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We are proud to announce that two of our outstanding teachers, Natalie Raedwulf Pogue and Stephen Joyce, have been awarded the regional certificate of achievement for the 2024 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

The Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence recognizes exemplary elementary and secondary school teachers across all disciplines for their innovative practices and dedication to student success.

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