Winter Concerts
Winter Concerts 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.
Comfy Couch & Food Bank Drive
Food Bank Drive – December 8–11
We will be running a Food Bank Drive from December 8th to 11th in support of the Leduc Food Bank. Students who bring in a donation will be entered into our Comfy Couch draw.
The winner of the Comfy Couch draw will receive the best seat in the house at our Spring Concerts! A couch and reserved front-row seating will be set up for the winning student and their family to enjoy their child’s performance in comfort.
If you’re unable to donate, your child can still participate by picking up a colouring sheet to complete and submit for entry into the draw.
Devon Christmas Elves
Throughout December, we will have Devon Christmas Elves donation containers at the school. All financial donations to their campaign go directly toward providing a meaningful Christmas experience for local families in need. Thank you for supporting our community during this season of giving.