2,116 $2,129

Total amortization of capital assets $4,717 $4,700 $4,714

Interest on capital debt $0 $0 $0

Other interest charges $0 $300 $0

Losses (gains) on disposal of capital assets $0 $0 $0

Other Note $2,428 $30,000 $0

Total Expenses $952,749 $927,720 $815,881

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES $283,276 $5,056 $216,167

$283,276

Note: * Input "(Restated) in Budget 2014 and/or AFS 2013 column headings where comparatives are not taken from the respective

finalized 2013/2014 Budget Report and/or finalized 2012/2013 Audited Financial Statements.

Alberta Education (excluding Home

Education)

Alberta Education - Home Education

Certificated salaries

Certificated benefits

0175

1264

Certificated salaries (excluding home

education)

Non-certificated salaries and wages

(excluding home education)

Services, contracts and supplies


Home Education:

Regional Collaborative Service

Delivery

Total Alberta Education Revenues

Amortization of capital assets:

Non-certificated salaries & wages

Non-certificated benefits

Payments to parents who provided

home education programs to

students

Contracts

Services and supplies

Severe Disabilities (excluding home

education)

Early Literacy (excluding home

education)

English as a Second Language


Regional Collaborative Service Delivery


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Budget Summary

Facility and Capital Plans

Parental Involvement

Timelines & Communication

Private School Authority Code:

School Code:

Budget Projected ACTUAL

2014 / 2015 2013 / 2014 2012 / 2013

(Note 1)

REVENUES

Alberta Education (excluding Home Education) $1,066,109 $824,842 $813,849

Alberta Education - Home Education $98,476 $60,521

Total Alberta Education Revenues $1,164,585 $824,842 $874,370

Other Government of Alberta $33,000 $3,000 $0

Federal Government and/or First Nations $0 $0 $0

Other Alberta school authorities $0 $0 $0

Instruction fees / Tuition fees $50,000 $36,850 $48,800

Non-instructional (O&M, Transportation, Admin fees, ets.) $21,000 $12,500 $13,690

Other sales and services $1,500 $1,500 $76,242

Interest on investments $2,500 $3,000 $4,000

Gifts and donations $5,000 $44,500 $5,361


Amortization of capital allocations (where applicable) $2,584 $2,584 $2,585

Other (specify): $0 $0 $0

TOTAL REVENUES $1,287,169 $1,287,169 $932,776 $1,032,048

EXPENSES

Certificated salaries (excluding Home Education) $237,070 $163,000 $182,801

Certificated benefits (excluding Home Education) $35,561 $24,450 $12,547

$195,108 $149,760 $135,615

Non-certificated Benefits (excluding Home Education) $29,267 $22,464 $8,535

$615,855 $435,175 $417,474

Certificated salaries $18,000 $28,800 $9,775

Certificated benefits $2,700 $4,320 $660

$6,000 $29,640 $7,211

Non-certificated Benefits $900 $4,446 $449

$51,000 $26,665 $23,800

$0 $0 $0

$27,600 $0 $5,300

Gross school generated funds $7,000 $4,000 $7,000Capital and debt services

Amortization of capital assets

From restricted funds $2,584 $2,584 $2,585

from unrestricted funds $2,116 $2,116 $2,129

Tolal amortization of capital assets $4,700 $4,700 $4,714

Interest on capital debt $0 $0 $0

Other interest charges $0 $300 $0

Losses (gains) on disposal of capital assets $0 $0 $0

Other (specify): $50,000 $30,000 $0

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,280,761 $1,280,761 $927,720 $815,881

SURPLUS(DEFICIT) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES $6,408 $5,056 $216,167

1. To agree with the Audited Financial Statements (AFS) as submitted to Alberta Education pursuant to Section 28(6) of the School Act; Private Schools Regulation 190/2000, Section 15 or as restated.

(in dollars)

0175

1264

BUDGETED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES

for the Year Ending August 31

Special Project

Services and Supplies

Non-certificated salaries and wages (excluding Home

Education)

Services, contracts and supplies (excluding Home Education)

Home Education

Non-certificated salaries and wages

Payments to parents who are providing a home education

program to a student

Contracts

We plan to replace:

Sections of our flooring throughout

the building. ($10,000)

Various lighting fixtures throughout

the building but in particular the

kinder room. ($3000)

Doors on bathroom stalls and per-

haps add a shower in the gender

neutral bathroom. ($5000)

From time-to-time, parents are sent

surveys regarding the Centre and the

activities we offer here.

We encourages parents to attend

workshops and camps.

We request feedback on our educa-

tional programs through survey in-

struments, teacher-parent interviews

and our beak-off box.

We will email this report out to our

parents and offer an informational

session on it.

This report will be posted on our web-

site at http://phoenixfoundation.ca/

about/aerr-and-3yp-2013-2014/

Full copies of our Budget and Audited

Financial Statements are available to

our families at the front desk.

Check out our website:

www.phoenixfoundation.ca

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