February 8, 2023 - Parkland School Division's Nature Kindergarten program is based out of Muir Lake School, where children from all over the division can receive unique and authentic learning experiences primarily within a dedicated woodland classroom and the surrounding outdoor area.
We are currently exploring changes to the program and are gauging interest from PSD families.
Find out more details including answers to frequently asked questions in the information letter.
The program itself, nurtures independent, confident and resilient learners, and allows children to get active and in touch with nature. It is a wonderful way for children to learn the building blocks of physical literacy and lifelong health and well-being through outdoor adventures that contribute to their own social and emotional skills.
Proposed changes include two streams of Nature K that families can choose from:
Taught by a certificated teacher with support from a qualified Educational Assistant
Classes are on Monday/Wednesday, plus alternating Fridays
Open to all families who reside within PSD's attendance boundaries
Students enrolled at Muir Lake School for their main kindergarten programming that live within the Muir Lake School attendance area will be able to apply for busing. However, no busing is available for students who live outside the Muir Lake attendance area for this school-of-choice program.
Government funded program of choice that delivers the full kindergarten programs of study with no education fee charged to families.
Additional educational visit fees may apply and will be inline with other kindergarten classrooms.
Serves as an extension to a regular kindergarten program, with a strong focus on health and life skills
Led by recreation staff with support from a qualified Education Assistant
Classes are on Tuesday/Thursday, plus alternating Fridays
Open to all PSD families, however you must be registered for a kindergarten class with a recognized Alberta kindergarten program.
Students enrolled at Muir Lake for their main kindergarten programming that live within the Muir Lake School boundaries will be able to apply for PSD transport on enrichment days.
Families will be charged a fee of $400 per month to attend this program of choice.
No transportation is available to any students outside of the Muir Lake attendance area.
Students enrolled at Muir Lake School for their main kindergarten programming that live within the Muir Lake School boundaries will be able to apply for PSD transport on enrichment days.
Families interested in registering for Nature Kindergarten can view the Apply to Register section on the PSD Nature Kindergarten page.
