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McLurg Thanks Frontline Workers

OCTOBER 25, 2021 -- The School Activity Council (SAC) at McLurg School planned a Frontline Worker Appreciation Day on Friday, October 8th. Students and staff were asked to dress as a frontline worker to celebrate and honour everything that these workers do for our community and the essential role they have played during the global pandemic. Students and staff dressed as nurses, doctors, paramedics, firefighters, RCMP, dentists and teachers.

Glen Elm Raises Treaty 4 Flag

OCTOBER 14, 2021 -- Glen Elm Community School raised the Treaty 4 flag on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. The school’s wahkotowin team and other staff members worked hard to prepare school activities leading up to their very memorable flag ceremony. They worked with Indigenous Education Coordinator Jeff Cappo to plan the ceremony, worked with students who were a part of the event, and also planned tipi lessons for each classroom to take part in the day.

Honoured guests who participated in the flag-raising ceremony included Knowledge Keeper Gary Gott, Elder Hazel Dixon, Director of Education Greg Enion, Superintendent Jason Coleman, Supervisor of Indigenous Education Vanéa Cyr and SCC President Monique Baird.

World Mental Health Day

OCTOBER 8, 2021 -- World Mental Health Day is observed internationally on October 10th. The overall objectives are to raise awareness of mental health around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

Regina Public Schools' Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy stresses the importance of raising mental health awareness, reducing stigma, promoting well-being, and creating and sustaining a healthy and supportive workplace culture.

For a list of mental health and wellness community supports available in the Regina area, please visit https://www.reginapublicschools.ca/mental_health_supports.