Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. [English translation not provided.]
I want to congratulate Mr. Dan Summers, principal of Deninu K’ue School in Fort Resolution, for being recognized as one of Canada’s outstanding principals for 2013. The Learning Partnership announced Mr. Summers as one of 51 exceptional educators to receive the Award for Excellence in Public Education.
Through his leadership at the Deninu School, since 2009 learning outcomes have significantly increased. In 2012, 87 percent of Deninu School students achieved a national average or better on a group reading achievement and diagnosis evaluation, more than 10 percent above the national average. This is almost double the results of 2008 when only 46 percent of the students achieved the national average. In 2011, 100 percent of the Deninu School grades 3 to 6 met the national standard on the Alberta Achievement Test for reading and writing. This test is one of the highest standards in the world. Through his positive attitude and focus on working effectively in partnership with others, Mr. Summers has been instrumental in changing the culture of teaching and learning in Fort Resolution.
Upon announcement of this award, Mr. Summers graciously attributed the success of his school to the strength in each of his staff and all hands-on-deck attitude. He is truly an inspiring man, and on behalf of the town of Fort Resolution, I want to thank him for all his hard work thus far in Fort Resolution. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Item 4, reports of standing and special committees. Item 5, returns to oral questions. Mr. Ramsay.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to a written question asked by Mr. Dolynny on February 6, 2013.
