Mental Health & Well-Being

May 12, 2021 -- Empathy according to Brene’ Brown is, “the thread that connects us to other humans.”  A “need to have” at this time! Leading with empathy opens the conversation up by understanding another person’s thoughts and feelings in a situation. It is a skill that can be learned!

Click here to learn more about the power of empathy

A digital story, “Stand in my Shoes” can be found here.  

MAY 7, 2021 -- Over the past few months, Regina Public Schools staff have been anticipating the end of the school year and graduation ceremonies for our Grade 12 students.

We are very pleased to be in a position to share that we have worked on a partnership with Regina Exhibition Association Limited and have some tentative options in place to allow each of our Grade 12 graduates, and a limited number of guests, to participate in a graduation ceremony.

It is our hope that each high school will celebrate their Grade 12 graduation at Mosaic Stadium.

Unfortunately, the current Government guidelines posted on April 28,2021, limit outdoor graduations to a maximum of 30 guests.

May 5, 2021 -- At the meeting of the Regina Board of Education on May 4, 2021, current trustees thanked former long-serving trustee and chairperson, Katherine Gagne. Gagne was first elected as trustee in 2009 and had served as Regina Board of Education Chair until 2020.

Current Board Chairperson Adam Hicks presented Gagne with a plaque.

Trustees spoke about Gagne's dedication to public education and highlighted her presiding during a time of school division growth and the opening of new schools.

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 4, 2021 -- Regina Public Schools is excited to introduce Edsby to all staff, students and parents/guardians. Edsby is a comprehensive digital learning platform that will replace the PowerSchool Parent Portal this summer. Parents/guardians will be able to use Edsby to keep up with what’s happening with their children at school and to remain active in the education of their children.

Parents/guardians are asked to please CLICK HERE for an important document that contains the step-by-step instructions that need to be completed by June 1^st.