​ 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...

The first issue of The Torch for the 2019–20 school year is now available online.  The Torch is the board of trustees' newsletter to the community and is published several times a year and delivered by Canada Post to RETSD-area homes. 
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​ Please see the attached letter from Murdoch MacKay Collegiate regarding Staff changes. staffchanges.docx

' 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
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​ Student/Parent/Teacher Conference is on November 28th from 5-8 pm..  Please see the attached letter for instructions on how to book your appointments on-line. Site will open to parents on November 19 at 1:00 p.m. to start booking appointments. Lettertoparents20192020Nov.docx INSTRUCTIONS1920_Nov2019.docx

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...

The morning of November 1 st is Picture Retake Day and this will take place upstairs in Room 203. Student’s qualify for retakes if they MISSED the initial photo session, PAY for a package and/or RETURN their PACKAGES on retake day to the photographer!

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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...

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To: Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of our Grade 9 Students   We just wanted to give you a heads up about a letter that will be coming home on Monday, September 23 rd about an exciting opportunity for the grade 9 student in your household.    Wednesday November 6, 2019 is...

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...

Buy your tickets here!
Student gallery passes available here (password required)

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​ Meet the Teacher - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Free Barbeque for All - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Undergraduate Awards - 7:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
All welcome to attend!

​ 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

​ 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....

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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,...

Minor changes have been made to a number of Student Schedules.  Students are encouraged to pick up a current copy of their Schedule and Information Letter on Friday, August 23rd and Monday, August 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the hallway outside the main office. Thank you

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​ 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). 
Click HERE for an Official Transcript Request form.
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​ 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...

​ 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"...

Parents can access report cards on the Parent Portal at 10:00 a.m. on the last day of school – Friday, June 28 th , 2019.  A friendly reminder to parents that you will require their Parent Portal credentials to access the report cards.  Parents who are not able to access report...

​ Attached is Murdoch MacKay's Semester 2 - Exam Schedule and Locations

Grad Dinner/Dance Tickets on Sale - Starting Tuesday, May 21st at 10:00 a.m. Grad Dinner/Dance Tickets are going on sale on-line beginning at 10:00 a.m. - Tuesday, May 21st. 1st Round of Grad Dinner/Dance Tickets are going on sale on-line beginning at 10:00 a.m. - Tuesday, May 21st to Friday,         May 24th at 5:00 p.m. (4...

Please be advised that personal checks will not be accepted if dated after May 21st, 2019 for school outings, or 2018/2019 Student Fees.  Cash only please.   Thank you    

Please find the attached letters regarding "Senior Skip Day" and "School Pranks".   Thank you very much Admin. Team ​

​ 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...

What is sTeam? Please see the attached Letter for more exciting information about sTeam!! ​

Uncharted Illusion May 8th at 1:30 p.m. ($3.00) May 9th at 1:30 p.m. ($3.00) May 9th at 6:30 p.m. ($12.00)​ Call (204) 958-6460 Ext. 2712, or email dmiller3@retsd.mb.ca for any further questions ...

​ 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...

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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...

​ Please see the attached Letter and Instructions on how you can book your Student/Parent Conferences. INSTRUCTIONS1819_April2019.pdf Lettertoparents1819_April2019.pdf

  This is a reminder to parents/students that require Fee-for-Service busing that they must submit an application form to the Transportation Department each school year.   See below for a link to the 2019/20 Fee-for-Service application: https://www.retsd.mb.ca/ParentsandStudents/Transportation/Documents/Transportation%20Application—Fee-for-Service%20(Form%20B).pdf

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​Collège Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau, Murdoch MacKay Collegiate and Transcona Collegiate have partnered to provide one Career Fair for grade 9-12 students, their families and the community. Potential employers from both public and private sectors, post-secondary institutions and experienced professionals will be present to showcase their careers, programs and services.  Administrators and Student Services...

​ The RETSD board of trustees passed the 2019–20 budget on March 12, 2019. For details, see the media release.

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....

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Please click on the link below to find more information ​ https://gallery.mailchimp.com/460179051fa7c5f76f2e70bfc/files/4ad7c61e-26d9-44d0-a9c7-eb1072ba4a8d/RBC_TG_ad_Tabloid.pdf   Also, please check out their amazing website: www.rbctrainingground.ca Let's Go Canada !!!!

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...

​ 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...

​ Graduation Information Letter 2019.pdf

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​ 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...

                  Grad Portrait Retakes Thursday, February 7th and Friday, February 8th, 2019 Schedule Your Portrait Session Online! https://schedule.prestigeportraits.ca GradRetakes.pdf​

​ Exam and Locations Semester 1_.docx

​ 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...

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It's that time of year again!!!  Please support our Metals and Aerospace Program and their partnership with Koats for Kids.   Attached are the wonderful signs you can order for your holiday shopping needs!   ​

Please see the attached Grad Photo Information Sheet Book your session on-line - Starting November 7th, 2018. http://schedule.prestigeportraits.ca

​Please see the attached Letter and Instructions on how you can book your Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences.  

  We will be launching a new Murdoch Pride Apparel and Accessories online shop on Wednesday, October 10th. The link to our Murdoch Wear Shop is http://murdochmackay.entripyshops.com/ Please check out our amazing clothes and accessories!!!    

​ Please join the Winnipeg Police Service on Wednesday, Oct. 10th, 2018. Partner Agency Interaction from 6-7 pm. Formal Presentations from 7-9 pm. Kildonan East Collegiate - Cafeteria, 845 Concordia Avenue.

​PAC Meeting - October 17th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Murdoch MacKay Library.  All are welcome to attend!

​ Wouldn't it be fun to pie a teacher in the face? What about the Principal? Please see the attached letter for more information regarding this exciting event!!

The Europe 2019 students are selling the Show & Save Book. $25.00 gets you over 200 coupons and if you download the app, over 300!   Please email sneuendorff@retsd.mb.ca if you wish to order one. Sales close September 28.  Visit their website for more information on coupons and the app: https//showandsave.ca/  ...

WELCOME BACK LETTER AND STUDENT SCHEDULES FOR 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR ​Welcome Back Letter and Student Schdules - 2018-2019   Welcome back letter and student schedules for Grades 10 to 12 will be available for pick up here at Murdoch MacKay on Friday, August 24th.  Grades 10 to 12 will be available on...

​ Murdoch MacKay Collegiate Exam Schedule (Sem 2 - 2018).docx Exam Schedule June 15th to June 21st, 2018

Grad Dinner/Dance Tickets are going on sale on-line beginning at 12:00 noon - Friday, May 18th. 2nd Round of Grad Dinner/Dance Tickets are going on sale on-line beginning at 10:00 a.m. - Monday,May 28th to Tuesday,         May 29th at 10:00 a.m. (2 Additional Tickets per Student) 3rd Round of Grad Dinner/Dance Tickets...

Grade 12 is a time to celebrate your time at Murdoch MacKay Collegiate. Whether you're the proud parent or the accomplished senior, Jostens has all you need to commemorate high school achievements and memories. Check out our Graduation rings and jewelry at www.jostens.com For questions please contact our Jostens...

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences April 26th, 2018 - Thursday - 5:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. Please see attached Letter and Instructions to Book Appointments​

Fueling our Schools - Join us at Mac's/Circle K for Fuel Up Night Thursday, April 19th - #100 - 1750 Plessis Road​

Dear Parents and Guardians,   We are writing to inform you of an incident that occurred at Murdoch MacKay Collegiate at approximately 11:15 a.m. this morning. A fire was set in the girl’s washroom. No one was harmed.   The students and staff were safely evacuated to nearby Collège Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau in...

​Murdoch MacKay Collegiate Graduation June 25th, 2018 - Monday

The Yearbook Committee is now accepting Grad Quotes.  Please submit by March 23rd, 2018. Please find the link to enter your Grad Quote under the Helpful Links section.
See Ms Fil if you have any questions.​

BYOD is a divisional technology initiative whereby teachers are actively pursuing and refining ways to integrate student supplied technologies into the curricula they teach. Although on the surface it looks simply like allowing the use of cellphones in classrooms, at its heart, it is intended to be a way for teachers...

A youth volunteer program has been initiated that allows students to earn volunteer hours toward their Community Service Student-initiated Project Credit. A program coordinator will be available at high schools throughout the RETSD at the noon hour during the month of September to provide more information. You can also access the link provided to find out...

​ Please join us to celebrate our 7 th Annual Murdoch Mackay Individualized Programming Spring Concert Thursday, May 11 th , 2017 7:00 p.m. in the theatre (Room 179) Refreshments in Room 106 after the show
Feel free to invite family and friends! A silver collection will be at the door...

Murdoch MacKay will be participating in the first ever Tri-School Career Fair on April 12, 2017, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Transcona Collegiate. Over 35 participants including industries, post-secondary institutions and services will attend. It is a great local opportunity to discuss your future career possibilities. All students and their families are...

TIC Advertisement 2017.pdf​

  Congratulations to: Karina Buckingham, Anastasia Nwakeze, Shegitu Nega, Tyler Ross, and Evan Evaniuk. These students are truly excellent representatives of Murdoch and were able to compete with some of the best and brightest students that this city has to offer. "After defeating the defending champions Springfield Collegiate in the semi-final...

Please see PDFs for details. Project Weed.pdf ​ POSTER PW.pdf​

Koats for kids order form 2016.pdf  *Payment for coat hooks can be cash or cheque payable to "Murdoch Mackay Collegiate". ​​

Are you graduating in the 2016/17 school year? Sign up now in the main office for your   appointment with Lifetouch.​ A message from Lifetouch.pdf

​ November 4, 2016

​ Congratulations to Brianne Goertzen, who was elected to the RETSD Board of Trustees, representing Ward 3. Ms. Goertzen is a Manitoba organizer for the Canadian Federation of Students, is on the board of Child Care Coalition of Manitoba and serves on CUPE's National Post-Secondary Task Force. We look forward to...

​Grad Information 2016

Exam schedule-June 2016 PDF(May 20).pdf

 Tuesday, June 21, at 3:00 PM, is the Cut-Off for Grad ticket sales. YOU MUST COME TO MURDOCH MACKAY WITH A CASH PAYMENT BEFORE 3:00 PM TODAY! If you have any further questions, please contact Susan Neuendorff OR Derek Simpson before 3:00 PM TODAY at email address: sneuendorff@retsd.mb.ca or dsimpson@retsd.mb.ca.   ...

​A tradition continues at Murdoch with the display of Excellence at our annual "Murdoch's Got Talent" extravaganza.  Please see the calendar for the class schedule on May 20, 2016.

​ 2016 Grad Dinner Dance Menu Selections Bakery Basket with Bread Sticks , Focaccia Bread and Dinner Rolls Salad – Five Leaf Salad with Market Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Mimosa Egg and Croutons with ranch Style Vinaigrette Entrée – Ballantine of Chicken with Tomato Basil Sauce – Breast of chicken filled with...

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Organizing an awareness campaign to promote the use of inclusive Language at Murdoch.  Please see the attached letter with all the information.​

Please see the attached letter with exciting Club news. Bestbuddies.doc

A big thank you to everyone who purchased tickets to support Murdoch's Student Council.  The winner is Carol Kovacs.  Winning Ticket #0277 - Lottery Licence LGA-279-RF.​

Please click on the link below to submit your grad quote for the yearbook.:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_tdMb05XWaPSg1YhbPotV4Ki3CIqRuALWr1SQUclwv4/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link Deadline is April 15, 2016 ...

Please find attached the Letter to Grade 9 families about Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) booster Vaccine. Also, attached is the consent form and fact sheet.​

Letter to enhance student positive Mental Health - Students to complete anonymous online survey.​

Please find attached the Exam Schedule for 2016 Exam schedule - Jan 2016 (final copy).doc​

​ The Koat Hooks - Order Deadline December 9

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​ Murdoch MacKay will be accepting donations of gently used winter outerwear until December 18, 2015.

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​NOvemver 16, 2015   6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

​November 26, 2015  9:00 am to 2:30 pm

​ Will be taken from November 30 - December 4.

​ Driver Education Winter/Spring 2016 Registration

​ Driver Education Winter Spring/2016 Registration

​ ​ ATTENTION GRADS! You can still order your Grad Rings or Grad Class Tags online at www.jostens.com You can also pay on the installment plan. Check it out!

​ Flu Shot Clinic Locations and Times

​2015 MMC Grads, your yearbook is available for pick up in the school office.  

Report Cards for grades 9 - 11 will be available​ for pick up at the school, from your Teacher Advisor, on Tuesday, June 30 from 8:45am - 2:30pm.  

Summer school registration and information is available on line. Register early to get your prefered course and time slot! Click here here for more information and registration.​

See the June Newsletter under the Parents and Community tab. Important information regarding Graduation, Exams, etc.  

​On Thursday, June 11 MMCI will be celebrating our athletic accomplishments. When : Thursday, June 11th from 11:45 - 1:00 Where : Susan Auch Gym 12:00 - 12:30 : Athletic Awards Presentation in the Susan Auch Gym. Followed by a free lunch provided by Sevala's. Who : FREE to ALL MMCI...

​The Harold Hatcher Filed Day has been moved to Friday, June 5th. All student volunteers should therefore be attending classes on Wednesday, June 3rd. Any questions regarding this field day can be directed to Ms. Thompson or Mr. Pieczonka in the PE department.

​ Contratulations to Johannes Kister who won Bronze in Precision Machining, Braxton McKean won Bronze in Electronics and Jordanna Lovenjak won Silver in Fashion Technology! Way to go!

​ After much rehearsal and much anticipation, festivals, musicals and clinics, we are very excited to be presenting to you the MMCI Spring Band and Choir Concert. Date: June 3, 2015 Time: 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.) Location: Covenant Christian Reform Church Address: 653 Knowles Avenue (close to Gateway...

​Attached is the Exam schedule for Wednesday, June 17 - Tuesday, June 23.

This Friday, May 15th, class times are going to be as below:
Period 1- 8:45 - 9:25 Period 2 - 9:30 - 10:10 Period 3 - 10:15 - 10:55 Period 4 - 11:00 - 11:40 Period 5 - 11:45 - 12:25 There will be a BBQ lunch from 12:25 - 1:25, One...

​ Congratulations to the grade 12 fashion class for putting on a fabulous fashion show! What a way to finish off their last year!  

​ If you are interested in hosting an International Student, please call 204-667-7130 and ask for the Homestay Program.

​ A Spring 2015 Bus evacuation drill has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 5. Please see attached letter to parents.

​ Monday - Pep Rally, Battle of the Grades                   Grade 9 - Black                  Grade 10 - Red                   Grade 11 - Blue                 Grade 12 - Green Tuesday - Twin Day Wednesday - Tye Dye Hippie Day Thursday - Sports Day - wear your favorite Jersey or T-Shirt Friday - Formal...

Spring cleaning the house, don't have enough for your own garage sale, or just don't want to waste time putting one on . . . . then let Westview school help you out and do the work for you. See attached poster for more information.  

​ Please see the attached letter for important information in regards to the High School Apprenticeship Program. (HSAP) If your son or daughter will be working in the skilled trades this summer they may be eligible to participate in HSAP.  

​ We are very excited to announce that Murdoch MacKay Collegiate will be using a NEW parent friendly booking system for Student/Parent/Teacher conferences which are being held Thursday, April 23rd from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Using the internet, you will be able to log into the site and schedule your son/daughter's...

It is with great sadness that we inform our community of the passing of Ron Bresch, one of our Murdoch MacKay staff members. Please see the attached letter for more detail. ronbresch.pdf

On April 23rd at Lunch Hour (12:10pm - 1:15pm) in the Gym, Celebrate March - Best Buddies Month! ​ Participants pay $2.00 for 1 minute of free throws for your chance to win $500. Four categories: Male, Female, Buddy and Teacher Participation open to all students at school Top scorers from...

​ During the month of March, in honour of International Women's Day (March 8th), Students Promoting Global Unity (SPGU) is requesting that staff and students participate in a drive to collect items for our local Women's Shelter, Osborne House. The following are requested: new toiletries, kitchen items, including small appliances, towels,...

​ Congratulations to Drake Laverdure and Will Spence on winning gold and bronze medals in Snowshoeing at the Special Olympics Games.

​ On February 19th, 2015, the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children held their annual Yes I Can awards night to celebrate achievements of exceptional students. Three students from Murdoch MacKay Collegiate were given Yes I Can awards. Way to go Drake Laverdure, Justin Chmelnytzki and Jenny Burston! Written by Jen Jensen...

​ We are excited to unveil our new school website. It has an updated look and simplified navigation. Best of all, it automatically resizes for mobile devices. We encourage you to bookmark this page and visit often!

Our spring musical this year Annie Warbucks, is being presented at 7:30pm on April 15th, 16th and 17th, at Murdoch MacKay Theatre, at 260 Redonda Street. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and are available in the school office. Special matinee for Seniors April 14 at 10:30am. Tickets are $5.00 available...

​ Signing day at the University of Manitoba was, for the second consecutive year, a Clansmen affair. We are very proud of our team Captain and team MVP Jared Lazarenko, as well as our defensive MVP and team Canada member Tristan Bredin as they were welcomed into the CIS at a...

Please find attached the hockey schedule for the 2014-2015 hockey season. Come on out and support your team!

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