Welcome to the J. Percy Page Community!
Principal's Message
When I stepped into the J. Percy Page School for the first time, I took in the moment and felt a sense of honour in having the opportunity to serve this community. J. Percy Page High School has built its success through working cooperatively with families and the community by providing meaningful educational experiences for each of its students. It is through these relationships that the staff at J Percy Page help our students successfully navigate high school.
J. Percy Page High School is a proud community of learners who embrace challenges and celebrate successes in academics, athletics, fine arts, and service. We provide a safe and inclusive environment that focuses on engaged teaching and learning. J. Percy Page believes that all students can thrive and be successful in an environment that is kind, respectful, and safe. We are guided by our vision of creating a school that exhibits pillars of being Caring, Communicating openly and demonstrating Clarity to support our students and families as they experience High School and all that it entails. This is the time to make a difference and learn what it takes to get there.
To our new and returning families, we welcome your involvement in your child’s education. Within this newsletter you will find important dates and times of events throughout the year that will be of interest to you. Our commitment to you is to establish regular and open communication between the school and your home. We are committed to using SchoolZone, an Internet based communication tool that is user friendly, to share key information between the school and your home on a regular basis.
I look forward to serving you, our staff, our community partners and most importantly our students as the principal this coming year.
Martin Fechner
Principal
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Senior Sunrise
A senior sunrise holds profound significance for high school seniors as it marks the beginning of their final year, symbolizing the start of a memorable journey towards graduation and new beginnings. This cherished tradition involves grade 12 students gathering early in the morning to watch the sunrise together, creating a shared experience that fosters a sense of unity and camaraderie among the graduating class. The event serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of time and the imminent transition from the familiar halls of high school to the uncharted territories of adulthood. It allows seniors to reflect on their academic achievements, personal growth, and the lasting friendships cultivated over the years.
Students are served breakfast and hot chocolate, and have the opportunity to participate in a Smudge. A smudge is a traditional ceremony for purifying or cleansing the soul of negative thoughts of a person or place. Respect for the self and for others, including the earth, is central to various Indigenous spiritual teachings.
The senior sunrise becomes a cherished memory, encapsulating the anticipation, excitement, and sentimental reflections that accompany the final year of high school.
Hairstyling Apprenticeship
J. Percy Page is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in hairstyling within the Edmonton Public Schools system. Our Hairstyling Apprenticeship Program stands as one of the longest-standing programs in the region. To kick start this journey, students will begin with the engaging Cosmetology 10 course, followed by enrollment in the Cosmetology 20 and Cosmetology 30 Hairstyling Apprenticeship Program (HSA).
Throughout the program, students will cover all 42 HSA modules required to become a Journeyman hairstylist in Alberta. A unique feature is the option for students to take their Period 1 and Period 2 written and practical government exams right here on-site, facilitated by the Alberta Apprenticeship board. Upon successful completion, students can apply for their "blue book."
Post-graduation, students will transition to a salon, where they'll accumulate the necessary hours for their Alberta Journeyman and Red Seal certifications in hairstyling. Join our Cosmetology family at J. Percy Page and graduate high school not only with a diploma, but with a promising career in hairstyling. You won't regret being part of this exciting journey.
Campus EPSB - Exploring Aviation
An exciting career in aviation awaits you, no matter if you choose to fly, fix or work in any number of agencies that govern the aviation industry. Exploring Aviation is designed to be your first stepping stone to that career. Explore careers, gain experiences, and network with those in industry all while working through ground school.
The Exploring Aviation and Tourism program is designed in cooperation with the Edmonton Flying Club and Edmonton Public School Division to provide aviation-minded students with the intent to:
- provide the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to succeed in aviation. Students will be better prepared to enter the aviation field and post-secondary programs by developing a transition plan that includes all entrance requirements, and prepare students for further careers in the aviation field. Students who successfully complete the Transport Canada exams will have met the criteria for the 'ground school' portion of pilot training.
Exploring Aviation is based on expectations equivalent to Transport Canada. As such, students will work with real-world curricula from which they may identify and apply career and life skills through their learning. Students will gain knowledge, understanding and skills through the course and will be required to think critically, conceptualize and apply the knowledge they gain.
Potential certification:
- Ground school for gaining a pilot’s license
- Restricted Radio Operator Certificate - Aviation (ROC-A)
- Student Pilot Pre-solo Exam Completion (PSTAR)
- Small Basic Pilot Certificate for Drone Operation
Skill development includes:
- Participating in Ground school
- Extensive Training in a flight simulator (Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane 12 with full controls)
- Gaining drone experience
- Taking comprehensive industry exams
- Participating in industry networking and mentorship opportunities, such as the Elevate Aviation ACE program.
