Collegiate

In celebration of the grand opening of PEAKS Collegiate Campus (a partnership between Livingstone Range School Division and Lethbridge Polytechnic), nearly 400 high school students explored the Mobile Field Study Lab as it toured southwestern Alberta on September 23, 2024.

The Lab will be an indispensable component of the PEAKS Collegiate Campus experience (at both PEAKS Campus in the Crowsnest Pass and the Mobile Lab), which provides students with a clear pathway into post-secondary education and careers in Environmental Science, including Environmental Assessment and Restoration, Natural Resource Compliance, and Renewable Resources Management. 

"Today we celebrate innovation, partnership, and possibilities for students as we officially open PEAKS Collegiate Campus," said Lori Hodges, Chair of the LRSD Board of Trustees. "Working with our partners at Lethbridge Polytechnic, we are excited to bring world-class environmental science education to students in southern Alberta. Together we are preparing our students for their future, today."

Representatives from Lethbridge Polytechnic and Livingstone Range School Division talked with students about the dual credit pathways where students can earn both high school and post-secondary credits. With virtual and hands-on programming, students will have a distinct advantage for educational and career opportunities after high school. 

Students who toured the lab were enthusiastic about its potential, as evidenced by these quotes:

• "This up-close learning in the science field is super interesting."
• "Dual credit is intriguing!"
• "I'm definitely going to sign up!"

There are limited spots still available in PEAKS Collegiate Campus courses for Semester I this year, with a registration deadline of  October 1, 2024. Students can also apply now for Semester II programming at www.peakscampus.ca/peaks-collegiate-campus/apply. 

Community partners interested in student mentorship and practicums, or sponsorship opportunities may contact Chad Kuzyk, Associate Superintendent of Programs and Innovation at 403-625-3356.

Visit www.peakscampus.ca/collegiate for more information.

Students, parents, and the community are invited to tour the Livingstone Range School Division and Lethbridge Polytechnic Mobile Field Study Lab to celebrate the grand opening of PEAKS Collegiate Campus on September 23, 2024.

The Field Study Lab will be an indispensable component of the PEAKS Collegiate Campus experience. This newly funded collegiate school — in partnership with Lethbridge Polytechnic and based at PEAKS Campus in the Crowsnest Pass — will provide students with a clear pathway into post-secondary education and careers in environmental science. 

Enjoy a brief introduction and tour of the four-season lab at the location of your choice on September 23, 2024:

• 9:00-9:30am J.T. Foster High School (2501 22 Street, Nanton)
• 10:15-10:45am Willow Creek Composite High School (628 55 Ave W, Claresholm)
• 11:15am-12:00pm F.P. Walshe School (1600 6 Ave, Fort Macleod)
• 1:00-1:30pm Matthew Halton High School (945 Davidson Ave, Pincher Creek)
• 2:15-3:00pm Crowsnest Consolidated High School (8901 20 Ave, Coleman)

PEAKS Collegiate Campus delivers hands-on and virtual programming for Grade 7-12 students to explore interests and pursue high school/post-secondary dual credit pathways in botany, zoology, physical geology, and ecology. These foundational courses lead to exciting career pathways in environmental assessment and restoration, natural resource compliance, and renewable resources management. Dual credit pathways allow students to: 

• Choose courses of interest to increase engagement and agency;
• Build skills and confidence for successful post-secondary and workforce transition; and  
• Earn high school and post-secondary credits transferable to other programs so nothing is wasted.

Community partners interested in student mentorship and practicums, or sponsorship opportunities are invited to the grand opening Field Study Lab tour or may contact Chad Kuzyk, Associate Superintendent of Programs and Innovation at 403-625-3356.