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…
The Flashback Attack Arcade is an Practical and Applied Arts project started back in September by Taylor Pacholko, a Grade 12 student at Kinistino Public School and involved hundreds of hours of work. The arcade is completely home made out of MDF wood which was then hand-painted with a handful of old video game mascots…
On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division held their 10th annual Art Show. Over 100 people attended this annual event showcasing students’ art from across the division. All students received a Certificate of Appreciation. Awards of Excellence were awarded to: Ryder Hryniuk for the Kindergarten to Grade 3 age category; Logan…
Two Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division students are in Ottawa for the week of May 14, 2018 representing our region at the Canada Wide Science Fair competition. Emily Zbaraschuk, a grade nine student from Meath Park Public School, and Holden Willoughby a grade 8 student from WP Sandin Public High School both won a spot…
The bright blue SHSAA Sportsmanship banner hangs at the front entrance of W.P. Sandin as it awaits its place high on the gymnasium wall. The Mixed Curling team conducted themselves at Provincials with such respect, focus, and care, that they were nominated by their peers to win the award. Our team led by Marliese Kasner…
A unique learning experience brought the Native Studies 20 class from Debden Public School and students from North West College together. Under the guidance of lead artist Leah Marie Dorion and Elder and Traditional Knowledge Keeper Gladys Wapass-Greyeyes from Thunderchild First Nation, the students created collaborative murals telling the story of reconciliation within the Treaty…
The Student Leadership Council at W.P. Sandin, along with several community members, planned a fundraising event on April 15 in honour of the Humboldt Broncos. The community of Shellbrook and surrounding area came out in huge numbers that day to support the event which included an 18-team street hockey tournament with participants ranging in ages…
We celebrated the first day of spring with an invitation for families to join us for an afternoon of reading and refreshments. Family members and their children were welcome to come and go anytime between 1:00 and 3:00. After picking up their children from their classrooms, they joined us in the gym where cozy reading…
On Thursday, April 12, Queen Mary Public School hosted their annual Family Gathering and Round Dance. Families were invited to share in a Potluck feast with the staff and the West Flats community. The event was well attended with over 250 community members attending. After the feast, John McDonald drummed and sang while he led…
Many schools across the division planned events to raise money and support for the Humboldt Broncos players, families and communities. One example is Miss Jordan and her grade 8 students from Princess Margaret Public School held an ice cream fundraiser for the Humboldt Broncos community. In conjunction with jersey day, the students raised $471 in…
