International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Shellbrook Elementary and W.P. Sandin students and staff joined together to #MarchOutRacism in an awareness walk on March 22. The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is commemorated annually on March 21st. Classes engaged in activities that foster awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the cultural realities, life experiences and histories of individuals and…
SRPSD recognizes International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Annually March 21 is observed as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. While progress has been made, this day is a chance for us to reflect on the fact that there are some who continue to face racism and discrimination every day. To learn more about the background visit International Day for…
March 14, 2022 Board Meeting Highlights
Division Hires New Superintendent The Board’s Superintendent Selection Committee reported to the Board about their successful process that concluded with the hiring of Garette Tebay as the new Superintendent of Schools. Garette is an Education graduate of the U of S and has earned a Master of Education (M. Ed) in 2008 and a Doctor…
SRPSD Celebrates International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day, a day we recognize the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and girls. This year’s theme Women Inspiring Women celebrates all women and girls who inspire us by demonstrating leadership in the choices they make in their everyday lives. To find out more about International Women’s Day and…
Ribbon Skirt and Ribbon Shirt Day in SRPSD – March 4, 2022
The second annual SRPSD Ribbon Skirt and Ribbon Shirt Day is Friday, March 4th. The inaugural division wide Ribbon Skirt and Ribbon Shirt Day was in solidarity with now 11-year-old Isabella Kulak, a member of Cote First Nation, who started a movement. If you are unfamiliar with her story, please take some time to…
February 28, 2022 Board Meeting Highlights
1. Global Sport Academy Excels At the recent Board meeting, Superintendent Cory Trann reported on the progress of the Global Sport Academy program, and the Board was pleased to see the outstanding success of the program. The staff, students, and families worked to overcome the challenges of COVID and ensure the continuation of high caliber…
SRPSD Honoured Indigenous Storytelling Month
SRPSD’s Indigenous Perspectives Consultant and Coach 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. 48 grade 4 – 12 SRPSD classes attended a virtual session with traditional storyteller, Dickie Yuzicapi, who shared sacred stories…