Announcements

SVRP Recipients Honoured

September 28, 2022 - Trustees, administration, family and friends gathered to celebrate and congratulate the 2021-22 Shared Values Recognition Program (SVRP) recipients. The ceremony held on September 27th marked the 14th annual event and was held at the Jacqui Shumiatcher Room at the Conexus Arts Centre.

Emceeing was Board of Education Vice-Chairperson Sarah Cummings Truszkowski. She is also a member of the Strategic Engagement and Advocacy Committee that has oversight for the Shared Values Recognition Program. Vice-Chair Cummings Truszkowski 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 Ted Jaleta who handed out the award plaques to the recipients.

 

 

Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 -- The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education has proclaimed September 30, 2022 as Orange Shirt Day, and the Government of Canada has proclaimed it as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Even though schools will be closed on Friday, September 30th and Division Office will be closed to the public, students and staff will still participate in truth and reconciliation activities throughout this week. It is also a timely starting point in the school year for sharing Indigenous ways of knowing, learning from Elders and knowledge keepers, and engaging in land-based education.

Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 -- Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day, a special event recognizing truth and reconciliation, will be held at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Treaty 4 territory on Thursday, September 29th. Approximately, 12,000 high school students from Regina and the surrounding area will hear keynote speakers, music and stories from residential school survivors, and they will view dances and a presentation to advance the 94 calls to action recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Schools Open Monday

September 16, 2022 - The Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed Monday, September 19, 2022, as a day in tribute and commemoration of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This day has not been designated as a provincial public statutory holiday.

All Regina Public schools and facilities will be open.

Music Education Day

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 -- The Provincial Government has proclaimed that the inaugural Saskatchewan Music Education Day will be held on September 15, 2022!

The Saskatchewan Music Educators Association (SMEA) worked with the government to create a day to honour music educators in the province and promote the benefits of music. The goal is to promote the importance of music education so it remains a crucial part of the school curriculum and future employment prospects for university students.