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8 Tip Guide: Kindergarten Ready

Posted on: Mar 28 2025

Was your child born in 2020? Let's get them ready for Kindergarten! Download your copy of our 8 tips for readiness and start your child's online kindergarten registration today! 8 Tip Guide: Kindergarten…

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Avondale April 2025 Newsletter

Posted on: Mar 27 2025

Check out all the great things that have been happening at our school, including new upcoming dates, special reminders for April including our upcoming Spring Fling Dance!! CLICK HERE

In the Library, March 26th 5-8 pm and March 27th 4-7 pm

Avondale Scholastic Book Fair

Posted on: Mar 21 2025

Join us in the Library: March 26th 5-8 pm and March 27th 4-7 pm. Students can shop during their regular library blocks, exploring a fantastic selection of books for all ages.  Plus, family and friends…

Parent Teacher Interviews

Posted on: Mar 20 2025

Parent Teacher Interviews are March 26 and March 27.  Please use the following link to book your appointment.  Hope to see you there!! Click Here  

Parent Council Meeting March 19th

Posted on: Mar 17 2025

Please join us at Avondale School from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.  All parents and guardians welcome.  Hope to see you there!!

GPPSD Employees Push for Mental Health Awareness

Posted on: Mar 3 2025

Grande Prairie Public School Division employees took on The Push-Up Challenge, completing an incredible 134,501 push-ups from February 11 to February 28 and raising $1,910 for the Canadian Mental Health…

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Avondale March 2025 Newsletter

Posted on: Mar 3 2025

Check out all the great things that have been happening at our school, including new upcoming dates, special reminders for March including information for Parent Teacher Interview's and more!!  CLICK…

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Employee Appreciation Week: February 24-28, 2025

Posted on: Feb 24 2025

Grande Prairie Public School Division is proud to designate February 24-28, 2025, as Employee Appreciation Week across all our locations as a testament to our employees' unwavering commitment to our students…

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Pink Shirt Day 2025: Let Kindness Grow

Posted on: Feb 24 2025

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Grande Prairie Public School Division (GPPSD) invites students, staff, and families to wear pink and stand together to raise awareness about the importance of treating…

Have Your Voice Heard: Alberta Education Assurance…

Posted on: Feb 24 2025

Families with children in Grades 4-6 will receive Alberta Education Assurance Survey information from our school. Your participation will have an impact on your child’s education by supporting local…