Resource Allocations for 2013-14

April 20, 2013 by

CBE Resource Allocations for 2013-14 were distributed to Principals on Wednesday April 17. Since then, the CBE has released information regarding changes to the basic per student allocation and how changes (i.e. reductions) to this allocation will affect High Schools. All CBE High Schools are affected by reductions, some greater than others.

In 2012-13, the basic per student allocation was $4,227.03. For 2013-14, the basic per student allocation is $3,753.15. For Lord Beaverbrook High School, based on a projection of 1824 students, this represents a budget reduction of $864,357.10. As a result, there will be a reduction in both Certificated and Support Staff at the school. The need to further reduce our budget beyond $864,357.10 will be determined between now and April 29.

What parents, students and staff can expect from me as Principal, is that I will endeavour to make the most reasoned and informed decisions possible.

I care greatly for our school; for all of the people involved, and; for those most directly affected by the changes or reductions that will occur.

I have communicated more detailed information to our school staff and have encouraged them not to speculate or make assumptions about what these changes will mean for the future. I encourage the same of our entire school community.

After April 29, I will share more information with students, parents and staff. Good luck to our student athletes as they move forward into the Badminton City Championships this week. Think sunshine for our rugby, soccer and field hockey teams as well.

Go, Lords!

Jim Simpson

Principal

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Special Congratulations to the Lord Beaverbrook Graduating Class of 2013!

May 21, 2013 by

Best Wishes for a great day of celebration at the ceremonies and the graduation banquet!

GO LORDS GO!

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Regional and Provincial Skills Participants

May 6, 2013 by

This past weekend, our students competed in the last regional competition for Skills. Ryan Sawers and Mitch Proctor competed in Cabinet Making and Adam Robichaud, Emily Connolly and Matt Engerdahl competed in Carpentry. Our students were enthusiastic in the 6 hour competition and special congratulations to Matt Engerdahl (winning a Gold Medal in Carpentry) and Emily Connolly (winning a Silver Medal in Carpentry). Matt and Emily will continue in the upcoming Provincial competition in Edmonton.

Twenty six Lord Beaverbrook students, our largest Skills Team to date, will be competing in the 2013 Provincial Skills Competition in Edmonton on May 15 and 16, and we wish them the best!Lauren Swain- Fashion Technology, Kassie Tuffs- Fashion Technology, Lara Hiles- Job Skills Demo, Sala Al-Digs- Job Interview, Daylen Chupic- 2D Animation, Kyle Hornburger- 2D Animation, Cashen Chikmoroff- IT Office Software Level 1, Connell Hunka- Graphic Design, Malcolm Clapperton- Architectural Technology & Design, Maryna Dakhno- Photography, Wesley Kwan- TV/Video Production, Savian Sills- TV/Video Production, Lane Corcoran- Robotics, Matthew Turner-Robotics, Riley Munroe- Robotics, Samuel Lloyd- Robotics, Wesley Corwin- Joinery, Ariana Heuven- Joinery, Kaitlyn Steel-Public Speaking, Adam Boule- Workplace Safety, Beth Eberhardt- Workplace Safety, Matt Engerdahl- Carpentry, Emily Connolly- Carpentry, Candice Lazowski- Baking, Dominic Rutherford- Welding-Senior, Nigel Hartley- Autobody Repair-Senior.

Thank you to the teachers who have mentored these students and will travel with them to Edmonton!

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Grade Ten Student Receives Next Generation Leaders’ Scholarship and Will Attend International Youth Conference

May 4, 2013 by

Congratulations to Travis Neumann, a former member of the Company Program team Unwired attending Lord Beaverbrook High School, for winning the Next Generation Leaders Scholarship through the Junior Achievement Program of Southern Alberta. Travis will be attending the Next Generation Leaders’ Forum in Halifax, NS later this summer together with 150 global youth business leaders. The Scholarship is sponsored by ICAA – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta.

In addition, Travis was nominated for and will be attending the Global Young Leaders Conference in New York and Washington D.C. this summer. Travis is an active member of the Lord Beaverbrook Honours Society and we wish him well on his upcoming conferences! Well done!

Travis Neumann

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Student Receives Leader of Tomorrow Award

May 3, 2013 by

Congratulations to Cassidy Robertson, a Grade Twelve student at Lord Beaverbrook High School, who recently received a distinguished Leader of Tomorrow Award through Volunteer Calgary!

A recent newspaper publication stated, “Cassidy has been volunteering since the age of 10. This inspiring young woman has volunteered all over Calgary in deserving organizations such as: The Canadian Immigrant Women’s Association, Sierra Club Chinook, and the Mayor’s Youth Council. Cassidy also embarked on a two-week trip with Free the Children to volunteer in India. She believes that every single person can make a difference and inspires her family and classmates through her own volunteer organization- Club 120. In her future, Cassidy hopes to be a social entrepreneur, a business woman who is socially responsible.”

Congratulations on this special recognition, Cassidy!

Robertson, Cassidy

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Grade Twelve Student Receives $30000 University Scholarship

May 1, 2013 by

A very special congratulations to Grade Twelve Student, Jenna Stasuk, on receiving a $30000 Major Entrance Scholarship to the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus! This scholarship is payable at $7500 per year for four years and it was based on academic merit and extra-curricular commitment.

Jenna will be entering a Bachelor of Management Program and is excited about her post-secondary studies.

Congratulations on your significant academic achievement and thank you for your outstanding contributions to both the school and community! Very best wishes for continued success!

Stasuk, Jenna

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