​Derek Taylor is a Pre-K to Grade 8 school with a student
population of approximately 400 and a staff population of 35.
- Located in the Mission Heights neighborhood in southwest Grande Prairie
- Named after Derek Taylor, who was superintendent of the GPPSD from 1969-1995. He was one of the longest-serving school superintendents in Alberta history
- Opened its doors in September 2007
At Derek
Taylor Public School, some of the most important lessons students learn are the
ones they can use outside of the classroom. In the classroom there are high
expectations of our staff to provide quality instruction and for our students
to be engaged thinkers. We strive to
help cultivate ethical citizens who are emotionally intelligent. Collaboratively, our vision is to help all of
our students develop the knowledge and skills that will allow them to be
positive and productive after they leave the school system. While academics
remain a strong focus in our inclusive environment, we believe physical and
emotional health is a foundation upon which our students’ futures will be
built.
Some of
the highlights inside Derek Taylor Public School focused personalized learning
for our students and our strong connection to our community. We believe in
recognizing student success both inside and outside of the classroom.
