School Division Brochure

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2 Sun West School Division www.sunwestsd.ca 2011-2012

Board of Education Our Board of Education Sun West School Division is governed by a Board of Education consisting of 10 elected representatives. The Board is responsible for an overall budget of nearly 58 million dollars and they implement a policy based governance model. Their vision is “Success for all” while they take on a mission of “learning together.” The Division is guided by five values: lifelong learning; leadership; cooperation; accountability; and respect. The Division develops a Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) plan to help it’s 4400 students in 40 schools continually improve their learning.

Message from Director/CEO Dr. Guy G. Tétrault

The 2011-2012 school year will see the development of three special projects aimed at providing more educational opportunities for our students: 1. The development of “Project Based Learning” focused

on leadership development. Aspects of this project will be implemented in division schools and utilized to attract students from outside Sun West School Division.

2. The development of online education covering grades 4 to 12. This will allow us to meet more students’ needs.

3. The development of “Learning Packages” focused on assisting parents who chose to home school their children.

We are very proud of our awesome students within the Sun West School Division! We are committed to doing everything we can in order to help them succeed to their full potential. Our society will be so fortunate to have such incredible young leaders step up to the plate and lead us into the 21st century!

Back (l-r) Chandra Archdekin (Sub-division No. 3), Connie Bailey (Sub-division No. 4), Cathy Morrow (Vice-Chair and Sub-division No. 7), Ruth Griffith (Town of Kindersley), Kim Gerein (Town of Kindersley), Barb Cowell (Sub-division No. 8 ), and Margaret Irwin (Sub-division No. 1)

Front (l-r) Bill Mescall (Sub-division No. 2), Lorne Ulven (Chair and Sub-division No. 6) and Scott Sander (Sub-division No. 5)

Message from Board Chair Lorne Ulven

Welcome students, staff and families, to the 2011-2012 school year!

The Board of Trustees of the Sun West School Division would like to proudly acknowledge the support, commitment and dedication of our students, families, and communities.

We are grateful to our school staffs for their continued dedication and commitment to educational excellence. We admire our families and every community for the continued support throughout the years.

We respect our students’ accomplishments, enthusiasm for learning and their unlimited potential for a successful future.

We will continue to do what is best for kids and to see that each and every student succeeds to the best of their ability.

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Division Staff

Division Staff

Twenty-four staff members work out of the Division Office in various departments. Sun West School Division employs a total of 821 people on both a full-time and part-time basis. These include 371 teachers, 146 Educational Assistants, 128 bus drivers, 54 caretakers, 45 clerical staff, consultants, counsellors and specialists.

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Back (l-r) Tony Baldwin, Superintendent of Education, Ryan Smith, Superintendent of Business, and Director/CEO Dr. Guy Tétrault

Front (l-r) Shari Martin, Superintendent of Education, Tracy Dollansky, Superintendent of Education and Shelley Hengen, Superintendent of Education

Education

The Sun West School Division Board of Education hire a Chief Executive Officer to implement 17 policies that govern the educational enterprise. Dr. Guy. G. Tétrault, the Director/CEO of Education, oversees five Superintendents who help him operationalize the Board policies aimed at developing a school system that focuses on “Success for all!”


2011-2012 Sun West Financial Picture Sun West approved an operational budget of $57,847,067 for 2011-2012 school year. Expenditures for 2011-2012 have been allocated in the following categories:

Instruction & Educational Services $42,228,359 73% Plant Operation & Maintenance $ 7,520,119 13% Student Transportation $ 6,363,177 11% Governance & Administration $ 1,735,412 3%

For more information contact: Superintendent of Business Ryan Smith 882-2677 [email protected]

School Community Councils (SCCs) Provincial legislation requires every school in Saskatchewan to have a School Community Council (SCC). An SCC consists of 5-9 elected parents and community members as well as 1-2 students, the principal and one designated teacher. Others may be designated if the community feels it is appropriate.

The main role of SCC’s are to support student learning. Working with the school staff, SCCs help identify priorities for student learning based on effective practices such as caring and respectful schools and meeting the needs of all learners.

What does an SCC do? �� Provide communities with a voice in local education as well as provide parent and

community members with opportunities to initiate, support and build programs that enhance learning and student well being.

�� Work with schools to ensure “success for all!” Over 200 parents, community members, teachers and school-based administrators are members of School Community Councils in Sun West schools.

�� Play an important role in school improvement and enhancing student learning. �� Increase parent and community involvement in schools.

Educational studies demonstrate that some benefits of such involvement include:

Student benefits: • Improved marks and graduation rates • Increased involvement in classroom activities and a more positive attitude towards homework.

• Higher attendance rates and greater enrollment in post-secondary education.

Parent benefits: • Enhanced communication between parents, administrators and teachers. • More opportunities for learning activities in the home. • Better understanding of how schools operate.

For more information contact: Superintendent of Education Tony Baldwin 882-2677 [email protected]


Student Leadership Opportunities Building on the success of the past five years, the Sun West School Division Student Leadership Program continues to provide students with a voice to the Board of Education and senior administration and will seek to expand the range of leadership opportunities open to Sun West students. The Board of Education helps provide support to a delegation of Sun West students to attend the Canadian Student Leadership Conference. This year Kindersley Composite School was host to the Provincial Student Leadership Conference, where over 700 students from around the province took part in the three day event, September 21-23, 2011.

Team Sun West Group Every year a group of between 14–16 students are chosen after applying to be a part of Team Sun West. This group of students meets four times throughout the year to organize, plan, lead and facilitate a two-day, division wide, student leadership conference that is open to all Sun West students in Grades 7–12.

Youth Consultation Group The purpose of the Youth Consultation Group (YCG) is to provide the Board of Education with student input and ideas concerning School Division policies and practices. Each school with a grades 10-12 component is entitled to one representative on the YCG. The SRC/SLC for each school selects or elects one student to represent their school on the YCG. The YCG meets three times a year for the purpose of planning a meeting with the Board of Education. At these meetings the YCG will design a questionnaire, which they will be responsible for delivering to the students in each of their own schools and also plan a panel discussion that will take place as part of the Annual Sun West Student Leadership Conference.

YCG members may also be members of Team Sun West and this year students from both groups will also be organizing and facilitating the Sun West Student Career Fair.

For more information contact: Communications Officer Roxan Foursha 882-2677 [email protected]

The Sun West Advantage in Education Sun West School Division can be rated as one of the top educational divisions in the province. We boast a 96% graduation rate of students within our division. Other students have received prestigious scholarships and awards. In 2011 two of our students received the W. Garfield Loran Awards which are $75,000 scholarships towards post secondary education. This award includes a mentorship program that will support them through their entire undergraduate years. Only 15 students from across Canada are selected for this prestigious award each year.

Other highlights for students include provincial titles in music, sports and drama. Students have had their artwork displayed in the Saskatchewan Legislature, had their poems published locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. Our students have also won both provincial and national titles at skills competitions. Our teachers are also award winners. For example Miles Bennett, was awarded with the Physical Education Teaching Excellence Award for the province of Saskatchewan. He represents the caliber of teachers within Sun West!


Distance Learning Centre (DLC) Who we are? The Distance Learning Centre is based out of Kenaston School and has teachers who deliver distance educational programming across the Sun West School Division through a variety of delivery methods: video and SMART Board broadcasts that are taught in a classroom in Kenaston and broadcast simultaneously out to receiving schools (synchronous); recorded courses using both audio and video production that students can access any time anywhere via computers and the Internet (asynchronous); and, traditional print-based correspondence courses used by students who do not have access to the internet and/or prefer working through printed materials and sending their completed work in to teachers for marking. The DLC Goal The goal is to ensure that all Sun West students are able to access a high quality and equitable

education no matter where they live, attend school or want to learn. We focus on our delivery strategies, tutorials for all students and teacher visits to Sun West schools receiving broadcasts. We continue to develop distance educational programming to meet the needs of all learners. Who can take courses from the Sun West DLC? Any student enrolled in a Sun West school or any home schooled student registered with Sun West is eligible for any of the courses available through the DLC. Any other student, no matter where they reside (provincial, national or international) can receive this service on a fee for service basis. How do I register for courses? Students enrolled in Sun West schools register with their school principal. All other students can register through the principal at Kenaston School. Sample Courses Offered through Sun West DLC: �� Ag-Tech Cow/Calf Production �� Ag-Tech Field Crop Production �� Exercise Science �� Forensic Science �� Law �� Psychology �� Computer Drafting �� Media Studies �� Regular Core Classes For more information visit: www.sunwestsd.ca or email: [email protected]

For more information contact: Darren Gasper, Principal Kenaston School 252-2182 [email protected]


Prekindergarten What Prekindergarten Is: Developmentally-appropriate education:

�� active, experiential learning through play �� comprehensive integrated program within a prepared environment �� child-centered, self-directed choice �� focused on development of the whole child; physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual

Honouring all cultures Mixed age groupings A minimum of 12 hours per week Staff with teaching degree Selection A committee comprised of representatives of the referring agencies will meet to select children to be included in the class. Who may refer children to the program? Any agency, with the consent of the family or the parent(s). Parents may also refer their children to the program. Sources *Heartland Health Region (Public Health Nurse, Family Support Worker, Early Childhood Therapist) *Ministry of Social Services *ECIP *Parent Support Programs *Self-referral *Schools *Licensed daycares and play schools FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Are all children eligible for prekindergarten? No. Prekindergarten is a needs-based program with specific criteria for entry. Where can referral forms be obtained? Biggar Central School 2000, Westberry School, Elizabeth School, Walter Aseltine School, St. Gabriel School, the Biggar Family Support Centre, Public Health offices, and the School Division Office. If a child is already attending a licensed daycare or playschool, the referral is done most effectively in consultation with that provider.

The Independent Education Program is designed to meet the needs of students who have not achieved success in the regular school format. The IndEP consists of regular courses which accommodate the needs of students through an individualized program.

Graduating students will be able to achieve a grade 12 standing through a Regular 24 credit or Adult 12 program. Classes are offered through on-line courses, distance learning, high school integration, and Great Plains College. The IndEP learning environment is one of mutual respect where all can succeed in a safe learning environment. These programs are offered in a separate site from schools.

Applications are available from the school administrator or the IndEP teacher. Your application will be reviewed by a committee and an interview will be held with you and the IndEP teacher to determine your needs. If you are accepted, your individual program will be developed and you will begin your journey toward completing your grade 12 education.

Independent Education Program (IndEP) For more information contact: Superintendent of Education Tracy Dollansky

882-2677

[email protected]

For more information contact: Superintendent of Education Shelley Hengen 882-2677 [email protected]


Sun West School Division is committed to helping our students with the Career Development process. Students will be exposed to many Life/Career Development activities and opportunities throughout their high school years. Our goal is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to become self-reliant decision makers and enable smooth transitions throughout their lives. Career Education 9 Grade 9 students will be involved in Career Development through the Career Guidance 9 class. This class allows students to explore the areas of self awareness, life/career management skills, educational planning, and career awareness. Grade 10 Grade 10 students will have the opportunity to work with a teacher to build an Employability Skills Portfolio. This portfolio will help Grade 10 students assess their current strengths and evaluate areas requiring improvement. This marks the beginning of the portfolio development process which will be revisited in both Grade 11 and 12. This Portfolio will be invaluable in relation to developing and showcasing workplace skills, obtaining future employment, as a tool when interviewing for post-secondary institutions, etc. Grade 11/12 Grade 11 and 12 students will participate in both individual and group meetings with the Career Counsellor. Grade 11 students will have the opportunity to complete inventories to aid decision making. All students are encouraged to ask questions about areas of concern such as: ��Apprenticeship ��Life/Career Exploration/Resources ��Financial Planning ��Post-Secondary Institutions ��Travel ��Scholarships

Career Development For more information contact: Vanessa Lewis, Career Development Consultant 378-2505 [email protected]

Sun West Career Fair The Sun West School Division stages a Career Fair for all grade 10 and 11 students every two years. The first Career Fair was in 2008 and the second was in 2010. The next Career Fair will be in the spring of 2012. These Career Fairs feature over 50 displayers and presenters from potential employers and post-secondary institutions and provide students with exposure to a vast array of career options.

For more information contact: Career Development Consultant Vanessa Lewis 378-2505 [email protected]


Four Sun West schools offer Advanced Placement classes. These are: �� Eston Composite School �� Kindersley Composite School �� Outlook High School �� Rosetown Central High School What are the Benefits of Taking an Advanced Placement Class? �� Students who successfully complete an Advanced Placement class receive

credit towards their first year of studies at participating universities including the Universities of Saskatchewan and Regina.

�� AP classes prepare students for university by helping them develop independent learning habits.

�� Sun West students who went on to university after taking AP classes, reported that AP was very beneficial. AP provided university experience in advance and most credit it with improving their university marks.

What Advanced Placement Classes are Offered? Currently Sun West schools offer the following Advanced Placement classes: �� Calculus 30 �� English 30 �� Studio Art What are the requirements to enroll in an Advanced Placement Class? �� To enroll in Advanced Placement Calculus 30 or English 30, a student must have

an average of 85% in the grade 11 prerequisite. �� To enroll in Advanced Placement Studio Art the student must be recommended by the school’s art instructor. �� To be successful in an Advanced Placement class a student must be focused,

capable of an accelerated pace and an independent learner.

Child and Youth Counsellors in the Sun West School Division assist students to become successful, happy, well-rounded individuals. Child and Youth Counsellors are part of a Student Support Services team that includes Educational Psychologists, an Addictions Educator, Speech and Language Pathologists, Student Support Consultants and an Occupational Therapist.

The Student Support Services 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.

The Student Support Services team co-operates with school administrators, teachers, support staff and parents to encourage communication and inform students and parents about the services offered by Counsellors. All these groups work as a team towards building supports for students and ensuring: “Success for all !“

Advanced Placement

Student Support Services

For more information contact: Superintendent of Education Shari Martin 882-2677 [email protected]

For more information contact: Superintendent of Education Shelley Hengen 882-2677 [email protected]


Including Schools, Bus Garages, Maintenance Buildings and storage facilities, the Facilities Department is responsible for nearly 1,000,000 square feet and 200 acres of School Division property. The Facilities Supervisor and Facilities Manager along with four Maintenance Coordinators make repairs and coordinate projects, tradesmen and construction projects. Our aim is to maintain and continually refresh buildings for current and future generations of students. Working with facilities personnel are more than 50 caretakers also striving to the goals of creating and maintaining a comfortable, clean and safe environment.

Facilities Contact: Facilities Supervisor, Rob Minion, 882-2677 [email protected]

Technology Based out of its office located in the Kindersley Composite School building, the Technology Department develops and maintains the Sun West School Division's electronic communications system (e-mail and internet) and oversees the integration of technology into instruction. In cooperation with a Technology Lead Teacher in each school, a team of six Information Technology (IT) Technicians maintain systems and provide computer support to Sun West schools. The Technology Department receives input from the Technology Education Leadership (TEL) committee, which includes representatives from school-based administrators, school secretaries and Technology Lead Teachers. The Lead Teacher

The Lead Teacher role is an integral component of the Sun West schools. Time is assigned based on student enrolment so that one teacher is able to support the educational and information technology needs at each school. While each school will require different supports based on the capacity of the staff and students, all Lead Teachers will have the following duties in common:

1. Mentor other teachers as they integrate technology into their planning, instruction, and assessment activities. 2. Promote Sun West technology initiatives. 3. Ensure students and staff have access to functionality of technology. 4. Gather information related to technology concerns, complete minor repairs, and submit helpdesk tickets on behalf of the school. 5. Collaborate with IT staff, most commonly with the IT Technician assigned to the school. 6. Support school website updating.

Transportation Sun West School Division maintains a fleet of 173 buses that travel over 31,000 kilometers a day. There are approximately 114 full time bus drivers, and 120 spare drivers. Approximately half of Sun West’s students ride buses to school. The Transportation Department is supervised by a Supervisor and Manager. Buses are maintained by a staff of seven mechanics at five garage locations. Sun West has a Blog that is updated daily with bus route cancellations.

Visit: http://bus-route-update-swsd.blogspot.com/

Contact: Transportation Supervisor, Earl McKnight, 882-2677 [email protected]

Contact: Technology Supervisor, Doug Klassen 882-2677 [email protected]


For more information contact: Superintendent of Education Shari Martin 882-2677 [email protected]

In cooperation with Hutterite Colonies Sun West provides teachers and educational staff for 16 Colony Schools.

Hutterite Colony Schools

Beechy Colony School Principal: Bev Ptolemy [email protected]

Big Rose Colony School Principal: Cory Gowen [email protected]

Clear Spring Colony School Principal: Patti Hertz [email protected]

Cleland School, Rosetown Colony Principal: Angel Ostrom [email protected]

Dinsmore Colony School Principal: Karrie Hritzuk [email protected]

Eatonia Colony School Principal: Teana Hayes [email protected]

Glidden Colony School Principal: Pamela Schmaltz [email protected]

Goldenview Colony School Principal: Donna Hoffinger [email protected]

Kyle Colony Principal: Paula Irwin [email protected]

Milden Colony School Principal: Dean Marsh [email protected]

Prairieland School, Sovereign Colony Principal: Tom Carpenter [email protected]

Smiley Colony Principal: Betty Bzdel [email protected]

Springfield Colony School Principal: Christine Krahn [email protected]

Springwater Colony Principal: Lauri-Ann Larochelle [email protected]

Valley Centre Colony Principal: Sarah Jane Johnston [email protected]

McGee Colony School (Opens in November)

Principal: Charlene Krahn

[email protected]

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Beechy School

"Working Together"

Our school is located in a valley 15 miles from Diefenbaker Lake. We have a population of 90 children in our K-12 school. Our facility was upgraded in 1995. We have a strong academic standard as well as a very successful drama program. We are also very active in the many sports offered through our school. Mission Statement In partnership with parents and the community, we are dedicated to promoting respect, hard work, responsibility, honesty, patience and a healthy lifestyle. We believe that all children are unique and capable of success and we provide them with a quality education in a safe, caring, family-like atmosphere. Vision We want to empower our students to become responsible, self-motivated life long learners who live up to their potential. They will have the confidence to take risks and will be good problem-solvers. In learning to respect themselves, others, and their environment, they will become active, well-rounded, contributing citizens. Blazer Code Of Conduct The Blazer Code of Conduct expects that its members will be: ��Respectful ��Responsible ��Safe

Biggar Central School 2000

Biggar Central School 2000 (BCS2000) is located in Biggar, a town of 2,033 people located 58 kilometers north of Rosetown at the junction of Highways 4 and 14. Agriculture is the primary industry in Biggar. Biggar is the primary business, education, health and social service centre for its area. Biggar’s cultural and recreational resources are notable including the Majestic Theatre, Biggar Museum and Gallery, and Sandra Schmirler Olympic Gold Park. Biggar Central School 2000 is a great place to be.

We have a beautiful school with 23 classrooms including two computer labs, two science labs, a band room, practical and applied arts including: a home ec lab, industrial arts lab with drafting, welding, and woodworking, and a great gymnasium. Interactive SMART boards are used in many classrooms with technology being an important part of our school in preparing our students for tomorrow. BCS2000 was built in 2000 and incorporated a portion of the former Woodrow Lloyd Elementary School.

Our motto is "Striving Today to Succeed Tomorrow" and our school code of conduct

emphasizes Respect and Responsibility.

Principal: Brenda Park Box 310 Beechy, SK S0L 0C0 Ph: 306-859-2170 Fx: 306-859-2286

www.sunwestsd.ca/beechy/

Principal: Elwood Torgunrud Box 1148 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Ph: 306-948-2117 Fx: 306-948-2591

www.sunwestsd.ca/bcs2000/


D’Arcy Elementary School D'Arcy Elementary School is a K – 6 school with current enrolment of 29. The students are all bused in from Brock, Fiske and the D'Arcy areas. We have a highly involved school community and four caring staff members. Even though we are a small school we provide big school opportunities for our students. We have an extensive library, smart boards, and a 2:1 student computer ratio.

Vision: 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.

Principal: Jason Chambers Box 9 D'Arcy, SK S0L 0N0 Ph: 306-379-4620 Fx: 306-379-2140

www.sunwestsd.ca/darcy/

Davidson School Principal: Jason Low Box 699 Davidson, SK S0G 1A0 Ph: 306-567-3216 Fx: 306-567-5481

www.sunwestsd.ca/davidson/

In 2008, the Davidson Elementary School and High Schools, joined together to form one school. Davidson School has approximately 220 students and 25 staff. We have 13 classrooms, an Art Room, Science Lab, 2 Computer Labs, 2 Libraries, and Practical and Applied Arts labs. Aside from an excellent academic program, Davidson School is proud to offer a wide variety of sports, arts, and drama activities to students. The school has recently established a breakfast program and a DS football team is currently in the preparation stage. “Developing, Encouraging, Succeeding: Creating the Future"

Davidson School Code of Conduct ��At Davidson School we believe that everyone will be respectful, responsible, safe and caring. ��We will have respect for self and others; this includes property, personal space, ideas and opinions. ��We will be responsible for our own choices, actions and attitudes. ��We will work to promote the safety and well being of everyone. ��We will show a caring, supportive attitude towards everyone’s ideas, efforts, and

achievements. ��We will strive to work hard and put forth our best effort. ��We will promote a positive learning environment by practicing

the “Davidson School Code of Conduct”.


Principal: Craig Vanthuyne Box 190 Eatonia, SK S0L 0Y0 Ph: 306-967-2536 Fx: 306-967-2580

www.sunwestsd.ca/eaton/ Eaton School is located in Eatonia, within the Sun West School Division. It offers a comprehensive set of course offerings, including Band, Practical & Applied Arts, and Work Experience, as well as the traditional courses. Extra-curricular activities include Spartans Football; Junior Boys' Volleyball; Junior and Senior Girls' Volleyball; Midget, Junior & Senior Basketball; Badminton; Track and Field; Cross Country Running; Drama; Junior and Concert Bands; SRC and Yearbook.

Over the years, our students have received strong educational and extra-curricular programming and the support of family and community which have led them to excel and succeed in life. We at Eaton School and the community of Eatonia are very proud of our students and all they accomplish.

No matter where they go, they will always remain "Eatonia Spartans"!

Dinsmore Composite School Dinsmore joined the Eston-Elrose School Division in 1954. We were amalgamated into the Sun West School Division in January of 2006. In the fall of 2008 we were happy to enroll seventeen students from the Milden Central School when their school closed. Our school has grades Kindergarten to Grade 12, serving students from the Dinsmore, Milden and Wiseton areas. We offer a full range of academic subjects as well as practical and applied arts, and computer instruction. Picture Tel provides the opportunity to link with schools across the Division and offers instruction for subjects with limited enrolments. High School students compete in division wide sports such as golf, volleyball, basketball, curling, and track and field. Elementary students enjoy Christmas concerts, public speaking and track and field competition.

The "Hi-Flyer" school-community newspaper which was started in the 1950's by Principal, Mr. Fowlie, is still published by the students and staff advisors, with a subscriber list of approximately 200 - 250 people.

The "Telstar" yearbook is published by the students and staff advisor and provides a record of memories through the school years.

The school remains a vital and active part of the Dinsmore, Milden and Wiseton communities, and through successful community and parental co-operation, continues to provide children with high quality education in an active and fun learning environment.

Principal: Deb de Caux Bag #1 Dinsmore SK S0L 0T0 Ph: 306-846-2188 Fx: 306-846-2112

www.sunwestsd.ca/dinsmore/

Eaton School


Principal: Chris Oscar Box 666 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Ph: 306-463-6547 Fx: 306-463-2072

www.sunwestsd.ca/elizabeth/

Elizabeth School

Principal: Vicki Moore Box 400 Elrose, SK S0L 0Z0 Ph: 306-378-2505 Fx: 306-378-2338 www.sunwestsd.ca/elrose/

“Lifelong Learning for a Successful Society”

At Elrose Composite School, we believe in the achievement and success of the individual learner. ECS staff and students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 engage in a variety of activities both inside and outside the classroom that help prepare young learners for their role as future citizens and leaders of our country. Our caring and dynamic staff work hard to ensure academic success by providing unique learning experiences through full course offerings and programming that address both the needs of learners and community values. Students at ECS are offered a full slate of extra-curricular activities, including athletics such as wrestling, football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, golf, track and field and acrobatic cheerleading, to diverse offerings such as choir, yearbook, Mathletics, drama, environmental club, Remembrance Day club and

numerous other activities. We take great pride in the high level of commitment and dedication our students give to these activities as they work on character development and leadership skills. The importance of community has helped to shape our school culture and influence the creation of our school mission. Partnerships with parents, community, and the school have provided opportunities for of a wide variety of learning experiences. A strong working relationship with our School Community Council has led to increased opportunities for our students. We are proud of our 100% graduation rate and high levels of student achievement.

Operating from a strong foundation of rich tradition, students, staff, families and community look to the future and explore possibilities. While we take great pride in all we have become, we look forward to becoming all we can be, as we continue to prepare our students to meet the demands of an ever-changing society.

“Pride in Learning”

Elizabeth School is a Kindergarten to Grade Seven elementary school located in Kindersley. We offer many curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to our students such as Intramurals, drama, sports, a band program, spelling bee, safety patrolling, student leadership council, and are equipped with the latest technology to enhance our students’ learning. Elizabeth School believes in “Developing lifelong learners in a positive environment.” The staff is made up of 18 teachers and 15 support personnel.

Elizabeth School is proud to be an Earth II School. Recycling, reusing and reducing are important to the staff and students at our school.

Elrose Composite School


Principal: John McPhee Box 639 Eston, SK S0L 1A0 Ph: 306-962-4423 Fx: 306-962-3508

http://cms.sunwestsd.ca/eston/

Eston Composite School

Harris-Tessier Central School Principal: Linda Varty Box 249 Harris, SK S0L 1K0 Ph: 306-656-2166 Fx: 306-656-4432

www.sunwestsd.ca/harris-tessier/

Our Mission: As a rural school community, is to inspire every child to achieve their personal best, by accepting ownership as a community for every child’s future.

Our Vision: “Becoming Better Together.”

Our school is a Kindergarten through Grade 9 school located in the village of Harris, Saskatchewan. We are very proud of our school which offers not only an excellent education for your child, but a friendly, safe environment with all the benefits a small school has to offer. With a low student/teacher ratio, our students thrive in a familial school setting with teachers and support staff who really care about the education and well-being of each and every child. There are many extra-curricular activities available to the students of HTCS. Show your spirit and get involved!

Students participating in extra-curricular activities are expected to follow school rules and represent our school with pride. Come by our school. We’ll be happy to show you around.

The Eston Composite School Code of Conduct, is an initiative of staff, students, and our SCC. It forms the basis of expected behavior for all staff, students and visitors to our school. Honouring this Code of Conduct allows us to achieve our School Vision of: “Success for All: A safe and caring environment that enables all learners.”

We are a rural K-12 school that enjoys a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including most every area of school sports, yearbook, Drama, Choir, SRC, and a SADD Committee. Our SRC shows great leadership in the many projects they undertake throughout the year to promote school spirit and enhance the year for fellow students. In addition, they continue to keep the greater community in mind, contributing funds to various groups through specific fundraisers. We are very proud of our strong Art program, evidenced by the Wall of Fame showcasing the People’s Choice winners chosen over the years at our annual art show. Our classrooms are equipped with interactive SMARTBoards and other technological equipment to enhance instruction. We also have computer labs, a PAA Lab for woodworking, a Food Services Lab, Chemistry/Science Lab, and a well-stocked library.

The staff and students at ECS take great pride in each other, and in our surroundings. Together, we will accomplish our Mission: “To provide all students with opportunities to achieve their potential through a positive school, home and community partnership!”


Principal: Darren Gasper Box 99 Kenaston, SK S0G 2N0 Ph: 306-252-2182 Fx: 306-252-2262

www.sunwestsd.ca/kenaston/

Kenaston School

Principal: Murray Ferguson Box 1450 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Ph: 306-463-3771 Fx: 306-463-6775

www.sunwestsd.ca/kcs/

Our motto: “Excellence, Belonging, Spirit.”

KCS has a strong history of serving the Kindersley area. Over the decades many achievements and accolades have marked the school as a vibrant part of the community. 2011 will see KCS host the Provincial Student Leadership Conference with the hope to raise spirit in Saskatchewan schools and inspire everyone to be leaders in all aspects of their life. As well as a dynamic SLC, KCS boasts many extra-curricular programs offered by their giving staff which serves a student population of around 400 on average. An award winning band program, playoff ready Kobra football team, car club and many athletics and drama clubs all augment a full schedule of academic and instructional programming enhanced by the Sun West School Division’s priority of technological integration in our classrooms.

At KCS we believe that everyone has the right to feel safe so they can come to school and receive an education.

Kindersley Composite School

We have a beautiful school with 10 classrooms, a science lab, computer lab, a Food Services lab and Practical and Applied Arts lab with drafting, photography, welding, woodworking and screen-printing facilities.

2008 brought another significant change as the school became host to the Sun West Distance Learning Centre. The school broadcasts a number of courses out to schools and offers a wide range of correspondence courses to meet the needs of students across the division. Technology has become an integral part of the school, with interactive SMART Boards, SMART Tables and document cameras and a wide variety of other equipment available to enhance instruction.

“Living to Learn…. Learning to Live!”


Principal: Marlene Gillanders Box 40 Kyle, SK S0L 1T0 Ph: 306-375-2551 Fx: 306-375-2520

http://cms.sunwestsd.ca/kyle/

Kyle Composite School

Landis School

Principal:Crystal Klassen Box 327 Landis, SK S0K 2K0 Ph: 306-658-2033 Fx: 306-658-4443

www.sunwestsd.ca/Schools/School-Websites/landis-school/landis-school.php

“Our vision is to be a school where everyone learns and feels successful.”

Landis School is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 School. The central hub of the school is the library, which hosts a computer study area, a lunchroom, the school office, and tables for school meetings and clubs. The school also includes a resource room, a computer room with high-speed internet, and is networked to all other computers in the school and has internet access in every classroom. There are SMART Boards in several classrooms and the Landis School also offers Distance Education.

There are also several extra-curricular activities that students take part in including: Volleyball, Basketball, Curling, Track and Field, Football, Student Leadership Council, Drama, and Music.

“Our School Our Future, Together We Make It Happen”

Our school offers a full range of academic subjects, as well as, practical and applied arts and computer instruction. Picture Tel classes have been offered for approximately 15 years to our students for instruction of subjects with limited enrollment. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are also offered at our school.

Kyle Composite School along with the rink, is the heart of our community. We continue to integrate our Community Resources with curriculum by utilizing the Kyle Community Sports Centre and Health Care Centre. We have a small student population, but still offer a wide range of academic classes, and a strong extra-curricular program. Technology is an area we have continued to excel in, a main computer lab and each homeroom now has a SMART Board.

We have also welcomed Playschool into our building, where our little ones can get a start on their educational journey. A feather in our hat is that our students continue to do well when they enter their post-secondary studies.


Principal: Judy Brown Box 220 Loreburn , SK S0H 2S0 Ph: 306-644-2135 Fx: 306-644-2176

www.sunwestsd.ca/loreburn/

Loreburn Central School

Lucky Lake School Principal: Trevor Drury Box 219 Lucky Lake, SK S0L 1Z0 Ph: 306-858-2052 Fx: 306-858-2213

Motto:“Citizens Under Construction”

The students and staff strive to work together to create an atmosphere in which learning becomes an enjoyable, productive process. Opportunities for success are available to all who work hard with whatever level of individual ability they may possess. Students are reminded to set goals high, work hard to achieve them, take pride in accomplishments and have a little fun along the way. The pride our students have for themselves and their school is reflected in the general care and consideration shown to fellow students and in how well they take care of their school. The contributions of students to our school and grounds through the Practical and Applied Arts Programs, Computer Lab, Recycling Club, Student Crime Stoppers, and SRC are greatly appreciated by all. Lucky Lake students have a considerable tradition of successfully continuing their education in a wide variety of areas including many professions and fields of technology.

Mission Statement: “Through use of the Lucky Lake School Code of Conduct, students will be respectful, responsible, safe, supportive, and caring. These virtue building blocks will help us develop a strong foundation for our blueprint for student success.”

Loreburn Central School continues to work at making our school, community, and world a better place as we strive to live out our mission "Pursuing Excellence" not only in our studies but in all aspects of life. Our ‘green' strategies continue to be important along with our behavior success plan, and reading initiatives.

Loreburn Central School is a great place to be working and learning together as we "Pursue Excellence" in all that we do. Although we are large in space; 10 classrooms, computer lab, science lab, PAA lab, Food Studies Lab, Library, Gymnasium and host of offices, and small multipurpose rooms, our location on the outskirts of a village gives us a "country school" atmosphere. Our athletic teams boast of many provincial titles in a variety of sports. The K-12 academic program offers a wide range of options for all students.


North West Central

Outlook Elementary School

Principal: Cindy Thomson Box 40 Plenty, SK S0L 2R0 Ph: 306-932-2222 Fx: 306-932-2229

www.sunwestsd.ca/plenty/

Principal: Maria Karppinen Box 820 Outlook, SK S0L 2N0 Ph: 306-867-8653 Fx: 306-867-8675

www.sunwestsd.ca/outlookelementary/

Motto: “To be the best we can be”

Mission Statement The Outlook Elementary School learning community provides an environment that supports the success of everyone. Together we will promote responsibility, respect, caring and safety.

OES Code of Conduct At Outlook Elementary School we believe that everyone will be: ��Respectful ��Responsible ��Safe ��Caring

We will have respect for ourselves, others, our school and our environment. We will be responsible for our own choices, actions and attitudes. We will work to promote the safety and well-being of everyone. We will show a caring attitude towards everyone's ideas, efforts and achievements. We will work hard and try our best. We will promote a positive learning environment by practicing the "OES Code of Conduct."

Vision Statement To be a child-centered school in which students will learn in a safe and caring environment with the purpose of moving toward success.

Our Mission To create a child-centered culture where individuals move toward success. North West Central School is home to the West Cen Wildcat athletic teams. Our six man football team has been Provincial Silver Medalists twice in the last three years. This year our Senior Girls’ volleyball team won the Conference and our Junior Girls volleyball team won the District Championship in 2010. Our mascot is Wild Thing.

We have a very active SLC that does some amazing fundraising. This year we raised money for Terry Fox and Telemiracle. We have various groups such as yearbook, SADD and YMCR. YMCR is Youth Making Change and Relationships. They have participated in Hunger Food Drives bringing in the most food of any school in our region two years running.

NWCS is a very active and innovative school. The students and staff are proud of our school and of all of our activities and accomplishments be they large or small.


Outlook High School

Rosetown Central High School

Principal: Greg McJannet Box 1720 Outlook , SK S0L 2N0 Ph: 306-867-8697 Fx: 306-867-1831

www.sunwestsd.ca/ohs/

Principal: Norm Cline Box 910 Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 Ph: 306-882-2655 Fx: 306-882-3889

www.sunwestsd.ca/rchs/

Outlook High School serves 350 students. We are proud to offer a wide range of elective courses for our senior students and a very diverse selection of extra curricular activities. We have a full band program from Grades 6 - 12 and we offer almost every sport form soccer, to football, to wrestling. We are unique in that we are a Grade 6 - 12 school. We are proud to have many long standing traditions of excellence in academics and athletics. We are also unique as a rural school in that our school population continues to increase.

“A Caring School Community Striving to Promote Respect, Leadership, and Responsibility Through Quality Education”

Rosetown Central High School offers a wide variety of courses to 319 grade 7-12 students including Calculus, Band, French, Advanced Placement Art, and Practical and Applied Arts, as well as Physical Education, Wellness and a full range of academic courses. We also have a very active SRC and SMAD (Students Making A Difference) groups. As a professional, caring, and understanding staff, we try to offer a wide range of extra-curricular programs to our students to meet the needs and wants of our student body.


Rossville School

Walter Aseltine School

Principal: Wendy Johnson Box 25 Coleville , SK S0L 0K0 Ph: 306-965-2791 Fx: 306-965-2286

www.sunwestsd.ca/Coleville/

Principal: Laurie Slocombe Box 1117 Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 Ph: 306-882-2644 Fx: 306-882-2420

www.sunwestsd.ca/was/

The mission of Walter Aseltine School is to educate for life. We provide a positive, caring, safe atmosphere that encourages: ��Learning and understanding ��Critical and creative thinking ��Respect and responsibility ��Cooperation and collaboration ��Inclusion and equality ��Excellence and independence ��We are committed to meeting the needs of all our

students.

School Vision We are educating for life to empower our students with knowledge and skills to become independent life-long learners in our global community. Our focus is on student-centered learning. Responsibility for learning is shared by the home, school and community.

By nurturing, inspiring, challenging and motivating for success, we meet the diverse needs of all students. We develop the whole person: intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially and culturally. Our school family builds solid ethical character and healthy positive relationships by developing the virtues of empathy, conscience, self-control, respect, kindness, tolerance and fairness.

Special Initiatives: Fast Forward Program, In Motion and D.A.R.E.—Walter Aseltine School is very proud to be the first school in Saskatchewan who graduated students in the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program.

Rossville School is a small, ‘homey’ kind of school, full of wonderful learning opportunities. Although we have a low enrollment we offer many programs such as a band program for Grade 5 - 7 students, school wide In Motion program, and a Practical Applied Arts class. For extra-curricular we offer many different sports throughout the year such as basketball, and volleyball. We also have a drama club!

We enjoy hosting volunteer teas, a mother's day tea, and a father's day breakfast. We also enjoy fundraising for special causes like the Terry Fox Run and Kinsmen Telemiracle where we have an all night rock-a-thon and sleep over at the school. As well, our SRC often hosts different fundraisers for Cancer research.


Westberry School

Westcliffe Composite School

Principal: Tammy Diemert Box 1774 Kindersley , SK S0G 1S0 Ph: 306-463-2433 Fx: 306-463-2027

www.sunwestsd.ca/westberry/

Principal: Karen Jeffries Box 65 Marengo, SK S0L 2K0 Ph: 306-968-2939 Fx: 306-968-2212

www.sunwestsd.ca/westcliffe/

A community of learning, caring and sharing Mission: “Lifelong Learning”

Code of Conduct Westcliffe Composite School is a respectful place of learning. At Westcliffe Composite School we are proud and prepared to: ��Be active learners, celebrate success, demonstrate kindness ,include and welcome others, show

Canadian pride, use our manners, encourage and support others, dress appropriately and express our individuality.

��Be “green” towards our environment, feel safe, keep our school clean, take responsibility for our actions, and listen to others

��Be happy Westcliffe Composite School is located in the village of Marengo. We are a vibrant school located in the Sun West School Division. We cater to a student population of approximately 120. Our student learners begin in Kindergarten and can graduate with a High School Diploma. Our school offers a variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities to meet the needs of all students.

MISSION: Inspiring Learners for Life VISION: At Westberry School we strive to create opportunities within a nurturing environment where quality academic and social programming promotes success for all.

Westberry School is very committed to the total development of our students. Respect for self and others is reinforced in our expectations and in our curricula. Interaction with parents, a strong School Community Council, and dedicated staff make up the foundation for a very successful program! We are proud to offer two dimensions in our Practical and Applied Arts to our Grade 7’s – cooking and sewing. All students are encouraged to stay active through our extra-curricular In Motion program, and we highlight arts and performing arts in our offerings at the school in addition to our band program. We have participated in the Breakfast for Learning Program and have provided fresh fruit snacks to students on a School wide basis.

We have an extensive extra-curricular program that includes, volleyball, basketball, drama, glee club, badminton and track. Grade 5-7 students are invited to serve as Phone Aides in the office during coffee breaks and lunch hour. Our Phone Aides have also chosen to send donations to help others in place of receiving thank you gifts for their hard work! Our Student Leadership Council provides a variety of activities throughout the school year and they also send donations to help people suffering in other parts of the world. Westberry is a very “green” school. Our younger students participate in Envirokids to gather the recyclables after lunch, and we recycle paper, cardboard, drink boxes, digital cameras, inkjets, ink cartridges, phone books, and old cell phones! Our older students also serve as lunch monitors.


Documents

School Division Brochure