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Winston Knoll Moose Hide Campaign Day

JUNE 13, 2023 — Winston Knoll Collegiate students participated in a school-wide walk during period 5 on May 11th to bring awareness to the Moose Hide Campaign.

During the lead-up to Moose Hide Campaign Day, students in TAG did activities to gain a deeper understanding of Moose Hide Campaign Day, land acknowledgments and the importance of reconciliation. Winston Knoll joined together to take a stand against violence towards women and children and to take practical steps for our collective journey of reconciliation.

rpscommunications Tue, 06/13/2023 - 08:28
Grant for Argyle Playground

June 12, 2023 - Thank you to Federated Co-operatives Limited who awarded newly opened Argyle School's School Community Council with a $27,000 grant for a new playground. Thanks to the school community council for its continued advocacy for the Argyle School Outdoor Space Revitalization Project.

More details will be shared when available.

 

rpscommunications Mon, 06/12/2023 - 13:53
Building Bridges to the Community

JUNE 8, 2023 — Thank you to all of the students and families who came out to Regina Public Schools’ second Community Transition Fair at Campus Regina Public on April 5, 2023! Students and teachers from the Vocational Alternative Programs (VAP), Functional Integrated Alternative Program (FIAP) and Developmental Centre (DC) classrooms participated in a self-guided tour of various community partner exhibits.

rpscommunications Thu, 06/08/2023 - 09:26
2023 SK Regional Braille Challenge

JUNE 7, 2023 — On March 2, 2023, the Program for Students with Visual Impairments (PSVI) at Arcola Community School hosted the inaugural Regional Braille Challenge for Saskatchewan. Pamela Tarr, Qualified Teacher of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired (QTVI), did an amazing job of researching, promoting and organizing this event.

Students from Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and Arcola Community School were thrilled to participate in the preliminary challenge of the international competition hosted by The Braille Institute of America, Inc. (Los Angeles, California). Students participated in a variety of timed skills challenges, including reading comprehension, spelling, speed and accuracy, proofreading, and charts and graphs.

rpscommunications Wed, 06/07/2023 - 14:17
Ethel Milliken Students Reflect about RIIS

JUNE 7, 2023 — Last month, the Grades 3 and 4/5 classes at Ethel Milliken School learned from Mr. Bill Wall about the Regina Indian Industrial School (RIIS) and the cemetery off Pinkie Road.

Bill, together with the classroom teachers, provided extensive history and insight into the significance of the cemetery and the children who are buried there during his classroom visit as well as the visit to the cemetery. The students spent time quietly walking the perimeter, reflecting on the stories told about the Regina Indian Industrial School. The students left apple slices as a gift to the children as they paid their respects at the graves.

rpscommunications Wed, 06/07/2023 - 13:10
Youth Anti-Racism Symposium

JUNE 6, 2023 — On Tuesday, May 9th, École Wilfrid Walker School held their first youth anti-racism symposium for students in Grades 5 to 8. The symposium was planned as a result of the Tell Them From Me survey that students completed at the beginning of the school year, as well as general student feedback to teachers and administration that indicated they wanted more education about racism.

rpscommunications Tue, 06/06/2023 - 08:23
Pride 2023

MAY 31, 2023 — Throughout Saskatchewan, June is known as Gender and Sexual Diversity Pride Month! It is a time when the world’s 2SLGBTQIAP+ communities and allies come together to celebrate acceptance, human rights and diversity.

In Regina Public Schools, it is important that we demonstrate our Shared Values that include belonging and respect. As a school division, we are committed to ensuring that 2SLGBTQIAP+ staff, students, families and allies feel included, protected and respected. It is important to affirm and celebrate all identities and treat everyone with dignity.

rpscommunications Wed, 05/31/2023 - 08:54
Third Annual RPS GSA Summit a Huge Success!

MAY 30, 2023—On May 13th, École Connaught Community School hosted the third annual Regina Public Schools GSA Summit for students in Grades 5 to 8. The GSA Summit was a day designed by GSA students for other students across the Regina Public School Division. Its purpose was to have fun, make new friends and be themselves. The event also encouraged participants to celebrate identity of self and identity of others.

rpscommunications Tue, 05/30/2023 - 09:06
Beading: A Full Circle Moment

MAY 11, 2023 — The following article was written by Natalie Agecoutay-Sweet, the Indigenous Advocate at Albert Community School.

rpscommunications Thu, 05/11/2023 - 08:35

Thom Cheer Team Reaches Dizzying Heights

MAY 8, 2023 — In describing the evolution of the Thom Cheer Team, nothing short of stratospheric could apply!

The fledgling group was the brainchild of teacher Melanie Vollman, who started the team at Thom Collegiate in 2009 with a mere 10 untrained athletes. Navigating the arena of competition was a very difficult process and their first event in Moose Jaw did not produce noteworthy results. It did, however, provide an invaluable lesson about preparation and reaching the required skill level before stepping on a stage. This lesson led to a two-year hiatus from competition.