All flags at RETSD schools and buildings will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset today, to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. Today will be a day of learning across the school division, providing staff and students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the impacts of colonialism, the legacy of residential schools, and the ongoing systemic barriers faced by Indigenous Peoples.

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P) is offering six free virtual webinars for parents and caregivers on Parenting in the Online World. During the sessions, C3P will provide insights into concerning trends seen through operations of Cybertip.ca – Canada’s tip line to report the online sexual exploitation of children and provide considerations and resources for talking with children and youth about online safety. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4AJv5xF

Tomorrow, we encourage staff and students to wear orange. It will be a day of learning and an opportunity to honour the intent behind the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is on Sept. 30 and is a statutory holiday. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/44hNqlE

And they're off!!! Students were warmed up and ready as they received the go signal at the start line for the grade 6 cross-country race today.