Board of Trustees: Remembrance Day Statement
As we prepare to honor Remembrance Day, let us pause to reflect on a powerful truth: the freedom, the security, the privileges we often take for granted—these things did not...
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Fall 2024 Trustee Newsletter now available
Through their Inspiring Success! quarterly newsletter, the Board of Trustees seeks to inform Black Gold families about the various activities carried out by their elected officials to promote and advocate for...
Board Statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
All Black Gold School Division (BGSD) schools will be closed on Monday, September 30 to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. During the week prior, schools will mark...
Parents, receive summaries on your child’s work and progress
Parents/guardians and caregivers are advised that a large majority of Black Gold teachers leverage Google Classroom for student assignments. As a guardian, you can receive email summaries of your student’s...
PUBLIC NOTICE | New Provincial Cell Phone and Social Media Limitations
Parents/guardians and caregivers are reminded that starting August 28, 2024, the Black Gold School Division will no longer permit students to use their personal mobile devices in classrooms, or allow...
PUBLIC NOTICE | Black Gold to manage access to BYOD WIFI network
Dear Black Gold families, Following the Government of Alberta’s recent announcement to establish new standards by September 1, 2024, to ensure personal mobile devices and social media do not disrupt...
School bus safety reminder
As the 2024-2025 school year begins, the Transportation Department want to remind everyone that school buses will also be returning to the roads. All Black Gold School Division buses will...
Board approves Notice of Motion to rename École Coloniale Estates School
At their June 19 regular meeting, the Board of Trustees debated their May 29 Notice of Motion and voted to approve the renaming process of École Coloniale Estates School (ÉCES)....
PUBLIC NOTICE | Black Gold to manage access to BYOD WIFI network
Dear Black Gold families, Following the Government of Alberta’s recent announcement to establish new standards by September 1, 2024, to ensure personal mobile devices and social media do not disrupt...
École Coloniale Estates School Renaming: Feedback Opportunity
UPDATE: The feedback opportunity is now closed, Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide their thoughts. Your feedback is valuable to us, and will be compiled into...
Take the survey: Cellphone use in schools
In Alberta, and in many other places across the world, student cellphone use is increasing. For children and youth, it typically becomes more prevalent as students advance through the grades....
2024-25 Kindergarten registration begins January 8, 2024
All applicable Black Gold schools will open for 2024-2025 Kindergarten registration on January 8, 2024! Children may begin Kindergarten in a school within the Division in September if they are...