River East Transcona School Division

Recently our Board of Trustees and senior administration had the opportunity to celebrate staff from a number of departments who have been with the division for 25 years. We thank them for their dedication to the students of RETSD.

Congratulations to Maple Leaf School patrols who received third place from the Winnipeg Police Service in their annual judging of patrol programs city-wide. School patrols play an important part in creating safe and caring schools—we are so proud of all our patrols in RETSD. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Qjrvru

Congratulations to the Kyle Johnson family as this year’s recipients of the River East Transcona School Division In Appreciation Award. This award is presented by the Board of Trustees to an individual, individuals, or an organization in recognition of their outstanding contribution to RETSD and exemplifies the commitment to building partnerships with those who give so much of themselves to the students and staff of RETSD. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fYfjH3

The countdown is on! The announcement of River East Transcona School Division’s newest school with K to 8 English programming is creating excitement across Transcona. Once the school is built and the doors open, students will fill the halls with curiosity, creativity, and connection—transforming bricks and mortar into a vibrant hub of learning and community life. Learn more in the Torch: https://bit.ly/3SlV500

For many seniors, navigating ever-changing technology can feel frustrating—but thanks to students from Murdoch MacKay Collegiate’s leadership group, help for some seniors has only been a conversation away this year. Read about how these students are practicing their global competencies while making a difference in their community: Learn more: https://bit.ly/4o8LXrr

Earlier today, the Board of Trustees, senior administration, and divisional staff joined the Government of Manitoba for a ceremonial sod turning at the location of the new kindergarten to Grade 8 school being built in the Devonshire area. Our sincere thanks to the Manitoba Government for partnering with us and making this new school possible.

Congratulations to Collège Miles Macdonell Collegiate students Melind Bhroat and Daniel Berezovskyi for each being awarded the prestigious $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vgbrWq

Meet RETSD's Countdown to Kindergarten facilitators who will be leading this year's Literacy Links Visiting program! Literacy Links visits are interactive, play-based sessions designed to help your child get ready for school. Each visit is about 45 minutes in length and offered in a small group setting. Visits are starting this week! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nXBDCB

Happy Pride Month!!

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/3VrlRn5