The pink flags of CUPE flew in front of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building as education workers from across Saskatchewan stood on the steps as the NDP called on the provincial Government to increase operating funding to divisions to end cuts to staffing levels. Education Critic Matt Love said that not only is the Government leaving […]
Minister of Education Dustin Duncan says Covid is something we must all live with today, from a press conference held at the Provincial Legislature. “We know that as covid case numbers increase in the community, and as omicron becomes the dominant strain in Saskatchewan we are going to see increased cases in schools. This is […]
A report has found that operational spending for Saskatchewan schools is decreasing. The report found that operational spending for schools in the province has decreased 5.7 per cent in recent years when adjusting for inflation and enrolment growth – the biggest drop in the country, according to the report conducted by the Fraser Institute. Saskatchewan […]
Staff, parents, and students at the Holy Rosary Community School can breathe a sigh of relief as the school will not be closing its doors. In October of 2020, the Regina Catholic School Division’s board of education reviewed the school, largely due to the low number of students enrolled. Twylla West, the communications and media […]
The Government of Saskatchewan is aiming to better support the growth of international students while at the same time continuing to build relationships with key international markets. A new International Education Strategy includes multiple initiatives related to global engagement, capacity building and leadership. The hope is to attract more key international and new markets. “The […]
Two schools in Swift Current spent most of Thursday morning in a hold and secure situation following reports of potential threats to the Swift Current Comprehensive High School. The Swift Current Municipal R-C-M-P responded to the threats at about 8:40 a.m. on October 21st, placing the Swift Current Comprehensive High School and the O.M. Irwin […]
Earlier this month, the Regina Catholic School Division announced those working inside their school in any capacity would have to show proof-of-vaccination status. Parents in the division have received a letter saying the policy will take effect November 22 with those unable to do that having to provide regular negative tests. The policy applies to […]
The province needs to take more action to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in its schools. That message comes from Saskatchewan Teachers Federation President Patrick Maze who says he has written a letter to the government asking for the most pressing issues to be addressed including inconsistent approaches to declaring outbreaks and isolation requirements. Maze […]
Trustees with the Regina Public School Division have voted 6-1 to develop a staff vaccination policy. Now that a motion has been passed, wording of the policy now needs to be done which spokesperson Terry Lazarou says shouldn’t take long. “Over the next few weeks, the administrative procedure will be drafted.” Lazarou said. “The board […]
The classrooms are no longer restricted to the indoors for Milestone School. Today the school in Milestone officially introduced their newest addition, an outdoor classroom. The classroom was an idea put together by the current Grade 5 class and for the past year the class worked together to make it a reality. Miss Carson, the […]
