Prairie Rose Possibilities - The Podcast

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Prairie Rose Pubic Schools is a fairly rural district in southern Alberta, Canada. Several of our schools are starting on an exciting project venture called Prairie Rose Possibilities. These mini podcasts will be a snapshot of these projects as they navigate new areas of student engagement.

  1. 6.07 Seven Persons School - Academy of the Fine Arts

    06/17/2025

    6.07 Seven Persons School - Academy of the Fine Arts

    Seven Persons is one of our K-9 schools and it has 275 students. The Academy of Fine Arts serves students from grades 4 to 6 and specializes in Music, Drama and Visual Art. Academy teachers Mrs. Molin and Mrs. Drew share their experiences and future plans for the academy, emphasizing the ongoing passion for the arts among students. As this program finishes up its third year, registration for next year confirms that students return year after year, showing sustained interest in the arts. This episode focuses on the unique teaching approaches, collaboration among teachers, and the impact of the program on student confidence and skills. The discussion highlights the importance of community connections, and the development of employability skills through the arts.

    18 min
  2. 6.06 Jenner - Junior High Options

    06/12/2025

    6.06 Jenner - Junior High Options

    In this episode of the Prairie Rose Possibilities podcast, Kirby Stensrud, the principal of Jenner, School, talks about the innovative options available to Junior High students at this K-9 school with only 30 students.  Kirby shares highlights from the past year, including partnerships with local professionals to offer hands-on learning in trades, arts, and technology. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support in education, especially in small rural schools, and the development of future-ready skills for students. A highlight includes students being able to create and prepare menus that were served at a new restaurant in Medicine Hat.

    10 min
  3. 6.05 Timeless Tales - Intergenerational Writing Project

    06/10/2025

    6.05 Timeless Tales - Intergenerational Writing Project

    Join us for an update on the Timeless Tales project, an intergenerational storytelling initiative that pairs grade nine and ten students with seniors in care facilities. Led by Kelli-Ann Nixdorf, the project utilizes a creative engagement method around intriguing photographs, allowing students to interview seniors and publish their stories. This project takes places in several of our Prairie Rose communities: Foremost, Oyen, Bow Island and Dunmore. The discussion highlights the project's impact on students' skills, including public speaking, writing, empathy, digital organization and creativity, as well as the positive feedback from participants.

    15 min
  4. 6.04 Burdett - Chickens & Eggs

    06/06/2025

    6.04 Burdett - Chickens & Eggs

    In this episode we meet Principal Scott Raible, the new principal of Burdett School ... and his 🐓chickens! The project aims to engage the K-9 students, who come from a low German Mennonite background, in hands-on learning experiences. Having 🐓 chickens on site is proving to build responsibility, leadership, and curriculum connections. The conversation also explores future plans for expanding the animal program to include 🐝 bees and possibly 🐐 goats, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and real-world skills in education.

    12 min
  5. 6.03 Warren Peers School - Makerspace

    06/05/2025

    6.03 Warren Peers School - Makerspace

    In this conversation, Kirsten McCurdy, a makerspace teacher at Warren Peers School, discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching Makerspace in a small, multi-grade environment. She shares insights on project-based learning, the importance of teaching organization and cleanup skills, and how Makerspace activities build problem-solving abilities and perseverance among students. Warren Peers School is a K-9 School located near the Alberta -Saskatchewan border in the village of Acadia Valley. With 45 students, it is a triple-graded environment. Listen to previous WPS Makerspace updates at episodes ⁠1.13 and  2.01⁠ and ⁠3.04 and 4.01 and 5.11

    11 min
  6. 6.02 Ralston School - Learning from the Land

    06/03/2025

    6.02 Ralston School - Learning from the Land

    In this episode of Prairie Rose Possibilities, we talk with school principal Jason Duchscherer about the innovative Learning from the Land project at Ralston School. Ralston is a unique JK-9 school with close to 50 % of the students coming from British military families who work at the nearby British Army Training Unit. The conversation explores the integration of agricultural education, community engagement, and cultural traditions, particularly focusing on the involvement of British military families and their opportunities for Canadian prairie experiences. Jason shares exciting future plans for expanding the project to include a working farm, complete with cows, sheep and chickens, and emphasizes the importance of developing employability skills through hands-on agricultural experiences. Listen to earlier updates at 1.07  and 2.05 and 3.05 and 4.06 and 5.15

    11 min
  7. 6.01 Warren Peers School: Archery

    06/01/2025

    6.01 Warren Peers School: Archery

    In this episode of Prairie Rose Possibilities, host Cammie Kannekens interviews Jamie Didychuk, a junior high math teacher and archery coach at Warren Peers School. They discuss the growth and impact of the school's archery program, which has been running for over a decade and has become increasingly competitive. Jamie shares insights on the confidence and skills developed in students through archery, the support from the community, and the program's achievements at national competitions. They also explore future aspirations for the program and its expansion into other schools. Listen in to previous episodes at 1.14 and  2.11 and 3.11 and 4.03 and 5.14 Takeaways The archery program has been running for over 10 years.Students' confidence has significantly improved over time.Community support is crucial for the program's success.Archery helps develop both individual skills and life skills.Participation in competitions boosts student motivation.The program has expanded to include 3D archery targets - a new bear and hopefully a turkey!Local experts contribute to the students' learning experience.The program's success has inspired other schools to start archery clubs, including Eagle Butte High School in Dunmore.The program fosters a sense of community and belonging.

    8 min
  8. 5.17 -Timeless Tales - Intergenerational Writing Project

    06/16/2024

    5.17 -Timeless Tales - Intergenerational Writing Project

    Starting with beautiful pictures, students from 3 PRPS schools worked with seniors in their communities, sometimes at care facilities, to write stories. The story of this BRAND NEW Prairie Rose Possibilities project is sure to warm your heart! District Instructional Lead Kelli-Ann Nixdorf has helped each group publish a book of the stories - Foremost High School, Senator Gershaw grade 9s, Eagle Butte High School grade 11s - they are now all published authors!

    14 min
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Prairie Rose Pubic Schools is a fairly rural district in southern Alberta, Canada. Several of our schools are starting on an exciting project venture called Prairie Rose Possibilities. These mini podcasts will be a snapshot of these projects as they navigate new areas of student engagement.

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