Announcements

MARCH 18, 2026—March 20th is observed worldwide as the International Day of La Francophonie. It is celebrated annually to promote the French language and honour the cultural and linguistic diversity that makes up the world. The theme for 2026 is “active ta francophine” (activate your francophonie).

Today, with approximately 396 million speakers worldwide, French is the now the fourth most widely spoken language globally. It is the second most studied language in the world, with more than 170 million learners across five continents, and it continues to play a key role in business, education, diplomacy, law, and culture.

MARCH 18, 2026—World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), held on March 21^st every year, is a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD of the 21^st day of the 3^rd month was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21^st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

MARCH 18, 2026—March 21st is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day commemorates the Sharpeville Massacre that occurred in South Africa on March 21, 1960, when 69 people were killed by police at a peaceful protest against apartheid. It is a day observed all around the world to focus attention on the issues of racism (personal and systemic), oppression, bias, white privilege, colonization, racial inequity/injustice, and truth and reconciliation. Canada was one of the first countries to support the UN initiative and launched its first annual campaign against racial discrimination in 1989.

MARCH 11, 2026—Regina Public Schools’ French Immersion Program is open to ALL Kindergarten students—no French required at home!

✅ Learn all subjects in French + English Language Arts starting in Grade 3
✅ Graduate with a bilingual diploma
✅ Unlock opportunities in education, travel and careers
✅ High academic achievement

📚 Enrol today and open a world of possibilities!

Register at https://www.reginapublicschools.ca/registration.

👉 Learn more by reading the French Immersion brochure.

MARCH 2, 2026—International Women's Day is celebrated around the world each year on March 8th. The day is to recognize the achievements of women and girls, to focus on gender bias and inequality, and to continue creating a more inclusive society. This year's theme is "Give to Gain."

Let's all work together for a brighter future for everyone!