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Nellie McClung School
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Phone: (403)
777-8620
Fax: (403)
777-8622
School Hours: AM:
8:30
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PM:
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3:21
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School Location
2315 Palliser Drive S.W.
Calgary
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AB
T2V 3S4
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Nellie McClung School is located in the southwest community of Palliser, serving the communities of Bayview, Palliser and Pumphill. The GATE program serves students in Area V through a busing program. Most of the students from Nellie McClung School move to John Ware School for Grades 7 to 9 and then on to Henry Wise Wood High School.
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About the School
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The school was built in 1969 and is situated on 7.72 acres. The school has 20 classrooms built around a media center equipped with 19 Internet stations.
Our school is host to a community program and one special education program. Students attending the GATE program are in grades 4 to 6, and come from various communities in Area V. This program provides educational opportunities for gifted and talented students. Technology is an integral tool in the learning process for all our students.
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About School Name
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Nellie McClung's spirit lives on in the school named for her. She was an astute politician, a prolific writer, a keen activist for the women's rights, a dynamic speaker with a sharp tongue and a keen wit. She began school at age 10 and graduated with a teaching certificate at age 16.
Her writing led her to take up the banner of the suffragettes and, having won the vote for women, went on to be elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Still not satisfied, she joined the Famous Five to fight the "person's Case" which finally declared women "legal persons" in Canada. Nellie McClung's determination, commitment, and zest for living is a model of which the students at the school can be proud.
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School Mission
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Recognizing the uniqueness of the communities served by Nellie McClung School, our commitment is to enable each individual to develop his/her potential intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. We believe education is achieved in an environment of care, trust and respect among students, staff and parents.
Our Belief About Learning/Learners
All students can learn
Learning takes place in a safe, positive environment
Learners learn by doing
Learning is a lifelong process
Learning occurs at different rates/styles
Learning best occurs when basic needs are met
Learners need to be challenged/motivated
Learning how to think/learn is critical
Vision
At Nellie McClung, we strive to have all learning community members:
actively involved in the learning process
demonstrate respect and tolerance for each other
support the learning process
accept responsibility for our roles within the community
Purpose
We are here at Nellie McClung to provide the best possible learning environment for all through:
providing well-rounded, meaningful learning experiences
creating a sense of community
developing lifelong learning skills
encouraging risk taking and active involvement
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School Motto
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Reach for the Stars
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Unique Points
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- Area 5 Gifted and Talented Education Program for Grades 4-6
- Before/After school care - YMCA
- Lunchroom accommodation
- Bus receiver school
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Student Enrolment
(September
2009
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Total Enrolment:
390
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| Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | | 36 | 57 | 51 | 50 | 87 | 54 | 70 |
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Principal:
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Cathy Cochrane
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School Board Trustee: |
Karen Kryczka
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CBE Ward:
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Ward 11
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Chief Superintendent: |
Naomi Johnson |
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Area:
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Area
V
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Director (Area): |
Jane Rogerson
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Notes for Substitute: |
Early Dismissal: Friday 12:15;
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