The Saskatchewan NDP are calling for some answers from the Minister of Education, and what he knew about the allegations of abuse at Christian Centre Academy, now known as Legacy Christian Academy. As many as two dozen, or more former students have come forward to detail both physical and mental abuse, as well as the […]
A school in Saskatoon which has become the focus of abuse allegations has released a statement. After one former student came forward more than a year ago, more than a dozen others have come forward to tell their stories as well. These include allegations of abuse through corporal punishment, and trying to intimidate students to […]
School Divisions will receive a one-time $20 million investment for the 2022-23 school year to assist with rising fuel and insurance costs. As a result of these additional funds, school divisions can prevent inflationary costs from diverting resources away from classrooms. Education Minister Dustin Duncan said the government recognizes the impact rising costs across the […]
A Regina school has joined forces with a Saskatchewan-based mental health initiative to become Better Together. The Ruth Pawson School launched the ‘Better Together’ initiative, which focuses on the importance of mental health and having conversations and making connections while raising $9,000 to dress all students and staff. After years of spreading awareness through t-shirts […]
Saskatchewan school divisions will be cutting over 100 positions in schools when the bell rings in the next school year. Dr. Shawn Davidson, the President of the Saskatchewan Schools Board Association, said this is not surprising but very unfortunate. “I would characterize it as not surprising. If I think back to budget day back in […]
School divisions in Saskatchewan’s biggest cities will implement new lunchtime supervision fees when the bell rings in the next school year. The Regina Catholic School Division, Saskatoon Public Schools, and Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools have announced they will make the change. For Regina Catholic, an approved $70 annual fee for elementary students who go every […]
Regina Food Bank launched a new School Food Program to improve food security and attendance. The Food Bank has partnered with the Regina Public Schools, Regina Catholic Schools, and the Mother Teresa Middle School to offer the program. They have also partnered with AGT Foods, which has committed to a three-year partnership, providing $75,000 in […]
The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation has elected a new president. Lloydminster teacher Samantha Becotte was elected to the role at STF’s 89th Annual Meeting of Council. Becotte said it’s an honour to be elected and represent over 13,000 teachers. “I am so excited to represent the teachers of Saskatchewan, and I hope to bring some positive […]
The Regina Public School Division has provided an update after shutting down its systems earlier this week. “After several days of investigation, it has become clear that the school division was the victim of a cyber security attack on May 22,” the school division said in a release. All public communication will continue to be […]
Regina Public Schools is having some issues with its computer systems. There has been some sort of problem with its network, so the Public School Division has shut down its entire computer system, including e-mails until technicians can assess the problem, and fix it. In a message sent out to parents, the school division says […]
