The federal government wants to hear from you about environmental education!

The Federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has launched a consultation focused on how we can develop a  National Framework for Environmental Learning. 

“Toward a National Framework for Environmental Learning” is offered as a starting point to spark dialogue and ideas on environmental learning and its role in helping Canadians deal with biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. The information gathered through this consultation process will shape an ambitious and inclusive national framework (“the framework”) for environmental learning in Canada.
 
There’s a consultation taking place from now until June 3rd, 2024.

Learn More.... LINK

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Teacher Staff Appreciation Week
February 11th - 17th 2024  

Every day in education settings, teachers and school staff positively impact the lives of millions of children every day, and their work and impact extends far beyond the boundaries of the classroom.

Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week (TSAW) was initiated by the Canadian Home and School Federation in 1988 and is  held the week of Valentine Day ( February 14th). 

The purpose of this week is to encourage parents and the wider community to recognize the personal and professional contributions that our teachers and school staff make to children and their education.
 
Every school has dedicated staff members. TSAW lets them know they are appreciated and that parents want to work with them on the same team!

Learn more about Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week by visiting the TSAW page here...... link  

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The history..... In the beginning, it was the mothers who organized themselves to support students. A meeting was held on Saturday, September 2, 1922 to discuss the possibility of forming a Provincial organization to promote the welfare of student in education.  Mrs. Alice M. Curtis was the chairperson for this meeting.
ASCA was originally the Alberta Federation of Home and School Associations and was officially organized on March 31, 1929.
 
One of the main objectives of ASCA, from its origin through to today, is that parents are seen as partners in education and they are vital to student success.
The first President of the Alberta Federation of Home and School Associations was Reverend Dr. G.W. Kerby from Calgary.  He also served as President of the National Federation of Home and School and Parent- Teacher Association.
 LEARN MORE... https://www.albertaschoolcouncils.ca/about/history
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CHSF is proud to be a participating partner with  the  EdCan Network.

Learn More about EdCan:  edcan.ca

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​History of Multiculturalism in Canada
Canada was the first country in the world to adopt an official multiculturalism policy.
 Education Guide 
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This education guide examines some key moments and figures in our history as part of an introduction to multiculturalism in Canada. By learning the history of how multiculturalism has grown and been treated in Canada, we can better understand our society today.

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Education Guide