2025 ASAA
The excitement was palpable at the 2025 ASAA Provincial Championships held at Foothills Athletic Park in Calgary! Our very own Colby LaRoy took the stage, representing SVS in the Men’s Intermediate Category, and he absolutely shone against fierce competitors from across the province. Colby delivered an incredible personal best in Discus with a remarkable throw of 37.64m, and he also showed impressive skills in Shot Put. Finishing 6th out of 16 in both events is a fantastic achievement! Congratulations, Colby! We are so proud of your hard work and determination! Well done!
Grade 5 & 6 Walk
What a wonderful day for our grade 5 and 6 students! They got to join some grandparents and community seniors for a fun generational walk. It was heartwarming to see everyone chatting and sharing stories together. And of course, they all enjoyed some delicious ice cream to wrap up the event! A huge thank you to Red Deer County for making this special gathering happen. #CESDSocialEmotionalWellBeing
CASAA Zones
What a great day for our SVS track team at the CASAA Zone meet at Woody’s Athletic Park in Red Deer. We had three athletes qualify in the freezing temps and pouring rain last week to compete at Zones. The sun was shining and it was hot today. Kyal finished 4th in Intermediate Boys Long Jump and 5th in Javelin against some tough competition. Jacob secured two 3rd place finishes in Senior Boys Long Jump and Triple Jump just missing a provincials bid. Colby threw some personal bests narrowly missed 1st and taking the blue ribbon for 2nd in Intermediate Boys discus and Shot Put and will be representing SVS for the second year in a row at the ASAA Provincial championships next week in Calgary. We are so proud of our athletes, well done boys! #SVSGoVikingsGo
Grade 1 Kerry Wood Nature Centre
The Grade 1 students had an absolute blast exploring the vibrant signs of spring at Kerry Wood Nature Centre! The weather was perfect for an adventure filled with outdoor fun, and the excitement in the air was contagious as everyone soaked up the beauty of the season! A huge thank you to the amazing parents who joined us for this unforgettable field trip! Let’s celebrate the arrival of spring!
Track & Field Lunch
A huge shoutout to PAC for their incredible effort in making and serving the track meet lunch! The weather was absolutely perfect, and everyone had a blast enjoying the delicious lunch! Thank you for making the day even more memorable! #SVSGoVikingsGo!
CASAA May 2025
The CASAA Area 1 track meet on May 21st was a chilly, wet day in Red Deer, but the SVS team showed true grit and determination! Great job, everyone! #SVSGoVikingsGo.
Elementary Career Fair
Students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 had a great time exploring different careers at our Career Fair! Presenters included a Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, Mechanic, Calf Hoof Trimmer, Chiropractor, Nurse/Doula, Medical Lab Tech, and X-ray Tech.
A Recreation Director shared the many career paths available in recreation, and Klassic Kennels brought in puppies while talking about animal rescue. Trustee Linda Wagers also spoke about the size of Chinook’s Edge School Division and its wide range of career opportunities.
Thanks to all who made this event a success!
#CESDSuccess #CESDCareerConnection
Grade 4 Field Trip to Aspen Ranch
A big thank you to PAC for covering the transportation costs for our amazing Grade 4 field trip to Aspen Ranch! We had a fantastic time learning about agriculture and outdoor safety. One of the highlights was meeting the Livestock Response Unit that helps manage livestock in emergencies.
This trip opened our eyes to so many exciting career paths, like Fire & Rescue, Veterinarian, and even First Responders! It truly was a wonderful day filled with learning and fun. We also want to give a heartfelt shoutout to all the parent volunteers who played a crucial role in making this day a success. You all rock! #CESDSuccess #CESDCareerConnection.
ASAA - May 13th Eckville
We're super excited to cheer on our two amazing students representing SVS at the ASAA Unified Sports Event in Eckville today! They’ve had an impressive round robin, going 4-0, and they’re ready to take on the playoffs with their eyes on the gold!
Grade 4 Mother’s Day Gifts
We’ve created some heartfelt crafts for Mother’s Day in grade 4! The custom-designed totes are a beautiful way to show our love and appreciation for the special moms in our lives. ❤️
Grade 4 Emergency Management
Today was an exhilarating day for the grade 4 class! We had an amazing visit from the County of Red Deer Emergency Management Team, who came to share thrilling insights about emergency management plans. We even made a fun connection by talking about tacos while diving into what it truly means to have an effective emergency plan! What a fantastic blend of learning and deliciousness! #CESDSocialEmotionalWellbeing
Grade 5 Building Forts
Fifth-grade students embarked on an exhilarating adventure as they kicked off their fur trade fort project with an exciting scavenger hunt! They dashed around, eagerly collecting vital information about what it takes to build an epic fur trade fort. From scouting the perfect location to gathering the best building materials and discovering who would bring their fort to life, the excitement was in the air as they set out on this thrilling quest! ⚒️ #CESDAcademicExcellence
Badminton May 2025
The Badminton team has done it yet again! At the tournament in Sylvan Lake, they rocked the competition, bringing home two 4th place finishes, two fiery bronze medals, and an incredible gold medal!
Trickster with Grades 5 to 8
What an exhilarating week we had with the amazing grades 5 to 8s’ at Trickster! Our students dived headfirst into the captivating world of science, unlocking skills that could lead them to future success in biology, chemistry, and even physics. A huge thank you to the PAC for making this week-long adventure possible—your support is truly appreciated!
Career Expo RDP
Our grade 11 and 12 students had an incredible experience at the 3rd Annual Education and Career Expo at Red Deer Polytechnic! They dived into a vibrant world of opportunities, connecting with a variety of employers from Central Alberta. It was an engaging and interactive journey that allowed them to explore exciting career pathways and discover what the future holds! #CESDCareerConnection
Grade 5 making parachutes
In our Grade 5 science class, we embarked on an exciting project that involved creating our very own parachutes. With imagination and creativity, we gathered various materials such as colorful plastic bags, sturdy strings, and lightweight cups. Each student carefully measured and cut the fabric to form a large canopy shape, ensuring it was perfectly symmetrical to catch the wind effectively.
