Clairmont Community School

Location:
10407 - 97 Street, Clairmont, AB

Grades:
Kindergarten to Grade 8

Special features:
The school opened in 2009 to serve students in Clairmont and the surrounding area, and is equipped with modern technology such as SmartBoards in many of its classrooms and Chromebook carts. The facility includes a library, home economics lab with a full kitchen, art room, science labs, full-size gym, music and band room, and two playgrounds.

Programs:
The on-site County of Grande Prairie Wellington Centre provides daycare and playschool programs, day camps, and meeting space for non-profit groups.

The Healthy Schools, Healthy Futures Program includes a School Wellness Action Team (SWAT), Taste of Fridays program to explore healthy foods, and a breakfast program.

The Band Program provides Grade 5 students with access to band instruments and accessories at no cost to families. Grade 6 students may participate in the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Honour Band. Grades 7-8 students compete in annual festivals.

The Fine Arts Program’s annual Fine Arts Night features student art displays, performances by the band class and/or drama class and a talent show.

Liaison Workers and Family Culture Nights provide students with FNMI school-based and extracurricular cultural supports. School-wide citizenship activities support student development. CCS also offers after-school youth programs, clubs and societies.

Sports:
CCS Kodiaks compete in basketball, volleyball, badminton, and track and field. The running club competes in local events.

Trustee Contact:
Dana McIntosh, Ward 9: [email protected]