Our school, established in 2017, is named for Sylvia Olga Fedoruk in recognition of her innumerable achievements in science, education, athletics and public service at provincial, national and international levels.

Born in Canora, Saskatchewan in 1927, Fedoruk attended the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), graduating in 1949 with a Bachelor of Arts, and went on to attain a Master's degree in physics. She had a distinguished career in medical physics, specializing in radiation therapy for cancer patients. Fedoruk served as chief medical physicist for the Saskatoon Cancer Clinic and director of physics services for the Saskatchewan Cancer Foundation. She was also a professor of oncology and associate member in physics at the U of S.

Fedoruk participated in the development of the world's first Cobalt 60 unit and one of the first nuclear medicine scanning machines. The device and techniques she helped develop are still used to treat cancer around the world. She was the first female member of the Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada and served as a consultant in nuclear medicine for the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Her vast public service includes a term as chancellor of the U of S. She was appointed as Saskatchewan's first female lieutenant-governor in 1988, serving until 1994. She was also a nationally recognized athlete, competing in track and field, golf, softball and curling.

Fedoruk was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada and received the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. The naming of the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation on the U of S campus recognizes her contributions to science. Sylvia Fedoruk died on September 26, 2012, at the age of 86.

We are a kindergarten to Grade 8 school that has a unique special education classroom called Functional Life Skills for students in grades 5 to 8. To date, our enrollment is over 1,000 students. We have a staff of approximately 90, which includes teachers, support staff and our administrative team. 

At Sylvia Fedoruk School, we are committed to providing a safe, joyful and positive learning environment for our students. Our school's motto is "Dream, Discover, Achieve" and it reflects our shared belief in striving for excellence in both academics and inclusiveness.  With help from parents and caregivers, our staff works incredibly hard at helping our students model these same virtues in her honour. 

We want staff, students, parents and caregivers to take great pride in our school for many years to come. Our goal is to create one large Sylvia Fedoruk family where students, parents and caregivers feel supported and included in our learning community. 

Please note that as of September 2024, we will only be accepting registrations from students who live in the Evergreen area. Those living in Aspen Ridge are recommended to register at either Silverspring or Willowgrove depending on their address.  Please see our Transportation page for more details.