Nov 30
Busy Week At Nellie

Hello Citizens of Nellie,

The Nellie Staff would like to thank you for our dinner last evening.  It was wonderful and really made us feel appreciated.

This was a very busy and exciting week at Nellie.  The Used Book Sale, Conferences and a visit from our Education Director were some of the highlights.  There is a lot of information in this week’s Nellie In The Know so please read it carefully with your children so you don’t miss any of the big events coming up.

Thank you all so much for making Nellie a great place to learn.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Darren Dyck, Principal​


Nov 08
Remembrance Days

 Hello Citizens of Nellie,

 We had a very moving week at Nellie that crested with a very thoughtful and emotional Remembrance Day Service this morning.  A big thank you to our MCs, Sophia and Olivia, Ms. Dennison, Daniel Dennison, all students who presented and all staff who helped created this powerful service. You did a remarkable job of creating such an authentic service. It was also wonderful to see how many family members were able to join us as we stopped to remember this important day.

It is now time to enjoy our first ever School Fall Break. See you all back Wed. November 15th.

 Darren Dyck, Principal​


Nov 03
Giving Tree At Nellie

Giving Tree

As a community, in December, we provide gifts, food and help that is needed. If you and your family are in needplease email me at dkdyck@cbe.ab.ca and we will “adopt” your family this December. If you are interested in helping please watch for emails from School Council on what is needed. A sign-up genius will be sent out once we know what our families need. Recipients will be anonymous.

If your family is in need please complete this document, email it to me, bring it into the school or come into the school and complete one here. Our PAC is ready to mobilize and wants to get an early jump on gift purchasing.​


Oct 13
Halloween Is Just Around the Corner

Hello Citizens of Nellie.  As you probably know by now, Halloween is a big deal at Nellie.  Students dress up, PAC hosts a dance, activities are planned in the school and a huge celebration of learning occurs. It is a fun and light-hearted way for everyone to “play make-believe".  Parents are asked to monitor costumes and avoid having costumes that are too gory or too dangerous.  Props are also a concern.  Props such as swords, guns, pitch forks or any other type of weapon should stay at home.  Families who do not celebrate Halloween need to contact their child's teacher and myself so we may ensure that the learning for your child is not associated with the Halloween celebrations and activities.​  Happy Halloween Everyone!!!!​

Sep 22
Welcome or Welcome Back to Another Amazing Year at Nellie

​Nellie is an amazing school because of the people in and around us.  As Citizens of Nellie our students, families and staff have committed to holding each other up, building strong relationships and working together for the betterment of each and every student.  We thank our Citizens of Nellie for being so kind and so connected to each other.  We know that 2023-24 will be the best school year ever!  Come and join us, volunteer and be part of this dynamic learning community.​

Jun 22
Fun In The Sun

On behalf of the staff of Nellie I want to wish you all a wonderful summer vacation.  Create magnificent memories together.  Play lots, get outdoors and enjoy as much time as possible with friends and family.

Thank you all so much for another exceptional year at Nellie!!!


Apr 04
Spring Is Here

​The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the snow is finally starting to melt.  With the change of seasons we have a renewed commitment to learning and excellence at Nellie.  The spring season brings with it our school opera, many field trips, springfest, summerfest and of course grade 6 farewell.  We are going to have 3 very busy months at Nellie.  Stay tuned for details.

Sep 06
Welcome or Welcome Back to Nellie

​September is a time for planning, looking forward to possibilities and creating a foundation for another excellent school year.  I want to welcome all of the Citizens of Nellie to their best school year ever.  This year we will play together, laugh together, grow together and learn together.  We will take risks, learn lots and ensure that all students feel welcome and connected.  Thank you for all that you do to make Nellie such a Great Place to Learn!!!

Jun 29
June 2022 Year End Message

Thank you for all that you do to create such a wonderful learning community for our students and families.  This has been a very different year but it has also been a wonderful year filled with hopes, dreams and big beliefs.  I hope you all have a wonderful summer.  Hold those around you close, find places and spaces to enjoy the great people around you, find ways to celebrate, relax and recharge and time to build and create.  

The staff at Nellie McClung want to wish you a happy, healthy and joy-filled summer.  We look forward to September and all of the possibilities that will exist for our wonderful learning community.

Take Care,

Darren Dyck​​


Jan 05
Happy New Year

​Welcome back to Nellie...the most amazing school ever.  I hope you all had a wonderful vacation, stayed warm, spent time with loved ones, rested, played and enjoyed all that life has to offer.  As you all know the next variant of Covid is causing many challenges for our society.  As we prepare to welcome your children back to in-person learning please know that the incredible team at Nellie are prepared to offer the Citizens of Nellie a safe, caring, supportive, engaged, enriched, demanding learning environment that will focus on student safety and learning.  The staff at Nellie are eagerly awaiting the return to in-person learning.  I wish you all a wonderful January and a very Happy New Year!!!

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