Announcements

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 -- The 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week is October 9 to 15, 2022, and the theme is "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape." Today's homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Visit the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) official Fire Prevention Week website for tons of great information, activities, ideas, resources and more!

Use this fire safety information to support your emergency planning at home.

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.

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.

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 29^th. 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.

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.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 -- The Provincial Government has proclaimed that the inaugural Saskatchewan Music Education Day will be held on September 15, 2022!

The Saskatchewan Music Educators Association (SMEA) worked with the government to create a day to honour music educators in the province and promote the benefits of music. The goal is to promote the importance of music education so it remains a crucial part of the school curriculum and future employment prospects for university students.

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:

September 8, 2022 --There's a Public Schools Board Trustee By-Election coming up on Oct 25! It is to fill a vacancy in Subdivision No. 2. Interested in running? Call For Nominations is from Sept. 14 to 21st. See details here.

September 6, 2022 -- The following letter was shared with all school families and staff today. Read the letter below, or click on the pdf version.

Dear School Families:

Today, we welcomed students back to class with heavy hearts. All of Saskatchewan is mourning the loss of the lives this past weekend. Our heartfelt thoughts go to the individuals, families and communities touched by this unthinkable violence. All Regina Public Schools flags will be flown at half-mast for 10 days to honour the lives lost.

September 1, 2022 -- On the first day of the 2022-23 school year, Darren Boldt, Director of Education, shared a school opening letter for students, school families and employees. You can read the whole letter by following this link.