Principal’s Message

Welcome to Sifton School! The Staff and I extend a warm welcome to all students and their parents and/or guardians. As a school, we have a diverse student population representing over 20 different language groups; accordingly, English Language Learners (ELL) comprise 55% of our student population. Our vision of Sifton School is of a school focused on 21^st Century literacies, grounded in basic literacy skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English, and extending to the use of technology for teaching and learning literacy. We believe that literacy is a life-long skill and is an important part of our daily learning.

Sifton School is a partner with the University of Alberta in the promotion of physical activity and nutritious eating through the APPLE Schools project. Healthy eating and physical activity contribute to a healthy lifestyle and support student learning. As an APPLE School, we provide a school-wide snack program to our students each morning. Our student leaders, as Playground Activity Leaders (PALs), provide opportunities for students to engage in physical activities during lunch recess on selected days of the week. Teachers work with students to build essential knowledge and skills in physical education and health. We want members of our school community to make each choice a healthy choice. 

We invite you to be a part of our school community. We encourage parents and guardians to participate in your child’s learning. Together, we make Sifton School a great place to be and learn.

Sincerely,

David Kun