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.
Trickster Theatre
Exciting news from Spruceview! Trickster Theatre arrived to inspire our grade 1-4 students with an incredible two-day storytelling workshop! The kids dove into an engaging creative writing experience, learning fun techniques to spark their imaginations, connect themes, and craft powerful stories. Not only will these skills benefit them in language arts exams, but they’ll also ignite a passion for creative writing that extends far beyond the classroom! What an amazing opportunity for our young storytellers! A big THANK YOU to SVS PAC for funding this event. The kids loved it.
Division 4 APEGA Science Olympics
This weekend was an exhilarating adventure at the Division 4 APEGA Science Olympics! Thatcher teamed up with an amazing girl from Hunting Hills, and together they created a powerhouse team that snagged the gold medal! Their team, called Spruce Hills—a fantastic blend of Spruce View and Hunting Hills—really stood out. I can't wait to hear all the incredible things they did during the competition! So proud of you, champ!
Grade 8 - Animal Cells
The Grade 8 class, under the guidance of Mrs. Klassen, has produced impressive 3D diagrams of animal cells. These creative projects will be on display in the Learning Commons following the Spring break. Be sure to check them out! #CESDAcademicExcellence.
Egg Hunt
Our Leadership did a fantastic job preparing and running the ‘Spring Spirit Events’ on Wednesday and Thursday this past week. We had fabulous Pot Luck lunches in our Middle wing and HS wing on Wednesday. Huge thanks to our families for bringing in such delicious dishes for our students to share! On Thursday, students came to school in their designated class colours. What great school spirit! The Spring Events ended with an egg-hilirating Egg hunt in some fabulous Alberta Spring weather! We experienced a snowstorm and glorious sunshine within 30 mins! The elementary wing won with a student finding the last hidden Egg with only seconds to finish. What an amazing fun day! We wish everyone a wonderful Spring Break and wish you all a Happy Easter.
Grade 4 Bake Sale
We had an amazing time at the Bake Sale hosted by the Grade 4 class! A huge thank you to Ms. Lebsack and the parents for organizing and supplying this fantastic event for our school. The delicious treats showcased some impressive talent, and it’s clear we have some future business entrepreneurs in the making! The High School students did an awesome job helping the Kinders with their purchases. What a fun way to support our grade 4 field trips. #SVSGoVikingsGo
Grade 7 to 9 Foods
Ms Lapere’s Grade 7-9 Foods class were flexing their creativity muscles last week when they were given a Bobby Flay Challenge! Each kitchen was given 3 random ingredients which they had to make at least 2 dishes from. This may be the first time some of these students have taken Foods but they rose to the challenge with some impressive cooking and baking! We can’t wait to see how your skills develop this semester! #CESDSocialEmotionalWellbeing
Spring Pot Luck
What an amazing time we had in our vibrant community! The middle and high school wing was buzzing with energy during our Spring Pot Luck, all thanks to our fantastic parents. The students and staff delighted in an incredible spread of delicious dishes. What a fantastic way to gear up for Spring Break!
