Students and staff in many SRPSD schools honoured Indigenous residential school survivors, and those who did not survive, by participating in a variety of Orange Shirt Day activities during the past week. In the spirit of reconciliation and hope students learned the history of Canadian residential schools through simulations, inquiry assignments, cultural teachings, and stories…
Last week the Birch Hills/St. Louis football team hosted the Shellbrook/Canwood team. The teams played under the lights on the Birch Hills field for the first time in Birch Hills Football history. The game was a back and forth contest of two closely match teams and the game was decided on the last play of…
Every year September 30th is Orange Shirt Day — a day to honour the Indigenous children who survived residential schools and remember those who didn’t. Orange Shirt Day began in Williams Lake, B.C. in 2013 where, at a commemoration event at a local residential school, those gathered learned about a young female student named Phyllis…
East Central Public School kicked off the new year with a Gym Blast on Friday afternoon. All students from K-8 were mixed into four house teams. Students enjoyed intense but friendly competition and cheered their teammates on for the Burst My Balloon and Shoe Shuffle games. It was a great way to be active while…
It is a fortunate coincidence that International Literacy Day is celebrated on Sept 8, 2018, at the conclusion of the first week of classes in Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division. In our schools’ commitment to student achievement, viewable here, we believe that Literacy is the focus that connects all our good work together. Literacy begins…
The 2018-19 School Year has started with a great first day! Students were welcomed back to school, or to school for the first time as the year began. There was excitement and energy, and some challenges, as 9000 students returned to classrooms in SRPSD. Enjoy the learning and the opportunities that await in the year…
Schools are open and staff are making the final preparations for another great school year. Teachers and staff often begin preparing for the new school year even before the last one finishes, and this week they were putting the finishing touches on the plans for 2018-19. We are a great group of learners and these…
Summer music camp was a hit! Grades 4-8 SRPSD students from W.J. Berezowsky, Princess Margaret and Vincent Massey schools had the opportunity to participate in a four day SMA Summer Music Camp held at W.J. Berezowsky School in July. Students tried their hand at wind, percussion and string instruments and sang together as a group…
East Central Public School is excited to announce Walking Through the Years, A 50th Year Walkathon Reunion to be held this fall. Current and former students, families, and staff members are invited to come help us celebrate.
Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with many learning and celebration events. We know that Indigenous peoples have made invaluable contribution to this country and continue to play a strong role in shaping our present and our future. Too often, we do not recognize the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples…
