What's New

MAY 5, 2021 -- The use of words to express ourselves helps in regulating our emotions and experiences. This is what we often teach children in our classrooms and in our homes!

Take time to put your feelings into words. Your mental health is worth it! Please CLICK HERE for an article provided by the Canadian Mental Health Association that outlines seven practical steps.

MAY 4, 2021 -- The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, in partnership with SaskTel, is once again offering the "Never Give Up" program. This year's program will be for Grades 4 to 8 students and will be virtual via Zoom. The focus will be on the subject of identity and will showcase how sport contributes to the identity of self and others. It will also highlight Saskatchewan athletes who have made significant contributions to self and society.

Presenters will include world-class runner and Regina Public Schools Trustee Ted Jaleta and Paralympians Lisa Franks and Colette Bourgonje. Presentations will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. from May 18th to June 24th.

MAY 3, 2021 -- To coincide with Mental Health Week (May 3rd to 9th), Regina Public Schools is excited to launch "Connections," a newsletter that will focus on mental health and well-being.

To view the newsletter, please CLICK HERE.

MAY 3, 2021 -- The two Grades 7/8 classes at Wilfred Hunt School recently participated in a Métis floral beadwork painting assignment.

All of Hunt’s classes are currently creating wonderful Indigenous-themed/inspired artwork that will be displayed throughout the school to demonstrate their gained knowledge of and appreciation for the culture of Indigenous peoples.

May 3, 2021 -- The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has set May 3-9, 2021 for Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is “Name it; don’t numb it.” The idea is to understand emotions by naming, expressing and dealing with how we truly feel, as it is this process that will help in supporting our mental health.

For great articles, resources and practical information, please check out the following link:  https://mentalhealthweek.ca/info-articles/

The Ministry of Education has forwarded the links below for access to virtual and in-class activities, lessons and resources for teachers and parents/guardians to help promote good mental health in students.

APRIL 30, 2021 -- Who says that you can’t see the world these days?

Colleen Morris’ Grade 5 class at Judge Bryant School took a wonderful trip to Romania right in the middle of remote learning, as they participated in the Embracing Differences program. The sessions, which were sponsored by the Regina Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS) and governments of Regina, Saskatchewan and Canada, were held via Zoom this year.

The Grade 5 classroom took part in a session called “Romanian Martisor,” which was hosted by Monica Cliveti, who is from Romania. The students learned about Romanian geography, history and culture.

APRIL 29, 2021 -- Regina Public Schools, in partnership with Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S), offers a Michif language program at McDermid Community School for Pre-Kindergarten (morning) and Kindergarten (afternoon) students.

This program, now in its second year, connects children with Métis culture and language in a half-day Michif early language program.

For more information or to register, please visit https://www.reginapublicschools.ca/michif_pilot_project or email vanea.cyr@rbe.sk.ca.

APRIL 29, 2021 -- Rashid Heydar-Zada, a Grade 4 student at Harbour Landing School, participated in a virtual financial literacy competition and part of the Talk With Our Kids About Money program. This competition was open to Canadian students in Grades 4 to 8, and they have been working on their projects for several months.

Rashid was one of three Saskatchewan students chosen to go to the semi-finals and was the only Saskatchewan student to be selected to go to the finals where he competed against six other students from across Canada.

APRIL 28, 2021 -- Sunshine, fresh air, signs of green! When the sun shines, put on sunscreen and soak up some vitamin D. When it rains, enjoy the refreshment.

Let's get outdoors to walk, bike, work in the garden, and play. It's a welcome opportunity to unplug, recharge and calm our minds.

APRIL 21, 2021 -- Kindness. We can all likely think of things each day that we say or do that are acts of kindness, but why does kindness matter to our mental health and well-being?

Kindness is linked with compassion and is considered to be an antidote for isolation, which is so important at this time. It boosts our mood, strengthens our relationships, buffers negative aspects of stress, and reinforces that there is good in us! Even reflecting on times when we have shown kindness makes us feel better!

Look for ways to facilitate kindness in your workplace, community, home and social media. And be kind to yourself!