​Applications will be accepted starting on June 12 at 5:00 p.m. These programs fill up very quickly, so don't delay!

​ 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...

​ 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...

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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...

​ 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,...

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​ 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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Parents and caregivers of children from Robert Andrews School​, Bird's Hill School and Dr. Hamilton School are invited to an information evening to hear about how to deal with anxious behaviours in your child(ren). Hold this date: April 17, 2019 at 6:30 pm at Robert Andrews School. See the poster at...

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)
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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...

​ 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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​ 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
6–7...

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​ The December issue of the board of trustees' newsletter, The Torch , will hit RETSD-area mailboxes next week. It's also available on our website in the News & Publications section.  
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​ RETSD schools and properties are now both vape-free and smoke-free zones. This means there is no smoking/vaping permitted in schools or on school division property.  Students are also prohibited from having vaporizers or vaping-related products on all school division properties or at school-related activities or events. 
For more information, please...

​ The chilly weather is upon us, making us want to spend more time indoors keeping toasty warm. Make the most of your indoor time by signing up for a class with RETSD EDVentures!
You can get or keep fit, learn a language, explore mobile technology, learn to roll your own sushi,...

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It's that special time of year again! If you have plans to attend one of the many Christmas or winter concerts at our schools, we've put together a handy list, so you can see when and where they're taking place. 
Please note that this list is subject to change—be certain to...

​ RETSD students from Grades 6–12 are welcome to join us for our next Empowerment Project—called Pay It Forward—on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 , from 6–8 p.m. at Bernie Wolfe Community School.
It's a FREE, fun-filled, and interactive day where students are invited to participate in a group activity to give...

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RETSD students from Grades 6–12 are welcome to join us for our first Empowerment Project of the year—called It's Cool to Be Kind—on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 , 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—all...

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​An Interactive Event for Parents Only:
We are hosting a special event for parents only, possibly one that is unlike any you have ever attended at your child's school(s)! There is no cost; we have an expert presenter; it will be interactive; RSVP information is at the end of this entry,...

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​ You may see this poster, with its friendly reminder, up at RETSD schools at some point.  If you're visiting RETSD schools or alternate locations to see your children or grandchildren perform along with other students, this is just something to keep in mind in this age of ever-present cameras.

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Election day for Manitoba is Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. If you'd like to learn more about becoming a candidate for the RETSD board of trustees, or if you're looking for voting information, please see the links below:
Information for School Trustee Candidates City of Winnipeg Election 2018...

​Our Meet the Teacher Evening will be Wednesday, September 12, beginning at 5:30 pm. Everyone will get a hot dog, chips, and a juice box between 5:30 and 6:20. At 6:30 we will have a large group presentation, followed by grade level presentations, and followed by the Grade 6 First Note...

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​   The first day of school for students for 2018-19 is Wednesday, September 5. We have a special schedule for that day, with different start times for different grades. Please see the appropriate attached letter with Supply List.

​Parents wishing to be proactive to prevent their children from becoming involved with drugs can attend a presentation by representatives from AFM Wednesday, April 11 at 6:30 pm in the RA Learning Commons.

Some of our students are working with 1JustCity to raise money for "Just a Warm Sleep". They have organized a school-wide PJ and Pancakes Day to get the student body behind the effort, and to raise the funds. Donations will be collected as students pick up their pancakes, just after our RAW...

The Parent Portal is a special place for parents to access your child's education​ information on-line. Attendance, busing, demographic details, daily calendar (schedule), and other information are currently available by clicking on the appropriate button or "tile". Report Cards will no longer be printed, but will be available by clicking on the "Student Portfolio" tile. The...

For the next reporting term or trimester, all RETSD schools will not be printing and sending home hard copy Report Cards. Instead, the Parent Portal will be available to parents on March 9/18, although the RA Report Cards for Trimester 2 will not be posted until March 13/18. By now, you should...

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​ A message from our Builders Club:
Help us keep kids in Winnipeg warm this winter. Bring coats, ski pants and boots that no longer fit you. Mittens, hats and scarves welcome too! Drop off at the coat rack and basket by the Office until December 20th.

​ Our IT Department will be doing some maintenance on many RETSD website​s on December 1, between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. During this time, these websites may be slow to load, and/or have reduced functionality, and/or be non-functional.

​ For years we've sent printed report cards home with students. As with so many aspects in our day-to-day life, there's now an app for that! We're excited to introduce the RETSD Parent Portal—an online tool that provides quick and confidential access to your son or daughter's important school information. It's been...

Winnipeg Jets star Patrik Laine surprised the Winnipeg Triple A Sharks minor hockey club with a visit and brand-new sticks for every player. Watch the video; click HERE.

​Please read the attached letters which went out to parents in June outlining the staggered start on Wednesday, September 6th.

River East Collegiate parents/guardians have access to an online tool which allows online access to their students' Bussing Information, Academic History, Attendance, Timetable, Grades, and Report Cards. Here is a link to the River East Collegiate Parent Portal: https://tyler.retsd.mb.ca/TSI_Live_360/apphost/TylerSis#/login This link can also be found on the River...

Please open this Announcement and click HERE ​to view a timely message. It seems to be attributed to Larry McIntosh of Peak of the Market, around 2014.​ It takes about 90 seconds to view it.

RM has trapper to deal with coyotes in East St. Paul  
The RM of East St. Paul has received several complaints of a coyote pack in the municipality that has been attacking family pets.

The RM has a trapper, who trapped three coyotes in the northern area of...

We have arranged for an opportunity to order articles of clothing with the Robert Andrews logo and printing. This is not designed as a fundraiser, but as a community/spirit builder. We hope the orders will be delivered before the Christmas Break. Here are instructions for ordering:
All orders are placed on-line. Go...

The RA Remembrance Day Service will be held Thursday, November 10 at 11:00 am. Parents and grandparents are welcome; please inform the Office how many are coming so we can reserve your seat(s).​

The cookie dough will be ready for pickup on November 17, between 2:30 and 5:00 pm. The tubs will be in the Clothing and Textiles room, just inside the busing student entrance. You may park in the Bus Loop from 2:30 to 3:30 and from 4:30 to 5:00 pm (i.e. you...

PAC is excited to be kicking off their first fundraising event of the year. Students will be given a package today, from the Farm to School fundraising campaign. So if you haven't seen it, please ask your child for it. PAC has decided to use this campaign again this year as...

Attention Former Students:  2015/2016 Yearbooks ready for pickup in the school office!​​

This year has kicked off with a fantastic turn out at the first PAC meeting. There were many new faces, and some we have seen before. Thank you to all of those who arranged their evening to be at the first meeting regardless of the many events going on during the...

​Picture orders can be placed on-line at mylifetouch.ca or return a paper order to the school before the due date of September 26, 2016.  These orders will ship to the school together.  Late orders placed online will ship to the school up to 45 days after picture day.  After 45 days,...

​ 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...

Picture Day is coming early this year - the second school day for students - Thursday, September 8/16. Parents can get more information from the Lifetouch website by clicking HERE​.​

Parents and students currently in Grade 5, and any others who may be transitioning to Robert Andrews School in September 2016, are invited and encouraged to attend an Information evening and tour on Wednesday, February 3 at 6:30 pm in our gym.

Builder's Club is selling pizza this Friday. All Builder's Club pizza sellers report to the office at noon.​

​The Honorable MaryAnn Mihychuk, newly elected MP for our constituency and Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, will return to RA on Friday, December 18, to speak to the students about her new job as a Member of Parliament and as a Minister in the Cabinet. This is a "sequel"...

​Please open this Announcement and click HERE to view a series of slides with a timely message.

With all of the snow we have received, and with the mild temperatures, there are two reminders: ​Snow and ice stay on the ground. We do not pick up snow or ice for any reason. The large snow hills left after the bus loop and staff parking lots were cleared are...

The RA PAC is again offering the annual Poinsettia and Swag fundraiser. ​The brochures and order forms went home Monday, November 9 and orders are to be in by November 18. The Brochure and Order form are also attached here.

Once again our Builder's Club is collecting Koats for Kids​. This is an annual clothing drive to get gently used winter clothing for kids whose family cannot afford appropriate cold-weather clothing. As you are getting ready for the snow and colder weather that is coming, and realize that you have some...

​The RA PAC is once again sponsoring the very popular Farm to School fundraiser and donation program. See the attached Information and Order form.

​As the election results are announced, here are the tallies of the voting by Robert Andrews students. Thank you Mr Beilman for organizing the political speakers and the voting.  

This is a reminder to the students who have already signed up for the Manitoba Babysitter Training Course-   The course is definitely on for this Friday , October 23, from 9 to 1 in room 11. Please bring snacks or lunch with you.

​If you are trying to access the Staff Directory (under "About Us") in order to communicate with a teacher or to access a Teacher Website, you may receive an Error message. The IT Department is working on a "fix" for this error. Sometimes it will work if you click on it a...

​Wednesday, Novemer 4th, 2015 at the Centennial Concert Hall.  Tickets $12.00  Early Bird Deadline:  October 15th, 2015 See attachment for details. WSO-RETSD2015 POSTER.pdf

During the last week of September Robert Andrews School will be working toward keeping Terry Fox's dream alive. Each student is encouraged to bring a $2.00 donation to T.A. this week to support the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research. As a school community of close to three hundred people, we...

​ Girls , can you imagine yourself playing a role in keeping a jetliner safe and flying? Can you imagine being the pilot guiding your aircraft across the country or around the world? If you would like to experience more about such exciting opportunities visit the Girls in Aviation Day on...

RETSD has worked with the Winnipeg Police Service to review and strengthen the practices we have in place to create a safe learning environment for our students. Please see the attached letter which provides information about our updated procedures regarding lockdown, and hold and secure.

​ We have an Athletics Calendar that has all of the scheduled practices, games, meets, etc. Go to "Programs & Services, then click on "Athletics", and scroll down to the Calendar.

Are you in grade 6, 7 or 8 and like to sing? Then the River East Transcona Divisional Choir would like to hear from you! Auditions for the 2015-16 choir will be held on Sept. 15 and Sept. 17 at Chief Peguis Junior High between 4 and 6 p.m. Everyone who is interested...

​ Thursday, September 10 is Picture Day at Robert Andrews School. All pictures will be taken in the morning in the Learning Commons.​

​ Both the Report to the Community for 2014-15 and the School Plan for 2015-16 are available in the Documents and Forms section of this website, under General Information .

The Grade 8 Farewell will be held on Friday, June 26.  The awards ceremony will take place at 10:00 am in the gym.  The ceremony will be approximately 90 minutes, followed by an small reception that will take place in the Learning Commons which parents are welcome to attend.  Students will then head to the...

​ Robert Andrews School's Education for Sustainable Development Club is happy to announce that we've had a water refill station installed at our school! Students can now refill their water bottles instead of bringing "disposable" plastic bottles. Also, we are excited to announce that we will be selling a special RAMS...

​ View the attached regarding the Middle Years Art Display at Kildonan Place

We have a Mascot! Our new mascot visited classes last week Thursday. He/She made friends throughout the building, even stopping to read in one class! Unfortunately, our friendly ram does not have a name. We wil be having a "Name the Robert Andrews Ram Mascot" contest. Listen to announcements for details....

View the attached regarding the Middle Years Art Display at Kildonan Place

Salisbury Morse Place School invites all former students and employees to help them celebrate 100 years of learning on April 23, 2015. For more information, please see the attached poster.  

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