Our School

Grades Taught

Preschool - Grade 12

About

We welcome you to John Davidson School where we are working together with our Low German-speaking Mennonite community in and around Coaldale, Alberta. Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe and caring learning environment that supports the education of your children in pre-school through grade 12. At John Davidson School, we honor the values of the Low German-speaking Mennonite culture and collaborate with our parents to support their beliefs. Fred Jack, Principal Our Low German Mennonite School Liasion is Mr. Dan Doerksen and he can be reached at 403-715-4549.

Introduction

Welcome to John Davidson School!

Welcome!  We are all extremely excited for the 2024-25 school year and look forward to a successful year.

John Davidson School will provide a genuinely supportive Christian learning environment where our Low German-speaking Mennonite students from preschool to grade 12 experience academic success.

Principal

Mr. Fred Jack

Mission

OUR MISSION

John Davidson School staff encourages and supports students to be confident, knowledgeable, responsible and positive contributing citizens and learners in a diverse, dynamic world.  At our school we follow the principles and pillars of the FISH! Philosophy. We will Be There, Choose Our Attitudes, Play, and Make Their Day in everything we do. Our students will strive to become increasingly respectful, responsible, contributing and successful Canadian citizens. 

Vision

OUR VISION

Children are our future.  Our staff is committed to supporting each student to reach his/her highest level of success in a faith based, positive, engaging, and goal-oriented learning environment.

Philosophy

OUR PHILOSOPHY

At our school, we follow the principles of the FISH! Philosophy. The four pillars are: Be There, Choose Your Attitude, Play, and Make Their Day. By making this philosophy part of everything we do, we can channel our energy and reach our potential. This also helps us build healthy habits every day that support our wellness and the wellness of others now and in the future.