Announcements

October 13, 2023 -- Trustees, administration, family and friends gathered to celebrate and congratulate the 2022-23 Shared Values Recognition Program (SVRP) recipients. The ceremony held on September 26th marked the 15th annual event and was held at the Conexus Arts Centre.

Emceeing was Board of Education Chairperson Sarah Cummings Truszkowski. She 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 Tracey McMurchy who handed out the award plaques to the recipients.

The 2023 SVRP recipients this year included 11 honourees. In previous years, there were 10. Note their job responsibilities were as of 2022-23, when they were nominated:

OCTOBER 13, 2023 — October 15th to 21st is Education Week in Saskatchewan, a time to celebrate student success and the hard work and dedication of education professionals across the province. This year's theme is "Bright Minds, Bright Futures/Esprits brillants, avenirs radieux." The theme highlights the role of educators in lighting the path for all students to achieve their full potential and in helping to create the bright minds that will lead Saskatchewan into the future.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 — Regina Public Schools publishes a monthly newsletter that celebrates the accomplishments of students and staff; reports on significant events, programs and community involvement; and highlights the activities that demonstrate our Shared Values of respect, belonging, knowledge and responsibility.

To view the September issue, please CLICK HERE.

September 13, 2023 -- An Organizational Meeting of the Regina Board of Education was held September 12, 2023. Mrs. Sarah Cummings Truszkowski was declared elected to the office of Chairperson, effective immediately, and Ms. Lacey Weekes 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 2023 to September 2024, regular meetings of the Board be held on the following days:

JUNE 28, 2023—On behalf of the Regina Board of Education and Regina Public Schools administration, congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Shared Values Recognition Program (SVRP) Award. Eleven Regina Public Schools employees/partners have been chosen because they have exemplified the Shared Values: I am responsible; I want to know; I belong; and I respect.

They were nominated by someone in their school and/or work community and chosen by the Selection Committee comprised of the Board of Trustees. To honour all the recipients, a reception and brief ceremony will be held in the fall of 2023.

June 27, 2023 - Minister of Education Dustin Duncan and Regina Mayor Sandra Masters gathered at Imperial Community School with students, staff, administration and Regina Board of Education and Regina Catholic Board Trustees to announce location of the new North Regina Joint Use School. Vice Chair Sarah Cummings Truszkowski brought greetings on behalf of the Regina Board of Education.

Read the release here.

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JUNE 20, 2023—Every June 21^st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It was chosen as the same day as the summer solstice (the longest day of the year) for its important symbolism to many Indigenous peoples. This is a special day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.

June 19, 2023 - There will be a Special Meeting of the Regina Board of Education on June 27, 2023 at 5 to 6 pm.

Due to the June 1, 2023 Provincial announcement of additional funding for the 2023-24 school year, budget development was delayed. The Regina Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on June 27, 2023. This meeting will have one agenda – the passage of the 2023-24 budget.

The meeting will be available as a livestream and available as an archive here: https://www.reginapublicschools.ca/watch_board_meetings

JUNE 15, 2023 — Reminder that the application deadline is Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

Session will run Monday, July 3rd to Friday, July 14th via Zoom and Google Classroom.

Class time: 8:30 to 11:40 a.m.

Perfect attendance is mandatory.

Students will be notified via their @rbe.sk.ca email account if they have been accepted into the course.

Students must be 15 years of age to register before classes begin. To register, please review and complete the program information and application form, as well as the MySGI account information found below.

MAY 30, 2023 -- The Regina Open Door Society is looking for volunteer interpreters. Please see the poster below for details.