December Events

December Events

There is so much happening this month!
Click on any of the images below to learn more about each event and activity.

UPDATE:

Winter Concert Update: 

After careful consideration and ongoing monitoring of the health situation in our region, Black Gold School Division, together with school administration, has made the difficult decision to cancel our in-person Winter Concerts scheduled for next week in order to align with illness-prevention guidelines.

This was not a choice made lightly. We know how hard the students have practiced and how much families look forward to seeing them perform. However, our priority must be the health and safety of our students, staff, and families—especially as we head into the holiday break.

Why this decision is necessary:
Our school has experienced a significant increase in illness-related absences and has been placed in outbreak status, as defined by Alberta Health Services. We are seeing a similar rise in respiratory illness across the region, and several neighbouring school divisions have already paused large gatherings, including concerts, on the advice of health officials. By taking this preventative step now, we hope to minimize the spread of illness within our school community and ensure that everyone can enjoy a healthy, restful holiday break with their loved ones.

Our plan moving forward:
We still want to celebrate our students’ hard work! We will be pivoting to the following plan:

• Video Showcase: In lieu of a live audience, we will be recording the students’ performances during class time next Tuesday. We will compile these into a video link that will be shared with families next Friday, December 19, so you can enjoy the concert pieces from the comfort (and safety) of your home. If you wish to not have your child filmed, please contact our office [email protected]
• Spring Concert: While we are unable to gather this winter, Mr. Scott is already planning a special Spring Concert. This will give students the opportunity to perform live for families and allow our school community to come together to support the arts. We are hopeful that a spring timeframe will help us move beyond peak illness season and welcome everyone into the building for a joyful, in-person celebration.
  
  

We understand this is disappointing news, but we truly appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate this cold and flu season together.

Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy.

Please read the Outbreak letter and note that it has impacted most of these events:447 School RIO notice to parents (1)