Programs and General Information
On behalf of the École Lumsden Elementary School- SCC, Welcome!
The purpose of this document is to welcome new families and introduce them to École Lumsden Elementary School as well as the Town and surrounding area!
École Lumsden Elementary School
School Community Councils (SCC's) provide a province-wide mechanism for parents, community members, school staffs and students to be actively involved in local initiatives that positively impact student learning and success, including school-level learning improvement plans and career development initiatives. Generally the ÉLES SCC meets once a month, all meeting dates are on the school calendar.
The SCC members are listed on the ÉLES website and can be contacted at [email protected].
The ÉLES website is where you will find most of the information on school events, calendar, extra-curricular activities, etc.
Billets
SCC members have volunteered to be billets for any student who needs one. Please contact the ÉLES main office to be placed in contact with an SCC member.
Town / RM of Lumsden
The Lumsden website is where you will find information on events, services, policies, etc. in Lumsden and area. It has a business directory and active Twitter page.
The following Facebook pages regularly post about various activities and events around Lumsden:
- What's on in Lumsden
- Lumsden Mom's Group
- Lumsden and Area Mommies Group
- Lumsden Locals
Events:
There are many tradeshows, fundraisers and events that happen throughout the year. Be sure to follow 'What's on in Lumsden' Facebook page!
- ÉLES SCC Annual Fundraiser – TBA
- Lumsden Duck Derby – Annual event held every September long weekend
- Lumsden Scarecrow Festival – Annual event held every September
Things to Do:
- For all the parks in Lumsden, check out the Town of Lumsden page or click here
- Trans Canada Trail - Lumsden is proud to be a part of the National Trail. For more information visit the Trans Canada Trail website.
Kids Activities (non-registered):
- Lumsden Public Library Branch, South East Regional Library – library services, story time, after school activities, adult programming. The library is also active on Facebook.
- Lumsden Community Parents and Tots – Wednesday's, 9:30-11:30. This play group is open to all parents and children. Look for the Facebook page for updates. https://www.facebook.com/LumsdenCommunityMomsAndTots
- Lumsden Art Council - This group does lots of different art projects within Lumsden [email protected]
- Lumsden Historical Museum - Four of the buildings - church, house, school and community hall - contain artifacts and displays that depict early district history. Operating Season May-September (https://saskmuseums.org/museums/detail/lumsden-historical-museum)
Registered Activities:
ÉLES extra-curricular activities can be found on the ÉLES website and here
Non-school activities are listed below :
please note this is just a guide, please contact each organization for more information. If information needs to be added, changed or updated please contact [email protected]
| Activity | Contact Info | Facebook Page | Registration Deadlines |
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Sparks
ages 5-6
Brownies
ages 7-8
Guides
ages 9-11
Pathfinders
ages 12-14
Rangers
ages 15-17
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Girl Guides Website |
Yes
|
Early Sept |
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Beaver Scouts
ages 5-7
Cub Scouts
ages 8-10
Scouts
ages 11-14
Venturer Scouts
ages 15-17
Rover Scouts
ages 18-25
|
Scouts Canada Website | No | Early Sept |
| Dance | Dance Plus Lumsden Website | No |
Registration Aug
Runs Sept/May
|
| Karate | Wado Lumsden Karate Club | Yes | Sept |
| Hockey, Public Skating |
Lumsden Bethune Minor Hockey Assc. |
Yes – (LBMHA Hockey) | Sept |
| Skating Lessons, Learn to Play Hockey, Public Skating and facility rental |
Craven Rink Website
|
Yes | Registration Oct Runs from Nov/March |
|
Jackrabbits and Biathlon
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Qu'Appelle Valley Nordic Ski Club |
Yes | Biathlon: Fall Sept/Dec Winter Jan/March Jackrabbits: Dec/March |
| 4-H |
|
Yes
No |
Sept / Oct
Oct |
| Lumsden Shindo Self-Defense Center | [email protected] |
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| Lumsden Community Yoga |
(306) 731-8169 |
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| Music Lessons | [email protected] |
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| Fenek Farms | [email protected] |
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| Softball / Baseball | or
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Yes
|
Girls softball registration is Dec/Jan
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| Soccer | http://lumsden.ca/recreation-listing/lumsden-soccer-fields/ | Yes |
Registration March
Runs May/June
|
| Swimming Lessons |
Lumsden Summer Swim Program - Typically held first 2 weeks of July and last 2 weeks of August |
No |
Registration Early June
|
| Dallas Valley Ranch Camp | https://www.dallasvalley.com/summer-camps | Yes | |