Mental Health & Well-Being

FEBRUARY 23, 2024—The letter below and linked here was sent to all school families today.

Due to Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation job action, there will be no extracurricular activities on Monday, February 26, 2024.

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February 23, 2024

Dear Regina Public Schools Families:

February 14-2024 -- The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation announced they will withdraw noon-hour supervision provincewide on Friday, February 16,2024. Without having an adequate number of supervisors, schools cannot safely have students in the building over the lunch break.

As a result, the school day is being adjusted and students will be dismissed at 12 Noon in elementary schools and 12:50 p.m. in high schools.

The elementary school schedule on Friday, February 16 will be as follows:

FEBRUARY 14, 2024—Regina Public Schools employees and those who work or volunteer at our schools make the difference in the lives and the futures of all our students. A smile from a child, a “Thank you” from a parent or a “Great job!” from an employer is proof of how we are contributing to the Regina community.

A true indicator of merit, however, is peer and community recognition. Sixteen years ago, the Regina Board of Education introduced the Shared Values Recognition Program. Since that time, many exceptional staff members who have most exemplified the Shared Values were recognized and honoured.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024—Sunday, February 11th is 211 Day across Canada! 211 is a free, confidential service that connects people with community programs and social services. 211 Saskatchewan offers a database of over 6,000 community, social, non-clinical health and government services across our province. Some of the greatest needs include inquiries about food, housing, temporary financial assistance and mental heath/substance abuse.

To use this service any day and time, dial or text 2-1-1 or visit www.sk.211.ca. Help over the phone is available in over 175 languages, including 17 Indigenous languages.

February 7, 2024 - Shortly after 5:00 p.m. today, we learned that The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation announced that they will resume negotiations with the Government Trustee Bargaining Committee.  This means that the scheduled provincewide withdrawal of noon-hour supervision planned for tomorrow, Thursday, February 8th has been cancelled. 

All schools will operate on their normal schedule, including noon-hour supervision.  Transportation services will also operate as usual.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please email the school division at info@rbe.sk.ca or call 306-523-3000.

February 5, 2024 - The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation announced they will withdraw noon-hour supervision on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Without having an adequate number of supervisors, schools cannot safely have students in the building over the lunch hour.

As a result, the school day is being shortened and students will be dismissed at 12 Noon in elementary schools and 1 p.m. in high schools.

Read the letter shared with all school families below, or here.