September 23, 2021
RETSD is committed to the success of all students. The division is keenly aware of the challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples because of colonialism, the legacy of residential schools, and systemic barriers.
As a division, we have a robust Indigenous education plan that addresses both the academic and cultural domains...
September 17, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
September 07, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
September 02, 2021
Westview School has and is undergoing a major 4.7-million-dollar upgrade. The improvements include new windows, roofing, exterior walls as well as a complete air ventilation upgrade with new air exchange units. Unfortunately, the timeline for this project has been extended due to external factors beyond our control. The major...
August 17, 2021
On August 16, 2021, student schedules for middle and senior year students were made available to view on the Parent Portal. Our schools developed these timetables in the last few months of the previous school year and used the Public Health orders that were in place at the time—the...
August 12, 2021
RETSD is proud to continue our partnership with WASAC to provide up to 200 of our students an opportunity to attend 2-week day camps for free at either Donwood School, Arthur Day Middle School or Valley Gardens Middle School. Students learn about Indigenous culture and participate in various sports, games and crafts....
July 29, 2021
The Countdown to Kindergarten team is excited to announce FREE, in-person outdoor programming this summer! With Mobile Kinder Camp, our facilitators visit outside your home (in the front or back yard) to lead your family in chants, stories, rhyming, phonological activities, and active games to get moving! We'll also teach...
June 18, 2021
If anyone needs to contact RETSD over the summer break, the office hours for the Administration Offices at 589 Roch St. will be as follows:
Thursday, July 1st & Friday July 2nd: Office closed
Monday, July 5th to Thursday, September 2nd inclusive (excepting Fridays): 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fridays from...
June 14, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
June 10, 2021
School communities can now access the Metro Student Services Administrators' Association of Manitoba (SSAAM) Virtual Transition Fair Resource. Members of Metro SSAAM worked alongside community partners to compile the following video information and documents that provide information about some adult services in the Winnipeg area. Click below and then click on...
June 02, 2021
We at River East Transcona School Division, along with all Canadians, are saddened by the recent tragic news of the discovery of the mass grave of 215 children's remains on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. We acknowledge the families and community of Tk'emlúps...
May 31, 2021
We at River East Transcona School Division, along with all Canadians are saddened by the recent and tragic news of the discovery of the mass grave of 215 children’s remains on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. We acknowledge the families and community...
May 31, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
May 13, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
May 09, 2021
NOTE: Parents, please make note of the information in this Summary of Level Red Restrictions. It provides highlights of information
communicated to you earlier:
Summary of Level Red Restrictions
...
April 30, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
April 22, 2021
Earth Day is often a time for people to reflect on what they could be doing to live a greener lifestyle. For RETSD trustee Rod Giesbrecht, he'll be too busy cleaning up his community to take time to reflect. Since the pandemic broke Transcona-area residents can often find Mr. Giesbrecht...
April 22, 2021
In March, we asked parents to share their thoughts with us using ThoughtExchange, so we could get a better understanding of their personal perspective of their child(ren)’s education and learning during the pandemic. We got a great response from our parent community! Parents (and others) can see the results in this
brief report we've...
April 15, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
April 05, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
March 12, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
March 03, 2021
It would be appreciated if you would participate in a ThoughtExchange. Your responses will assist us in better understanding your personal perspective of your child(ren)’s education and learning during the pandemic.
Learn more here:
ThoughtExchange
...
February 26, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
February 23, 2021
As announced by the board of trustees, on Feb. 22, 2021, École Regent Park will welcome Grade 4 students for next school year. Current Grade 3 students at both École Margaret-Underhill and École Centrale will make the move September 2021. RETSD recently conducted a student enrolment review that found increased...
February 19, 2021
It's that time of year again! It's open house season and this year it's gone online for RETSD. If you or your child are interested in learning more about any of our six high schools, you'll find online presentations on each of the schools' websites to help you out. If you're...
February 12, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
February 04, 2021
PLEASE NOTE : Due to COVID-19, kindergarten registration will be by appointment only. Please contact your child's school to schedule your appointment.
Do you have a child about to enter kindergarten? Is your child five years old on or before December 31? If so, you may have...
January 29, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
January 15, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
January 06, 2021
The Manitoba government has launched a Remote Learning Support Centre for teachers, parents, and students. "The provincial remote learning support centre was established to provide a coordinated effort in addressing the goal of the Manitoba provincial remote learning strategy, which is to ensure that all students have access to and...
January 04, 2021
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on the...
December 11, 2020
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on...
December 11, 2020
We are pleased to bring you this document that outlines our educational priorities and provides both a report of what we've accomplished and our plans for the future.
Reporting & Planning for Student Success
...
November 30, 2020
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on...
November 16, 2020
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on...
November 13, 2020
To support our schools and allow them to collaborate and plan for temporary remote learning during the pandemic, RETSD will have non-instructional co-ordinated days on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24, 2020, and Feb. 5, 2021. There will be no school on those days. See our calendars at:
https://www.retsd.mb.ca/Pages/Calendars.aspx#/=
November 02, 2020
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on...
October 30, 2020
Update: Nov. 10, 2020 With today's announcement of the Province of Manitoba moving to Critical (Red) on the pandemic response system, schools will continue to be open and operating under the Restricted (Orange) level.
October 28, 2020
When the snow flies and the temperatures drop, it is important students dress appropriately for the weather. During the winter, bus cancellations become a possibility. If buses are cancelled, an alert will appear at the top of the home page of our website. If, by 6:45 a.m., we have...
October 20, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians, Bird's Hill School has been placed on the orange level of the provincial pandemic response system (PRS). As of October 20, Manitoba Public Health has identified five positive COVID-19 cases in two classrooms in the Grade 2/3 levels. Students in these affected classrooms already are learning remotely. We wish...
October 15, 2020
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on...
October 15, 2020
The new issue of the board of trustees' newsletter, The Torch , hit RETSD-area mailboxes recently, and it's also available on our website in the News & Publications section.
The Torch—Issue One
October 14, 2020
River East Transcona School Division is pleased to announce that Conference Manager has been rolled out divisionwide to facilitate digital parent-teacher conferences in all 42 schools. Conference Manager is currently in use at both middle years and senior years schools for parents.
For new users, the first step is to register...
October 06, 2020
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on...
October 06, 2020
The Kinder Links team is pleased to introduce Kinder Links @ Home, a FREE program for young families living in the River East Transcona community. Kinder Links @ Home features exciting ways to enjoy literacy and numeracy activities from the comfort and safety of your home. This fall, get creative, playful, and passionate...
October 05, 2020
October 5, 2020 MANITOBA'S EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - - - Honouring Outstanding Educators
On World Teachers Day: Goertzen Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020-21 Manitoba's Excellence in Education Awards to recognize achievements in education, Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. "As we...
September 28, 2020
With the September 25 announcement that Manitoba's public health officials are elevating the
#RestartMB Pandemic Response System level for the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region to Restricted (orange), we regret to inform you that Kinder Links in the Park has been cancelled this fall, effective immediately. Thank you for understanding.
Stay tuned as we will soon...
September 25, 2020
Today, the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer announced that the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region will be moved to the Orange/Restricted level under the Province's Pandemic Response System effective Monday, September 28, 2020. Health orders under this new level are being applied in a focused manner and do not currently change any...
September 24, 2020
Introduce your child, ages 3–5, to the joys of reading and writing through our Kinder Links Pen Pals program. As a Kinder Links Pen Pal, your child will receive a special package in the mail featuring a short letter, notes, songs/rhymes, a joke, stickers, and a seasonal activity to try. The...
September 23, 2020
This fall, the division and our schools are having to make decisions we never had to consider before the COVID-19 pandemic. One such decision concerns the sports programming schools typically offer outside school hours, in addition to physical education classes.
Letters were sent home to senior years families yesterday letting...
September 17, 2020
On September, 16, 2020, superintendent/CEO Kelly Barkman shares a few words about the recent cases of COVID-19 connected to John Pritchard School. Click
here to view.
September 16, 2020
Kinder Links is hosting virtual workshops in September and October. Register by email at kinderlinks@retsd.mb.ca or by phone at 204.669.4043. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 from 1–2:30 PM VIRTUAL PRESENTATION — Learn about the new Government Measures Related to COVID-19 – Canada Emergency Response Benefits (CERB), Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB), Enhanced Canada...
September 14, 2020
To do their part in social distancing, but still stay in touch with their community, the RETSD board of trustees will be holding virtual board meetings—meeting in person, but live streaming the proceedings. Meetings will be available to the public online with links provided for the live meetings here on...
September 09, 2020
We hear you. Your involvement in your student's education is more important than ever. On top of juggling work and personal responsibilities and ensuring that your family stays safe and healthy, you're now assisting with remote learning. You have a lot on your plate. We're here to help. This guide...
August 27, 2020
We are finalizing bus routes and will be uploading student transportation information to the parent portal next week. We have made an important update to the transportation section of our "
Welcoming Students Back" document regarding walking distance. As we worked through routes—with thoughtful planning around physical distancing, cohorts, and siblings—we...
August 07, 2020
The province announced their return to school plan for Manitoba last
week. Schools in RETSD are planning for a safe return to learning for all students and staff. We know that families have many questions and concerns
regarding the start of school. Details on our divisional plan will
be available and...
July 29, 2020
Introducing a new virtual option to help your child get even more excited for starting school this fall!
Countdown to Kindergarten Virtual Story Time is a FREE 30-minute program where kids will enjoy rhymes and a kindergarten-themed story. Together we will learn about being a good friend and a classmate....
July 24, 2020
As we await news from the province and Dr. Brent Roussin regarding school reopening plans, we are currently finalizing our comprehensive plans for the following three scenarios: In-class learning resumes for all with near normal conditions In-class learning resumes with additional public health measures Remote learning from home with...
July 16, 2020
River East Transcona School Division is pleased to announce a new 'family group' option for participating in our FREE Literacy Links Visiting program this summer. Family Group appointments are an ideal way for families with younger/older children to share in the fun of preparing for kindergarten! Together we will enjoy...
July 09, 2020
Thank you everyone for participating in our Thoughtexchange. We heard from parents/guardians from across our division on how we can best support their child(ren) in transitioning back to school. Here’s a snapshot of the participants, the top thought of the exchange, and the most commonly used words. We’ll be using this...
June 29, 2020
If you need any assistance accessing or using the Parent Portal, below are user guides for both the web and mobile usage. If you encounter any difficulties, please contact your child's school directly and they'll be able to assist you.
Parent Portal User Guide (Web)Parent Portal User Guide (Mobile)
June 29, 2020
Over the summer, while schools are closed, transcript requests can be sent to the RETSD Administration Offices at 589 Roch St. (Phone: 204.667.7130; Fax: 204.661.5618)
Please fill out an
Official Transcript Request form.
...
June 26, 2020
If anyone needs to contact RETSD over the summer break, the office hours for the Administration Offices at 589 Roch St. will be as follows:
Wednesday, July 1
Closed (Canada Day) Friday, July 3
Closed Monday, August 3
Closed (Terry Fox Day)
July 2–August 28
Monday to...
June 22, 2020
If you have a preschooler, be sure to check out the Kinder Links adapted programming for this summer!
Just click here:
https://tinyurl.com/yck8444c
...
June 22, 2020
After reviewing the feedback of parents, students and other educational stakeholders, Manitoba Education has announced that the 2020–21 school year will begin for students on Tuesday, September 8.
Teachers and other staff will return to school for three mandated non-instructional days on September 2–4 to prepare physical spaces, inform staff...
May 21, 2020
As per the province's announcement on May 21, we are excited for the gradual re-opening of our province in June. We are waiting to receive more information from Manitoba Education in order to plan for what this will mean for schools. We will share information as we receive it, and we will continue to...
May 15, 2020
Manitoba’s chief public health officer recently issued guidelines that can be used to move forward with the reopening of play structures on school grounds. With these recommendations in mind, we are now allowing community members to use equipment. Equipment is not cleaned or sanitized, and use is at the discretion of...
May 13, 2020
This year, summer school programming can be accessed online through the InformNet Summer School Program. This is for repeater courses only, so you may only register for a summer school course if you have taken the course before and have achieved a mark of 30 per cent or higher. If your...
April 16, 2020
Calling all families with preschool children! (ages 5 and under) We are proud to introduce a new program to enjoy in place of Kinder Links' regular onsite programming.
Kinder Links Email Pals provides a weekly email that includes literacy and numeracy activities, ideas for easy at-home art experiences, movement breaks, and links...
April 09, 2020
The province is providing a supplemental online resource for Manitoba families whose children are learning at home during the suspension of in-school classes because of COVID-19.
The web portal, My Learning at Home/Mon Apprentissage Chez Moi, will go live online today, providing a comprehensive resource to assist families in supporting...
April 09, 2020
Unfortunately, our Growing & Learning events have been cancelled for this year.
These events were to be held at:
John de Graff School — April 16
Angus McKay School — April 22
Wayoata School — April 29
Dr. F.W.L. Hamilton School —May 7
Bernie Wolfe School — May 13
March 27, 2020
For the Spring Break (March 30 to April 3, 2020), the Administration Offices hours will be:
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Regular office hours will resume on Monday, April 6, 2020.
March 15, 2020
Staff or students, if you are returning from international or inter-provincial travel, you will need to:
Self-isolate for 14 days after your return. Monitor your health for fever, cough or difficulty breathing. Wash your hands often for 20 seconds and cover your mouth and nose with your arm when coughing or sneezing. If symptoms develop during the...
March 09, 2020
We have some exciting news to share with you regarding the Parent Portal. Upgrades are complete and for your convenience, primary contacts will now use their email address as their username (if you have not provided your email address to the school, please do so ASAP). Since we launched the RETSD...
February 28, 2020
Coyotes have been seen in the vicinity of some of our schools. If you see a coyote near a school, we ask that you contact the school to inform them. Coyotes adapt very well to a variety of environments, including urban, rural, and wilderness areas, so it's not uncommon for them...
February 26, 2020
If you were unable to make it to the 2020–21 Draft Budget Meeting on February 25, 2020, you can click
HERE to view the presentation that was made to the public.
February 25, 2020
Kindergarten registration begins on Monday, March 2, 2020, at your child's designated school. For information on kindergarten registration and which school is the designated school for your child, visit our Registration section
HERE. For a video about kindergarten in RETSD and information about programs that prepare you and your child for kindergarten, visit...
February 24, 2020
The spring issue of Kinder Links is now online! Registration for some of the free programs starts immediately, and registration for the remaining starts on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Click
HERE to see the spring Kinder Links newsletter.
February 19, 2020
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
HERE
February 14, 2020
We will be making improvements to our Parent Portal system from February 18 to approximately mid-March. During these upgrades, the portal will not be available using parent/guardian login credentials. Students will still have access during this time under their own login credentials. Please ensure you log in to see and...
February 13, 2020
The new issue of the board of trustees' newsletter, The Torch , hit RETSD-area mailboxes recently, and it's also available on our website in the News & Publications section.
Or click here:
The Torch—Issue Two
...
January 15, 2020
Did you know we have a free Preschool Pen Pals program?
Introduce your child, ages 3–5, to the joys of reading and writing through our Preschool Pen Pals program. Your little one will enjoy receiving a special letter featuring a rhyme, joke, sticker, and seasonal activity to try. It's...
December 20, 2019
If you need to get in touch with us over the winter break, the Administration Offices winter break hours are as follows: December 23 – 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. December 24 – 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. December 25 & 26—Closed December 27 & 30 – 8 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.
December 31 –...
December 17, 2019
Learn something new with RETLife—RETSD's continuing education program! Whether it's professional development to help you land your dream job, leisure courses that will ignite your passion, or the popular one-time kids courses, there's something for everyone. Register for Winter 2020 now at
RETLife.ca and follow RETLife on Twitter @RETLifeRETSD!
December 03, 2019
The River East Transcona School Division board of trustees hopes that you are surrounded with the spirit of peace, hope and goodwill this Christmas season. To each of you and your families, we send our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy new year–a year filled...
November 19, 2019
' Tis the season to enjoy one (or more!) of the many winter concerts taking place across our division. Please see the attached schedule for a comp lete listing of events :
Winter concert schedule - Poster.pdf
...
November 05, 2019
The Parent Intervention Program offered by the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba is a free two-evening program for parents/caregivers seeking information and support regarding their young person's substance use. This program is also for parents/caregivers interested in learning more about the signs to watch for to determine if your young person...
October 02, 2019
Last night, River East Transcona was presented with an award by Respect Group, an organization co-founded by Sheldon Kennedy and Wayne McNeil to prevent bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination (BAHD).
RETSD was the first school division in the province to partner with Respect Group and the first to have 100...
September 18, 2019
Are you an RETSD student interested in pursuing a skilled trade? You should look into the High School Apprenticeship Program. It allows students the opportunity to start an apprenticeship in the skilled trades prior to graduating.
This program is perfect for students who are currently working in the skilled trades, are interested in pursuing...
September 12, 2019
If you have a preschool child— newborn to pre-K— you don't want to miss out on the wide variety of FREE programs we offer families in RETSD! Click here to see the programs in the new issue of Kinder Links:
Kinder Links— Winter 2019 Registration begins Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at 9:30...
September 09, 2019
RETSD offers a series of programs designed to keep our youth (Grade 6–12) engaged outside of school hours. Have you considered any for your child? Click here to learn more and to register—
Youth Programs
September 06, 2019
River East Transcona School Division is excited to announce... EDVentures is now RETLife! Whether it's professional development to help you land your dream job or leisure courses to ignite your passion—learning a new skill can change your life. And with RETLife, you can do it all without leaving River East Transcona....
September 04, 2019
RETSD congratulates Colleen Carswell, trustee for Ward 1, who was re-elected as school board chair for the 2019–20 school year at the board’s inaugural meeting on September 3. We also congratulate trustee Jerry Sodomlak (Ward 1) on being re-elected vice-chair.
Trustee Rod Giesbrecht (Ward 2) was elected chair of the Finance,...
September 04, 2019
It's back to school for our 16,000-plus students and 1,600-plus school-based staff.
A warm welcome to our youngest students who are entering kindergarten, our international students who are joining us from around the globe, and any new families who have moved into our school division.
Welcome, also, to those...
July 31, 2019
Check out the new
Fall 2019 issue of Kinder Links featuring FREE programming for preschoolers and their parents across our division. Registration opens Monday, August 12 at 9:30 a.m. by phone 204.669.4043 or email kinderlinks@retsd.mb.ca. Mark your calendars as some programs fill up quickly!
June 26, 2019
If anyone needs to contact RETSD over the summer break, the office hours for the Administration Offices at 589 Roch St. will be as follows:
July 1
CLOSED — Canada Day July 2–August 30
Monday–Thursday — 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Fridays — 8 a.m.–noon
September 2
CLOSED — Labour...
June 19, 2019
We strongly encourage all RETSD Parent Portal users to save a copy of your child's report card to your home computer or device (or print out a hard copy). This ensures you'll always have a copy of your child's report cards, even if you no longer have access to the...
June 18, 2019
For RETSD students in Grades 9–12. If you want to be ready to apply for part-time jobs or volunteer opportunities in the fall, we can help you prepare to put your best foot forward. And meet some new friends while you're at it! At our "Create Your Future This Summer"...
June 05, 2019
Summer will be upon us before you know it, so now is the time to register your children for our popular EDVentures Summer Camp for Kids! The camps are for children ages 5–12 (children must have turned five by Dec. 31, 2018). Six weeks and six exciting themes offered from...
May 07, 2019
STAGE LIGHTING
• ETC SmartPack Portable 12x1200W (Power Box)— $1,500 • Leviton MC7008 16 Channel Digital Controller Box— $150 • 12 PAR 64 Lights, Cables, 4 Pipes with 4 Metal Custom Cages— $2,000 Selling entire lot for: $3,500 or best offer Willing to sell items separately (see individual prices above)
...
May 02, 2019
As part of our Science for Kids! Series, we're offering MECHANICAL ENGINEERING workshops held by Engineering for Kids Winnipeg for two different age groups: ages 4–7 and ages 8–12.
TUES., MAY 14, 2019
Pulleys (ages 4–7) 6–7 p.m. $20/child
Learn about the properties of simple pulleys. Then put your knowledge...
May 01, 2019
As part of our Science for Kids! Series, we're offering SCIENCE ON THE RUN workshops held by Wise Kid-Netic Energy for two different age groups: Grades 4–6 and Grades 7–10.
Grades 4–6 / 6–7 p.m. $15/child
Grades 7–10 / 7–8 p.m. $15/child
This workshop has the wow factor of Science...
April 12, 2019
River East Transcona School Division will once again offer a summer school program administered by Adult and Continuing Education. All classes will be delivered at Transcona Adult Learning Centre (130 Regent Ave. E.). Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Students should register early to improve their chance of...
April 11, 2019
Learn the ancient art of making beautiful pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs). A wax-resist or batik method is used to create the designs, and the eggs are then dipped in brightly-coloured dyes.
TUES., APRIL 16, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Chief Peguis School (Art Room)
For youth, adults & families (ages 12 & up)
$15/person Registration...
April 04, 2019
Register now for a FREE Kinder Links program this spring! There is still space available in the following parent-child programs:
TUESDAYS (DAYTIME)
Guess Who Helps You (Westview, pg. 9)
All Aboard the Friend Ship (pg. 10) WEDNESDAYS (DAYTIME)
Baby Bumblebees (Polson, pg. 5)
Once Upon a Rhyme (Joseph Teres, pg. 6)
Purple Stew (Radisson,...
March 21, 2019
For parents/caregivers and their children ages 7–12. Registration is required and ONLY THE FIRST 12 REGISTRATIONS received will be accepted. There will be a waiting list in the event a spot opens. My Tween & Me is a facilitated group program that provides parents and their tweens with the knowledge,...
March 13, 2019
The RETSD board of trustees passed the 2019–20 budget on March 12, 2019. For details, see the
media release.
March 05, 2019
The warmer weather is on its way! Celebrate
spring and sign up for a class with
EDVentures Continuing Education. You can start a new fitness routine, take
ballroom dancing, learn how to make sushi, or participate in some
great classes designed just for kids or for the whole family to enjoy....
February 05, 2019
In September 2020, the early years (K–5) Ukrainian language program—that is currently offered at Bernie Wolfe Community School and Springfield Heights School—will be united and relocated to Prince Edward School.
To ensure all students in RETSD have a safe, stimulating learning environment, the board of trustees frequently reviews boundary lines and...
February 05, 2019
Does your child love all things science? Here's their chance to get up close and personal with biology!
Students will dissect a pig's heart and explore the circulatory system and heart anatomy in a tangible way. February 25
6–7 p.m. (Grades 5–11)
7–8 p.m. (Grades 5–11) Miles Macdonell Collegiate (Room 4)
757 Roch...
January 16, 2019
If you have a child who is about to start kindergarten this fall, don't miss out on our Preschool Growing & Learning Days taking place in April and May! And remember, kindergarten registration begins March 4, 2019.
January 15, 2019
RETSD students from Grades 6–12 are welcome to join us for our first Empowerment Project of 2019 — Mindful Me. It takes place on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 from 6–8 p.m. at Bernie Wolfe Community School. It's a FREE, fun-filled, and interactive day that will include snacks, crafts, and activities—discussions around mental health, mindfulness...
January 14, 2019
The RETSD board of trustees has completed a review of middle years French immersion enrolment and related catchment areas west of Lagimodiere.
The review was identified as a priority in the 2017–18 school year due to increasing demand for French immersion programming in RETSD and the impact it is having...
January 11, 2019
PLEASE NOTE: The location for the École Margaret-Underhill parent information night was previously incorrect, and has now been corrected. Their information night will be held at the school itself, as listed below.
January 09, 2019
Does your child love all things science? Here's their chance to get up close and personal with biology! Students will learn about the parts of an eye while dissecting an animal's eye. They will also learn about optical sensors while programming an Ozobot to solve a problem.
January 14, 2019
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