Also, a special thank-you goes to an anonymous donor who donated a huge load of food to be included with the school’s donation to the food bank. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Thanks to the Student Leadership Team who managed to arrange COVID-friendly Christmas events and activities throughout December. There was a lot of laughter and though we couldn’t see them, there were a lot of smiles, too. The winners of the annual “Knock-Down Contest” were Alyssa Bee, Kirsten East and Logan Romaniuk. They each won $20 gift certificates to local businesses. This year, wellness in our school community is perhaps more important than ever. As part of our trauma sensitive school Initiative, we are committed to staff and student wellness through self-care, mental health support and a shared sense of community. This includes implementing trauma sensitive teaching principles that help all students get ready to learn in a safe, predictable, and supportive learning environment.
He created a large painting artistically describing the Treaty Map of Saskatchewan. The goal now is for students to add to this project with their own creations. The project hopes to encourage students to consider what reconciliation means to them personally. Students can discover and share their cultural identities and meaningful impact through writing projects, arts and crafts, and photography. Lonechild would like to guide, inspire and mentor participating students. However, due to COVID-19 and current restrictions, this mentorship will be done virtually. This mural/visual is located on wall inside the main entrance of our school to greet all students, staff and community in a welcoming, all-inclusive manner. This project will focus on helping students and community to increase their appreciation of the value of multiculturalism and will be a daily reminder of the spirit of co-operation in our school community.