Effective immediately, the Prairie South School Division in Moose Jaw says mask use is now mandatory for all PreK to Grade 8 students in Moose Jaw when at school or on school buses. This will apply to all visitors as well. The division says this is just for schools in Moose Jaw with all other […]
Regina Police say they have arrested and charged a 49-year-old high school teacher and charged him with sexual offences including sexual exploitation. In a news release, police say the charges come after an investigation into what was described as social media communication of a sexual nature with a female youth. Police add they became aware […]
Beginning on Tuesday masks will be required for Regina Catholic and Regina Public high schools. This includes students, staff and visitors to all of the high schools. This decision to issue the mask requirement was made following the recommendations made by the Regina Medical Health Officers according to both school divisions. Both Regina Catholic and […]
The first day back to school has always been an occasion full of excitement and anxiety. This year should be no different after the last two school years affected by COVID-19 Education Minister Dustin Duncan officially kicked off the upcoming school year Tuesday afternoon at St. Jerome School in Regina, by launching their back […]
With the new school year just about on us, many school divisions are releasing their back-to-school plan with the Chinook School Division that operates schools in Swift Current and communities in southwestern Saskatchewan being the latest. In a letter sent to staff and families, director of education Mark Benesh says masks are being recommended for […]
“Encouragement for vaccines and masking are a good place to start, but it isn’t enough.”. That is the opinion of Saskatchewan Teachers Federation President Patrick Maze who is responding to the government who said Friday it recommends children under 12 as well as unvaccinated teachers and support staff wear masks in common space like hallways […]
The province is updating its COVID-19 guidance for schools. In a release on Friday morning. the government recommends children under 12 as well as unvaccinated teachers and support staff wear masks in common space like hallways and lunchrooms, but mask use is not mandatory. For outdoor activities such as recess or outdoor gym classes, there […]
The provincial government has developed a one-year Interim Provincial Education Plan to support schools as we emerge from the pandemic. Education Minister Dustin Duncan says school divisions will receive nearly $21-million in additional funding for the fall. The three priorities are additional reading supports for Grades 1 to 5 students, supportive learning opportunities for students […]
Saskatchewan kids are enjoying summer holidays. They don’t have to be back until September, but when they do return it looks as if things will be the way they were before the pandemic. A Back-To-School plan can be found on the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation website. It shows no masks, no physical distancing or other restrictions […]
Grade 12 graduation ceremonies in Regina will not happen at the home of the Riders. It was hoped ceremonies could be held at Mosaic Stadium in an event that wouldn’t be forgotten in what has been a forgetful year, but guidelines won’t allow it because outdoor events can only have a 150 person limit at […]
