Princess Alexandra School is a school located in Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada providing public education for students in grades 4 through 7. The administration of the school, along with the Harry Camsell School and Diamond Jenness Secondary School, is the responsibility of the South Slave Divisional Education Council (SSDEC) and is overseen by the Hay River District Education Authority.
Background The school is named after Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, a cousin to Queen Elizabeth II. The school was officially opened by the royal after its construction was completed in summer 1967.
Recognition and awards In August 2012, Princess Alexandra Literacy Coach, Dorie Hanson, was awarded an Excellent in Education Award by the South Slave Divisional Education Council for her work in contributing to the ongoing literacy improvements being experienced at Princess Alexandra and Harry Camsell
See also Chief Sunrise Education Centre, located on the K'atl'odeche First Nation (also known as the Hay River Reserve)
References
External links Princess Alexandra at the South Slave Divisional Education Council