Goodman School Application 2026-2027
We welcome educators of Grades 3-10 to apply for this multi-visit experience to Assiniboine Park. If selected, the generous grant from the Goodman Foundation will cover the costs of transportation to the Park, as well as admission and programming fees. Please fill out the form below and submit it before 11:59pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Questions? Contact Education Coordinator: Connor Milligan at Cmilligan@assiniboinepark.ca or Manager of Education: Barret Miller at Bmiller@assiniboinepark.ca
The Goodman School
The vision of the Goodman School is to provide teachers with a supportive learning environment outside of the conventional classroom setting. By facilitating programming using an inquiry-based learning model at the Assiniboine Park, the Goodman School's goal is to provide transformational environmental learning that positively impacts student’s lifelong pro-sustainability behaviours and leadership. Assiniboine Park can support the vision of the Goodman School by providing students with opportunities to connect with nature. On the grounds where bison once roamed freely, Assiniboine Park is home to 200 acres of greenspace, views of the Assiniboine River, and numerous gardens and forested areas. The Assiniboine Park Zoo has over 100 species of animals and is home to the award-winning Journey to Churchill exhibit. The Leaf is a spectacular horticultural attraction with four unique biomes and was recognized as "Garden of the Year" at the Canadian Garden Tourism Awards in 2023.
Your name
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First Name
Last Name
School name
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If you will be teaching at a different school than your current workplace, please provide the school you will be at in the 2025-2026 school year.
Work e-mail
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example@example.com
Personal e-mail
Only respond if you are comfortable. We ask this in the event there is electronic correspondence in July and August.
Phone Number
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If you are comfortable, please enter your personal number. Otherwise, please enter your current school's number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
If selected, what is the grade(s) of the students that you intend to bring to The Park in 2026-2027? Your application will only be reviewed if it is for one class (up to 26 students).
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What subjects do you teach?
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Most (I have one "homeroom" of students)
Science
Social Studies
English
Math
Physical Education and/or Outdoor Education
Arts
Language
Other
Please describe a time or experience when you felt a personal connection to the natural world. What made that moment meaningful to you? How do you draw on this experience inside your classroom? (max. 300 words)
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Please describe how you have used Nature and/or Place based methods to enhance students' learning. (max. 500 words)
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Please explain how you would utilize this multi-visit opportunity to Assiniboine Park. Consider: Assiniboine Park's amenities, the vision of the program, your grade's curricular outcomes, who you are as an educator, and the strengths and interests of your students. (max. 500 words)
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Please read the following statements and check them to indicate your acceptance of the funding conditions:
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I understand that my submission indicates I have the full support of my school's administration to participate in the Assiniboine Park Goodman School Residency.
I understand that I may be selected to do a short in-person or video interview after school on a weekday in early-mid June.
I understand that if I am selected to participate, I must confirm my participation within 3 business days of being offered the opportunity.
I understand that both myself and my class will be required to participate in a program evaluation at the close of the program.
I understand that submitting my application does not guarantee acceptance into the Goodman School Residency.
I understand that I will be required to attend an onboarding and visioning session (Mid-to-late August, date TBA).
My school is within a 60-minute bus ride to Assiniboine Park.
Should you have any questions or additional comments as you fill out your application, please contact Education Coordinator: Connor Milligan at Cmilligan@assiniboinepark.ca or Manager of Education Barret Miller at Bmiller@assiniboinepark.ca. You may also leave additional information below. Thank you!
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