June 26, 2017 Bowden Grandview School Sr. High Golf Bowden Grandview School Congratulates the playschool Class of 2017 Bowden Grandview high school students would like to send a big thank you to the Bowden Hi-Way Golf Course and the senior members for providing instruction and encouragement. In the words of AA Milne how lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. In Tuck Everlasting, author Natalie Babbit taught us that you can t pick out the pieces you like and leave the rest. Being part of the whole thing that s the blessing. Being part of Bowden Grandview is exactly that - a blessing. When I came to BGS I had never taught in a K to 12 nor did I truly understand how the advantages outweighed the perceived disadvantages. From the school focus on literacy and success for all students to FOG and teams of parents raising money to help any classroom with anything, we have seen how students from K to 12 are enveloped by a group of adults, guided, pushed, and pulled through every struggle and celebrated through every success. My time at Bowden Grandview has taught me many lessons, most importantly that relationships matter first and foremost. I am overwhelmed when I reflect on the greatness of BGS and the caring staff who work so tirelessly as a team around the students who will always have a piece of my heart. Bowden will always be my other home, the staff, my family and the students, my kiddos. Thank you to the students, parents, staff and community - past and present - for all the pieces of the last five years. In the words of AA Milne how lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. Until next time Bowden. Bowden Grandview School wishes everyone a safe and relaxing summer vacation!
Welcome! Please join me in welcoming Kelli Northrup as our newest team member. Kelli began her career in education in Fort McMurray, Alberta in 2007. In addition to teaching, she served as a Learning Coach, Learning Support Teacher and Vice Principal in Fort McMurray until 2014. She holds a bachelor s degree in English/Criminology and Sociology from St.Thomas University and an Education degree from Crandall University, New Brunswick and has been working towards a Masters degree. Upon changing districts and moving to beautiful Calgary, Kelli has spent time in Grade 4-6 classrooms and taught Physical Education to K-6 students for the first time this year. She is very excited to return to the junior high/high school classroom to share her passion of literacy, music, and theater. Kelli has a strong literacy and student services team background. She spent two summers learning under Carolanne Tomlinson and has delved into various areas of research and implementation in her Learning Coach role. She is thrilled to be able to support and work with students to help foster independence and knowledge, create a sense of community and a love for learning. Congratulations! Congratulations! Jesse Grenier is our latest Accelerated Reader Winner! Wyatt Duval and Dale Sietzema are heading to Provincials in Lethbridge after winning the gold medal game with their Innisfail Phantoms Bantam 2 Lacrosse Team
A huge thank you to Mrs. Rasmussen, Julie and Keane Howlett, Jordan and Dion Galay, Emily Dirks, Demareece and Bronny MacKenzie and Silas Tooker for all their volunteer time to make our flower beds on Highway 2A look fantastic!
Jeff Smyth, coach; Owen Belton, Coach s Award; Wyatt Duval, MVP Male; and Jessica Aplin, MVP Female; and Andrea Rainault, coach. Back row from left: Robert Schan, Coach s Award; Liam Fagan, MVP; Bailey Kraal, Workhorse Award; Wyatt Hengstler, Captain s Award; Tyler Rude, Rookie of the Year; Brandon Rude, Top Offensive Player.Front row from left: Cam Martin, Captain s award; Chase Hansen, Top Defensive Player; and Lane Corbett, Coach s Award. Missing coaches: Chris Grudeski, Adam Neale and Donovan Pineau From left: Mason Empey, Top Jr. High Male; Brandon Rude, Coach s Award; Callie Cocke, Top Jr. High Female; Katrina Stolson, Coach s Award. Missing: Misty Rey, Coach s Award. Missing coaches: Stephen Pietsch & Katelyn Glimsdale.
Miss Emma Turville, coach; Cam Martin, Most Improved; Kayla Mac- Gonigill, Coach s Award; Alicia van der Rijt, MVP; Addie Leeming, Coach s Award. Missing from photo: Kevin Van der Rijt, MVP. From left: Tyler Rude, Most Improved; and Liam Fagan, MVP. Missing from picture: Eli Anderson, From left: Merrick Moore, Top Jr. High Male; Amber Neilson, Top Jr. High Female; Chelsey Sietzema, Top Sr. High Female; and Liam Fagan, Top Sr. High Male. Missing: Coaches: Stephen Pietsch & Karen Fagan. Payton Sietzema and Brynn Smith, both received Coach s Award shown with coach Mrs. Emma Turville.
Emily Thorkman and Sydney Sparks, Coach s Awards; Presley Smith, Rookie of the Year; Katrina Stolson, MVP. Missing from photo: coach Patti Cummins. Karen Fagan, coach; Justin Corbett, MVP; Mason Empey, Most Improved Player and Gage Mackie, Coach s Award. Jessica Aplin, Coach s Award and Sidney Schindel, Most Improved Player. Missing: Coaches: Chelsea Burge & Tammy Cocke. Miss Ashley Sinclair, coach; Amber Neilson, Rookie of the Year; Sydney Sparks, MVP; Shonti Neilson, Coach s Award; and Jennifer Wood, coach.
From left: Cole Hunter, MVP; Deion Hronek, Most Improved; and Colton Minty, Coach s Award. Missing coaches: Katelyn Glimsdale Cam Martin, Coach s Award; Mason Empey, MVP; and Shane Callan, Rookie of the Year. Missing: Jason Metcalfe. Shelby Mackie, MVP; Sidney Schindel, Coach s Award; and Chelsey Sietzema, Rookie of the Year. Missing from the picture: Kaylee Sahli, Coach s Award and Shae Houchin, coach. 2017/2017 Athletes of the Year: Jr. Male: Mason Empey Jr. Female: Sydney Sparks Sr. Male: Liam Fagan Sr. Female: Chelsey Sietzema