Education

Churchbridge boasts a vibrant Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in the heart of the community.

For those interested in higher learning, or alternative classes, Churchbridge is a 35-minute drive from the City of Yorkton. SIAST classes are offered through the Parkland Regional College in Yorkton. In addition, classes through the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina are also offered through Parkland College. A wide variety of community college classes are also offered throughout the year, at the College in Yorkton, and at other Parkland College facilities throughout the area.

Churchbridge Public School is located at
242 Prothero Ave. West

"Building foundations for lifelong learning."

 

Churchbridge Public School - Kindergarten to Grade 12

http://cps.gssd.ca/

242 Prothero Ave. W., Churchbridge, SK
Phone: (306) 896-2712; Fax: (306) 896-2600
Principal: Alisa Leidl

Academics

  • Strong academic program providing all classes necessary for graduation and entrance to institutes of higher learning;
  • Smaller class sizes allow teachers to meet the needs of all students. Dedicated staff are often available to provide extra help outside of school hours;
  • High standards for behavior and academics have prepared students for post-secondary education and produced many successful professional graduates;
  • We offer subjects in all required areas and also have a strong 6-9 PAA program, 5-12 band program, computer technology and instruction, art and Industrial Arts;
  • We are fortunate to provide learning assistance for K-12 students;
  • SCN & distance ed. classes available;
  • Youth Apprenticeship Saskatchewan Program (work experience);
  • Students score highly on provincial assessments (most recently in the areas of Math and Language Arts);
  • Highly successful student-led interview process (95%+ participation);
  • Presenters are brought in to enrich and enhance topics that are taught from the curriculum by way of song writers, singers, authors, etc.

Staff & Students

Our school boasts a student body of about 165 and an excellent staff comprised of the following:

  • dedicated and professional teachers;
  • Educational Assistants committed to providing excellent support for students;
  • in-school counsellor;
  • guidance counsellor;
  • access to speech pathologist;
  • access to occupational therapist.

Community Involvement

We are pleased to have great community support and endeavor to include the entire community in our school activities through such events as:

  • presentations;
  • Remembrance Day programs;
  • Christmas Food Hampers;
  • Christmas concerts and dinner;
  • monthly newsletters provided to all community members;
  • Awards night.

Points of Interest

  • active School Community Council;
  • well-equipped automated library;
  • firedrill procedure practised;
  • Summer Reading and Support Program;
  • attendance policy enforced;
  • well-equipped home ec. lab, accessible to all grades;
  • excellent playground with recent upgrades;
  • current school website;
  • canteen available daily;
  • hot lunch fundraisers;
  • access provided to speech/language and occupational therapists;
  • anti-bullying program in place.

Student Opportunities

  • year-end field trips;
  • Scholastic Book Club & Book Fairs;
  • noon intramural program (K-12)
  • Asessippi ski trip;
  • K-5 track meet, 6-9 curling bonspiel;
  • winter fun day;
  • school skating program;
  • Terry Fox Walkathon, Jump Rope for Heart;
  • Telemiracle Penny Drive;
  • strong SRC program including activities such as pancake breakfasts, theme weeks, contests, school dances.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Leadership

  • Junior SRC;
  • Senior SRC;
  • SADD;
  • HITS (Helpers in Teen Support);
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters;
  • Fundraising including:
    - Magazine sales
    - Mom's Pantry sales

Artistic

  • Art club
  • Drama club
  • Yearbook
  • Choir

Athletic

  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Badminton
  • Cross country running
  • Cross country ski team
  • Intramural curling
  • Competitive curling
  • Golf
  • Track & Field
  • Football (Co-op with Esterhazy)

**We have many provincial medal winners from our athletics program!

In the spirit of small towns, our school prides itself on a caring, personal atmosphere, endeavoring to make all students feel welcome.

For more information contact Churchbridge School.
Phone: (306) 896-2712; Fax: (306) 896-2600

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Good Spirit School Division
63 King Street East
Yorkton, SK
Phone: (306) 786-5500
Fax: (306) 783-0355
http://gssd.ca/

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Parkland College
"The College That Works!"
1-866-783-6766
Offering a Variety of Full-time classes and Part-time Evening Classes
Yorkton Campus, 200 Catherine Street. Phone: (306) 783-6566
Melville Administration, 200 Block 9th Ave. E. Phone: (306) 728-4471
http://www.parklandcollege.sk.ca/