School News

Aboriginal Studies Learns Beading Techniques

February 4th, 2025

Alanna Dionne, Kookum, as she wanted to be called, told us about her family history. She brought in samples of different beading from different indigenous groups in North America and what the beading represented. We were able to try some beading under her tutelage and they did some fantastic work!

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PD Day January 31, 2025

February 3rd, 2025

Staff at Barrhead Composite High participated in the ATA’s Walking Together workshop, Engaging in Numeracy and Connections through First Nations, Métis and Inuit Traditional Games.

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Junior Forest Rangers Program: Summer Work Experience Opportunity

February 3rd, 2025

The Junior Forest Ranger (JFR) program offers a unique and exciting opportunity to Albertan high school students ages 16 to 18. This 7-week paid summer work experience exposes you to a wide variety of careers in forestry, wildfire, ecology, conservation and more! JFR is a provincially run program under the Ministry of Forestry and Parks. […]

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Wellness Matters: Winter Wellness

January 27th, 2025

Wellness Matters: Winter Wellness Colder temperatures and shorter days may make Albertans want to stay in and hibernate indoors. But staying active in the winter can provide many benefits, including improving your physical and mental health and overall well-being. Here are some suggestions for staying active during Winter : Winter Fitness Activities

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Wellness matters: Peer Pressure

January 27th, 2025

Wellness Matters: Peer Pressure While peer pressure might feel like it’s out of your control, there are things you can do and say to make it less likely that your child will do something dangerous just because their friends are doing it. Here are some tips to help you discuss the risks of peer pressure […]

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