{"id":421767404,"date":"2017-05-09T11:49:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T16:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winnipegfreepress.com\/our-communities\/souwester\/2017\/05\/09\/news-in-brief-lo"},"modified":"2017-05-09T11:55:46","modified_gmt":"2017-05-09T16:55:46","slug":"news-in-brief-lo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winnipegfreepress.com\/our-communities\/souwester\/2017\/05\/09\/news-in-brief-lo","title":{"rendered":"News in brief: Local teachers honoured by province for excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Local teachers honoured by province for excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n

A handful of teachers working in local schools have been recognized by the province for “excellence in education.”<\/p>\n

Education and training minister Ian Wishart presented the awards on April 28 at the legislature. Recipients include:<\/p>\n

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Supplied photo\nNine educators were honoured by the province on April 28 for excellence in teaching, including local teachers Sarah Olshewski, Leah Benoit, Sheena Gordon, Ken Hunter, and Elaine Giasson.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n

• Sarah Olshewski<\/strong> from St. John’s-Ravenscourt School who was recognized as outstanding new teacher. A science teacher at SJR, Olshewski also coaches a school volleyball team, teaches a morning spin class for students and faculty, and also serves as a winter camping experience instructor.<\/p>\n

• Leah Benoit, Sheena Gordon and Ken Hunter<\/strong> of River Heights School who were recognized for outstanding team collaboration. The three teachers lead the physical education and health education of about 500 Grade 7 and 8 students at the school.<\/p>\n

• Elaine Giasson<\/strong> of École Dieppe  who was named outstanding school leader. Giasson has been principal of the French immersion school since 2010.<\/p>\n

Other educators recognized this year for teaching excellence are Robert Abbott<\/strong>, (École McIsaac School) Louise Caughell<\/strong>, (Happy Thought School), and Marjorie White<\/strong> (Dufferin School). Jason Garton<\/strong> of Tyndall Park Community School received the Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education.<\/p>\n

“These awards, which include the inaugural Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education, recognize the efforts of a gifted group of Manitoba educators,” Wishart said. “Through their tireless efforts, these dedicated individuals are helping students become critical thinkers and lifelong learners, creating a better Manitoba and a better world.”  <\/p>\n

According to the province, award winners were selected from nominations received from parents, students, school trustees, fellow teachers, and school or school division administrators.<\/p>\n

Shakespeare in the Ruins stages Romeo and Juliet beginning June 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Supplied photo\nElaine Giasson (right) principal of \u00c9cole Dieppe was named outstanding school leader by the province. She is pictured with Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n

Shakespeare in the Ruins will begin its outdoor season with a classic story of love and loss.<\/p>\n

The company will produce Romeo and Juliet<\/em> with performances beginning June 1 at the Trappist monastery ruins in St. Norbert.<\/p>\n

The show will be directed by Heidi Malazdrewich (RMTC’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time<\/em>) and runs until June 24. Tickets are on sale now and performances between June 2 and 12 are discounted by 20 per cent until May 29.<\/p>\n

For more information, go to www.shakespeareintheruins.com<\/a><\/p>\n

A beacon of conversation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a seat and chat for a minute.<\/p>\n

Grant Park High School was one of five schools in the country to receive a bench from Sam Fiorella, founder of The Friendship Bench.<\/p>\n

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Supplied photo\/Dan LeMoal\nGrant Park High School was one of five schools in the country to receive a bench from Sam Fiorella, founder of The Friendship Bench. Grant Park student Riley Miller and Fiorella are pictured with the bench on May 4.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n

According to a release, each bench is a symbol to encourage students to take minute to sit, breathe and talk or think about their mental health and that of their peers.<\/p>\n

Fiorella began The Friendship Bench initiative after his son committed suicide in 2014.<\/p>\n

The installation was part of Winnipeg School Division’s Healthy Minds Week 2017 and Mental Health Awareness Week.<\/p>

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