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ABOUT US
Forestburg is located about 2 hours south east of Edmonton in the East South Central region in Alberta. It belongs to the county of Flagstaff and has approximately 1000 residents.
There are many recreational opportunities in Forestburg. We have a swimming pool, arena, golf course, and curling rink, as well as tennis courts, ball diamonds, and soccer pitches. The community has many sports groups. There is a very accomplished swim team, as well as community baseball teams, hockey teams, and soccer teams. The school offers programs for volleyball, basketball, badminton, curling, golf, and track and field. There are also a few private music instructors as well as a community theatre group.
The
Forestburg School serves approximately 300 students, from kindergarten to grade
12. The first school in Forestburg
was housed in a church, and began operation in 1915. By 1919 the Forestburg Consolidated School was opened on the
present Elementary School site. When
this building was destroyed by fire in 1927, it was replaced by a building which
served the community for 60 years.
Our School policy is to establish high standards to meet the educational needs of all students in a safe and caring environment, so that they may assume responsible roles in society.
In Forestburg School …
§ We believe that we must ensure that students are the focus of all activities within the school.
§ We believe that we can make a positive difference in the life of each student.
§ We believe that we must provide each student with the opportunity to work in a positive learning environment designed to meet his or her unique learning styles.
§ We believe that through our efforts in the classroom we can foster a desire for life-long learning.
§ We believe that all members of the school community have the right to work in a clean, safe and well-maintained facility without fear for their physical or mental well being.
§ We believe that we must encourage all students to effectively use problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and decision making skills.
§ We believe that we must foster an environment in which all students will be held accountable for their behaviour, and expected to share responsibility for their own learning.
§ We believe that we must have high expectations for all students, providing them with on-going constructive feedback and firm, fair and consistent discipline.
§ We believe that we must encourage students to recognize that their actions and decisions can have far reaching effects on the lives of themselves and others.
§ We believe that we must provide all students with access to a variety of learning technologies.
§ We believe that we must work together with parents, and the community at large, to provide all students with a positive learning environment and positive role models.
§ We believe that we must encourage all students to develop pride in their work, their school and their community.
§ We believe that we must work with all students to develop their ability to work with others to achieve both individual and collective success.
§ We believe that we must use a variety of assessment instruments in evaluating students.
Forestburg School Vision
§ The Forestburg School will continue to operate viable K - 12 programs, providing students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need for future success in a changing world.
§ Students will work hard to meet clearly defined goals; they will be encouraged to recognize the values of both traditional and technological learning; they will work towards becoming contributing, positive members of society.
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The role of the teacher will continue to evolve:
from disseminator of information to facilitator of learning; from
independent instructor to member of an educational team, working with
colleagues, parents, and other community members to better serve the needs of
students.
Contact Information for Forestburg School:
Ph: (780) 582-3792 Fax: (780) 582-4250
Principal: Ken Riise
Vice Principal: Brock Bartlett