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Gilbert Paterson will be CLOSED Until Further Notice

Posted on Oct. 6, 2025

Gilbert Paterson is closed until further notice due to the ATA Strike that is currently taking place. We understand that this is an unknown time in our province.  With job action looming for teachers…

Paterson Press - October 6 - 17, 2025

Posted on Oct. 3, 2025

Welcome to your third helping of this years Paterson Press. Where you will find the latest news of what is happening at our school. Take a peek, Paterson Press | Gilbert Paterson Middle School If you…

Feed The Bug

Posted on Sep. 29, 2025

This year, Feed The Bug will run from September 29 – October 9, with all donations going to the Lethbridge Food Bank.   The first three classes to get a blackout playing bingo, will win a prize!…

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Posted on Sep. 23, 2025

No school on Tuesday, September 30th, as we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Each year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children…

Orange Shirt Day

Posted on Sep. 22, 2025

By wearing an orange shirt on Monday, September 29th, we commit to the enduring truth that EVERY CHILD MATTERS, every day and everywhere. If you are able, please wear your orange shirt this day. Here…

Paterson Press - September 22 - October 3, 2025

Posted on Sep. 19, 2025

Here is your second helping of this years Paterson Press. Where you will find the latest news of what is happening at our school. Take a peek, Paterson Press | Gilbert Paterson Middle School If you have…

Picture Day

Posted on Sep. 10, 2025

Brush that hair, floss those teeth...Picture Day is Thursday, September 18th. No need to bring money or order forms that day. You will be able to order packages once we get the proofs, which will be sent…

Terry Fox Run

Posted on Sep. 8, 2025

We Run for Terry! Bring in your Toonies and Loonies to your homeroom teacher by Friday, September 12th. The class with the most donations wins a treat :) 45 years ago, Terry Fox set out to run across…

Paterson Press - September 8 - 19, 2025

Posted on Sep. 5, 2025

Welcome to another year of Paterson Press. Where you will find the latest news of what is happening at our school. Take a peek, Paterson Press | Gilbert Paterson Middle School If you have any questions…

Welcome Back to School!

Posted on Aug. 27, 2025

Oki! Hello! Bonjour Tigers! We are looking forward to welcoming you back to school next week. We know you have some questions about the beginning of school, so we wanted to share some information, Click…

Volleyball ID Camps

Posted on Aug. 22, 2025

Volleyball season is here! Click here to read about camps that build skill level, and when tryouts begin for GPMS teams. We are so excited to get started!

Meet the Teacher

Posted on Aug. 22, 2025

Our meet the teacher event will be on Thursday, September 11th from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. You will go to your students classroom and meet with teachers there. There will be the opportunity to meet with more…

September 2025 Information

Posted on Jun. 24, 2025

Grade 6 Open House On Thursday, August 28th, we will be hosting a Grade 6 open house from 12pm – 2pm.  It is a come and go event.  Students will be given a lock and have the ability to visit the school…

Grade 8 Farewell - Adieu des 8ièmes

Posted on Jun. 24, 2025

Dear Parents/Guardians/Caregivers, We are excited to share with you the special farewell assembly for our Grade 8 students at Gilbert Paterson Middle School. Please join us in celebrating their achievements…

Final Paterson Press for 24/25 - June 16 - 26

Posted on Jun. 24, 2025

We can hardly believe that we are already here...the final Paterson Press for the 2024/2025 school year!  Take a peek here, Paterson Press | Gilbert Paterson Middle School, there is lots of great information…

Last Days of School

Posted on Jun. 18, 2025

As we wrap up another incredible school year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. Your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm have made this year truly special. We would…

Recognition Assembly

Posted on Jun. 16, 2025

We will be having our final recognition assemblies for the year.  We will be recognizing the accomplishments of our students for the whole year. We will be recognizing honour roll, athletics, fine arts…

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Posted on Jun. 16, 2025

National Indigenous Peoples Day aligns with the summer solstice, a day of spiritual significance for many Indigenous communities. This year we celebrate on June 21, 2025. Officially recognized in 1996…

Kona Ice is BACK!

Posted on Jun. 10, 2025

We are so excited to have KONA ICE return! Students will be able to purchase delicious treats and help their school with 25% of the proceeds coming back to Gilbert Paterson: - $4 Klassic Kona - $5 King…

Paterson Press - June 2 - 13, 2025

Posted on May. 30, 2025

The latest edition of the Paterson Press can be found here, Paterson Press | Gilbert Paterson Middle School If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the office.