Rockyview School Division
Education Centre
2651 Chinook Winds Drive S.W.
Airdrie, Alberta T4B 0B4
Main Switchboard: (403) 945-4000
Main Fax: (403) 945-4001
Transportation Dept: (403) 945-4100
Website: www.rockyview.ab.ca
Ward 5 - Judi Hunter
Judi Hunter, Trustee for Ward 5, is serving her second term as trustee. Ward 5 represents schools in Springbank, Bearspaw, Bragg Creek, Westbrook and rural Cochrane. Civic duty and community contribution are important to Judi, and she sees herself as an advocate for public education. She has been active in the Springbank community for several years, most recently coaching soccer. Previously, she was also active in politics, coached debate clubs and involved in public speaking for youth. She completed a Bachelor of Education and Master of Education and was a former principal with the Calgary Board of Education. Judi has been married for 50 years and has eight grandchildren attending schools in Rocky View. Her interests lie with sports, her family, travel and learning – nothing gives her more pleasure than to see someone learning.
ROCKY VIEW SCHOOLS TRUSTEE UPDATE
JUDI HUNTER, WARD 5
Rocky View Schools (RVS) appreciates the provincial government’s recognition of the division’s urgent need for additional student spaces and the significant role investment in educational environments plays in student success.
The government announced funding for five highly anticipated RVS schools in Budget 2024:
- Full construction funding for an Airdrie Kindergarten – Grade 8 school (South Windsong)
- Full construction funding for an Airdrie Kindergarten – Grade 8 school (Bayview)
- Full construction funding for a Cochrane Kindergarten – Grade 8 school (Rivercrest)
- Design funding for an Airdrie high school (Southwinds)
- Design funding for a Chestermere Kindergarten – Grade 9 school (Dawson’s Landing)
Budget Education Highlights
- More than $1.2 billion over the next three years to address record enrolment growth and support the hiring of additional teachers and classroom support staff.
- More than $1.5 billion to support specialized learning needs through learning support funding grants to serve the growing diverse needs of students for the increasing complexity of learning needs including language, social, and emotional supports.
- $492.7 million in transportation funding to school jurisdictions and $23 million to accredited independent schools and private Early Childhood Services operators to support the safe transportation of more than 335,000 students across the province, while saving families money and increasing access to transportation services; and
- $50 million to promote parental choice in education by creating more pathways into post-secondary education and field experiences, which will lead to greater participation in the labour market. This bolsters our commitment to school-of-choice programs, including collegiate schools and dual credit opportunities.
Disability Supports:
Budget 2024 provides a 3.87% increase to the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) budget which meets Alberta’s projected population growth of 3.7%. Inflation is projected to be 2.5% in 2024. There was a 6 million dollar allocation for Program Unit Funding (PUF) which is provided to school authorities for Early Childhood Services (ECS) children with severe disabilities/delays who require additional support beyond that offered in a regular ECS program.
Alberta Government will invest $55 million toward a new Multidisciplinary Science Hub at the University of Calgary. Alberta’s post-secondary institutions offer world-class education, and this investment will help more students access science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) facilities and training at the University of Calgary. As the economy continues to grow and diversify, demand for the skills and expertise of STEM graduates is projected to increase.
https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=8989335EDBF60-B863-395E-E4AB08477F82C566
Congratulations to Bearspaw school on introducing a new archery option and club to the students. Two teachers
were certified to instruct class on how to safely use the equipment. While archery is new to most of our RVS
schools, it is a program that is offered worldwide and is open to students of all abilities. Students can compete a
local, provincial, and national levels.
For Parents of students who have children with special needs the following links may be helpful:
- The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) are two important financial tools that can provide lasting financial benefits for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Link to information on youth for inclusion conference
- https://inclusionalberta.org/event/youth-for-inclusion-fall-conference-2022/
- Parent tips for working with schools
- https://inclusionalberta.org/connections/tips-for-achieving-an-inclusive-k-12-education/
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Springbank Community High School (9-12 English & FI)
School: Springbank Community High School
Address: 32226 Springbank Road
Community: Springbank
City: Calgary
Postal Code: T3Z-2L9
Phone: 403-246-4771
Grades: High School
Population: 750
Contacts: Title: Principal
Name: Darrell Lonsberry
Email:
Website: www.springhs.rockyview.ab.ca
Springbank Middle School (5-8 English & FI)
School: Springbank Middle School
Address: 244235 Range Road 33
Community: Springbank
City: Calgary
Postal Code: T3Z-2E8
Phone: 403-242-4456
Grades: Middle School
Population: 552
Contacts: Title: Principal
Name: Mary McGee
Email:
Website: http://springmd.rockyview.ab.
École Elbow Valley Elementary (K-4 English & FI)
School: École Elbow Valley Elementary
Address: 244209 Range Road 33
Community: Springbank
City: Calgary
Postal Code: T3Z 2E8
Phone: 403-242-1117
Grades: K-4
Population: 615
Contacts: Principal - Brendon Trinca, Vice Principal - Alanna Berger
Email:
Website: http://evalley.rockview.ab.ca
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Edge School
School: Edge School
Address: 33055 Township Road 250
Community: Springbank
City: Calgary
Postal Code: T3Z 1L4
Phone: 403-246-6432
Fax: 403-217-8463
Grades: 5-12
Contacts: Title: Principal/CEO
Name: Cam Hodgson
Title: Assistant Principal
Name: Keith Taylor
Email:
Website: http://www.edgeschool.com
Springbank Playschool Association
School: Springbank Playschool
Address: C32224 Springbank Road
(2nd floor of the Springbank Park for all Seasons)
Community: Springbank
City: Calgary
Postal Code: T3Z-2L9
Phone: 403-240-9248
Grades: 3 & 4 year olds
Website: http://www.springbankplayschool.ca/
