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Meadowlark Christian School
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Dates of existence
1982--2013; 2013-
History
Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The name Meadowlark was chosen because the Western Meadowlark is common to central and southern Alberta during summer time. The bird's distinctive song has been called "the voice of Alberta's grasslands". Meadowlark Christian School was formed in 1982 by Christian parents who wanted their children to experience learning in the context of faith. By 1983, enrollment had reached 130 and required the move to Our Lady of Lourdes School. In 1984, with 150 students enrolled, Meadowlark Christian School was relocated to Notre Dame School. In 1989, the school moved to its present location. Meadowlark Christian School was initially established as an accredited private school under the Alberta School Act. With overwhelming parent support and the Edmonton Public School Board Trustees’ unanimous vote on May 11, 2004, Meadowlark Christian School was added as an Alternative Program offered by Edmonton Public Schools. In 2013, Meadowlark Christian School was amalgamated with Edmonton Public Schools, though the building is still owned by the Meadowlark Christian School Foundation Ltd.
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9825 158 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5P 2X4
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Record created August 29, 2022.
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- English
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Sources
Meadowlark Christian School website https://meadowlarkchristian.epsb.ca/aboutourschool/schoolprofile/
Naming Edmonton by City of Edmonton
Finding Aid Edmonton Public Schools Building Inventory
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Record created by KM.