Distance Learning Centre doing their part for Earth Day 2021

DLC families were invited to choose from a choice board of activities to celebrate Earth Day 2021.  Teachers used this opportunity to explore literature related to preserving our Earth and students produced various pieces of writing in response.  The staff spent some time picking up trash one day as well.  Check out some of our

SRPSD thanks the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan

The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan recognizes the challenges presented by the COVID Pandemic.  The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division has schools located in both the Western Region 1 and Western Region 2 areas.  SRPSD would like to say thank you to Glen McCallum, MN-S President, Loretta King, Western Region 1 Regional Director and Sherry McLennan, Western Region

IN MEMORY OF VICTOR THUNDERCHILD

On behalf of my fellow trustees, I want to express our sincere sympathy to the Thunderchild family at this sad time. Over the years, we had the pleasure of meeting Victor during school visits and in a variety of professional and social settings.  He always impressed us as a dedicated teacher and as an advocate for

RED WING PUBLIC SCHOOL – “DON’T WORRY, PLAY UKULELE”

In the 2019-2020 school year, the Grade 7 music class at Red Wing Public School applied for and received a grant from our local Optimist Club for the purchase of some new concert ukuleles.  The Optimist Club graciously funded the purchase of 15 instruments and 30 hooks so that the new instruments as well as

Indigenous Perspectives Honoured in SRPSD

SRPSD’s Indigenous Perspectives Consultant and Coaches organized virtual opportunities for classes from grades 1 – 12 from throughout the division to listen and learn from Indigenous storytellers in honour of Indigenous Storytelling month in February. Twenty grade 7 – 12 SRPSD classes attended sessions with Cree storyteller, Joseph Naytowhow who shared sacred stories and songs.

Board Meeting Highlights  March 10, 2021

At the March 8, 2021, Board Meeting, staff appreciation emerged in many conversations.  Trustees frequently expressed gratitude for the amazing work of staff to provide excellence in education, despite the extra challenges from COVID.  Other meeting highlights include: SRPSD Board Meeting with Minister of Education Trustees valued the opportunity to meet virtually with the Minister

SRPSD THANKS JUMPSTART

Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division thanks Jumpstart who purchased over 2800 reusable facemasks for our elementary aged students.  The donation was greatly appreciated!

QUEEN MARY PUBLIC SCHOOL THANKS ELDER LIZ SETTEE

Our staff at Queen Mary Public School is so fortunate to have Elder Liz Settee provide us with a morning smudge every Wednesday. She reminds us that we must remember to take care of ourselves so we can take care of others. Thank you Elder Liz!