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Beginning on October 6, 2025, all GPPSD Schools will be closed due to the provincial teacher strike. GPPSD will continue to share updates via SchoolMessenger and the Teacher Labour Disruption page on the division website.
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Derek Taylor Public School
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Summer Reading Success: 4 Tips…
Posted on: Jul 11 2025Keeping your child reading during the summer months is very beneficial. Supporting and encouraging your child to read sets them up for continued…
Summer Break 2025
Posted on: Jun 25 2025Happy Summer from GPPSD! As we head into summer break, here are a few key reminders to help you prepare for the 2025–2026 school year: Important…
Speech and Language Screenings…
Posted on: Jun 19 2025Do you have concerns about your child’s speech or language development? The Grande Prairie Public School Division (GPPSD) is offering speech…
About
Derek Taylor Public School is a Kindergarten to Grade 8 school with 385 students and 32 staff. The school is located in the Mission Heights neighborhood in southwest Grande Prairie. Derek Taylor's catchment area includes the Mission and Kensington neighbourhoods. Derek Taylor Public School boundary…
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