October 17 to 23 is Education Week in Saskatchewan, and the theme this year is Learning for the Future. Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division recognizes the work of our educational professionals and celebrates the learning achievements of our students. Our students’ success would not be possible without the contributions from all members of the education…
This past week was proclaimed School Sport Week in Saskatchewan. Sports help promote strong leadership skills, teamwork and a healthy lifestyle. Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division thanks all those who support and participate in extra-curricular activities in and around our division.
1. Board Welcomes New Student Trustees Several years ago, Saskatchewan Rivers was the first School Board in the province to have official Student Trustees join the Board at every regular meeting. Every SRPSD high school selects 2-3 representatives to participate in division-wide student leadership team, and those representatives elect two students to join the Board.…
On September 30, 2021, Birch Hills Public School students from Kindergarten to Grade 9 had an opportunity to trace their hand and describe why Every Child Matters or why they matter and contribute to a mural. High school students reflected on what reconciliation means to them and shared their ideas on an SLC created bulletin…
On September 30th, the school community of Westview had a special day. Many activities were planned to teach and honor Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Meaningful Reconciliation should engage students in learning about Canada’s history, inspire creative thinking about the future and provide students with opportunities to make a difference. With this in…
To honour and remember those children lost to Residential Schools, witness the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation, École Debden Public School students and staff recognized this important day in a number of ways. Our Canada flag was flown at half-mast. We purchased orange t-shirts…
Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division Orange Shirt Day Each year, at the request of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, the Saskatchewan Government has proclaimed September 30 as Orange Shirt Day. September 30 has also been proclaimed federally as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Orange Shirt Day began in Williams Lake, British Columbia in…