School Profile
Leo Nickerson Elementary School is a triple-track school, offering a regular English program, a French Immersion program, and a Logos Christian program from Kindergarten to Grade Six. Each
program delivers the full, mandated Alberta Learning curriculum in a classroom setting unique to the philosophy of the individual program.
This triple-track setting allows each student the opportunity to learn in a chosen unique classroom setting, and also to develop respect, cultural appreciation, and a mutual understanding of the students in the other programs. This dynamic, multi-faceted school climate strongly supports students in the areas of academics, physical fitness, Fine Arts and positive moral values. The school welcomes students into colorful, cheerful and stimulating classrooms where dedicated and skilled teachers make learning come alive.
At Leo Nickerson Elementary, students receive a quality education, parents feel valued and involved, and the community is enriched with the presence of a school characterized by a strong social conscience. School Principal,
Kevin Jones, and Assistant Principal,
Richard Pawsey are positive and energetic role models. They have chosen and nurtured an award-winning staff, who work hard to ensure success for every student.
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Features
At Leo Nickerson Elementary School, an effective partnership of students, staff and parents produces these amazing results:
- A proven record of academic excellence
- Strong computer skills developed by students in well-equipped classrooms and in a state-of-the-art computer lab
- A focus on fitness and a healthy lifestyle
- Exciting Fine Arts curricular and extracurricular programs
- An extensive and well-used library collection
- Effective Reading Recovery and Balanced Literacy programs
- A friendly and comfortable small school atmosphere
- An active School Council and Student Cabinet
- A safe and caring school environment
- Active parent committees which encourage parent involvement and feedback
- A diverse range of student extracurricular activities, clubs and service projects reflecting students' needs and interests
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