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OCTOBER 13, 2023 — The Government of Saskatchewan has declared October 17, 2023, as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Saskatchewan to recognize the important role that school bus drivers play in safely transporting students to and from school.

October 13, 2023 -- Trustees, administration, family and friends gathered to celebrate and congratulate the 2022-23 Shared Values Recognition Program (SVRP) recipients. The ceremony held on September 26th marked the 15th annual event and was held at the Conexus Arts Centre.

Emceeing was Board of Education Chairperson Sarah Cummings Truszkowski. She 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 Tracey McMurchy who handed out the award plaques to the recipients.

The 2023 SVRP recipients this year included 11 honourees. In previous years, there were 10. Note their job responsibilities were as of 2022-23, when they were nominated:

OCTOBER 13, 2023 — October 15th to 21st is Education Week in Saskatchewan, a time to celebrate student success and the hard work and dedication of education professionals across the province. This year's theme is "Bright Minds, Bright Futures/Esprits brillants, avenirs radieux." The theme highlights the role of educators in lighting the path for all students to achieve their full potential and in helping to create the bright minds that will lead Saskatchewan into the future.

October 4-2023 -- Students, staffs and administration from four North Regina schools gathered with Provincial, municipal and school board government to break ground on the new North Regina joint-use school.

Premier Scott Moe and Minister of Education Jeremy Cockrill joined Mayor Sandra Masters and Regina Board Chair Sarah Cummings Truszkowski and Catholic Board Chair Shauna Weninger for the event, which was hosted at Imperial Community School, the site of the new school. The new joint-use school will replace the existing Imperial and McDermid Community Schools, as well as St. Michael and St. Peter Catholic Schools. The new facility is tentatively scheduled to open in the 2025-26 school year and will also include a community centre.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 — Regina Public Schools publishes a monthly newsletter that celebrates the accomplishments of students and staff; reports on significant events, programs and community involvement; and highlights the activities that demonstrate our Shared Values of respect, belonging, knowledge and responsibility.

To view the September issue, please CLICK HERE.