August 22, 2023 -- Public Schools of Saskatchewan is a voice of advocacy for public school divisions.
Learn more about their work and their members. Find them here: https://www.saskpublicschools.ca/
The new Public Schools of Saskatchewan video welcome Creighton School Division. Watch it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMaFCSeRB8M
JUNE 20, 2023—Every June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It was chosen as the same day as the summer solstice (the longest day of the year) for its important symbolism to many Indigenous peoples. This is a special day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
JUNE 15, 2023 — Thanks to SaskTel's Be Kind Online grant, students at École Centennial Community School are connecting with the land and tradition. Read the article HERE.
JUNE 13, 2023 — Winston Knoll Collegiate students participated in a school-wide walk during period 5 on May 11th to bring awareness to the Moose Hide Campaign.
During the lead-up to Moose Hide Campaign Day, students in TAG did activities to gain a deeper understanding of Moose Hide Campaign Day, land acknowledgments and the importance of reconciliation. Winston Knoll joined together to take a stand against violence towards women and children and to take practical steps for our collective journey of reconciliation.
June 12, 2023 - Thank you to Federated Co-operatives Limited who awarded newly opened Argyle School's School Community Council with a $27,000 grant for a new playground. Thanks to the school community council for its continued advocacy for the Argyle School Outdoor Space Revitalization Project.
More details will be shared when available.
JUNE 8, 2023 — Thank you to all of the students and families who came out to Regina Public Schools’ second Community Transition Fair at Campus Regina Public on April 5, 2023! Students and teachers from the Vocational Alternative Programs (VAP), Functional Integrated Alternative Program (FIAP) and Developmental Centre (DC) classrooms participated in a self-guided tour of various community partner exhibits.
JUNE 7, 2023 — On March 2, 2023, the Program for Students with Visual Impairments (PSVI) at Arcola Community School hosted the inaugural Regional Braille Challenge for Saskatchewan. Pamela Tarr, Qualified Teacher of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired (QTVI), did an amazing job of researching, promoting and organizing this event.
Students from Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and Arcola Community School were thrilled to participate in the preliminary challenge of the international competition hosted by The Braille Institute of America, Inc. (Los Angeles, California). Students participated in a variety of timed skills challenges, including reading comprehension, spelling, speed and accuracy, proofreading, and charts and graphs.
JUNE 7, 2023 — Last month, the Grades 3 and 4/5 classes at Ethel Milliken School learned from Mr. Bill Wall about the Regina Indian Industrial School (RIIS) and the cemetery off Pinkie Road.
Bill, together with the classroom teachers, provided extensive history and insight into the significance of the cemetery and the children who are buried there during his classroom visit as well as the visit to the cemetery. The students spent time quietly walking the perimeter, reflecting on the stories told about the Regina Indian Industrial School. The students left apple slices as a gift to the children as they paid their respects at the graves.
JUNE 6, 2023 — On Tuesday, May 9th, École Wilfrid Walker School held their first youth anti-racism symposium for students in Grades 5 to 8. The symposium was planned as a result of the Tell Them From Me survey that students completed at the beginning of the school year, as well as general student feedback to teachers and administration that indicated they wanted more education about racism.
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