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New Belief in Learning PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 02 September 2010 21:50
This week, most students in Alberta will be beginning their first week of school, if they haven’t started already.  It’s no different for the children in Coronation, Alberta.  Principal Cam Brown, teachers and parents are excited about the prospects of a great year.  Much of this is due to the Community Consultation meetings that Clearview Public Schools Board of Trustees undertook throughout the district during 2009/2010. Parents, grandparents, teachers, along with anyone from the community who wished to participate were asked to consider ‘what they thought successful learning for students looked like.’
At Coronation School, teachers have developed several belief statements to guide their practice.   These include believing in the potential of all learners to progress, improve, and to experience success.  “We want students to become life-long learners, to be active participants in their learning and to take charge of their learning,” said Principal Brown.  “We also believe in effective, ongoing assessment.”
So, what does this look like in the classroom?  Students are engaged, they know what it is they need to do to be successful, and they understand themselves as learners.  Take a look inside our high school science lab.  Exciting work is accomplished as students use inquiry based learning to solve problems, test theories and acquire new skills.  The teacher provides the building blocks for higher-level thinking and the students are in charge of the rest.  He also uses outcome based assessment ensuring learners have a complete understanding of curricular expectations. Students are happy with this approach.   One young lady expressed her appreciation by noting that learners don't just sit and take notes. “We do experiments.  He is very helpful.  He gives several examples, if we don't ‘get it,’ he explains it another way."  Students who may have a difficult time attending class are now engaged in their learning and even staying after school to finish projects! Innovative teaching and learning opportunities are happening in other classrooms as well.  Students are allowed more than one way to express their learning.  
They are offered choice.  Learning tasks are authentic and built on "real life experiences".   Grade one students attended a tea party where they learned to use their manners and to consider the needs of others.  Teachers are using technology to enhance learning.  Last semester, English 30 students participated in a wiki-space discussion forum to study Shakespeare's Othello.  The wiki-space was designed to operate like a Facebook account turning a 14th century literary work into a relevant, every day experience.  Setting the stage for learning, providing clarity of purpose, encouraging risk taking, and offering students the chance to be part of the learning process have contributed to a challenging yet safe learning environment at Coronation School.    
 
Coronation Council agrees to return tax dollars PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 27 August 2010 20:44
The Town of Coronation Council trimmed expenditures from the budget by a total of  $178,000 and has agreed at their August 24, 2010 regular Council meeting to return an amount to the taxpayers.  The motion placed before Council by Councillor Robert  Guse requesting that the Town of Coronation Council return tax money in the following manner:  two-thirds to commercial property owners and one-third to residential property owners. The motion was seconded by Lorena Scheffelmaier.  “We need to restore confidence and promote business in our community,” said Scheffelmaier. 
The vote was recorded as Councillors Guse, Brett Alderdice and  Scheffelmaier voted ‘yes’ and Councillor Laurie Colombo and Deputy Mayor Bonnie Danylyshen voted against the motion.  They felt the monies should remain in reserves.  The 2010 Budget is to be reworked to reflect the adjustment in taxes and brought back to the next Council meeting of September 7, 2010. 
Mayor Mark Stannard asked Council to support a motion to establish a Budget Committee to begin working on next year’s preliminary budget, so Coronation Council will be prepared for review by the new Council following elections this October.  The motion was passed unanimously.  
Castor and District Housing Authority
Council passed a motion, 4 - 1, to request that the Castor and District Housing Authority pursue funding opportunities and take all the necessary steps to build seniors housing in Coronation as mandated by the Ministerial Order and as instructed to by the Minister of Seniors and Community Supports, Minister Mary Anne Jablonski.  Deputy Mayor Danylyshen, in making the motion,  referred to the letter dated March 8 written by Minister Jablonski, which stated “only a management body or foundation registered under the Housing Act can have the authority to requisition funds from municipalities.”  Scheffelmaier asked her ‘no’ vote be recorded. Discussion by Council included the fact that they had not been told about the tour of the hospital by CEO Denis Beesley, of Bethany Group along with several others from the community.  Mayor Mark Stannard shared with Council that he has recently spoken with CEO Beesley and more information regarding  Bethany Group would be forthcoming.  He also told Council that he had a call from Kerry Bales, Vice President for the Central Zone of Alberta Health Services.  Vice President Bales would like to tour the Supportive Living Unit at the hospital  to see what can be done.
Physician Recruitment
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Coronation and the County of Paintearth was presented to Council for signing.
The agreement states that:
• The cost for physician recruitment and retention will be shared on a 50/50 basis.
• Ownership of acquired assets will be shared equally 50/50.
• Disposal of assets will only occur if there is consent from each municipality.
• This MOU can be amended and modified from time to time.
Council passed a motion to sign the agreement.  
Unsigned Letter
Several Councillors received a two page unsigned letter outlining the issues of concern regarding taxes, Council, Administration, et-cetera.  Council is in the process of addressing some of the issues indicated in the letter however, due to the fact that the letter was “unsigned” is not able to address other issues indicated by the person or persons who sent the letter.
 
Williamson wins Open PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 13 August 2010 16:42
Coronation Golf Club held a Ladies Amateur Open Golf tournament on Saturday, August 7 with 32 golfers participating. The ladies were flighted according to their second round in the afternoon. ‘A’ Event winner was Karen Williamson with an 18-hole total score of 84.  Val Tym came in second in a chip off against Jennifer An who then took third. ‘B’ Event winner was Val Hartel with a 98, Diane Zinger with 107 and in a chip off Jay Galarneau defeated Carol Lundy for third place. ‘C’ Event had the three top golfers coming in with a 122 score card.  In the chip offs, Cindy Heidecker took first, Roxanne Shaw second, followed by Joy Usselman. ‘D’ Event winners were Joyce Webster with a score of 119, Wendy Kolisnyk with 130 and Brittany Cox of Consort with 140. Following a supper cooked by the golf course of a choice between Mandarin Chicken or ribs, 22 ladies participated in a horse race with Diane Zinger and Roxanne Shaw splitting the winnings with Rhonda Hrdlicka of Calgary and Joyce Webster. The 50/50 draw was won by Debbie Peterson and Roxanne Shaw won the fire pit in a raffle. This was the first time a Ladies Open had been held in Coronation for over 10 years.
 
Schmidt wins most points among Coronation's 50th Fair winners PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 27 August 2010 20:40
The most points by one exhibitor at Coronation’s 50th Annual Fair was won by Betty Schmidt, Talbot.
The most points by one family was given to Nichole, Kyla and Koryn Duncan, Coronation.
Art 
Margie Matkea received the award for most points in the adult art section.  
Most points in the junior art section was presented to Zach Weich. Other winners include Rene Lenton, Julie Hoff and Tanya Szabo
Amateur photography
Most points for adult photography was awarded to Russell Saunders, and junior to Kyla Duncan.  
The other winners in the Amateur Photography section included Karli Plehnert, Matthew Checkel,Caylen Belcourt, Gaylene Smith, Carrie Scoville, Kelsey Saunders, Terry Belcourt, Karen Jones and Brenda Schroeder.
Home economics 
The most points was  awarded to Shirley Duncan.
Senior cooking
Most points in the senior cooking category was awarded to Shirley Duncan. 
All other winners were Carrie Scoville, Betty Schmidt, Bill Bullick, Peggy Gerber, Mary Jane Lowis, Allison Rodvang, Kathy Rock, Lexi Pechout and George Rovensky.
Junior cooking
The junior cooking most points winner was Lexi Pechout.  
Other winners in this category included Koryn Duncan, Kyla Duncan, Sydney Elliot, Makenna Lutz, Wesley Hoekstra, Payton Elliot, Eric Rodvang and Caylen Belcourt.
Junior needlework and hobbies
Most points overall for junior needlework and hobbies was awarded to Taylor Eno.
Other winners were Taytum Wahl, Stephanie Reimer, Darius Hofer, Michael Griffiths, Ernesto Checkel, Brayden Chambers, Kayden Glasier, Caitlyn Dobovich, Alexander Brigley, Quynn Regnier, Michael Griffiths, Karli Plehnert and Laura Davis.
Hobbies for all ages
Laurie Bullick achieved the most points in the hobbies section.  
All other winners included Brian Bunbury, Lois Thumlert, Linda Burnbury, Blair Martens, Linda Schetzsle and Brenda Holden.
Adult needlework, handicrafts and hobbies
The most points was awarded to Linda Bossert.  
Other winners were Linda Schetzsle, Julia Couturier, Carrie Wager, Linda Bunbury, Mary Jane Lowis, Anna Rodvang, Linda Bossert, Irene Erickson, Sandra Cassels, Wilma Glasier and Lorna Elliot.
Horticulture
Winner of the overall  points in the horticulture section was given to Jean Checkel.
Potted Plants
Overall for the most points in potted plants was awarded to Peggy Dummett. Other winners were Bubbles Bullick and Lorna Elliott.
Fruit
Overall fruit winner was Jean Checkel. The only other winner in this section was Bubbles Bullick.
Flowers
Nichole Duncan was the overall winner of all the flower  classes.  
Other winners were Bubbles Bullick, Wilma Glasier, Peggy Dummett, Lynn McKenzie, Recreation Staff of Assisted Living, Jean Checkel, Dianne Elliott, Allison Rodvang and Eunice Campion.
Vegetable
The most points in the vegetable category was awarded to Jean Checkel.  
Other winners were Nichole Duncan, Peggy Gerber, Shauna Lee Thomas, Elmer Bridge, Wilma Glasier and Dianne Elliott.
Horticulture junior
The winners of the junior section were Kadyn Thornton, Mikaela Swahn, Kyla Duncan, Sydney Elliott, Trinity Thomas, Liam Alter, Lauryn Perry, Carter Thornton and Savena Alter.
Cereal
Awarded first place for her sheaf of wheat was Kyla Duncan followed by Kayden Glasier in second and Eric Rodvang, third.
The award for best sheaf of oats was Kayden Glasier, and Jordan Glasier in second.  
Koryn Duncan took first for the sheaf of barley.
Forage crop
Winner of the sheaf of brome grass was Eric Rodvang, who also won the category of Alfalfa followed by Allision Rodvang.
The sheaf of crested wheat grass was won by Eric Rodvang followed by Allison Rodvang.
Ryan Glasier won  for his sheaf of grass legume mixture.
Winning for her sheaf of slough grass was Allison Rodvang, who also took first for slender wheat grass, follwed by Eric Rodvang in second.
Hay
The winner for tame grass was Leah Rodvang.
School
The outstanding entries in all categories were entered by Jaron Nelson, Erin Brown, Doug Tse, Breland Athies, Tara Potter and Aly Grocock.
Original fiction winners were Gibson Osetsky and Alex Brigley.  Handwriting winners were Tristen Shaw and Robby Gilbertson.
Outstanding poetry entries were won by Joseph Brigley and Nicola Bossert.
The winning essays were entered by Reilly Macleod, Felicity Mears, Kyleen Wadstein, Cauy Schmidt, Aimee Caseley and Yvonne Black.
Report entries were won by Felicity Mears, Brooklyn Lutz, Tristen Shaw, Gabriella Pasolli and Carver Zimmer.
The art awards were presented to Hayley Doyle, Lara Tolmie and Tarun Swahn.
Jenna Sieger, Payten Butterwick, Austin Gilbertson, Dallas Creasy, Brayden McLean, Victoria Ross, Ory Butterwick and Lauren Copan were all winners in the Home Economics category.
The winners of the notebooks category were Lauryn Perry, Maria Pasolli, Isaac Belanger, Aimee Caseley, Tristen Shaw, Colby Elliot, Felicity Mears, Malou Gilbertson, Robby Gilbertson, Brandt McLean, Jordan Stonehouse, Olivia Martin and Samantha Hewitt.