SPS Report to the Community 2012-13 by Saskatoon Public Schools

2012–2013

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Report to the

Community

ADEN ADEN BOWMAN BOWMAN COLLEGIATE COLLEGIATE

BEDFORD ROAD COLLEGIATE

CENTENNIAL COLLEGIATE

CITY PARK COLLEGIATE

TOMMY DOUGLAS COLLEGIATE

WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE

ÉCOLE ALVIN BUCKWOLD SCHOOL

CAROLINE ROBINS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

CASWELL COMMUNITY SCHOOL

ÉCOLE COLLEGE PARK SCHOOL

CONFEDERATION PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL

GREYSTONE HEIGHTS SCHOOL

ÉCOLE HENRY KELSEY

HOLLISTON SCHOOL

HOWARD COAD SCHOOL

KING GEORGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

LAKERIDGE SCHOOL

ÉCOLE LAKEVIEW SCHOOL

LAWSON HEIGHTS SCHOOL

PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOL

PRINCE PHILIP SCHOOL

PRINCESS ALEXANDRA COMMUNITY SCHOOL

QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL

ROYAL WEST CAMPUS

CRCS C.A.R.E.S.

SILVERSPRING SCHOOL

SUTHERLAND SCHOOL

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SILVERWOOD HEIGHTS SCHOOL

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ÉCOLE VICTORIA SCHOOL

EVAN HARDY COLLEGIATE

MARION M. GRAHAM COLLEGIATE

MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGIATE

NUTANA COLLEGIATE

BREVOORT PARK SCHOOL

BROWNELL SCHOOL

BRUNSKILL SCHOOL

BUENA VISTA SCHOOL

DR. JOHN G. EGNATOFF SCHOOL

DUNDONALD SCHOOL

FAIRHAVEN SCHOOL

ÉCOLE FOREST GROVE SCHOOL

HUGH CAIRNS V.C. SCHOOL

JAMES L. ALEXANDER SCHOOL

JOHN DOLAN SCHOOL

JOHN LAKE SCHOOL

LESTER B. PEARSON COMMUNITY SCHOOL

MAYFAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOL

MONTGOMERY SCHOOL

NORTH PARK WILSON SCHOOL

ÉCOLE RIVER HEIGHTS SCHOOL

ROLAND MICHENER SCHOOL

SASKATOON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

SASKATOON MISBAH SCHOOL

VINCENT MASSEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

WESTMOUNT COMMUNITY SCHOOL

WILDWOOD SCHOOL

W.P. BATE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 3

Miranda Marion and Amber Lesser ADEN BOWMAN COLLEGIATE Grade 12

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Table of Contents 6

Message from the Board Chair

Ray Morrison

8 Message from the Director

Avon Whittles

10 Academic Achievements 17 Facilities for Learning 31 Progress on Strategic Priorities 43 Partnerships with our Community 59 Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation 73 Celebrating Excellence 86 Fiscal Indicators 89 Trustee and Ward Directory 5

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

On behalf of the Board of Education, I am pleased to present to you our 2012–13 Report to the Community. This report highlights the progress made by our students and staff members over the past academic year, as well as celebrates the successes and achievements within our learning community. Saskatoon Public Schools is a thriving school division. We are the largest in Saskatchewan and are growing bigger every day. As you will see throughout this report, the opportunities and experiences provided to our students are unique and challenging. Yet our students are rising to meet those challenges and are succeeding mightily. I truly believe we are the best school division in this province—we are innovative, we are inspiring, we are welcoming, we are challenging and we are successful.

come from textbooks and websites. Such experiences are proving to be valuable for our students and staff members alike. As a board, we have maintained our focus on putting students first. We remain committed to our strategic priorities—Literacy for Life and Collegiate Renewal. You can read detailed updates on both in this report. These two programs have positively impacted our students. Literacy for Life has made a difference in elementary students’ competency levels for reading, writing and numeracy, while Collegiate Renewal has allowed students to build leadership skills and confidence by feeling empowered in their schools and in their learning.

As mentioned, we are welcoming hundreds of new students. This past year, we topped 22,000 students and many more are expected for years to come. Along with our growing student body, we are seeing increasing diversity within our classrooms. This is apparent in all of our elementary and high schools. In the past year, we have welcomed students from Pakistan, China, the Philippines, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Ukraine, Ireland, Nepal and several other countries.

At every board meeting, trustees are presented with amazing success stories from our school division, which we call Celebrating Excellence. These reports to the board highlight the best of what public education can offer to students. It is also a record to show how we are meeting our organizational goals for our students, staff members and community. A handful of these success stories are shared in this report. These achievements show how our focus on areas such as innovative practices, cultural responsiveness and community partnerships are making a difference for our students.

While this diversity has led to additional staffing to meet the needs of newcomers, it has presented our students with a unique educational opportunity. The world is now coming to our schools and our students are learning first-hand about the lives and histories of other cultures and nations. Lessons in understanding, empathy and respect cannot

Last but certainly not least, we welcomed some new faces around the board table. Following the civic election in October, Bronwyn Eyre and Kathleen Brannen joined us on the Board of Education. While the learning curve has been steep, both have provided a fresh perspective that complements the views of our more experienced trustees.

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“I truly believe we are the best school division in this province—we are innovative, we are inspiring, we are welcoming, we are challenging and we are successful.”

We also welcomed Avon Whittles as the new Director of Education. Her energy, experience and unwavering focus on keeping students at the heart of our work resulted in an exceptional year for Saskatoon Public Schools. I am proud of the work our school division does every single day. I know that we are truly making a difference in the lives of students, families and our community. This is accomplished by demonstrating the goals laid out for our students: Respect, Excellence, Joy, and Responsibility.

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

I am proud to present the 2012–13 Report to the Community. Every page of this vibrant book highlights the numerous achievements of our students and staff members. I am constantly humbled by their hard work and dedication. That commitment is necessary as we face unprecedented growth in our school division. In the past three years, we have grown by more than 2,000 students. Of the almost 800 new students who joined us last year, 53 per cent of them were coming to us from outside of Canada. Many of our schools like to hang a flag that celebrates the origin of each of their new students. For example, in the fall of 2012, Walter Murray Collegiate proudly displayed 92 different flags. For all of these students and our staff members, we need happy and vibrant learning spaces. We work hard to take care of our family of 56 schools. These buildings are situated on sweeping green spaces and the playgrounds, fields and interior spaces are at peak all day and throughout the evening as we welcome our community organizations. As you will see in this book, we have century-old schools that are castles within our city limits. We have also broken ground and are building a new school in Willowgrove. When it comes to our facilities, our history and our future are precious assets because they provide wonderful learning spaces for our students. I am fortunate to work with a board of trustees who sustain a constant focus on learning. They are tireless in their support and advocacy for the students of Saskatoon Public Schools. From a nine-year commitment to improve literacy skills to fostering engagement of our high

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school students through strong instruction and innovation, our board members remain focused on continuous improvement. As you read through this book, you will discover that learning and an ethic of care are the constants at Saskatoon Public Schools. We are responsive to our students’ interests and needs and have innovated very diverse learning environments. At the collegiate level, we offer unique academies that cater to young people with a passion for the environment, hockey, dance, technology, soccer and media. We offer 21st century learning strategies, global citizenship experiences, international baccalaureate programming and mentorship opportunities with industry, health and postsecondary institutions. For our youngest learners, we have partnered with community organizations to offer early learning care centres in nine of our schools. Pre-Kindergarten also expanded to 35 programs in 14 schools in the 2012–13 school year. Through this early introduction to schools, we are paving the way for future success. We believe in safe and caring schools. At all grade levels in our schools, we discuss and promote healthy and respectful relationships. From the youngest age, we want our students to understand the way all people deserve to be treated, including themselves. We want our students to learn to stand up, not stand by. We truly believe in being open to all. Above all else at Saskatoon Public Schools, we celebrate the diversity of our students, parents and families. This is at the heart of our work. We are accepting, we are respectful, we are supportive and we are open to all.

"We want our students to learn to stand up, not stand by."

Thank you for taking the time to read about the innovative opportunities and exciting achievements of our students and staff members. At Saskatoon Public Schools, we are inspiring our young people and ensuring they have every advantage possible to succeed. We want our students to graduate with the skills and passion for learning that we have. We are building hope and confidence in these young people so that they will contribute to our economy and become strong, active community members. With the steady support and guidance of our staff members, I know our students will reach their potential.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

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Award of Excellence

Recipient

Kyle Anderson Evan Hardy graduate Kyle Anderson received the 2012 Award of Excellence. While achieving a 97 per cent average, Anderson participated in numerous school activities including Charity Committee, Senior Band, school musicals and one-act plays. He was selected to Football

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Saskatchewan’s Roughrider Bowl as one of the province’s top 100 players. Outside of school, Anderson was an active volunteer including working with brain injury clients at the Sherbrooke Community Centre.

Brock Beres

Katherine Jackson

Christopher Dogniez

Aliona Harris

Mark Anderson

Gaspard LaniĂ¨ce

Laryssa Barry

Janel Fernadez

Kenzie Friesen

Stefan Belev

Aden Bowman Collegiate

Centennial Collegiate

Evan Hardy Collegiate

Mount Royal Collegiate

Tommy Douglas Collegiate

Bedford Road Collegiate

City Park Collegiate

Marion M. Graham Collegiate

Nutana Collegiate

Walter Murray Collegiate

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Outstanding Graduates

Scholarships Our graduates have their choice of universities and other post-secondary institutions to attend across North America and beyond. Each year, several top graduates receive generous, prestigious scholarships to attend university. Here are some examples of scholarships accepted by our students in 2013:

Alexandra Barlas Aden Bowman Collegiate › University of Saskatchewan Entrance Scholarship (over 4 years) $16,200

Laura Goodmanson Aden Bowman Collegiate › University of Saskatchewan Entrance Scholarship (over 4 years) $16,200

› Edwards School of Business Undergraduate

Alice Liu Centennial Collegiate › University of Saskatchewan Chancellors’ Scholarship (over 4 years) $20,000

Scholarship (over 4 years) $24,000

Masooma Bhatti Centennial Collegiate › University of Saskatchewan Chancellors’ Scholarship (over 4 years) $20,000

Sharren Cabino Bedford Road Collegiate › Saskatoon Business College Fred Chapman Memorial Scholarship—One year tuition (up to15,000)

Graham Coulter Bedford Road Collegiate › Loran Provincial finalist $3000

Jillian Richardson Evan Hardy Collegiate › UBC Okanagan Chancellor Scholarship

$10,000 Dana Riley Aden Bowman Collegiate › Federated Co-operatives Limited Co-op

Excellence in Ag Program Scholarship (over 4 years) $20,000

› University of Toronto (over 4 years) $60,000

Annie Schubert Bedford Road Collegiate › Schulich Leadership Scholarship $60,000

Lauren Cubbon Evan Hardy Collegiate › University of New Brunswick Friends of the Varsity Reds—Women’s Soccer $20,000

Rui Song Walter Murray Collegiate › MIT scholarship $18,336/year

Arunima Dalai Walter Murray Collegiate › University of Saskatchewan Entrance Scholarship (over 4 years) $16,200

Mengxi Tang Walter Murray Collegiate › University of Saskatchewan George & Marsha Ivany—President’s First and Best Scholarship $24,000

Charles Fowler Centennial Collegiate › Carlton University Sprott School of Business $12,000 Megan Gallagher Centennial Collegiate › University of Saskatchewan Entrance Scholarship (over 4 years) $16,200

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Michayla van de Velde Evan Hardy Collegiate › PotashCorp Scholarship $20,000

Saskatoon Public Schools Aboriginal Student Scholarships On May 30th, 2013, the Saskatoon Indian Métis Friendship Centre held its 29th annual Native Graduates Recognition Night. On behalf of the Saskatoon Board of Education, two $1,000 scholarships were presented to youth who demonstrated academic success, were role models and whose actions contributed positively to community, school and family. The Academic Achievement Award was presented to Jarrod MacDonald from Marion M. Graham Collegiate. He has been accepted to the University of Saskatchewan as a Greystone Scholar. He is pursuing post-secondary education in science or engineering, with an eye to studying medicine in the future. The John Dewar Spirit of Resiliency Award was named after John Dewar, a long-time member of the Saskatoon Public Schools family who passed away in January 2013. Mr. Dewar was a well-liked and respected superintendent, principal, teacher and coach who helped develop and introduce Collegiate Renewal in our division.

The John Dewar Spirit of Resiliency Award was presented to Sally Mackenzie from Mount Royal Collegiate. She has been accepted to the University of Saskatchewan Arts and Science Transition program. Her future goal is to become a teacher, in order to help other young people complete high school.

I have grown up all over Saskatchewan in foster homes as long as I can remember. I didn’t realize that the person I called Mom was not actually my mother, she was playing a role that I wish she did not have to play… since then I questioned what was my purpose or my reason for being a motherless daughter? I always question myself dwelling on the past and wishing things would be different. I find myself not certain of the choices I make, or if I could have said something different, then I realize that if I didn’t choose what I did then I wouldn’t be who I am today. This, I believe makes me a leader. Experience and wisdom are a part of leadership. Sally Mackenzie

SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence At the 15th annual SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence 2013, Saskatoon Public Schools had 49 students nominated for awards. Three students from Saskatoon Public Schools won major awards: Cecelia Lumsden from Evan Hardy Collegiate won the Fine and Performing Arts Award, Jarrod MacDonald from Marion M. Graham Collegiate won the Randall Morris Memorial Award and Jack Okanee from Aden Bowman Collegiate won the Male Sports and Recreation Award as a member of the Lacrosse Male Group.

Fantastic Mr. Fox Queen Elizabeth School welcomed Fred Fox, who spoke to students about the mission of his courageous brother, Terry Fox. Students from Queen Elizabeth were joined by students from Buena Vista School and adult students from the Saskatoon Open Door Society. Mr. Fox also presented Queen Elizabeth with a banner for its continued support of the Terry Fox Foundation.

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools A big thank you to @MusiCounts which awarded @StoonPubSchools a $10,000 grant and W.P. Bate School a $5,000 grant. #spslearn 1:55 PM - 15 Feb 13

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Read a good book lately? Our Just Read program helps all our students form lifelong reading habits. #spslearn 12:15 PM - 13 Nov 12

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SELF PORTRAIT Tempera Paint

Helen Bae

DR. JOHN G. EGNATOFF SCHOOL Grade 8

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FACILITIES FOR LEARNING

One of the busiest departments at Saskatoon Public Schools is Facilities. Staff members work continuously to ensure all of our students have supportive learning environments that meet their needs and foster their educational experiences. In September 2012, Saskatoon Public Schools joined Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, the City of Saskatoon and the provincial government in celebrating the sod turning for the new Willowgrove and Holy Family schools. The integrated facility will house both schools, as well as a childcare facility. Willowgrove School will serve the thriving northeast neighbourhoods of Willowgrove and University Heights. Currently under construction, the school is expected to open its doors in September 2014. In the spring of 2013, the Board of Education gave the green light for the creation of a 21st Century Learning Academy at Caroline Robins Community School, which will be designed to support student learning with technology. Also, there will be enhanced early learning programs. The changes to the school will be constructed in three phases. First, one Kindergarten and two Pre-Kindergarten classrooms were renovated at the front of the school, providing direct access to the outdoor play space. Each room has been updated with new millwork, lockers, flooring, as

well as new technology including Ipads, Smart boards and computer workstations. Phase two will see the creation of an inquiry learning classroom. This classroom will have a video conference centre, student collaborative work spaces, wet areas to allow for experiments and projects, a portable Smart board and a Smart table. In addition, each classroom will receive computer workstations and ceiling projectors. The Grade 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 classrooms will be outfitted with Smart board technology and Ipads. The third phase will see the creation of a new 50-space Early Learning Care Centre. It will be constructed on the northwest side of the school. A fenced outdoor play space will be located on the front lawn of the school with direct access from the childcare rooms. Additional facilities work at the collegiate level included the creation of dance studios at Evan Hardy and Bedford Road collegiates. The classrooms that were turned into studios saw the installation of new flooring and mirrors. Walter Murray Collegiate relocated and renovated its Graphic Arts/Photography facility, creating a large modern lab in a prominent, main-floor location. Although there is still a darkroom for learning the fundamentals of film photography, the space is equipped for working with digital images, silk screening and graphic design.

Preserving History The extensive rehabilitation of Nutana Collegiate was recognized with a 2013 Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Heritage Architecture Excellence Award. The awards are given each year to recognize the efforts of owners, architects and contractors to preserve the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s built heritage. The award honouring Nutana Collegiate is in the Adaptive Re-Use and Rehabilitation categories. Along with Saskatoon Public Schools, Edwards Edwards McEwen Architects and KIM Constructors Ltd. were recognized for their work on the three-year project.

Centennial Celebrations Westmount Community School and Sutherland School both celebrated their 100th anniversaries in 2013. The histories of both these schools are filled with stories of educational highlights and excellent long-lasting relationships as they have filled their roles as the hubs of their communities. Sutherlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centennial celebration featured a number of events, including a comprehensive assembly attended by several hundred current and former students. Westmountâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centennial celebration culminated with the unveiling of a breathtaking mural created by Jeffrey Bluesky Crowe, a long-time member of the Westmount family.

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Former student and current parent Jeffrey Bluesky Crowe created 25-foot mural for Westmount centennial. 7:10 PM - 4 Jun 13

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Heart and Souls Evan Hardy Collegiate has 39 Provincial Team Championship Banners—more than any other Saskatchewan school. In 2012–13, athletics teams at the school won three Provincial Championships—Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer and Wrestling—another record for the most provincial championships for one school in one year in Saskatchewan.

Terry Johanson @TJTerryJo Wahoo! Saskatoon Band Festival Awards - WMCI 1st place in Sr Jazz, Gr9, Gr11, and Gr12 this year! 7:49 PM - 4 June 13

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Silverspring students celebrated Waste Reduction Week with chain of juice boxes thrown out per week. 11:39 AM - 15 Oct 12

A Ticket to Ride A $25,000 grant from the Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation provided free monthly bus passes to financially challenged students at City Park Collegiate.

Remembering Children of War For its Remembrance Day ceremony, students at Walter Murray Collegiate welcomed Dr. Samantha Nutt to speak at the service. Dr. Nutt is the founder of War Child, a charitable organization that provides humanitarian assistance to children and youth affected by war. She spoke to students, staff and guests about her experiences working in war zones.

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Dr. John G. Egnatoff School will celebrate its 25th anniversary tomorrow. School in Erindale named after a long-time board chair #spslearn 11:21 AM - 6 Jun 13

S. Harrow-Yurach @wonderwomansask At Hugh Cairns school assembly and reminded why #spsd has best teachers ever! 9:48 AM - 21 Mar 13

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Team Players As part of the Saskatoon Secondary Schools Athletic Directorate (SSSAD), Saskatoon Public Schools supports collegiate athletic teams in 11 different sports, encompassing 3,451 team members.

Breathe Blue Darren Dietz and Lukas Sutter from the Saskatoon Blades visited the Grade 2/3 class at Lakeridge School. The visit celebrated the students’ participation in the Community Youth Challenge through the Lung Association of Saskatchewan. Students in the class committed to exercising their lungs and saying no to tobacco.

Wray Morrison @WrayMorrison @Adam_Morrison74 of the @SaskHilltops visited students at Sutherland and Howard Coad schools with Canadian Bowl trophy today. #greatjob 11:21 AM - 6 Jun 13

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools @StoonPubSchools partners with @stoonlibrary to get library cards into the hands of as many students as possible. #spslearn 8:27 PM - 18 Jun 13

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Marion Graham Principal Shirley Figley says Math 9 Plus is an example of “high-impact learning”. #spslearn 8:03 PM - 23 Apr 13

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A meeting of minds Through Philosophy for Children, University of Saskatchewan philosophy students visited the Grade 5/6 class at Hugh Cairns V.C. School once a week. Through the eight-week project, the elementary students learned about asking philosophical questions, and developed critical and creative thinking skills.

Ali Peters @alimusicgeek All the kids on the bus talking excitedly... success! Thank you @metowe @freethechildren @StoonPubSchools for an awesome day! #WeDay 2:22 PM - 27 Feb 13

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PROFILE

We Day In the 2012–13 school year, Saskatoon Public Schools signed a partnership agreement with Free The Children, an international charitable organization focused on seeing youth help other youth in need. The organization works in impoverished countries with a focus on sustainable development in five key areas— education, clean water and sanitation, healthcare, alternative income and livelihood, and agriculture and food security. Through this partnership, Saskatoon Public Schools encouraged all of its schools to sign up for the We Act program. Students are encouraged to learn more about the plight of people in need in their community and around the world, as well as complete one local and one global charitable action. From the beginning, Saskatoon Public Schools envisioned its partnership with Free The Children as a rewarding educational opportunity for students that addresses the Broad Areas of Learning laid out in the provincial curriculum— Engaged Citizens, Lifelong Learners and Sense of Self, Community and Place. The educational and charitable projects completed by the schools provided an opportunity for service learning and for students to make fulfilling, educational connections in the community. This wasn’t just about fundraising; we wanted our students’ day-to-day curricular learning

experiences to be relevant to their life outside the classroom. We also know that when our students form authentic connections through these activities, the experiences stay with them long after they leave us. As part of the year-long We Act program, a large-scale “pep rally” known as We Day is held to inspire young people and educate them to become global citizens. On February 27, 2013, the first We Day Saskatchewan was held at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon. About 15,000 students from 350 schools around the province were in attendance to hear speeches from Martin Sheen and Mia Farrow and performances by Hedley, among others. In its first year, our schools kicked off many ongoing contributions to our community and learned about the living conditions of young people half a world away. The partnership between Saskatoon Public Schools and Free The Children resulted in the participation of 53 schools, 1,317 students and 94 educators in the year-long We Act program.

Doug Njaa @Sdougnjaa Listening to @craigkielburger talk about how important teachers are at inspiring and supporting the ideas of students everywhere! #WeDaySk 12:43 PM - 27 Feb 13

Top Principal Yves Bousquet, principal at Fairhaven School, received the Saskatchewan School Based Leaders Distinguished Principal Award.

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Chair Morrison noting that at the Silver Quill writing awards, 9 of 10 awards went to Grade 12 @StoonPubSchools students. #spslearn 8:06 PM - 7 May 13

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Director Avon Whittles says she is proud of division staff for embracing and responding to growth and diversity in our schools. #spslearn 9:01 PM - 18 Jun 13

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Saskatoon Public Schools welcomed 778 new students in September 2012, many of whom are newcomers to Canada. The number of students supported in English as an Additional Language programming rose by more than 400 students from the previous year. Since opening in August 2011, the Newcomer Student Centre has welcomed approximately 1,700 new students to our division. 27

I Love to Dream

Music/Lyrics Paul Runalls 2013

A song to celebrate the multicultural diversity of Saskatoon Public Schools. The song features the voices of elementary students from Sutherland, Dr. John G. Egnatoff, Forest Grove, W.P. Bate, Greystone Heights and Lakeview schools. I , I love to dream Dream of a world, where we can all be together as one …I love to dream…. do you? When I, I want to dream I wear a hat, a hat that makes all my dreams come true …I love to dream…. do you? Share a dream A dream for peace A dream for you and me Share a dream A dream for peace Just you wait and see We, we share a dream Dream of a world where we can all be together as one We love to dream Do you?

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We See You Tanzania Mount Royal Collegiate, SaskTel, Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centre (STSC), 3Twenty Solutions and MD Ambulance partnered to transform a 40-foot shipping container into a fully operational home for vulnerable street youth in Arusha, Tanzania. The container was repurposed into an air-conditioned ready-made home, complete with tile flooring, termite-proof aluminum siding, generated powered lights and sleeping quarters. Packed inside the container, along with a donated ambulance from MD Ambulance, were items such as toys made by Mount Royal students, clothing, school supplies, bicycles, household and medical supplies, and a generator. The container was shipped to Tanzania in September 2012.

Global Best The SaskTel We See You Project was awarded a Global Best Award by the International Partnership Network at its awards ceremony in Durban, South Africa. The project won in the category of Partnerships that Support Health, Wellbeing and Learning in the Americas. Project Mobile received an Honourable Mention in the category of Partnerships that Demonstrate Capacity Building, Leadership and Innovation in the Americas. Project Mobile is a partnership between Nutana Collegiate and SaskTel, which provides select students with cellphones in order to communicate with them and improve attendance, retention and academic achievement.

Janice Braden @JaniceBraden I live across the street from City Park Collegiate and today found a handmade Xmas card from staff and students. Great neighbours. #yxe 8:26 AM - 18 Dec 12

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PROGRESS ON STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Literacy for Life GOAL: All students, Kindergarten to Grade 12, will read and write at or above grade level in multiple subjects so they can act upon their potential in school and in life—ultimately creating a healthier democratic society for the 21st Century.

Data collection is an integral part of our ongoing work toward improving student outcomes. In response to data, members of our staff development team were redeployed for three half-days per week to support our schools with the highest literacy needs.

The ninth year of Literacy for Life has been another year of progress for both our students and our staff. Saskatoon Public Schools introduced Levelled Literacy Intervention (LLI) at all its schools in the 2012–13 school year. LLI is aimed at supporting early learners. Aligned with the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Reading Assessment, it provides an opportunity for early identification and support of struggling readers. At the end of the 2012–13 school year, 71 per cent of Grade 3 students were “at or close” to yearend expectations, which was an improvement of six per cent over the previous year.

Professional learning is an important part of Literacy for Life. One exemplary model of professional learning is the use of Collaborative Inquiry Teams (CITs). Effective leadership contributes to the academic success of students. Through Literacy for Life, we strive to ensure exemplary first and best instruction in the classroom. In the 2012–13 school year, this model covered several areas and activities including a focus on student learning and responsive teaching, the sharing of research and classroom practices at the CIT Expo in February and the celebration of student learning and success at the Literacy Learning Fair in early June.

Literacy for Life continued to support students reading outside of school. The Just Read program encourages students to read more often for enjoyment. The goal of the program is to increase the volume of reading, engage the community and build a culture of readers. YOUrSpace, a digital book club, allows students to chat online about books and critique what they are reading. By the end of May 2013, YOUrSpace had 3,837 unique visits and 14,812 page loads.

To learn more about Literacy for Life, read the 2012–13 progress report on www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca

Mount Royal Mustangs @mrcimustangs David Bouchard says “reading is the key to success, a passport to freedom, and enhances self-esteem”! #litforlife @StoonPubSchools 8:41 PM - 6 May 13

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Collegiate Renewal GOAL: All collegiate students will be engaged in their learning so that they will graduate as active participants in lifelong learning and as responsible and caring citizens in the community, nation and world.

leaders encouraged the adoption and expansion of programs designed to address potential barriers to success through cultural supports, positive relationships and staff communication about the needs of specific students.

Formative assessment remained the main focus of Collegiate Renewal in 2012–13, with great progress made. Formative assessment is used to increase student learning and academic achievement, through activities undertaken by teachers and students which provide feedback for modifying learning activities.

The Math 9+ program increased student engagement and achievement. Students reported that learning at their own pace, with teachers available to respond to their individual needs, allowed them to better understand and feel more confident in their learning. After completing Math 9+, 10 percent more students registered for regular programs while modified Math 11 registrations decreased by seven percent.

Like the use of formative assessment, student voice in school decision making has been a central theme of Collegiate Renewal since its inception. One way in which we heard from students was through the Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning (YELL) student/ mentor teams. For the first time, all 10 secondary schools participated in this collaborative work. Schools teams provided valuable student perspective on the learning focus in each secondary school. Collegiate Renewal strives to be culturally responsive in order to engage First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) students and families. As a result, there are 17 treaty catalyst teachers in collegiates. New learning leader roles were introduced at four high schools with the mandate to increase FNIM students’ success. Learning leaders focused on “putting faces to data” and improving graduation rates to create equitable opportunities for all students. Learning

Secondary instructional technology leaders and teacher librarians were primary agents in supporting professional learning and initiatives around technology. Also, support was provided towards the use of mobile technologies to enhance student learning. Student technology surveys at Marion Graham Collegiate found that students who used mobile technologies (for example, smartphones and tablets) in the classroom were more successful in creating, analyzing, evaluating and sharing content. Ninety percent of the students said that a major factor in their success was their teacher’s skill set in using technology and the successful modeling of digital literacy. To r e a d m o r e a b o u t C o l l e g i a t e Renewal, view the year-end repor t at www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca.

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Collegiate Renewal Coordinator Wendy James: Need to turn students who know they can’t into students who know they can. #spslearn 8:17 PM - 23 Apr 13

PROGRESS ON STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

New programs, new opportunities Saskatoon Public Schools is launching several exciting programs and initiatives in the 2013 –14 school year: •

Two new French immersion programs opened in Saskatoon’s northeast: Kindergarten to Grade 4 at École Forest Grove School and Gr. 9 at Centennial Collegiate. Each program will expand by one grade level each year,

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French Immersion at École Alvin Buckwold School expanded to Gr. 4,

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A new Autism and Asperger’s resource program at Marion M. Graham Collegiate,

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Getting Back to Business—Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program introduced at City Park and Mount Royal collegiates, and

New Pre-Kindergarten programs at Caswell and Fairhaven schools.

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“I like French because I can speak French with my grandma.” “J’aime le français parce que je peux parler avec ma grand-mère.”

“I like French because it is cool and fun.” “J’aime le français parce que c’est chouette et amusant.” Nathaniel Grade 3 Student ÉCOLE ALVIN BUCKWOLD SCHOOL

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Six-Word Memoirs A collection of student and staff memoirs of what Mount Royal Collegiate means to them. Please see the full video at vimeo.com/68456708.

Start now. Keep focused. Finish strong!

Just saying, the teachers here care.

MR. NJAA, PRINCIPAL

ANONYMOUS, 16

Mount Royal—best ever. Mustang pride!

I reached my goal in here.

ANONYMOUS

We all have stories to tell.

Be kind, be strong, be grateful.

ANONYMOUS

Education is the best choice ever.

The doors are open to everyone.

ANONYMOUS

Keep up your head held high.

Dribbles, handles, dekes. Swish, swish, swish.

ANONYMOUS

ANTHONY, 15

Why not aim to be great?

Six words cannot describe this school.

TANNER, 15

ANONYMOUS

Came as nobody, left as somebody.

Fresh start, begin again, new life.

JEANPIENE HIRWA

TAUNDRA, 15

Black and yellow never fades away.

School. Is. Your, Life. Pay. Attention.

ANONYMOUS, 15

CHASE S., 16

Was failing, now I am trying.

MRC: a fierce family, many nationalities.

HALEY, 15

CONNER D, 17

Discovered a family. Build a home.

I am unique. I am accepted.

ANONYMOUS

Move every year, then came home.

Work in progress. Stop Nagging me.

TANAKAN S.

COURTNEY, 19

Trust your struggle. You are beautiful.

Mustang mother, my future is mine.

KYLEIGH BACKMAN

ERIN, 19

Mount Royal is my heart.

Came here empty. Hope to fill.

HYDER USMAEL

ANONYMOUS, 19

The most accepting school I’ve attended.

Mount Royal may help me through.

JESSE MANN, 17

ANONYMOUS

Ever changing lives paths to success.

And this is only the beginning.

TAYLOR, 17

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Outdoor School 2013 Marion M. Graham Collegiate

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PROFILE

Métis Cultural Program The Métis Cultural Program began in fall 2012 at Westmount Community School and is the first of its kind in Saskatoon Public Schools. Westmount is the only provincial school to initiate a Métis program that supports both the cultural and academic needs of the students. The Métis Cultural Program has been created to preserve, strengthen and transmit Métis culture and traditions in Saskatchewan. The program includes students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 and is delivered exclusively from a Métis perspective. It follows the provincial curriculum through the Fine Arts, English Language Arts and Social Studies curricular outcomes, as well as focuses on the Michif language. Throughout the school year, students are engaged in building cultural leadership skills, transferring knowledge between generations, literacy skills development, mentorship and fun learning opportunities. The participants for the Métis Cultural Program are the students of Westmount Community School. All of the students receive three 50-minute periods of Métis culture per week. The program aims to involve more parents as volunteers to share their knowledge of Métis culture, as well as their expertise in beading, cooking, sewing, weaving, dance and music.

The Métis Cultural Program is working to develop strong ties with the community through collaboration and partnerships: • The program’s partnership with Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI) commits the staff of GDI to presenting four times throughout the school year to the staff and students of Westmount. GDI also supports the program with discounted resources that reduce barriers to our students’ education. • The Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program works in collaboration with the program to assist in the delivery of the curriculum. This provides pre-service teachers with the opportunity to develop their teaching practice through the delivery of culturally relevant curricula, while also providing young students with Métis role models. • The Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. works with the program to promote Métis h e r i t a g e t h r o u g h e d u c a t i o n a n d program delivery. • The Métis Friendship Center works to provide free accessible programming and participation for events that showcase Métis singing and dancing.

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Métis program has built strong relationships and roots at Westmount, says program teacher Chandrelle Micklewright. #spslearn 7:08 PM - 12 Mar 13

Family Cultural Evening Lakeridge School

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Photo: Greg M. Cooper / EF Education First

International Leader Alana Krug-MacLeod, a Grade 10 student at Aden Bowman Collegiate, attended the EF Global Student Leaders Summit in Costa Rica. She was one of 20 high school students from Canada and the United States chosen to attend the summit, sponsored by EF Educational Tours. Speakers at the summit included former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, former Costa Rican President Dr. Oscar Arias and Canadian environmental advocate Severn Cullis-Suzuki.

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Students requiring intensive supports make up about 5 per cent of total student population in @StoonPubSchools #spslearn 7:09 PM - 11 Dec 12

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools @StoonPubSchools offers homebound/hospital program for students w/ chronic illness. Have had teachers in RUH working w/ students since 1952. 6:59 PM - 11 Dec 12

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Hope our 7,500 students have a great time at this afternoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @UniversityCupSK game, thanks to @camecocommunity Power Play Program #spslearn 12:56 PM - 15 Mar 13

KHL The Kinsmen Hockey League (KHL) is offered at 16 community schools in Saskatoon. Ten of those schools are public schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Caroline Robins, Caswell, Confederation Park, King George, Mayfair, Pleasant Hill, Princess Alexandra, Vincent Massey, Westmount and W.P. Bate. Of the total 256 students who play in the league, 160 of them are students with Saskatoon Public Schools. The co-ed league is designed for ages 10 to 13. Students who participate in the program are students who would find cost as a barrier to participate in regular hockey leagues. All costs are covered by the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon including equipment, transportation and ice.

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PARTNERSHIPS WITH OUR COMMUNITY

Whitecap Dakota First Nation Saskatoon Public Schools is proud of its educational partnership with Whitecap Dakota First Nation. The goal is to provide the best educational opportunities for students and staff members in both educational systems. We share resources, professional learning opportunities, staff members and even students. Many Whitecap students transition to Saskatoon Public Schools after completing their education at Whitecap’s elementary school.

responsive school division based on its positive relationship with Whitecap Dakota First Nation. In today’s society, all students and families need allies to support them to stay in school, successfully complete classes and ultimately graduate from Grade 12. Saskatoon Public Schools looks forward to working with our friends and colleagues from Whitecap Dakota First Nation as we continue to grow our partnership next year and into the future.

Over the past two decades, the division has learned many things about being a culturally

Restorative Action Program (RAP) The Restorative Action Program was piloted at Mount Royal Collegiate in 2003 through a partnership with the Rotary Club of Saskatoon. This community partnership has expanded to seven collegiates (four public) in Saskatoon and is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2013. The school-based program provides conflict resolution training and services, leadership development and life skills to Saskatoon

youth. The goals of RAP are guided by three core principles: prevention, intervention and reconnection. This initiative aligns with Saskatoon Public Schools’ Safe and Caring Schools core strategy. Students, staff, administration and parents/guardians work closely with RAP workers to resolve issues that have the potential to stand in the way of academic success and personal growth.

School Health Initiative with Nursing Education (SHINE) The School Health Initiative with Nursing Education program is a partnership between the University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing and North Park Wilson and Brunskill schools. Third year nursing students work with teachers, students and families within

the school to promote health and address needs. Nursing students develop skills and knowledge related to children’s health while the school benefits from having health professionals on-site to deliver services to its students.

Nêhiyâwiwin Cree Language and Culture Program The Nêhiyâwiwin Cree Language and Culture Program is a bilingual/bicultural program. It – is a joint project of the Okicı yapi Partnership involving the Saskatoon Tribal Council, Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. and Saskatoon Public Schools. The Nêhiyâwiwin Cree Language and Culture Program started in the fall of 2005 at Confederation Park Community School. The program has expanded and currently offers Pre-K–Grade 5 programming. Transportation is provided for any interested students in Saskatoon.

Teachers are trained in the Dr. Grey Morning Second Language Acquisition Model and use this as their primary method of instruction. This methodology relies on images and immersion to teach. Cultural teachings are an integral part of the program. Students attend feasts, ceremonies, powwows and round dances.

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools PreK parent explaining importance of the Cree immersion program. “Fills our hearts with joy”. 7:14 PM - 25 Sep 12

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Community Threat Assessment and Support Protocol (CTASP) During the 2009â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2010 school year, Saskatoon Public Schools, as part of its Safe and Caring Schools core strategy, began a major initiative in the area of violence threat risk assessment. Violence prevention in schools and neighbourhoods is a community responsibility and in August, 2011 a unique multi-agency protocol was signed by 12 community agencies. The protocol facilitates proactive sharing of information amongst agencies, allowing for the development of strong intervention and support plans for children, youth and their families.

Justice, Ministry of Social Services, Saskatoon Health Region, MD Ambulance, Saskatoon RCMP, Warman RCMP, Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services and the Saskatoon Police Service. Violence prevention in our schools and in our neighbourhoods is a community responsibility. Each agency that has signed the protocol recognizes that working together is a necessity to meet the goal of safe schools and healthy communities.

In November 2012 the Community Threat Assessment and Support Protocol was re-signed. Current partners include Saskatoon Public Schools; Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Services Inc., Ministry of Education, Ministry of

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Child Hunger Education Program (CHEP) Children learn best when they are fed healthy, nutritious meals. The Child Hunger Education Program assists Saskatoon Public Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; children and youth in their learning journey. CHEP is available in all Saskatoon public schools. Children who need a nutritious meal receive one in their school. Community schools provide locally prepared breakfast, universal snacks and healthy lunches. All meals follow Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Guide and are funded through

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the Ministry of Education, Saskatoon Public Schools and private donations. CHEP also supports Kids Kitchen, a hands-on nutrition program where children learn basic cooking and nutrition skills in a fun manner. Currently four schools participate in the Good Food Market, an opportunity to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at a weekly school-based market.

The Okicı–yapi Partnership –

In May 2013, the Okicı yapi Partnership between Saskatoon Public Schools, Saskatoon Tribal Council and Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. celebrated 10 years of fostering understanding of First Nations and Métis culture in our schools. –

Okicı yapi is a Dakota word which translates as “working together for the better good”. The – Okicı yapi Educational Partnership promotes, strengthens and facilitates First Nations, Inuit and Métis education by developing and implementing enhanced services, programs and curricula in Saskatoon Public and Saskatoon Tribal Council schools. This landmark partnership works to ensure Indigenous and Treaty knowledge is a vital component of the learning that takes place in schools. The partners collectively provide direction towards the following goals: improved learning outcomes for First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) students; smooth transitions for FNIM students within and out of the educational system; a representative workforce; develop culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments and curricula, with an emphasis on the cultural teachings and practices of the Dakota, Cree, Nakawé and Métis peoples; commit to teaching Treaty Essential Learnings honouring the spirit and intent of Treaties; enhance and maintain the Nêhiyâwiwin Cree Language and Culture Program; and develop and implement anti-racist policies.

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Director Whittles: Okicı yapi partnership one of most amazing gifts we have. Caring adults come together to help students. #spslearn 7:46 PM - 12 Mar 13

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Children’s Festival Partnership Saskatoon Public Schools has been a proud supporter of the Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan for 10 years. During that time, approximately 16,000 students from our schools have been entertained, educated and inspired by festival performances.

Congratulations to the festival organizers and volunteers for bringing this lively and creative event to the students in our city for 25 years.

The organizers are committed to providing fun and interactive presentations that also make connections to curricula and enhance our literacy programming.

Settlement Support Worker in Schools (SSWIS) Saskatoon Public partnership with Door Society.

Schools celebrates its the Saskatoon Open

The Settlement Support Worker in Schools is one aspect of this strong partnership and involves Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, Conseil des écoles fransaskoises and Citizenship and Immigration Canada. This school-based outreach program assists newcomer families with settlement. The SSWIS

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team consisting of eight settlement support workers and a team leader work with newly arrived families to promote settlement and connect families to services and resources in the school and community. We appreciate the many supports offered to new Canadian students and their families through the Saskatoon Open Door Society.

Roots of Empathy and how to meet its physical and emotional needs. Developing strong empathic learning contributes to a greater sense of self-awareness and control. Saskatoon Public Schools recognizes the financial support of the Royal Bank of Canada to provide this program.

Photo: The Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Roots of Empathy was first established by Mary Gordon in 1996. This international program allows babies to be a ‘tiny teacher’ in the classroom. In 2011–12, Saskatoon Public Schools became involved with Roots of Empathy. Three schools—W.P. Bate, Pleasant Hill and Vincent Massey—piloted the program whereby on a monthly basis, parents and babies teach primary classrooms about empathy, understanding and powerful emotional connections. On a weekly basis, a trained instructor works with the classroom to identify how the baby is changing

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Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools The keys to a student-built home were given to Whitecap Dakota First Nation today. Great work HCAP students! 1:40 PM - 24 Jan 13

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Mount Royal Partnerships Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centre (STSC) Saskatoon Public Schools continues to join several partners in supporting the Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centre, located at Mount Royal Collegiate: Canadian Home Builders Association (Saskatoon), Dumont Technical Institute, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, Regina Trades & Skills Centre, Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Indian Institute of Technologies, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission, Saskatchewan Construction Association, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council and Skills Saskatchewan.

The need for the centre continues to grow just as the demand for skilled trades workers in the province continues to rise. This year has seen an increase in government funding in order to help meet the construction labour demands. Also, in accordance with the direction of the government, there was an added emphasis on training Aboriginal students for the workforce. In 2012â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13, STSC saw a marked increase in aboriginal participation in its programs. STSC continues to be recognized as a training centre of choice and the demand for its programming continues to rise in Saskatchewan.

High School Carpentry Apprenticeship Program (HCAP) Saskatoon Public Schools was able to offer this program in both semesters of the 2012â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13 school year. In the first semester, the HCAP students were able to build a home that is now housing a family on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation. Sixteen students from various Saskatoon public high schools began building the house in early September and delivered it to Whitecap at the end of January, 2013.

Fifteen different students in the second semester were able to learn similar skills in building a number of storage sheds and working on construction site opportunities around Saskatoon. This group was also able to be a part of a variety of Saskatoon Trades and Skills programs, which also helped in developing skills for future employment.

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Royal West Campus Royal West Campus operates much differently than other collegiates. It is an adult campus where students can negotiate the pace at which they progress through their course(s) to best meet their individual learning needs and to ensure deep understanding of content. At Royal West, staff adapt to the needs and life demands of their adult students.

Royal West Early Learning Centre is a licensed infant, toddler and preschool daycare program. The play-based, problem-solving learning environment offers children the opportunity to explore, discover and create. The centre provides Royal West student parents a safe, educational environment for their children as they, too, are learning and growing.

Two partners located within Royal Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building are the University of Saskatchewan Arts and Science Transition Program and the Royal West Early Learning Centre. The University of Saskatchewan Arts and Science Transition Program was designed specifically for students whose high school grades fall below the College of Arts & Scienceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s admission requirements. The Transition Program provides a supportive and close-knit learning environment that helps students make the jump from high school to university.

Living in Harmony 2013 Award winners Visual Art Category Awards (Elementary School Level): Jordann Harrington - North Park Wilson School My Residential School Story docudramas submitted by Brownell School teacher Megan Hernberg and students Connor Benoit and Daniel Unger; Jackson Kaminecki and Riley Olson; Jayda Becker; and Jon Rivera. Elzendric Pangilinar - Brownell School Visual Art Category Awards (High School Level): Dah Ro Paw - Royal West Campus. (see photo) Literary Awards (Elementary School Level): Wildwood School Grade 2/3 with teacher Roberta Irinici Dundonald School Grade 7/8 with teacher Jeff Elliot

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A REFUGEE VOICE OF SUCCESS Just three years ago, July Paw was living with her husband and infant son in the refugee camp in Thailand where she was born. Her family survived war, genocide, starvation and lack of medication. School was inconsistent in the camp and didn’t seem as important as survival in her prison-like environment, so July never dreamed or expected to complete her Grade 12 education. But, three years ago she and family arrived in Saskatoon as refugees, a place she knew nothing about. She was already 20 years of age, possessed very little English and was starting high school for the first time in her life. She enrolled in the Adult English as an Additional Language LIFE program at Royal West in the fall of 2010. July worked diligently at school to acquire

the English language foundation required for her to successfully study 30-level academic subjects, while getting settled in her new city and balancing her roles as wife, mother of two young children, translator for her extended family and managing her part-time jobs. July has defied the statistics and research that claim what she has accomplished is impossible, yet she proudly walked across the stage at Royal West’s graduation in June. Earning her Grade 12 diploma is the just the first step on July’s educational journey. In the short-term, she plans to continue with further English language courses. In her future, she would like to enrol in a program at the Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centre or pursue studies at SIAST. PARTNERSHIPS WITH OUR COMMUNITY

Saskatoon Industry-Education Council (SIEC) The Saskatoon Industry-Education Council is a bridge between Saskatchewan’s career opportunities and Saskatoon-area youth. Through partnerships with business, secondary and post-secondary schools, unique hands-on career exploration events and programs are designed and delivered to students, helping them find a career that connects their passion and natural talents with current and future workforce needs. SIEC’s mandate is to provide career development and discovery opportunities for youth, educators and career practitioners through the following programs: Spotlight on Careers (highlighting more than 75 careers); Skills Boot Camps (Construction, Automotive and Culinary); Digitized and Connected (careers in computers); Health Link (careers in health care); Cardboard Boat Race Challenge; Summer Youth Internship Program; and Contact Conference (career development conference for counsellors and teachers involved in career development).

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More than 3,000 students in Grades 7–12 participated in opportunities presented by the SIEC in 2012–13. The Summer Youth Internship Program placed 36 students from Saskatoon Public Schools with companies in the trades, culinary and information and technology sectors. Many of these students received high school credits and safety training during this six-week program. Saskatoon Public Schools values its partnership with the SIEC, and appreciates the substantial benefits and career knowledge this partnership brings to our community.

Care and Share Started in 1997 by a group of local business owners, Care and Share has worked extensively with Saskatoon Public Schools to provide opportunities for children within our community schools. The Holiday Lunch Program sees business owners and hotel chefs throughout the city prepare and serve a delicious holiday meal. Care and Share works with community school coordinators to assist in identifying a â&#x20AC;&#x153;wish listâ&#x20AC;? of needs. Care and Share business partners also provide academic, athletic and social

opportunities for students. Children access camps, technology, drama events, clothing and much more through the use of the dignity fund in each school. The business partners develop relationships with the students and staff by assisting with play days, holiday festivals, tournaments and reading celebrations. Care and Share is an invaluable asset to the social and emotional well-being for many children and youth.

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School Community Councils (SCC) School Community Councils are vital to the success of schools. Councils are made up of elected individuals from a community that help advance the educational objectives of their school. The SCC acts in an advisory role and fosters shared responsibility for the learning success and well-being of its school’s children and youth. The SCC also facilitates parent and community engagement in school planning and improvement processes. While individual councils meet throughout the year, school community council assembly meetings are held three times a year, bringing together all council members from the division’s schools. Through the assembly meetings, council members received board and division updates from the board chair, director of education and administrative council. SCC members also took part in the Parent and Community Engagement Conference hosted annually by our school division.

Education matters to everyone. Education is the single leading indicator of success in a culture and, whether or not people have children in school, everyone is affected by the results of the educational process in their community. It’s something we all share. As a parent of school-aged children, I am invested in their learning success. I take great joy in understanding the larger school system they are a part of, for their sake, and for the sake of the community we belong to. For me, being involved with my School Community Council has answered a desire to understand the school system, the issues it faces and how, as parents, we can best support our children’s learning. Acting as SCC Assembly Co-Chair has allowed me to take my interest so much further. I can share my enthusiasm for education with SCC members from all over the city, hear their concerns and get an even broader perspective on education in Saskatoon. I get to be an active part of a process that brings communities of parents and educators together to share ideas, and I am grateful for such a tremendous and meaningful opportunity. Sue Gauthier

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Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools During @sskroughriders camp in #yxe earlier this month, players met with students from John Dolan School. #spslearn 8:53 AM - 25 Jun 13

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SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

The Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2008 to support enriched educational opportunities for students attending Saskatoon Public Schools. Our collaborations with caring individuals, businesses and community partners allow us to go above and beyond for all students, removing barriers to success and helping them to be their best. We believe that a strong public education system is the cornerstone of a healthy, vibrant community and is important to creating future leaders and productive global citizens. The foundation is positioned to serve students attending Saskatoon Public Schools and we are inspired by student success. We extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks for the generous support of our community, alumni, staff, parents and friends. • In 2012–13, every school received a $700 grant to fund initiatives that provided students with unique learning opportunities focusing on citizenship, student leadership, cultural responsiveness, healthy active living, the environment or the arts. • In December 2012, the foundation welcomed Carla Loney-Tindall to the role of executive director. She has extensive experience with not-for-profit organizations and is energized by the countless possibilities to inspire and engage this community to help children reach their highest potential.

• Summer Literacy Camp was launched during the summer of 2013 thanks to the generosity of Brian and Kathy Turnquist. Their $40,000 investment in student learning will make a tremendous difference to 144 students representing 11 schools. Their investment in students is an exemplary model of remarkable philanthropy. • The grand opening event of the PotashCorp Eco-Science and Indigenous Learning Centre at Brightwater showcased this extraordinary facility to the community. Students representing the Aden Bowman Earthkeepers program were excellent emcees highlighting how the PotashCorp Centre will provide unique year-round learning opportunities for all students. Our thanks to PotashCorp for their capital funding that will impact student learning far into the future. • Fools’ Roast is the foundation’s premier event that raises funds to support Enhanced Education Grants for each school. This year’s 3rd annual Fools’ Roast honoured Ron and Honya Olson, both ardent supporters of Saskatoon Public Schools. This was the most successful Fools’ Roast to date, raising $50,000. Thank you to all our sponsors, supporters and volunteers for generously sharing their time, talents and resources with the foundation.

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• Sadly there are young people in this community that do not have access to adequate nutrition to succeed at school. Thanks to the generosity of PotashCorp, their $200,000 gift provided funding for 19 schools that deliver healthy breakfasts, lunches and universal snacks. A portion of funds was also dedicated to helping schools establish their community gardens with the intention of helping children and their families learn about nutrition and how they can grow their own food.

Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors:

Donna Banks

Garry Benning (Chair)

Lee Braaten

Tad Cherkewich

The foundation extends a sincere thank you to all the Saskatoon Public Schools’ staff and trustees who made monthly contributions through payroll deductions during the 2012–13 school year. The foundation is incredibly appreciative to have the support of so many.

Don Ewart

Lynda Grunert

Randy Katzman

Wanda McLeod

Shane Skjerven

The Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation would like to acknowledge all the support and resources provided by Saskatoon Public Schools. It is the caring nature of all the staff that make it possible to go above and beyond for students.

Janet Uchacz-Hart

Kevin Waugh

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Evan Sproat

EVAN HARDY COLLEGIATE

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Patricia Prowse Honoured Superintendent Patricia Prowse was the recipient of two impressive awards this year. She was selected as the recipient of the 2013 Shield Award, given to her by Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services. This honour was given in recognition of her commitment to emergency planning and her diligence in partnering with Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services and other emergency service agencies.

caring and culturally responsive schools. She has done this through her advocacy for improved educational achievement for First Nations, Inuit and MĂŠtis students. She has also championed the use of a violence threat risk assessment model in our city that has been embraced by multiple community partners and recognized as an exemplar for other educational institutions.

Ms. Prowse also received the YMCA Women of Distinction Award for Leadership & Management. The award recognized her belief in building safe,

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Congratulations to Supt. Patricia Prowse, who will receive the Shield Award at tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Badge, Shield and Star Awards. #spslearn

Photo: Heather Fritz Photography

2:28 PM - 18 Apr 13

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Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Assistant Executive Director of World Food Programme Ramiro Lopes da Silva and W.P. Bate students look at school meals photo exhibit. 10:56 AM - 5 Feb 13

Woman of Distinction Brevoort Park Principal Eileen Deneiko was nominated for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award. Mrs. Deneiko was recognized in the Leadership & Management category.

Technology Tackles Learning Golder Associates Ltd. donated more than $25,000 to support interactive learning in three schools, two of which are in our division. Princess Alexandra and Pleasant Hill community schools received smart boards, iPads, document USB cameras and access to an array of educational apps and accessories

Mairin Loewen @mairinloewen Hugh Cairns kids visited City Hall today. Great questions - “Do you have to run a marathon to become mayor? Is that why they say ‘running’?” 2:13 PM - 7 Dec 12

Love Your Language, Speak with Pride Indigenous Language Festival Held at City Park Collegiate, this inaugural event invited approximately 600 students to celebrate Indigenous language and learn more about their culture. Saskatoon Public Schools, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and Saskatoon Tribal Council partnered to host the festival. Students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 from the three partner organizations attended the event, which was

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designed for students to celebrate and express their Cree, Dakota and Nakawe language and culture. Workshop sessions covered a range of topics including Cree songs, jigging, sash weaving, teaching through stories, First Nations worldview and more. John Arcand, a nationally recognized fiddle player, also performed at the celebration.

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International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) Creating a balanced individual through academics and global citizenship is the goal of the International Baccalaureate program. The IB Diploma Programme for Grade 11 and 12 students began in fall 2010 at Bedford Road Collegiate. It is the only authorized IB World School in Saskatoon. IB learners strive to be: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, openminded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective. The IB Diploma Programme is the most rigorous of international enrichment programs offered to high school students. Students who earn an IB diploma also achieve a Saskatchewan high school diploma and are sought after by several universities in North America. The IB Diploma Programme is recognized internationally as a university entry credential and is highly regarded for preparing students to succeed at post-secondary institutions.

In 2013, the program graduated 20 students, including its first IB Bilingual (English and French) diploma graduate. One hundred per cent of IB students who challenged the entire IB diploma in 2013 earned it. This is compared to the international pass rate of 78.5 per cent. Annie Schubert, an IB courses student who graduated in 2013, was awarded the Schulich Award worth $60,000. In fall 2012, our programme hosted the first provincial IB student conference, which welcomed students from around Saskatchewan. Approximately 100 students attended the Theory of Knowledge conference with the theme ToK Day: Sharing Perspectives in a Global Society. Sponsored by the University of Saskatchewan, the conference featured workshops, a panel discussion, student presentations and handson activities.

The IB program at Bedford Road celebrated its first class of graduates in 2012, with 13 students earning their diploma. One of those graduates, Jennifer Tu, won the Governor Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academic Medal.

Winning Big Elaheh Abbas Nezhad Bandari, a Grade 11 IB student, was successful in her application to attend Pearson College as a Grade 12 student during the 2013â&#x20AC;&#x201C;14 school year. Only one spot is offered to a Saskatchewan student each year. The monetary value of this opportunity is $80,000.

All the Right Notes Stefanie Stefanson-Pexa, a music teacher at James L. Alexander School, was awarded the Music Educator Award at the Saskatchewan Music Conference.

Angie C @skmetisteach @stoonpubschools Proud to work in a school division that celebrates Indigenous ways of knowing! #culturallyresponsiveschools 10:42 PM - 23 Apr13

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Sgt. Shipway Memorial Mount Royal Collegiate commemorated the brave actions of one of its graduates, Sgt. Prescott Shipway, at the school’s Remembrance Day ceremony. On Sept. 7, 2008, Sgt. Shipway gave his life while serving Canada in Afghanistan when the armoured vehicle he was travelling in was struck by an improvised explosive device. Sgt. Shipway’s parents attended the ceremony at the high school. Members of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry presented the school with memorial plaques to honour Sgt. Shipway, as well as the Sergeant Prescott Shipway Memorial Award, which the school presents annually. It is the first commemorative plaque for Mount Royal Collegiate that honours a soldier who served in Afghanistan.

Harvest Festival Nutana Collegiate

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Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Don Speidel shows trustees the Treaty 6 flag. Flag first raised in #yxe at Marion Graham Collegiate. #spslearn 7:19 PM - 23 Apr 13

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools One student in Read to Succeed gained four grade levels in reading skills after a year in the program. #spslearn 7:50 PM - 11 Sep 12

Caring Canadian Wendy James, coordinator of Collegiate Renewal and Curriculum and Instruction 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12, won the Governor Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caring Canadian Award in recognition of her contribution to the community.

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE

At every Board of Education meeting, there is an agenda item titled Celebrating Excellence. This report to the board highlights the accomplishments and achievements of our students, staff members and schools. It provides an update on our continuous work to strengthen our learning community and meet our organizational goals. OUR STUDENTS’ LEARNING GOAL STATES: “Our students will engage in relevant and challenging learning opportunities to enhance their academic, personal, and social/cultural growth.”

OUR PEOPLE GOAL STATES: “Our people will be committed to a constructive educational culture that values people, excellence, and life-long learning.” OUR COMMUNITY GOAL STATES: “We seek to build with our community shared ownership and responsibility for the well-being and education of our children and youth.” OUR ORGANIZATION GOAL STATES: “Our organization will be principled, innovative, collaborative, accountable, and effective.”

Elementary Math Learning Communities During the 2011–12 school year, Saskatoon Public Schools implemented elementary mathematics learning communities with the following goal: In order to increase student engagement and achievement in Mathematics, we will work to develop a community of teacher learners. Our learners will own their professional learning, openly reflecting on student learning, and implement powerful mathematical instructional practices that meet the needs of their students.

In the 2012–13 school year, the communities grew to include 60 Pre-Kindergarten– Grade 5 teachers and 60 Grade 6–8 teachers that meet on a regular basis to learn about and share powerful strategies for the teaching and learning of Mathematics.

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Ms. Weimer, teacher at Lakeview, says math communities help teachers to work smarter, not harder. #spslearn 6:20 PM - 6 Nov 12

Treaty Catalyst Teacher Training Saskatoon Public Schools is committed to the actualization of Treaty Essential Learnings (TELs) in all subject areas K–Grade 12. It is important that our learning community understands the historical and contemporary contexts of the treaty relationship and the impact that the Indian Act has had on our communities. Saskatoon Public Schools has a very successful partnership with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC). Through this partnership we have been developing treaty education competencies by offering treaty catalyst teacher training.

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In our First Nations, Inuit and Métis Education ACTION Plan 2012–15, we have stated our goal to have a treaty catalyst teacher in every one of our elementary and secondary schools. In September 2011, we had 13 certified treaty catalyst teachers. As of April 2013, we have 83 certified treaty catalyst teachers with representation in 37 of our schools and seven teachers in roles at Central Office.

Technology for Learningâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Inquiry Circles In Saskatoon Public Schools, there are many opportunities to connect technology, Literacy for Life and the Collaborative Inquiry Team (CIT) process. Staff members continue to strengthen their understanding of inquiry through professional learning for teacherlibrarians and teacher partners. The Technology for Learning: Inquiry Circles project provides the teacher-librarian with opportunities to explore collective learning experiences with colleagues.

The Ministry of Education, in partnership with Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and the Saskatchewan School Library Association, develop supports for instruction to be used by educators as they actualize their role in an inquiry-based learning environment. Saskatoon Public Schools has shared several of our Technology for Learning: Inquiry Circles projects with our partners, as exemplars for use throughout the province.

Tracy Laverty @tracylaverty Just beginning #teachnology2013 thrilled that our board is so supportive of both peer to peer pd and technology in the classroom 8:51 AM - 23 Apr 13

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Responsive Instruction

Responsive Learning

Entering its second year, the Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning initiative has proven to be very successful. Student/mentor teams from each of the 10 secondary schools have provided a fantastic perspective on their collegiateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning focus. A common theme of creating strong positive student/teacher relationships was a focus for more than half the school teams. Students and staff from Aden Bowman Collegiate spoke to trustees about their successful YELL experience.

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Student voice in school decision making is critical to student engagement and has been a central theme of Collegiate Renewal since its inception.

Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning (YELL)

Life Skills Work Study Program (LSWS) The Life Skills Work Study Transition Class at Central Office has been in operation since 2004. The students in the program are between 18 and 22 years of age and have completed the Life Skill Work Study program or Alternate Education program at the high school level. The purpose of this transition program is to provide students with additional opportunities to develop work skills and independent living skills. A main focus of the program is on the transition from school to community living and employment.

The LSWS Transition Program staff developed a documentary to be used as a teaching tool with their students. It assists them in understanding daily living skills for successful transition from home to school, from community to work. The documentary, Workâ&#x20AC;Ś an Education, was shared at the Saskatchewan Work Education Conference and the Parent and Community Engagement Conference in October.

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Kindergarten Early learning and literacy development continues to flourish in Saskatoon Public Schools kindergarten classrooms. Trustees heard from students in a kindergarten class at Ă&#x2030;cole Lakeview School, who shared their knowledge of project-based learning. As part of their literacy development, students chose to explore trailers as depicted in their PWIM (Picture Word Inductive Model) picture. Students read from their classroomcreated book on trailers and described how they are currently working on a life-size,

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flat-bed replica trailer. Throughout this project, students have increased their knowledge of trailers, enhanced their reading and writing abilities and learned how using inquiry-based questioning can encourage understanding of new concepts and experiences. Parents have expressed how the project work has helped their children increase their vocabulary and literacy development.

Mrs. Phipps goes to Ottawa Elizabeth Phipps, vice-principal and Grade 2/3 teacher at Fairhaven School, was selected by Canada’s History Society to receive the 2012 Governor General’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. Ms. Phipps created a miniature prairie landscape in her classroom to bring to life changes to First Nations and Métis people and European settlers over time. Tables were covered with brown paper to represent land with ribbons of blue for rivers. Students learned about Saskatchewan’s history through role playing, creation of artifacts and building communities based on traditional First Nations’ life, Métis culture and the harsh realities for immigrant settlers. Phipps received her award at a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

Centennial Collegiate hosts its first pow wow.

Michael Franti @michaelfranti @StoonPubSchools the pow wow was really awesome! Great people, music, dance, culture and weather!!! #saskatchewanisbeautiful 2:52 PM - 28 Sep 12

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Diefenbaker Centre @DiefCentre @StoonPubSchools Exciting day @DiefCentre for École Victoria Gr 3/4’s a chance to meet TRH Chretien & Hon Roy Romanow 1:17 PM - 7 Jun 13

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools Little known fact—former Premier Roy Romanow attended Westmount School. #spslearn 7:34 PM - 4 Jun 13

Eating the Alphabet Through PotashCorpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support of nutrition programs, Mayfair Community School conducted a healthy snack challenge entitled Eating the Alphabet. The project involved an additional afternoon school-wide snack intended to create increased exposure, education and discussion around the diversity of good food. Every Wednesday, students would eat a healthy snack that began with a different letter of the alphabet, which allowed them to explore the enormous possibilities when it comes to nutrition. Tracking

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progress and inviting student discussion around the diverse varieties of food became an exciting conversation within the school community. Students were anxious to watch their progress as they munched away the letters. Kindergarten classrooms took Eating the Alphabet to the next level through an in-motion letter learning activity. Creating the alphabet with their bodies helped to support their learning of letters and letter sounds. This activity served to further enhance the nutrition component of Eating the Alphabet.

DRUM

Photo: Caitlin Taylor, Saskatchewanderer 2013

The Beat of the Drum, Is the Beat of Your Heart Round Like the Earth Has Many Stories to Tell Listen to the Beat, Not the Noise Medicine Wheel Integrity Soothes the Mind, Body and Soul Never Disrespect the Drum Men Only Sun Shines, Grass Grows, River Flows Have Gratefulness and Kindness for The Drum Bryton L. VINCENT MASSEY SCHOOL

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A Slice of Pi Yann Martel spoke to Bedford Road Collegiate students about his award-winning novel Life of Pi. Prior to the presentation, students from the International Baccalaureate program and English Language Arts 30 classes attended a screening of the Oscar-winning film adaptation of Life of Pi. During his appearance, Mr. Martel spoke to students about the evolution of the novel into a film.

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools In honour of World Teacher Day, thank you to our wonderful teachers for inspiring learning. #spslearn 9:41 AM - 5 Oct 12

Slam Dunk Bedford Road Invitational Tournament (BRIT) was inducted into the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. The tournament first started in 1968 with local basketball teams. It has grown to welcome teams from across Canada and internationally. BRIT is one of the longest running high school tournaments in Canada.

FISCAL INDICATORS

Consolidated actual revenues of the Saskatoon Public Schools for the year ended August 31, 2012 totaled $215,741,790. Revenues were attributed to the following sources:

Provincial grants

Property taxation

School generated funds

5,091,512

External services

4,528,753

Tuition and related fees

Other

Complementary services

Total revenue

$109,142,070 94,136,365

844,586 996,682 1,001,822 $215,741,790

The school division’s consolidated actual expenses for the year ended August 31, 2012 totaled $212,427,157. Expenses were attributed to the following sources: Instruction

$157,469,616

Plant

School generated funds

4,915,787

Administration

4,312,608

Transportation

4,640,864

Complementary services

3,881,232

External services

3,776,303

Interest and bank charges

1,038,242

Governance

771,806

227,180

Tuition and related fees

31,393,519

Total expenses

Surplus for the year*

$212,427,157 $3,314,633

*The surplus for the year is in accordance to Public Sector Accounting Principles. The budget is prepared using a cash basis. The cash basis takes into account the capital projects, debt repayment and adjusts for the non-cash items such as amortization. The cash budget for 2011–12 had a deficit of $2.15 million. This planned deficit was as a result of the timing difference for funding the September 2012 enrollment increase. The enrollment increase occurred in September 2011; however, there was no funding for this increase until 2012–13. The actual cash flow in 2011–12 resulted in a deficit of $1.92 million.

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2011–12 Consolidated Actual Revenues 43.6%

Property taxation

$94,136,365

50.6%

Provincial grants

$109,142,070

5.8%

Other *

$12,463,355

Total revenue

$215,741,790

* O ther revenues include tuition and related fees, cafeteria, investment and rental revenues and provincial grant revenue for the associate schools.

2011–12 Consolidated Actual Expenses 74.1%

Instruction

14.8%

Plant

$31,393,519

6.9%

Other **

$14,610,550

2.2%

Transportation

$4,640,864

2.0%

Administration

$4,312,608

Total expenses

$157,469,616

$212,427,157

**Other expenses include governance, teachers’ salaries for the associate schools, Pre-Kindergarten costs and interest and cafeteria expenses.

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2012 –13 TRUSTEE AND WARD DIRECTORY

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WARD 1 Holly Kelleher

kelleherh@spsd.sk.ca, 306.683.8461

WARD 2 Vernon Linklater

linklaterv@spsd.sk.ca, 306.683.8462

WARD 3 Donna Banks

banksd@spsd.sk.ca, 306.683.8463

WARD 4 Dan Danielson

danielsond@spsd.sk.ca, 306.683.8464

WARD 5 Colleen MacPherson

macphersonc@spsd.sk.ca, 306.683.8465

WARD 6 Kathleen Brannen

brannenk@spsd.sk.ca, 306.683.8466

WARD 7 Bronwyn Eyre

eyreb@spsd.sk.ca, 306.683.8467

WARD 8 Darrell Utley

utleyd@spsd.sk.ca, 306.683.8468

WARD 9 Kevin Waugh

waughk@spsd.sk.ca, 306.683.8469

WARD 10 Ray Morrison

morrisonra@spsd.sk.ca, 306.683.8460

Leading the Way Kristin Siba, vice-principal at Queen Elizabeth School, won the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award at the Business and Professional Women of Saskatoon International Women’s Day Dinner.

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools At Montgomery School, the halls are named after scientists. So is the gym. #spslearn 8:17 AM - 1 Mar 13

Top Scholars During the 2012–13 school year, there were 80 Greystone Scholars that attended Saskatoon Public Schools. The University of Saskatchewan’s Greystone Scholar Society is an elite group of students comprised of successful Grade 12 nominees who, in Grade 11, achieved an average of 95 per cent or higher.

Saskatoon Public @StoonPubSchools 89.7% of business respondents say @StoonPubSchools students receive quality education. Has gone up since started survey in 2005. #spslearn 8:08 PM - 12 Mar 13

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Photo: The Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Schools Plant Legacy in Trees event Fairhaven School

Saskatoon Public Schools 310 - 21st Street East Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7K 1M7

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