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Highlights from the latest Creighton School Board meeting, held Sept. 25: It was noted that on Monday, Oct. 7, Lieut. Gov. Vaughn Schofield will be visiting Creighton Community School to present the Northern Student Achievement Awards. These awards recognize one outstanding student at each grade level from grades 7 to 12 in northern Saskatchewan schools. This program is meant to inspire students to focus on their studies, keep up good school attendance, explore cultural traditions and become involved in their communities. In addition the Lieutenant Governor will be presenting the Lieutenant Governor's Award of Excellence. Only six students across northern Saskatchewan, one at each grade level, will receive the award. This year a Creighton Community School student has been chosen as a recipient. Last spring the board approved an expenditure of $10,000 for the renovation of the pre-kindergarten classroom space, and the purchase of new equipment for the program. Maureen Fox, the pre-kindergarten teacher, designed the layout of the new classroom. The emphasis on the renovations was to create a learning environment that was calming for students as they begin school. These renovations have now been completed and the students have what is seen as a very pleasant and appealing learning atmosphere to start their educational journey at Creighton Community School. The board commended the maintenance and custodial staff for their work in getting the classroom space ready for school opening, and Fox for her work in creating a welcoming learning environment. Acting principal Stacy Lair presented the board with an overview of the 'Transition to Work' program at Creighton Community School. Students who enroll in this program take the Career and Work Exploration course first. The goals of Career and Work Exploration are to assist students to understand themselves, identify their unique skills and abilities and make decisions based on occupational choices through work-based learning. Once the academic requirements of the program have successfully been completed, the school employment coordinator, Carol Sutherland, places students in a real-life job placement. With the support of school staff and employers, many students have successfully transitioned into part-time employment through this process. ÊCreighton Community School athletic coordinator Ryan Trumbley presented the board with a list of proposed extracurricular trips for the months of September, October and November. These trips include participation in both girls and boys golf, volleyball, and cross-country running. At the September meeting the board approved these trips, and they commended the coaches for the hours of volunteer time they put into providing extracurricular opportunities for students.
