Innovation Fund - School Innovation Dollars
Overview
Established in 2022, the Living Sky Innovation Fund aims to provide equitable opportunities across the division. The fund is dedicated to inspiring forward-thinking and supporting innovative ideas that enhance the educational experience for students now and in the future.
Objectives
- Encourage creativity and innovation within schools.
- Support projects and initiatives that benefit students.
- Promote values aligned with the Living Sky School Division.
Thanks to a generous 5 year commitment from Discovery Co-op and SaskTel, the Living Sky Innovation Fund is able to offer schools the chance to enhance services though innovative ideas:
- Discovery Co-op: Up to $2,000 in total for projects promoting Indigenous Culture/Truth and Reconciliation in schools.
- SaskTel: Up to $2,000 in total for projects focusing on Empowering Connection in Education in schools.
Schools are able to apply annually for the School Innovation Support Dollars. These dollars can be utilized in various ways, including but not limited to:
- Hosting events,
- Inviting speakers,
- Implementing projects,
- Designing special learning spaces.
We thank Discovery Coop and SaskTel for the opportunity to create enriching educational experiences that inspire and empower our students!
2024/25 recipients of the fund were as follows:
Maymont Central School "Cougar Cool Down Cave" thanks to SaskTel & Connaught Community School "Today's Reader's, Tomorrow's Leader's" thanks to Discovery Coop
For more details about how you can get involved with or support the Living Sky Innovation Fund, contact:
Christeena Fisher, Executive Assistant/Special Projects
P: 306-937-7931
E: christeena.fisher@lskysd.ca
The Living Sky Innovation Fund is established through:
Battlefords and District Community Foundation
E: bfordscf@gmail.com
PH: 306-441-2961
