News

Annual Terry Fox Run & Open House

Posted on September 18 2024

On September 24th Falun School will be hosting our Annual Terry Fox Run and Open House. Students will be provided a pizza lunch and parents are welcome to join us for a slice. This year we will have multiple…

WRPS 7th Annual Golf Tournament

Posted on May 23 2024

WRPS is seeking donation support for the WRPS Seventh Annual Golf Tournament, at the beautiful Montgomery Glen Golf & Country Club. This year, we are committed to supporting three important funds: the…

Kindergarten Open House

Posted on April 12 2024

Falun School Kindergarten Open House will be on April 16th, 4:30pm - 6:00pm. Children must turn 5 by December 31/24 to be eligible for Kindergarten. If you have any questions feel free to call the school…

Safety Information for the Solar Eclipse

Posted on April 5 2024

Safety Information for the Solar Eclipse    

2024-2025 NEW Student Registration Open!

Posted on February 15 2024

We are excited to welcome your student into our WRPS community. We are accepting registrations for NEW students. More information can be found here.

2023

Falun School student publishes a picture book.

Posted on October 10 2023

Falun School is so proud to share that we have a published author in our student body. Miss Eva has graciuosly donated a copy of her book, Pumpkin Spice's Purrfect Life to the Falun School Library.

Neurodiversity Coffee Talk Information

Posted on October 2 2023

Neurodiversity Coffee Talk

Terry Fox Run and Pancake Lunch

Posted on September 19 2023

Thursday, September 21/23.Parents and siblings are welcome to join us for a pancake lunch at 11:30am, followed by our assembly and Terry Fox Run.

Falun School Radio Commercial

Posted on June 23 2023

During Falun school's Career Fair the students helped create a Radio Commercial.  The commercial was broadcasted on  W1440 Wetaskiwin the week of June 5-11. Falun School PSA Version 1 Falun School…

Graze Food Truck Visits Falun School

Posted on June 20 2023

As a final project for Wellness in Grade 4-6 they completed a Food Truck Challenge Project. To conclude their project, we invited Graze's Food Truck to come to Falun School. Shout out to Graze Food Truck…

Falun School Career Fair 2023

Posted on May 9 2023

Falun Students celebrated Education Week, May 1-5 by hosting a career fair. Click the link to check out our week. Falun School Career Fair 2023

Picnic in the Park Fundraiser

Posted on April 25 2023

Please join us for our Picnic in the Park Fundraiser on May 19th @ the Falun Communinty Hall. All proceeds will go towards our new playground. Everyone is welcome!

2023-2024 Registration is Open for New Students

Posted on April 24 2023

We are excited to welcome your child into our WRPS community. We are accepting registrations for NEW students. More information can be found here.

2023 - 2024 Kindergarten Open House at Falun School

Posted on March 21 2023

Falun School will be hosting an Open House for all new students starting Kindergarten in September 2023. Parents are welcome to bring their child for a tour of the school and classroom. Feel free to stop…

Hockey Hooky for Ben

Posted on March 9 2023

Hockey Hooky at Falun School raised $200 for the Ben Stelter Fund on March 3rd. Students donated a loonie to wear their lids for the day and everyone was encouraged to wear their favorite jersey. We wrapped…

West of the 5th Poker Rally Fundraiser

Posted on February 15 2023

West of the 5th Annual Poker Rally is a School community fundraiser. Funds raised supports all our local schools, Falun School, Lakedell School, Pipestone School, & PLRS. 

2022

Falun School Acknowledging Truth and Reconciliation

Posted on October 3 2022

On Monday, September 26th, Falun students, staff, and parents were honored to have three special guests share their knowledge and experience regarding residential schools and Plains Cree culture. …

2021

Thank You!!

Posted on March 19 2021

Falun School would like to say a huge thank you to Corey Kozak for including us in the Sledz and Treadz fundraiser! Several of our hard-working parents donated their time and baking to support this event.…

2020

Falun School Supply Ordering 2020 - 2021

Posted on June 29 2020

This year Falun School has partnered with Staples to provide easy, convenient online school supply shopping. Supplies will be delivered directly to the school at the end of August or you can choose to…

2019

Horse Club at Falun School

Posted on April 4 2019

Falun School Grade 6 students take part in different student leaderships roles throughout the school year. One of those roles is running noon hour clubs for other students. This year we were lucky enough…

Falun School Receives Green Up Grant from Fortis Alberta

Posted on March 12 2019

Green Up grant program is designed to help create or enhance an environmental program for students in elementary and junior-high schools in our service area. Congratulations to Mr. Nychka and his Grade…

Indigenous Parent Engagement Meeting & MEC Meeting

Posted on January 22 2019

Letter to Falun From the Terry Fox Foundation 2018-2019

Posted on January 15 2019

Letter to Falun From the Terry Fox Foundation 2018-2019

Interested in Sign Language Classes?

Posted on January 10 2019

Falun School is hosting ASL classes in February. Feel free to contact Stacey Fiveland or the school office for more information or to register.

2018

Falun School Christmas Concert Baskets and Bake Sale…

Posted on November 19 2018

Falun School Christmas Concert Baskets and Bake Sale Information

Junior ATB is back at Falun School!

Posted on October 30 2018

Junior ATB is coming to Falun School again this year. All students are invited to take part in this learning experience. All students are welcome to open an account (if they do not have an existing account)…

No Stone Left Alone

Posted on October 19 2018

No Stone Left Alone

Grade 6 Farewell Fundraising Information

Posted on October 17 2018

Grade 6 Fundraising Information

Go Girl Self Empowering Event

Posted on October 11 2018

Go Girl Self Empowering Event

Wetaskiwin County offering Sportball at Lakedell School

Posted on September 13 2018

Wetaskiwin County will be offering Sportball at Lakedell School. Please see the links below for more information and registration forms.   Lakedell Sportball   Registration Form

Friends of Falun - Where Do the Funds We Raise Go?

Posted on June 22 2018

Friends of Falun - Where Do the Funds We Raise Go?

Wetaskiwin & Falun CO-OP Equity Cheque

Posted on June 7 2018

Friends & Family of Falun School earned $674.45 by using the School CO-OP number when making purchases at Wetaskiwin & Falun CO-OP. Heartfelt thanks to you all!

2018-2019 Falun School teaching assignments.

Posted on June 1 2018

2018-2019 Falun School teaching assignments.

Breakfast Cart Donation

Posted on May 31 2018

We would like to send out a big THANK YOU to Wetaskiwin Ready Mix for their donation to our Breakfast Cart Program. Donations like this help ensure all our students have a nutritional snack before beginning…

Kindergarten Date Change

Posted on May 30 2018

Kindergarten is changing one date in June so that the Kinders can take part in the learning and fun of Aboriginal Day!! There will no NO kindergarten on Friday, June 22, 2018. It is moving to Thursday,…

The NED Show

Posted on May 7 2018

Students and staff all enjoyed The NED Show performance today Never give up Encourage others Do your best If you would like to purchase one of the Yo-yo pictured or any accessories they will be available…

Wetaskiwin Boys and Girls Club Summer Events 2018

Posted on May 1 2018

Wetaskiwin Boys and Girls Club Summer Events 2018

The NED Show is coming to Falun School

Posted on April 30 2018

The NED Show   The NED Show is coming to Falun School May 7th, 2018.

Thank You for Farm Safety Day

Posted on April 24 2018

Falun School Students and staff would like to thank, Lakedell AG Society, all the volunteers, and sponsors for putting on such a great event! The day was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

Kindergarten Registration & Information Night - April…

Posted on April 10 2018

Falun School offers a full day program, 2 – 3 days per week, to those children who are 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2018.   Registration night will be held on Wednesday, April 11,  2017…

Kindergarten Graduation & Class Pictures

Posted on April 6 2018

Monday morning Falun School will be having our Kindergarten Grad pictures taken. The rest of the school will be having class pictures taken as well.

Certification of Recognition from The Stollery

Posted on April 3 2018

  Our School has received a Certificate of Recognition for the fundraiser put on by the Ms. Cartier and her Grade 3/4 class. Great job Falun School for raising $600.00!

Letter from Terry Fox Foundation

Posted on March 15 2018

Letter from Terry Fox Foundation

Bigger Than That Presentation

Posted on March 12 2018

Falun School is excited to be hosting Lakedell School and Pipestone School for the Bigger Than That Presentation, this Thursday, March 15th, 2018.

Climbing Wall is finally ready for Student use.

Posted on February 27 2018

Our climbing wall is finally ready for our students to use, and they will be this week! We would like to thank all our parent volunteers for their time and effort in making this possible. We would also…

By - Election Rural Electoral Subdivision 3

Posted on February 26 2018

Vote today! A By-Election for Rural Electoral Subdivision 3 will take place on Monday, February 26, 2018, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. An elector is eligible to vote at a voting station…

Acorn Online Forms and Payments Information

Posted on February 5 2018

WRPS moved to Acorn, an online payment system in September of 2015.  Continual improvement of that system, now allows parents to complete the permission forms and payment online!  Falun School is excited…

Reminder - Subway Lunch Monday

Posted on January 26 2018

Reminder - Subway lunch on Monday for those that ordered.

Reminder - ATB Grand Opening & School Assembly / Sports…

Posted on January 24 2018

ATB - Bank of the Stars, Grand Opening tomorrow. ATB Employees and Board members will be recognized at the assembly and it is our first banking day. School Assembly and Sport Team Day! Wear your favourite…

Reminder - Treat Day!

Posted on January 23 2018

Reminder - Tomorrow is Treat Day!! Students can purchase chips, chocolate bars, candy bags, or Kinder Surprises for $1 or $2. Funds raised will go towards the Grade 6 year end celebration.

By-Election Division 3

Posted on January 17 2018

Notice of Nomination DayNomination Day is January 29, 2018 for the election of a candidate for the vacancy in Rural Electoral Division 3.  Nominations will be received between the hours of 10:00 a.m.…

Parent Suicide Learnering Session

Posted on January 15 2018

Parent Suicide Information session

Grand Re-opning of Falun Junior ATB: The Bank of the…

Posted on January 12 2018

Hi everyone! We are pleased to announce the Grand Re-opening of our Falun Junior ATB: The Bank of the Stars! The whole team is very excited, and we hope that you will be able to join us for this awesome…

2018 Minister of Education's Letter - Accountability…

Posted on January 10 2018

2018 Minister's Letter - Accountability Pillar Survey

2017

Big Thank You to Wagar Seed Services

Posted on December 21 2017

Big Thank you to Wagar Seed Services for their donation to Friends of Falun School Society Raffle .

Letter From Terry Fox Foundation to Falun School

Posted on December 20 2017

Letter From Terry Fox Foundation

Pajama &/or Christmas hat day!!

Posted on December 18 2017

December 21st, 2017 - Wear your coziest pajamas &/or your styling Christmas Hat, the choice is yours. As long as your ready for a fun filled day. FREE breakfast style lunch and an afternoon movie,

Reminder - Subway orders are due Monday

Posted on December 15 2017

Reminder - Subway orders are due Monday Dec 18th, 2017.

Reminder - Items for our Christmas gift baskets are…

Posted on December 14 2017

Reminder - All items for our Christmas gift baskets are due tomorrow morning.

SUBWAY ORDER DUE DATE CHANGE

Posted on December 13 2017

SUBWAY ORDER DUE DATE CHANGE – Subway way orders are now due DECEMBER 18TH, 2017. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Christmas Basket Raffle Items

Posted on December 5 2017

Reminder that we are still very short on items for the Christmas Baskets.: Grade Six parents and students will be assembling the baskets on December 15th, so if you are able to donate, please do so on…

Picture Retake Orders Due Dec 6, 2017

Posted on December 4 2017

Reminder that all retake picture orders are due on Dec 6, 2017.

Christmas Basket themes and Bake Sale Information

Posted on November 29 2017

Falun School   Christmas Concert Baskets & Bake Sale It is a long standing tradition for sixth grade students being actively involved in the school Christmas concert. This fundraising event supports…

Reminder - School assembly tomorrow at 10:30 am &…

Posted on November 28 2017

Reminder - School Assembly tomorrow at 10:30 am.  Students are encouraged to dress in Western Wear. Friends of Falun will be doing the Early Bird Draw for our raffle tickets.

Reminder PTI & Book Fair this evening.

Posted on November 23 2017

Reminder of PTI tonight from 4:30pm - 6:30 pm. Also this is the last day for Book Fair! We will be opened until 5:30 pm this evening.

Pigeon Lake Santa's Elves Donation Box

Posted on November 21 2017

The Pigeon Lake Santa’s Elves have once again dropped off a box for new unwrapped gifts to be delivered to families in need.  If you wish to make a financial donation, volunteer to help wrap at ma-Me-O…

Rock and Roll Literacy Performance

Posted on November 17 2017

We are excited to announce we will be having Sigmund Brouwer performing at our school Nov 21, 2017. Big thank you to Friends of Falun for making events like this possible for our students.

Book Fair begins

Posted on November 17 2017

Yee Haw!!! Saddle Up & Read! Book Fair begins today and will run until Thursday Nov 23/17. Book Fair is open during all recesses for students and parents can stop by anytime during school hours. We will…

Reminder - No School

Posted on November 7 2017

Reminder - There is no school November 10th, 13th, & 14th. Hope everyone enjoys the break!

Rememberance Day Ceremony

Posted on November 6 2017

Please join us for our Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 9, 2017 at 10:50 am.

Milk Card Price increase

Posted on November 1 2017

Due to an increase in milk costs we will be increasing the price of milk cards to $16.00.  A milk card provides 20 milk items PLUS one free milk. Milk cards can be purchased online or at the school office.…

School Picture Orders Due

Posted on October 26 2017

Reminder - School picture order forms are due Tomorrow.

Free WRPS Bus Status App

Posted on October 25 2017

Snow and icy conditions today serve as a great reminder about the Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools Bus Status app, that is available for free for iPhone and Android mobile devices.  Enjoy the faster…

Celebration of Learning

Posted on October 17 2017

Reminder - Celebration of Learning Please join us in our Celebration of Learning on October 18th, 2017 from 4:30pm—6:30pm. This is a great opportunity to meet and speak with your child(s) teacher and…

Recall Notice

Posted on October 16 2017

This book may have been sold at last years Book Fair and was also available through the Scholastic Book order forms.

Fire Prevention Week Presentation From South Pigeon…

Posted on October 13 2017

Our students had a surprise fire drill this morning which our local Fire Department was present for. In the afternoon all classes had a presentation from two member of the South Pigeon Lake Fire Department.…

Resource 4 Families

Posted on October 12 2017

Res4Fam October 2017

Reminder - Tomorrow, Oct 11th is Picture Day!

Posted on October 10 2017

Individual School Pictures.

Friends of Falun School Society Raffle Tickets.

Posted on October 5 2017

Friends of Falun School Society Raffle Tickets are now available. This raffle is our main fundraiser so please help our students by requesting and selling ticket books. Please contact Amber Anctil (780-360-1171,…

PD Day & Thanksgiving

Posted on October 4 2017

Professional Development Day and Thanksgiving   There will be NO classes for students on Friday, October 6th, 2017.  This will be a professional development day for all WRPS staff.  There are also…

Boys and Girls Club Information

Posted on September 29 2017

The Boys and Girls Club of Wetaskiwin has a number of exciting Afterschool Programs to offer children and youth this Fall and all year long…from cooking and gardening to leadership and teamwork.  See…

Terry Fox Pledges

Posted on September 29 2017

Big thanks to all of those who participated in our Terry Fox Run.   Reminder pledge forms and money are due October 4th, 2017.

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Noon Hour Clubs

Posted on September 27 2017

We invite students to participate in our noon hour clubs, Commencing October 2, 2017. We will be offering the following: Week #1 Monday Gym Games (Gr. K-3) Tuesday Hunt, Fish & Survival (Gr. 1-3)   Gym…

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Rod Drebert Run

Posted on September 27 2017

The Falun School Cross Country team eagerly awaits! The race will be held tomorrow Thursday, the 28th, of September. Buses will be leaving at 9:30 a.m. Runners should pack a lunch (Concession is available)…

Reminder

Posted on September 26 2017

Reminder:   Wednesday September 27th, 2017 is our Open House , Meet the Teacher, Month End assembly and Terry Fox Run. Everyone is welcome to join us for our Kick off assembly at 10:30 am and stay for…

19th Annual Peace Hills X-Country Meet

Posted on September 12 2017

19th Annual PEACE HILLS X-COUNTRY MEET Saturday September 16, 2017 Location: Peace Hills Park, Wetaskiwin, AB Hosts: Spruce Ave JHS (Edmonton)   Awards: A race T-shirt to the top 6 finishers in each…

Resource 4 Families

Posted on September 8 2017

Resources for Families

Falun School Council Annual General Meeting

Posted on September 6 2017

The Falun School Monthly and Annual General Meeting will be held on  September 13, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the school library.  The Falun School Parent Council meeting will meet monthly.  Dates…

School Equity Program

Posted on September 6 2017

Wetaskiwin Co-op has been a proud member of the Wetaskiwin community for 100 years. We want our community to continue to thrive, and we know that the more we invest in our youth and young families, Wetaskiwin…

School Administration / Staff Assignments  

Posted on September 6 2017

  We have configured our 2017- 2018 school year with staffing resources as follows: ECS - Sara Yazdani - This is a shared position with Lakedell School to create a full time position. Grade 1 - Miss.…