ECS and Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Welcome to Kindergarten at Thorsby Elementary School Children may begin kindergarten in a school within the Division in September 2026 if they are five years of age before December 31, 2026. To register for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 year, click below. Kindergarten Program Information Birth Certificate, Proof of Residency, Alberta Health Care Card, and Legal Land Description (rural students only) are required at the time of registration. For more information on individual schools and 2026 attendance boundaries, visit our website at www.blackgold.ca. |
Pre-Kindergarten
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM:
“Lifelong learning starts the moment we are born. The first six years of our lives are a time of unparalleled discovery. We learn about ourselves and the world around us. Our personalities take shape and we begin to lay the foundation of knowledge that will support us as we enter the education system”. [Alberta Education]
At Thorsby Elementary School, our dedicated and Certified Teacher delivers a rich and engaging learning environment for all children. The goal of our programming is to provide children with an environment in which they work on independence and social skills to take with them into kindergarten and beyond. Our focus is helping children to develop a lifelong love of learning and we do this through a variety of educational themes in our play-based program.
Pre-kindergarten programs are for children who are eligible for: Program Unit Funding, Mild/Moderate funding and English as a Second Language funding.
Birth Certificate, Proof of Residency, Alberta Health Care Card, and Legal Land Description (rural students only) are required at the time of registration.
Please click the link below for more information about Early Intervention Pre-Kindergarten.
If you believe your child may qualify for PreK, contact [email protected]
Early Intervention Pre-Kindergarten
Happy Kids Childcare and Pre-School Happy Kids Programs
Happy Kids Childcare will be located inside Thorsby Elementary School starting the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year and offers the following programs:
Preschool Program (3–5 years)
Rich play experiences, early literacy, numeracy, art, science, nature play, and social development—all woven into child-led exploration.
Kinder Care Program
Supportive care during non kindergarten school days as well as before and after kindergarten with structured routines, engaging activities, and daily opportunities for creativity and play.
Out of School Care (OSC)
For ages 5–12 (Grade 1 to 6), offering age-appropriate activities such as STEM challenges, crafts, games, outdoor adventures, and leadership development.
Full-Day Care - Camps (Fall Break, Spring Break, PD Days & Summer)
Fun, themed camps with field trips, hands-on learning, and exciting activities led by passionate educators.