Announcements

SVRP Recipients Honoured

September 28, 2022 - Trustees, administration, family and friends gathered to celebrate and congratulate the 2021-22 Shared Values Recognition Program (SVRP) recipients. The ceremony held on September 27th marked the 14th annual event and was held at the Jacqui Shumiatcher Room at the Conexus Arts Centre.

Emceeing was Board of Education Vice-Chairperson Sarah Cummings Truszkowski. She is also a member of the Strategic Engagement and Advocacy Committee that has oversight for the Shared Values Recognition Program. Vice-Chair Cummings Truszkowski spoke about the achievements of all the recipients, as well as the history of the Shared Values Recognition Program. Assisting her on stage was Trustee Ted Jaleta who handed out the award plaques to the recipients.

 

 

Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 -- The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education has proclaimed September 30, 2022 as Orange Shirt Day, and the Government of Canada has proclaimed it as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Even though schools will be closed on Friday, September 30th and Division Office will be closed to the public, students and staff will still participate in truth and reconciliation activities throughout this week. It is also a timely starting point in the school year for sharing Indigenous ways of knowing, learning from Elders and knowledge keepers, and engaging in land-based education.

Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 -- Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day, a special event recognizing truth and reconciliation, will be held at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Treaty 4 territory on Thursday, September 29th. Approximately, 12,000 high school students from Regina and the surrounding area will hear keynote speakers, music and stories from residential school survivors, and they will view dances and a presentation to advance the 94 calls to action recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Schools Open Monday

September 16, 2022 - The Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed Monday, September 19, 2022, as a day in tribute and commemoration of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This day has not been designated as a provincial public statutory holiday.

All Regina Public schools and facilities will be open.

Board Chair and Vice-Chair Acclaimed

September 13, 2022 -- At the Organizational Meeting of the Regina Board of Education held this evening, Tara Molson was declared elected by acclamation to the office of Chairperson, effective immediately, and Sarah Cummings Truszkowski was declared elected by acclamation to the position of Vice-Chairperson, effective immediately.

In addition, the Board adopted the following motion:

That, during the period October 2022 to September 2023, regular meetings of the Board be held on the following school days: