ELAA
We had an incredible morning with ELAA and our High School Students! Our students walked away with a better understanding of the courses and opportunities available to them at a wide variety of post-secondary institutions across Alberta.The feedback from the Post Secondary representatives was fantastic—they couldn’t stop raving about how polite and respectful our students were! I’m bursting with pride for our amazing students! A huge shoutout to all the staff who contributed to making this event such a success. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! #CESDAcademicExcellence
Grade 5 & Kinders
Exciting news! Our amazing Grade 5 and Kindergarten buddies of the year came together to create a breathtaking giant mural! It was such a fun and colorful project that brought everyone’s creativity to life!
Grade 4 Reading Milestone
Grade 4 achieved an incredible milestone by reading over 300 chapter books this year! To celebrate, we made our own pizza and finally watched The Wild Robot—a movie we’ve eagerly anticipated since grade 3! #CESDAcademicExcellence
Pie a Staff Member
Ms. Lapere and our amazing Leadership team organized an exhilarating event for both students and staff: ‘Pie a Staff Member’! It was a blast, with even some substitute teachers and EA’s jumping in to join the fun while others were away. What a thrilling way to cap off the day! #SVSGoVikingsGo
Grade 9 Parent & Student Orientation to High School
What an incredible night!
Gr 3 Royal Tyrrell Museum
The Grade 3s had an amazing adventure at the Royal Tyrrell Museum today! They delved into the wonders of Alberta’s Badlands, discovering fascinating plants and incredible rock formations along the way. What a thrilling day of exploration! #CESDAcademicExcellence
2025 ASAA
The excitement was palpable at the 2025 ASAA Provincial Championships held at Foothills Athletic Park in Calgary! Our very own Colby LaRoy took the stage, representing SVS in the Men’s Intermediate Category, and he absolutely shone against fierce competitors from across the province. Colby delivered an incredible personal best in Discus with a remarkable throw of 37.64m, and he also showed impressive skills in Shot Put. Finishing 6th out of 16 in both events is a fantastic achievement! Congratulations, Colby! We are so proud of your hard work and determination! Well done!
Grade 5 & 6 Walk
What a wonderful day for our grade 5 and 6 students! They got to join some grandparents and community seniors for a fun generational walk. It was heartwarming to see everyone chatting and sharing stories together. And of course, they all enjoyed some delicious ice cream to wrap up the event! A huge thank you to Red Deer County for making this special gathering happen. #CESDSocialEmotionalWellBeing
CASAA Zones
What a great day for our SVS track team at the CASAA Zone meet at Woody’s Athletic Park in Red Deer. We had three athletes qualify in the freezing temps and pouring rain last week to compete at Zones. The sun was shining and it was hot today. Kyal finished 4th in Intermediate Boys Long Jump and 5th in Javelin against some tough competition. Jacob secured two 3rd place finishes in Senior Boys Long Jump and Triple Jump just missing a provincials bid. Colby threw some personal bests narrowly missed 1st and taking the blue ribbon for 2nd in Intermediate Boys discus and Shot Put and will be representing SVS for the second year in a row at the ASAA Provincial championships next week in Calgary. We are so proud of our athletes, well done boys! #SVSGoVikingsGo
Grade 1 Kerry Wood Nature Centre
The Grade 1 students had an absolute blast exploring the vibrant signs of spring at Kerry Wood Nature Centre! The weather was perfect for an adventure filled with outdoor fun, and the excitement in the air was contagious as everyone soaked up the beauty of the season! A huge thank you to the amazing parents who joined us for this unforgettable field trip! Let’s celebrate the arrival of spring!
Track & Field Lunch
A huge shoutout to PAC for their incredible effort in making and serving the track meet lunch! The weather was absolutely perfect, and everyone had a blast enjoying the delicious lunch! Thank you for making the day even more memorable! #SVSGoVikingsGo!
CASAA May 2025
The CASAA Area 1 track meet on May 21st was a chilly, wet day in Red Deer, but the SVS team showed true grit and determination! Great job, everyone! #SVSGoVikingsGo.
Elementary Career Fair
Students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 had a great time exploring different careers at our Career Fair! Presenters included a Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, Mechanic, Calf Hoof Trimmer, Chiropractor, Nurse/Doula, Medical Lab Tech, and X-ray Tech.
A Recreation Director shared the many career paths available in recreation, and Klassic Kennels brought in puppies while talking about animal rescue. Trustee Linda Wagers also spoke about the size of Chinook’s Edge School Division and its wide range of career opportunities.
Thanks to all who made this event a success!
#CESDSuccess #CESDCareerConnection
Grade 4 Field Trip to Aspen Ranch
A big thank you to PAC for covering the transportation costs for our amazing Grade 4 field trip to Aspen Ranch! We had a fantastic time learning about agriculture and outdoor safety. One of the highlights was meeting the Livestock Response Unit that helps manage livestock in emergencies.
This trip opened our eyes to so many exciting career paths, like Fire & Rescue, Veterinarian, and even First Responders! It truly was a wonderful day filled with learning and fun. We also want to give a heartfelt shoutout to all the parent volunteers who played a crucial role in making this day a success. You all rock! #CESDSuccess #CESDCareerConnection.
ASAA - May 13th Eckville
We're super excited to cheer on our two amazing students representing SVS at the ASAA Unified Sports Event in Eckville today! They’ve had an impressive round robin, going 4-0, and they’re ready to take on the playoffs with their eyes on the gold!
