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Métis Culture Alive in Woodlands School

chantelrichter — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:20:40 +0000

Did you know that almost 40% of Woodlands School students are Métis? Woodlands School has been learning about Métis history and culture this year through many different Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Highlights included story telling about Louis Riel and Cuthbert Grant, cooking Bannock over a fire, 3D archery, weaving a school sash, learning how to “read” a sash, weekly jigging lessons and weaving an extra large sash in the gym with ropes. This work is part of Woodland School’s yearlong journey examining “Who We Are”.

Collège Stonewall Collegiate Blanket Exercise

chantelrichter — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:55:35 +0000

Collège Stonewall Collegiate’s grade 11 History classes invited our Divisional Indigenous Lead Teacher, Ms. Simcoe, along with our Woods teacher Mr. Groves to facilitate a Blanket Exercise that inspired a deeper knowledge and understanding of past Treaty agreements. Through storytelling and active participation, students walked through a historical journey that highlighted key events and perspectives shaping Canada’s political landscape today. The exercise provided an engaging and meaningful way for students to connect with the past and reflect on its impact on present-day relationships and governance.

Equitable Opportunities at Warren Elementary School

chantelrichter — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:31:32 +0000

The Warren Elementary School Grade 2 class worked hard in the 2024-2025 school year to write and illustrate their own book, “Animals of the Alphabet”. Each student took responsibility for their own page, which was dedicated to a specific letter. They joined Mrs. Margetts to celebrate receiving the published copy this week!

This project supports the Ģ��tv goal of providing equitable opportunities for all learners, by ensuring that every student feels valued and authentically represented in their education. The students were so proud to hear their story read aloud, to see their writing and illustrations published, and to share their book with an audience!

The Good Life at Woodlands Elementary School

chantelrichter — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:36:52 +0000

Learning opportunities in Woodlands School are becoming more equitable because this year students are learning to have a better understanding of themselves, and see themselves reflected in the culture and community of our school. Students have been reflecting on who they are, and why they are proud of who they are. One way we are doing this is through music. The Music Specialist, Mandy Hallow, brought in a guest, Derrick McCandless, from the Eriksdale Music Shop to help the students write a school song. Students learned to compose music and how to make lyrics fit into that music. All grades contributed their ideas so that the song truly does represent the students of our school. The song is titled The Good Life because we are learning about The Good Life this year.

Caring for Watersheds

chantelrichter — Mon, 12 May 2025 15:41:52 +0000

Caring for Watersheds is a provincial competition in which students create an action project to make their community a more environmentally friendly place. Out of 300 projects submitted Kiera Schutz came in second place! Her project will be implemented at Warren Collegiate Institute and Warren Elementary School and she won $900!

Congratulations Kiera!

Brant-Argyle School Explore Stem Projects

chantelrichter — Mon, 12 May 2025 15:42:17 +0000

This spring at Brant-Argyle, our South students have been learning and exploring through STEM projects with their teacher, Ms. Zachary! Our students gain hands-on experience that fosters problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, while also promoting equity, accessibility, and responsiveness in the classroom. By engaging in projects that are designed with multiple access points, students in a multi-age classroom with different learning styles and abilities can participate and thrive. Additionally, STEM projects can making learning more relevant, inclusive and fun thus ensuring that all students have the resources and opportunities to succeed.

Canada Strong at Stony Mountain School

chantelrichter — Tue, 06 May 2025 13:43:20 +0000

Grade 5/6 students at Stony Mountain School had the pleasure of welcoming a special guest, Laine Wilson, who introduced an amazing project that we’re thrilled to be a part of. Laine is heading to Ottawa this fall to advocate for Parks and Recreation – and she will be doing it in style, wearing a unique coat designed with help from our class! Each student is contributing an illustration that represents what makes Canada Strong. These Powerful and Creative images will be featured on her coat, turning it into a wearable message of unity and pride.

Wellness Assemblies at École R. W. Bobby Bend School

chantelrichter — Fri, 02 May 2025 17:34:55 +0000

To support inclusion and equity in École R. W. Bobby Bend School, Wellness Assemblies have been regularly occurring for the last two years. Students and staff gather together to participate in teaching, learning, and conversation about the Circle of Courage and Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being, and Doing. Recently, Penny Ross from the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba joined the assembly to talk about Treaty Community Relationships and the connection between independence and belonging in a community. Each student wrote a statement about how they can support a healthy community and linked all of the statements together in a chain that spanned the entire gym, symbolising that we are stronger when we work together.

Warren Collegiate’s Ethics Bowl Team Earns Second Place at Provincials

chantelrichter — Fri, 02 May 2025 17:27:42 +0000

Ethics Bowl is a collaborative and competitive team event where students discuss ethical dilemmas. It is a structured debate-like competition, but unlike traditional debates, the emphasis is on understanding the complexities of ethical issues rather than simply winning an argument. The W.C.I Ethics Bowl team came in second place at provincials which earned them a place at Nationals. Students competed against other teams in the country.