Wild Rose Elementary School’s usual early-morning assembly was interrupted Friday and not a person was upset by the intrusion. As the children sat mostly quiet, but anxious for their day to begin, the school was awarded a Safety Star Grant in recognition of their commitment to providing a safe and caring learning environment for their students, teachers and staff.
Along with a banner to hang in the school, the award carries with it a $2,500 grant from FortisAlberta, which can be used for any school improvement project or educational initiative.
“We are so happy to name Wild Rose Elementary a Safety Star school to acknowledge all the good work they are doing to keep their students, teachers and staff safe. They have a lot of pride in their school and it shines through in how they take care of one another,” says Kate George, FortisAlberta Communications Advisor.
FortisAlberta launched the Safety Star school grant program earlier this year and invited schools to apply for the $2,500 grant by demonstrating how their facilities, programming and philosophies are committed to the safety and overall well-being of the school community. A panel of judges evaluated the applications and awarded 10 Safety Star grants to schools throughout FortisAlberta’s service territory.
“We were impressed by the innovative programs some schools have developed to address important issues like bullying, accessibility, and first aid.” said George. “We hope that other schools and communities will be inspired by our 2011 Safety Stars and look for ways to make their own learning environments safer places for everyone.”
