Louise Johnston

Welcome back, LRSD students!

On behalf of the Louis Riel School Division board of trustees, I would like to extend a warm welcome back to all our wonderful students, staff and families, as well as sa pecial welcome to our youngest students starting their journey in public education and to our newly hired staff starting their exciting careers in LRSD.

Nelson McIntyre’s Backyard Project

It’s hard to believe it’s December 2021. Each of us in the Louis Riel School Division have adjusted and readjusted to the changes necessitated by the pandemic.

Our community has spent the last 20-plus months pushing through our limitations and discovering that our capabilities were far beyond what we thought possible. Many of our students are now back to a more regular learning routine alongside their peers, participating in sports, playing music, discovering their passions and so much more.

Education has a way of presenting new paths. The inspiration in teaching and learning has united us through the pandemic. Together, we found ways to be kind and supportive. Whether its through virtual or in-person classes, we continued to build and nurture relationships.

I am truly grateful to work alongside our staff, parents, guardians, and grandparents. Thank you for your voices, expertise, and commitment to creating an engaging learning space for our students to flourish through this challenging time.  

Cornerstone of St. Boniface to get major facelift

Get ready for a major renewal and renovation at Marion School.

The Louis Riel School Division is proud to announce the first steps toward the renewal and renovation of Marion School. The project will include improvement of the building envelope and windows as well as accessibility upgrades such as the addition of an elevator and modifications to the current entrance.

The proposed project will cost an estimated $3.5 million, with construction expected to commence in the summer of 2022.

Marion School is a kindergarten to Grade 8 elementary school in St. Boniface. It is home to a vibrant community of students and staff, including the LRSD Indigenous Learning Team, which serves all schools across the division.  

Volunteers raising volunteers

The Louis Riel School Division is proud to have the Riel-Evate Endowment Fund committee. The endowment fund supports programs and initiatives in our community that directly benefit students and their families.

With the challenge of trying to develop promotional materials while working on ensuring every donation made goes directly to the fund, the committee recently put out a call for graphic arts and brochure design.

I am thrilled to report that two talented students from Windsor Park Collegiate, a Ward 1 high school, have stepped up to the challenge. Our student volunteers — Julia Beer, a Grade 7 student; and Akira Sakaki, who’s in Grade 12 — will work with the committee to develop and design a digital and printable brochure.

As active volunteers, we do not always think about the positive example we are providing for our children and their friends. Julia’s family is a great example of volunteers nurturing future volunteers. She grew up watching her mother, Sandra-Dee Beer, spend countless hours volunteering and showcasing her passion for the community.