In under three weeks, bells will ring in the new school year. While students enjoy their summer, school divisions have been preparing and planning for their return. Shawn Davidson, the president of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, said that compared to the last two years, he feels like this year will be smoother. “I can […]
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 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 […]
was an afternoon of live music for some people who might not have heard a lot of it in the last few years. As part of their service day on volunteer week, students at Luther College High School went across the street to the Mutchmore Lodge assisted living facility to brighten the afternoon for seniors. […]
Regina Public Schools will be following in the footsteps of the Government of Saskatchewan when it comes to changing its COVID-19 safety requirements. After February 14, Regina Public Schools will no longer require adults entering their facilities or schools to show proof of vaccination. The school division also announced that until March 1, every adult […]
The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation (STF) were disappointed with the provincial government’s decision to not delay the return of in person learning from the Christmas holidays. The STF were hoping for a two day pause following the break to protect students and staff health. President Patrick Maze says he has heard from teachers who are concerned […]
With students set to return to school next week, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation is frustrated by the Government of Saskatchewan’s recent COVID-19 update. President of STF Patrick Maze says with the Omicron variant surging across the country and recently in Saskatchewan, teachers and students are still expected to go to school. “We expect our students, […]
The Saskatchewan NDP are asking the province to ramp up COVID-19 testing in schools, after numerous outbreaks in the city. Education Critic Carla Beck says with six outbreaks reported a day, the situation has spiralled out of control. “We continue to see, from the province, support and messaging that has not been helpful,” said Beck. […]
