ANNUAL SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM

• Each year, our 18 schools are able to apply for funding for special projects, initiatives, equipment, programs, or events that regular school board allocated budgets are not able to fund.  Funding applications are accepted until November 10th of each year.  Each year $20,000-$25,000 is awarded to our schools to help enhance the learning experience for our students.  

NUTRITION & WELLNESS PROGRAM

• Meeting the needs of students by providing a healthy snack and lunch program in three GPPSD Schools
• Supported in conjuction with the United Way Northwest Alberta, Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta, local Rotary Clubs and individual and corporate donors

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Career Technology Studies Scholarship - $1000 each, 2 x $1000 Charles Spencer, 2 x $1000 GPCHS
  
• Chris Gonnet Memorial - leadership - 1 $500 scholarship for each high school 
  
• Croken Scholarship -academic achievement -  1 $500 scholarship for each high school 
  
• First Nations Metis & Inuit Scholarship - 1 scholarship annually

STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE

• Annual awards dinner to recognize and acknowledge deserving students who have displayed school leadership and outstanding academics
• Scholarships are also awarded at the Striving for Excellence Dinner
• Guest speaker for 2018 Striving for Excellence Dinner - Amber Fares
• Striving for Excellence Awards Dinner - October 2, 2019 at Revolution Place's Bowes Family Crystal Gardens
  
• Extra tickets available at Central Office for $30/each