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Today marks the start of a succession of high school graduation ceremonies throughout Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD). All events will adhere to the current public health protocols.
On Friday, May 28, Sexsmith Secondary School will send off 73 graduates during a Rustic with Glitter and Gold-themed cap and gown ceremony in the school parking lot. Graduates will receive their diplomas by individual appointments during 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ridgevalley School will host a drive-in cap and gown ceremony and grand march for nine graduates at the school beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 29. Graduates chose a Red Carpet theme. In keeping with the current guidelines for gatherings, the event is by invitation only.
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The recent decision to close the Woking School at the end of the 2020-21 academic year affects more than students.
On Thursday morning presentations were made to the Peace Wapiti Public School Division trustees by Saddle Hills County Reeve Alvin Hubert and Karen Egge, on behalf of the Saddle Hills County Municipal Library Board.
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“Although the board has outlined the monetary costs it faces, I am sure the board is also very well aware of the additional very real costs to the community and the families of Woking, if the school were to close,” Hubert said, noting he wanted to encourage the board to look beyond the monetary costs. “The displacement and inconvenience many families will experience if their children are bused to schools in other communities is a concern, not to mention the time and extra distances that ou
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Author of the article: Randy Vanderveen
Publishing date: Mar 12, 2021 • March 12, 2021 • 3 minute read • The future of Woking School will be in the hands of Peace Wapiti School trustees at their monthly meeting in April. Dwindling enrolment numbers with no improvement forecast in the near future has resulted in a recommendation to close it and bus students to Spirit River and Rycroft. RANDY VANDERVEEN
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Trustees with Peace Wapiti face a significant decision at their April meeting when information gathered about a potential school closure in Woking is presented.
Bob Stewart, superintendent and CEO of the Peace Wapiti Public School Division, who made the recommendation at February’s board meeting, has been busy trying to gather as much input as he can from those potentially affected.
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