MARCH 18, 2026—World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), held on March 21st every year, is a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD of the 21st day of the 3rd month was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st 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 9, 2026—Congratulations to Megan Long for receiving the Melody Boulet Top Official Award! Originally from Sturgeon Country, AB, Megan found her way to Saskatchewan to play defence for the University of Regina Cougars in 2020. Megan, who is a teacher at Martin Collegiate in Regina, is currently in her fifth season of officiating and has quickly worked her way up the ladder. She recently became a High Performance Official and skated at this year's National U18 tournament.
MARCH 6, 2026—Martin Collegiate extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to Access Communications Children's Fund, Community Initiatives Fund, Crawford's NO FRILLS and Farm Credit Canada, who all generously contributed monetary donations to support snacks and lunch for Martin students!
Because of your kindness and community spirit, many students have access to nourishing food throughout the school day. Your support helps ensure that students can focus on learning, growing and thriving in a positive environment.
Your generosity truly makes a different in the lives of Martin students, and we are incredibly grateful for your commitment to supporting our school community.
Regina Public Schools
on Treaty 4 Territory
1600 4th Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4R 8C8
Email: info@rbe.sk.ca
Phone: (306) 523-3000
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