October 03, 2024
As a school trustee and parent, Halloween has always been one of my favorite times of the year. The excitement of dressing up, going trick-or-treating, and spending time with friends and family create lifelong memories for our children. With all that fun comes the responsibility of keeping our kids safe—and...
October 01, 2024
Trustees will hold their next in-person, public school board meeting on November 5, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue.
Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis.
The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St. James-Assiniboia School Division - YouTube ...
October 01, 2024
The digital SJASD 12-month School Year calendars are here! The calendar lists important school in-service and early dismissal dates, while also showcasing the activities and artwork of a variety of SJASD students.
The calendar is available now for download on our website . A limited number of print copies...
September 20, 2024
On a sunny day in September, members of Transport and Rescue Squadron 435 parachuted into the centre of Westwood Collegiate's track field as hundreds of students looked on.
Westwood Collegiate Principal Kevin Dueck says the event has been many months in the making. “We were initially looking at dates in...
September 16, 2024
Love volleyball? Want to referee? SJASD is looking for Middle Years Volleyball refs to support the 2024-25 volleyball season. These are paid roles and open to students, former students, parents or other adults. If this sounds like you or someone you know, attend the 2024 SJASD Volleyball Referee Clinic on Wednesday,...
September 05, 2024
A familiar face and a newer one will lead the St. James-Assiniboia School Division School Board for the 2024-2025 school year. Trustee Holly Hunter was re-elected Chair for a second consecutive term at the annual meeting of the Board on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Trustees voted Tara Smith into the Vice...
September 04, 2024
As far back as I can remember, I've always loved September. New school supplies. Getting back to a routine. However, I know not everyone welcomes the dawn of a new school year with joyful anticipation or optimism. This is understandable. Schools have not always been a safe or welcoming place for...
September 03, 2024
Trustees will hold their next in-person, public school board meeting on October 1, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St. James-Assiniboia School Division - YouTube account for anyone...
August 30, 2024
Learning is about to blast off in SJASD! Here's what you need to know to get ready for the start of school, and prepare for cell phone use restrictions. The Lineup
Here's the lineup for the first week of school: Mon. Sept. 2 - Labour Day (no school) Tues. Sept....
August 29, 2024
Trustees will hold their next in-person, public school board meeting on September 3, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St. James-Assiniboia School Division - YouTube account for...
July 04, 2024
SJASD Continuing Education is currently accepting applications for the fall intake of the Educational Assistant certificate program and the 140-hour Medical Terminology Online Course . Programs begin September 2024. Also on offer this fall:
Canadian Red Cross Level C CPR/First Aid (Courses offered in Sept., Nov., and Dec.) Food Safe –...
July 03, 2024
SJASD schools are closed for the summer. School offices will reopen to the general public on August 15, 2024 . Classes resume on September 4, 2024 for students in Early and Middle Years.*
Board Office summer hours are as follows: Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (from July 2 to August 8)...
July 02, 2024
Last week, approximately 653 students graduated from SJASD. Parents, guardians and staff gathered for convocation ceremonies that marked this important milestone. Below is a snapshot of some of the week's festivities. Thanks to staff member and volunteers for organizing these fantastic events.
John Taylor Collegiate John Taylor Collegiate students...
June 21, 2024
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold a virtual Special Board Meeting on June 25, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (there will be no in-person portion of this meeting). The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live from this
Microsoft Teams link only for anyone wishing to view the meeting online. For the SJASD Board Meeting Agenda,...
June 13, 2024
Winter isn't the only time of year to enjoy musicals in SJASD. This spring, hundreds of students at the high school and middle school level wowed audiences with a variety of classic and nouveau fair. While most of the productions have wrapped for the season, it bears recounting the tremendous efforts...
June 12, 2024
At a downstairs resource room at John Taylor Collegiate , students with exceptional needs and their Educational Assistants are bobbing to the rhythmic lyrics of Moana's “You're Welcome."
It's the final 30-minute music therapy session of the year for these neurodiverse students, and Music Therapist Breanna Uskiw gets in “the pocket" as...
June 12, 2024
For the third year in a row, students from SJASD classrooms have been building their mental health and wellness skills through periodic instruction in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Indigenous teachings. Twelve classrooms are taking part this year.
“We teach children how to swim," explains Potoula Locken, Director of Inclusion Support...
June 06, 2024
As a trustee, June, behind December, is my favorite time of year as I get to attend all the year-end festivities and of course the graduation ceremonies!
Congratulations to the students going from elementary to middle school and middle school students moving on to high school! For many, these are...
June 06, 2024
For Grade 10 Westwood Collegiate student Alyssa A., the idea of writing an essay about a role in Canada's history wasn't as appealing as building a model to recreate that history.
She pitched the idea of building a World War II diorama in place of an essay to her history...
May 29, 2024
Once again this year, SJASD is inviting students to take part in the fourth annual “Wheel" Challenge.
The event takes place from May 21 to June 10, 2024, and encourages children and youth to cycle, roller-skate, rollerblade, scooter, skateboard, use a wheelchair, or any other form of wheels to get...
May 24, 2024
Please note SJASD received the following notice from the Province on Friday, May 24, 2024:
Sent on behalf of the Student Achievement and Inclusion Division, Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning Dear Students and Parent/Caregivers, The Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning would like to inform you that the administration...
May 24, 2024
SJASD Physical Education is delivering Water Safety Sessions to Newcomer families in the Division. The classroom sessions introduce families to being safe around water. They will not take place in the water. They are open to Newcomer families with children attending SJASD in Grades 4 to 12.
“These sessions are designed...
May 09, 2024
The SJASD Graduation Powwow is set to take place on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate . This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of Indigenous graduates across the Division.
Administrator of Indigenous Education & Community Support April Waters notes that SJASD will celebrate over one hundred Indigenous graduates this year, from all...
May 09, 2024
Marketing magic, a yawning landscape, and whimsy.
These are the descriptions of the top three photos selected by SJASD Arts Coordinator Catharine Rivard-Iacozza for the annual SJASD Photography Contest. The Senior Years' competition ran throughout April and students submitted their top photos for consideration. The winners were announced earlier this week and...
May 08, 2024
This past Sunday, May 5, 2024, marked Red Dress Day, or the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S).
Across SJASD schools, staff and students have been making red dresses, attending walks, and learning about the disproportionately
higher levels of violence experienced by...
May 07, 2024
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public school board meeting on June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the ...
May 06, 2024
Last month, SJASD humanities educator Tara Tuchscherer (pictured right) received the Manitoba Teaching Excellence Award for her exemplary professional practices and an exceptional ability to inspire students and colleagues. Tara has been teaching for many years at St. James Collegiate, first tackling French and Geography. Currently, she teaches Geography, Global Issues,...
May 03, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Mental health issues and awareness exploded with the pandemic, and unfortunately many continue to struggle with mental health silently and alone. So for this month's Blurb from the Board, I would like to highlight some practical ways students can improve their mental health. First and...
April 29, 2024
Students created a striking variety of art throughout the month of March as part of the Division's annual mARTch contest . The competition spans all grades and produces some amazing original paintings and drawings. Students submitted pieces for consideration and contest winners have been announced.
Thanks to all students and staff for...
April 26, 2024
by J.J. Ross, Physical Education and Health Education Coordinator, SJASD
The Annual St. James-Assiniboia Early Years Speed Stacking Tournament is an exciting event that brings together elementary school students to showcase their fine motor skills and speed stacking abilities. On April 24, 2024, SJASD Early Years schools...
April 22, 2024
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division is inviting Newcomer families in the Division to attend an information evening to help them connect with resources available in the community. The SJASD Newcomer Information Evening takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15 in the George Waters School Gymnasium.
...
April 18, 2024
On the Thursday of Education Week, SJASD recognizes current and former staff members and Trustees who have passed away during the year (April 2023 to April 2024).
Flags throughout the Division have been lowered to half-mast to recognize these colleagues for touching our lives, the community, and students:
...
April 11, 2024
Educational Support Services (ESS) is hosting a free, virtual workshop on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 for caregivers that know or suspect their child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHS). The workshop takes place from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.. All SJASD caregivers with interests in this area are encouraged to...
April 09, 2024
Six years ago, Canadian communities were rocked by tragedy when the Humboldt Broncos were involved in a shocking vehicle collision that took the lives of 16 people near Armley, Saskatchewan. On June 15 of last year, Manitobans were shocked again when a collision near Carberry killed 17 people and injured many...
March 27, 2024
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public school board meeting on May 7, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the ...
March 25, 2024
A total solar eclipse takes place on Monday, April 8, 2024 between approximately noon and 3 p.m. Central Time. Manitoba will experience an approximate 50 per cent occlusion eclipse. While this is an awe-inspiring event that may draw the interest and eyes of stargazers and students alike, there is a risk...
March 19, 2024
Last month, educators came together from across the province and beyond to participate in a two-day Physical and Health Education (PE and HE) Conference. The event—a partnership between PHE Manitoba and SJASD—featured the latest research and best practices in physical education. Attendees descended on Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate and other satellite SJASD...
March 15, 2024
by J.J. Ross, Physical Education and Health Education Coordinator, SJASD
Please Note: Check out videos of Derby and results of competition below. On March 12, 2024, the icy expanse of Balsam Bay on Lake Winnipeg transformed into a bustling arena of youthful excitement and angler camaraderie as the 1st...
March 06, 2024
Hundreds of students from St. James Collegiate Institute, Jameswood Alternative School and Bruce Middle School wove through industry booths to explore career possibilities on Thursday, February 29, 2024 as part of SJASD's inaugural travelling Industry Career Fair.
The fair visits other SJASD high schools throughout March and features approximately 38...
March 06, 2024
While St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) residents have been looking forward to spring, your School Board Trustees have been hard at work setting the
2024/25 Budget . This budget continues to build upon the strong, fiscally responsible foundation that SJASD has been known for since its establishment in 1969. The operating...
March 05, 2024
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public school board meeting on April 2, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St....
February 28, 2024
Half-a-dozen residents from Sturgeon I Retirement Residence enjoyed a bit of extra kindness at Athlone School today as part of the school's Pink Shirt Day observations.
The residents, many sporting pink shirts and sweaters, are part of an Athlone initiative to connect individual seniors with one or more buddy for the year....
February 22, 2024
The SJASD Board of Trustees presented the
Draft Budget for the 2024–25 school year to members of the community at an in-person Public Budget Meeting on February 22, 2024. Over 60 parents, caregivers, school and Divisional administrators attended the annual event, which provided a snapshot of draft plans to continue to support student...
February 15, 2024
February 11 to 17, 2024 marks Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week.
As we round out the week, SJASD would like to recognize the contributions that educators, administrative and education assistants, educational clinicians and associates, nurses, bus drivers, custodians and all other school support staff make to students and school communities.
Many schools...
February 15, 2024
Staff, parents and community members are invited to attend an in-person Public Budget Meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the SJASD Board Office at 2574 Portage Avenue. This annual public budget meeting is an important opportunity for staff, parents and community members to hear from the...
February 14, 2024
Caregivers that would like to apply for their child to attend a school in SJASD that is out of their current catchment area for the 2024-25 school year may do so beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024. This includes caregivers making Out-of-Division requests. Requests will be processed in the...
February 06, 2024
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public school board meeting on March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St....
February 01, 2024
Hello, fellow readers and non-readers alike! As we step into “I Love to Read" month, I find it essential to address a not-so-popular perspective: What if you don't particularly love reading? Yes, it's a month dedicated to celebrating reading, but let's talk about the importance of reading, even when it's not...
January 25, 2024
Approximately 160 SJASD students from Grades 4 to 8 are getting ready to take audiences under the sea in the Division's production of Finding Nemo Jr..
Shows for the annual musical kick off on Saturday, January 27 and run through to Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Paula Olko is the Divisional...
January 19, 2024
Caregivers with a student entering grade 6 or 9 in the fall, or with a student new to the Division, should follow the following steps to register for the 2024-25 school year.
How to Register for Middle and Senior Years
SJASD families with students currently in grade 5 will receive a...
January 19, 2024
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division is hosting Kindergarten Registration Information Evenings for parents and caregivers with children that will be entering Kindergarten in September 2024. Information Evenings will take place at catchment schools on:
February 5, 2024 at 7 p.m. (French Immersion program) February 7, 2024 at 7 p.m. (English program)...
January 15, 2024
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) is prepared to address weather-related emergencies or extreme circumstances to keep students safe over the cold winter months or during early spring winter storms. In the event of an emergency, the Superintendent may decide to close all, or specific schools, and/or discontinue bus service in whole...
January 10, 2024
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public school board meeting on February 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis.
The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St....
January 09, 2024
The new year is a great time to set new goals and make new plans to reach your highest potential. As we start the new year, students might want to focus on both personal and educational resolutions.
Here are some resolutions to try for 2024: Prioritize mental and physical well-being through...
December 22, 2023
Last month, two SJASD students were recognized for their amazing artistic, entrepreneurial and volunteer efforts. Honey Flett-Frampton , a Grade 12 student from St. James Collegiate Institute, received a Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Award in the Artistic (Visual) Category. While Sunshine Levasseur received a Personal Achievement Award from the same award...
December 21, 2023
On behalf of the Board of Trustees I would like to thank staff, students, families, and our community for another great year of growing and learning together. The work we do today to support our children tomorrow helps to create a generation full of possibilities—one that is committed to democracy, justice,...
December 15, 2023
SJASD students put their digital artwork skills to the test in the Division's annual Graphic Arts Contest. The competition ran throughout the month of November, with students required to submit their artwork to their graphic arts teacher by November 30, 2023. Divisional Arts Coordinator Catharine Rivard-Iacozza evaluated and selected the top three entries.
...
December 11, 2023
Due to a significant increase in patient visits to the HSC Winnipeg Children's Hospital Emergency Department, Medical Director Dr. Karen Gripp is encouraging parents and caregivers to review helpful information on care options as well as symptoms to watch out for when caring for a sick child.
Not all respiratory symptoms require...
December 05, 2023
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public school board meeting on January 9, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at...
December 04, 2023
As a trustee, I am frequently asked, “What does a trustee do?"
Trustees are democratically elected to represent their local communities. They are part of a team. No individual trustee can make decisions, or has authority to act on behalf of the board. Together, we identify the needs and priorities of...
November 23, 2023
SJASD is looking for
parents, caregivers, students, or members of the community to sign up as Middle
School Basketball referees. Refs must attend and obtain a Novice Referee
certification and will have the opportunity to work as referee in the St.
James-Assiniboia School Division for the duration of the Middle Years...
November 16, 2023
This fall, approximately 800 SJASD students from Grades 6 to 8 participated in the BEST program (Bike Education and Skills Training). BEST, the first multi- grade, multi-year bike education program of its kind in North America, gets students onto bikes and into cycling as a healthy lifestyle and transportation choice.
The...
November 16, 2023
For the third year in a row, students grabbed their art supplies and participated in
Inktober a Division-wide drawing challenge. The event encourages students to draw once a day over the month of October to develop their art skills, have fun, and express themselves. Students are invited to submit entries to their art...
November 13, 2023
And just like that we are in the third month of the 2023-2024 school year and hopefully have become accustomed to the routine of our school schedule and workday. I think now is a great time to pause and reflect on how things are going and perhaps set, or re-set,...
November 10, 2023
Schools from across SJASD observed Remembrance Day and Indigenous People's Veteran's Day this week with ceremonies, art and classroom lessons.
At École Voyageur , students delved into the true meaning of Remembrance Day, expressing their understandings of empathy, peace and gratitude through artwork, stories, poems and songs. On November 10, students participated in...
November 10, 2023
By the end of November, over 900 SJASD students will have filed into an exhibit space at Bruce Middle School to get a close look at a replica of
The Witness Blanket, a national monument recognizing the atrocities of the Indian residential school era.
The original art installation, created by master...
November 09, 2023
SJASD teacher Laurel Copeland has been collecting donations of winter coats, ski pants, boots, hats, mitts and scarves for children in need for the last few years as part of United Way's Koats for Kids program. “I don't like seeing kids cold," says the George Waters Middle School staff member....
November 09, 2023
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public school board meeting on December 5, 2023 at 7 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the ...
November 06, 2023
As temperatures drop, SJASD families and staff need to be prepared for another respiratory season. SJASD encourages staff and students to follow the advice of public health officials to help reduce the transmission of viruses in our schools and buildings. Specifically,
COVID-19 guidance has been incorporated into other respiratory virus...
November 02, 2023
All are invited to attend SJASD winter craft sales over the next month as staff, students and volunteers fundraise for their schools. Find the perfect gift and support a good cause.
John Taylor Collegiate Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, November 4, 2023, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
470 Hamilton...
October 25, 2023
As announced in late
August, Educational Support Services is hosting a free, virtual workshop for caregivers that know or suspect their child has dyslexia. All SJASD caregivers with concerns in this area are encouraged to sign up. Registration for Staying Well is now open . Please email
Debbie Neufeld to...
October 13, 2023
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public special school board meeting on October 17, 2023 at 6:15 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St. James-Assiniboia...
October 12, 2023
Engaging students in the classroom, turning history into action, and bringing history into the present are just some of the reasons why Mr. Kelly Hiebert's students believe he won a prestigious national teaching award.
Last week, the long-time history and social studies teacher from Westwood Collegiate and co-founder of the...
October 03, 2023
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public school board meeting on November 7, 2023 at 7 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
...
September 29, 2023
The staff at SJASD's maintenance facility in the St. James Industrial Park don't just keep the lights on, the faucets running, and the heat blowing in all the Division's 26 schools and three outbuildings. They also address predictable and emergent building maintenance and safety matters and coordinate a variety of...
September 28, 2023
Students from across the St. James-Assiniboia School Division are learning about the impact of residential schools on Indigenous peoples across Canada as part of
Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023 and
Orange Shirt Day.
For the second year in a row, teachers are accessing age-appropriate online resources provided by the National Centre...
September 22, 2023
After a one-year break, the SJASD 12-month School Year calendars are back!
The calendar lists important school in-service and early dismissal dates, while also showcasing the activities and artwork of a variety of SJASD students.
The calendar is available now for download on our website ....
September 11, 2023
Love volleyball? SJASD is looking for Middle Years refs. A coaching clinic is also available.
Middle Years Refs Needed
Want to referee? SJASD is looking for Middle Years Volleyball refs to support the 2023-24 volleyball season. These are paid roles and open to students, former students, parents or other adults....
September 08, 2023
Collectively, Trustees Holly Hunter and Sandra Lethbridge have over 25 years of experience serving on the SJASD Board of Trustees. But both are undertaking new roles this school year. Holly Hunter has been elected to the position of Chair. Last year, Holly served as Vice Chair and has held numerous committee...
September 05, 2023
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public annual school board meeting on October 3, 2023 at 7 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at...
September 05, 2023
Over 1,000 teachers and staff from across the St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) took part in a Reconciliation event in a morning session on September 5 featuring Cadmus Delorme, the former chief of Cowessess First Nation and a nationally recognized speaker on Reconciliation issues.
Cadmus shared a positive vision for the future in...
August 29, 2023
SJASD has struck a new committee structure to help support students with dyslexia. While the executive committee will be staffed by school, divisional and clinical staff members, students with dyslexic and their caregivers will serve on various working committees looking at such issues as enhancing screening and early diagnosis, improving access...
August 25, 2023
As part of SJASD's ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, the Division is inviting community members to attend Journey Toward Reconciliation , a free inspirational event on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate Theatre with the former chief of Cowessess First Nation, Cadmus Delorme.
...
July 31, 2023
While summer is a time for children to enjoy friends, family and the great outdoors, it doesn't mean parents can't encourage children of any age to keep their literacy and numeracy skills sharp. With the summer break approaching the half-way point, here are some quick tips and resources to get...
July 26, 2023
Approximately 40 teachers, staff and their families piled into the gymnasium at Westwood Collegiate on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 for a chance to reconnect with two notable alumni—NHL players and brothers Mark and Michael Stone—and catch a glimpse of hockey's highest achievement.
In June, Vegas Golden Knights Captain Mark Stone helped lead...
July 06, 2023
After a summer break, the St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public annual school board meeting on September 5, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted...
July 06, 2023
SJASD schools are closed for the summer. School offices will reopen on August 22, 2023 . Classes resume on September 8, 2023 for students in Early and Middle Years.*
Board Office summer hours are as follows:
Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (from July 4 to August 10)
Friday: 8 a.m....
June 30, 2023
This week, approximately 651 students graduated from SJASD. Parents, guardians and staff gathered this week for convocation ceremonies that marked this important milestone. Below is a snapshot of some of the week's festivities. Thanks to staff member and volunteers for organizing these fantastic events.
John Taylor Collegiate John Taylor...
June 30, 2023
Over the past week, Early and Middle Years students and staff were treated to a parade of Grade 12 grads as part of Grad Walk 2023. St. James Collegiate Institute initiated the first annual Grad Walk for Jimmies in 2017 as a way to celebrate graduates while inspiring younger students about...
June 26, 2023
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold a virtual Special Board Meeting on June 27, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. (there will be no in-person portion of this meeting). The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live from this
Microsoft Teams link only for anyone wishing to view the meeting online. For the SJASD Board...
June 23, 2023
Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate (CSHC) student Tyler Wurm was featured in the
Community Review West newspaper this week after winning the prestigious Ray Aviation Scholarship. The award, presented by local Chapter 63 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), supports a promising student through the written and practical segments...
June 15, 2023
Hundreds of alumni and community members took a trip down memory lane earlier this month to help École Assiniboine celebrate 100 years as a school. Joanne Mackinnon-Hunt attended Assiniboine in the 1960s and came to the festivities with several former classmates. She makes a point of getting together with about...
June 08, 2023
The SJASD Graduation Powwow is set to take place on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at St. James Collegiate and co-hosted by Jameswood Alternative School.
The annual event celebrates Indigenous graduates across the Division in a culturally relevant manner.
Administrator of Indigenous Academic & Community Support April Waters notes that SJASD...
June 07, 2023
Attention caregivers: Emergency road repairs on Roblin Blvd. are now expected to continue at least until the end of the school year. Existing modified bus routes will continue until June 30, 2023.
The following bus routes continue to have modified pick up and drop off times: Bus #13 AM &...
May 31, 2023
Two schools are celebrating major milestones this year. École Assiniboine is recognizing 100 years in the Bruce Park area of St. James while Stevenson-Britannia School looks back on 50 years in the King Edward community. Both schools are holding events and encouraging current students, former students and their families, alumni, and...
May 19, 2023
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will have a special virtual board meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Please be advised that there is no in-person gallery for this meeting. The meeting will be held virtually, and a
link to join is now available.
For the SJASD Board Meeting...
May 18, 2023
Back by popular demand, SJASD is inviting students to take part in the third annual “Wheel" Challenge. The event takes place from May 19 to June 12, 2023, and encourages children and youth to cycle, roller-skate, rollerblade, scooter, skateboard, use a wheelchair, or any other form of wheels to get active...
May 16, 2023
Several students have taken home awards for their outstanding submissions in two recent art and photography contests in SJASD. SJASD Photography Contest Congratulations to the winners of the SJASD Photography Contest. The competition ran throughout the month of April and Senior Years students submitted their top photo for consideration. The winners...
May 05, 2023
Students from across SJASD are taking part in a variety of age-appropriate recognition activities to mark Red Dress Day on May 5, also known as the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S).
A t Collège S turgeon Heights Collegiate, students held a...
May 04, 2023
Approximately 157 community members attended one of five SJASD Community Consultations this spring as part of a larger effort to develop a new four-year strategic plan covering 2023-2027. The strategic plan will formalize the school division's key priorities for teaching and learning and guide decisions and resources for school improvement. Attendees...
May 02, 2023
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public board meeting on June 6, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings will now take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St....
April 28, 2023
Last week, students from 11 elementary schools put their fine motor skills to the test in the annual St. James-Assiniboia Early Years Speed Stacking Tournament.
The event took place at Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate on April 20 in front of a packed crowd hungry to witness the fastest stackers...
April 20, 2023
As part of Education Week, SJASD is beginning an annual observance to recognize former staff members and Trustees that have passed away during the year (April to April). On the Thursday of Education Week—which this year falls on April 20, 2023—flags will be lowered to half-mast. The gesture comes after the...
April 18, 2023
Students from across the city and beyond are putting their Minecraft skills and creativity to the test with the Level Up: Winnipeg Challenge . The event—a collaboration between Microsoft Canada, Minecraft Education, the City of Winnipeg, and multiple Manitoba school divisions—asks students to design a better Winnipeg within the gaming...
April 14, 2023
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold a Special Board Meeting in-person on April 18, 2023 at 6:15 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St. James-Assiniboia School Division – You Tube for anyone wishing to view the meeting online. The Live Event will show...
April 05, 2023
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public board meeting on May 2, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings will now take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis.
The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St. James-Assiniboia...
March 24, 2023
The fourth annual St. James-Assiniboia School Division High School Ice Fishing Derby took place on March 14 2023, with students participating from all high schools. The day threatened to be wind blown, with forecasted winds of 50 km/hr gusting to 70 km. But as nineteenth century philosopher John Ruskin said, “there...
March 21, 2023
The SJASD Board of Trustees is developing a new strategic plan for 2023-27. The plan will formalize the school division's key priorities for teaching and learning over the next four years, and guide decisions and resources for school improvement.
To develop priorities that resonate with the community, the Board is holding five...
March 14, 2023
At the 2023 JUNO Awards ceremony in Edmonton on March 13, SJASD musical maven Jewel Cassselman was revealed as the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award.
The Lakewood School music educator is the first elementary teacher to win the award. There have been 18 Award recipients to date since 2005.
Besides taking home...
March 07, 2023
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public board meeting on April 4, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings will now take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St. James-Assiniboia...
March 07, 2023
Following a serious incident on Monday, March 6, 2023 in our community that resulted in the loss of a fellow SJASD classmate and the injury of another, students may be coping with a sense of grief and shock.
Our clinicians have been reaching out to students that may need support at this...
February 23, 2023
Members of the SJASD Board of Trustees presented the Draft Budget for the 2023–24 school year to members of the community at a virtual Public Budget Meeting on February 23, 2023.
The event, attended by parents, caregivers, and school and Divisional administrators, provided attendees with a snapshot of draft plans to...
February 16, 2023
SJASD is hiring Casual Swimming Instructors to deliver swimming and lifesaving lessons as part of our Division-wide, Grade 3 Swim Program . The program teaches students how to swim and how to be safe in the water. Classes take place Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday mornings and Thursday afternoons at pools within Division boundaries....
February 15, 2023
Caregivers that would like to apply for their child to attend a school in SJASD that is out of their current catchment area for the 2023-24 school year may do so beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023. This includes caregivers making Out-of-Division requests. Requests will be processed in...
February 15, 2023
Staff, parents and community members are invited to attend a virtual Public Budget Meeting on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.. This annual public budget meeting is an important opportunity for staff, parents and community members to hear from the Board of Trustees on the status of SJASD's finances,...
February 08, 2023
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public board meeting on March 7, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings will now take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St. James...
February 07, 2023
From February 6 to 10, SJASD recognizes the contributions that educators, administrative and education assistants, educational clinicians and associates, nurses, bus drivers, custodians and all other school support staff make to students and school communities. In addition to being
proclaimed an official week by the Province of Manitoba, many...
January 31, 2023
Congratulations to
É cole Voyageur music teacher Leanne Cooper-Carrier for being named the winner of the 2022 Frances Seaton Choral Composition Competition for her piece Refraction . Refraction was composed during the pandemic, and addresses both the technical challenges of choral singing while artistically depicting the isolation of that time.
...
January 11, 2023
Attention caregivers: Schools will reopen on August 22, 2023.
Caregivers with a student entering grade 6 or 9 in the fall, or with a student new to the Division, should follow the following steps to register for the 2023-24 school year.
How to Register for Middle and Senior Years
SJASD...
January 11, 2023
Attention caregivers: Schools will reopen on August 22, 2023.
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division is hosting Kindergarten Registration Information Evenings for parents and caregivers with children that will be entering Kindergarten in September 2023. Information Evenings will take place at catchment schools on:
February 7 at 7:00 p.m. (French...
January 10, 2023
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public board meeting on February 7. 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings will now take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at...
December 20, 2022
On behalf of the SJASD Board of Trustees I would like to thank all our students, staff, families, and communities for your commitment to student success this year. We appreciate the ongoing contributions you make to support learning for our students and wish you a Wonderful Holiday Season & Happy New Year....
December 19, 2022
Family Dynamics is offering English language
conversation sessions (beginner and intermediate) for Ukrainian newcomer parents or newcomer parents that have
permanent residency status. For more information on their winter and spring
sessions, view this promotional
poster :
December 19, 2022
On November 22, Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba's Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr. Elisabete Doyle, head of pediatric medicine at HSC's Children's Hospital, held a town hall to talk about the high number of RSV and influenza A among children. SJASD is providing excerpts from the town hall in the...
December 06, 2022
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public board meeting on January 10. 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings will now take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at...
December 06, 2022
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) is prepared to address weather-related emergencies or extreme circumstances to keep students safe over the cold winter months or during early spring winter storms. In the event of an emergency, the Acting Superintendent may decide to close all, or specific schools, and/or discontinue bus service in whole...
December 05, 2022
On November 23, 2022, two outstanding SJASD students were recognized at the 28 th annual
Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards. The award celebrates outstanding Indigenous youth achievements in many fields ranging from arts to academics and employment in a traditional field. Ariana DeDam, a grade 12 student from John Taylor Collegiate,...
December 01, 2022
SJASD students and teachers are thrilled to offer audiences a full roster of musicals this school year, starting with Matilda: The Musical Jr., RENT: School Edition, and Moana. While some musicals returned last spring, this will be the first time since 2018-19 that all seven school and divisional musical productions are...
November 30, 2022
A Westwood Collegiate teacher has just received the prestigious Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Kelly Hiebert was recognized for his ongoing work in Holocaust education, including the creation of a student-led documentary on the subject entitled Truth Against Distortion: Survivor's Speech Out Against Hate. The history teacher attended...
November 18, 2022
Bullying is an important issue for students regardless of the time of year. So as
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (Nov. 13-19, 2022) comes to a close, students are encouraged to report bullying concerns to, or connect with, a trusted member of their school team. This could be a teacher, principal, vice-principal,...
November 15, 2022
The dust has settled on last month's Division-wide drawing challenge.
Inktober takes place in October and students are encouraged to draw once a day over the month to develop their art skills, have fun, and express themselves. In early November, Arts Coordinator Catharine Rivard selected the first and second place winners...
November 10, 2022
Across the St. James-Assiniboia School Division, students, educators and community members paused to pay tribute this morning to the many women and men who have served and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace.
At Li ncoln Middle School , a Remembrance Day assembly featured student...
November 08, 2022
Schools throughout SJASD honoured Indigenous veterans on November 8, 2022, Indigenous People's Veteran's Day. The day was established in Manitoba in 1994 to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous veterans, and quickly spread to other provinces.
The SJASD Indigenous Education Team hosted a live, virtual Indigenous veterans'...
November 07, 2022
Last month, schools throughout the St. James-Assiniboia School Division partnered with grassroots Indigenous organization
Ogijiita Pimatiswin Kinamatwin (OPK) to collect new, unopened packages of socks, mittens or gloves, toques and scarves for Winnipeg's underhoused residents. Students, caregivers and staff collected hundreds of items for the month-long collection drive, aptly named Socktober....
November 02, 2022
On October 26, 2022, members of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division community voted for their ward representatives to serve on the SJASD Board of Trustees. Before we welcome new and returning members to the Board, SJASD would like to send a special note of thanks to retiring Trustees. Thank you...
November 01, 2022
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next in-person, public board meeting on December 6. 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings will now take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis.
The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St....
October 26, 2022
Twelve schools located in SJASD including the
MRLSS and
InformNet will “elect" their Mayor, City Councillor and School Trustee today thanks to
Student Vote, a civic education program run by CIVIX. The charitable organization helps teachers and students hold mock elections across the country. CIVIX expects over 1,200 students in...
October 25, 2022
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will hold their inaugural, in-person, public board meeting after the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election on November 1. 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue.
This will happen after newly elected Trustees participate in one-on-one sessions, attend a new Trustee orientation, and attend...
October 21, 2022
There are two award competitions accepting submissions for teaching awards at this time. Do you know a fantastic teacher in SJASD? Consider nominating them for their work and dedication to teaching and learning in SJASD:
The Province of Manitoba is accepting nominations for Manitoba's Excellence in Education Awards (see also...
October 17, 2022
On October 6 th , Constable Orlando Buduhan of the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) provided parents and caregivers with a virtual presentation focused on children and online safety. The presentation covered the risks of social media and online gaming, as well as how children can use these platforms in a...
October 17, 2022
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees are pleased
to continue in-person board meetings with the public.
Our next School Division Board Meeting will be Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St. James Assiniboia School Division -...
October 14, 2022
Please be advised school bus transportation will not be available for students living on the streets west of Alboro Street and south of Roblin Blvd. on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 due to the closure of Roblin Blvd at the CP railroad crossing by Bridge Road. Please note that parents of...
September 29, 2022
Across all 26 schools in SJASD, students and staff marked Orange Shirt Day 2022 on Thursday with assemblies, group activities, and acts of remembrance.
At St. James Collegiate , students were encouraged to collectively take part in a one-hour staff and student-designed lesson and presentation on the impact of residential schools. Principal...
September 28, 2022
Everyday students in SJASD are supported inside and outside the classroom by over 880 support staff workers and casual, non-teaching staff members that undertake numerous roles throughout the Division. As SJASD marks School Support Staff Recognition Week , it's important to take a moment to recognize the critical work these employment...
September 27, 2022
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees are pleased to continue in-person board meetings with the public. Our next School Division Board Meeting will be Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St. James Assiniboia School Division - YouTube for anyone wishing...
September 26, 2022
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division marks the beginning of
Truth and Reconciliation Week (TRW) by raising the Survivors' flag. TRW is a national educational program for grades 1 to 12 spearheaded by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. The flag is a complex piece of artwork that was created...
September 15, 2022
On Thursday, September 15, 2022, Lakewood School grade 5 student Simon Monteith will find out if his pitch to expand his video series,
Simon the Scientist, will be voted in by Pow Wow Pitch judges to proceed to the finals. The competition is designed to promote Indigenous entrepreneurs across North America....
September 14, 2022
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees are pleased to continue in-person board meetings with the public. Our next School Division Board Meeting will be Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St. James Assiniboia School Division - YouTube for...
September 14, 2022
Schools across the St. James-Assiniboia School Division will remain open next Monday, September 19, 2022, and will honour Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II by observing a moment of silence. This observance coincides with the State Funeral of the former Sovereign in London, United Kingdom, as well as the ending of...
September 08, 2022
On Thursday, September 8, 2022, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away. All flags across the St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) will be flown at Half-mast until sunset on the day of the funeral.
This practice aligns with rules for half-masting the national flag on all federal buildings, schools and...
September 02, 2022
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees are pleased to announce the return to in-person board meetings with the public. Our next School Division Board Meeting will be Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St. James Assiniboia School Division -...
September 01, 2022
We are pleased to welcome students and staff back to full-time, in person learning this fall. For those who are joining us as new students, parents, and staff, we extend a very a special welcome to the St. James-Assiniboia school community! We look forward to supporting our students to engage...
July 12, 2022
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will have a special board meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue.
The meeting will be held virtually, and anyone wishing to view the meeting online can do so
here ....
June 30, 2022
On behalf of the St James Assiniboia School Board of Trustees, I would like to thank the parents, grandparents, and guardians of our students for helping them complete this very trying last couple of years. You are to be commended for supporting your children through a pandemic, which most...
June 20, 2022
School board elections are an important opportunity for residents of St. James-Assiniboia to get involved in public education. By voting for your school trustees, you have a direct link to the people who oversee the running of our schools.
Anyone interested in becoming a School Trustee candidate for the 2022 election should go to the following...
June 16, 2022
The official prize draw for our 2022 SJASD Wheel Challenge has been conducted! Congratulations to Hannah (Golden Gate) and Morgan (Athlone) who have each won a bike courtesy of White Pine Bicycle Co. It was our hope that this promotion for wheeling is something that you found rewarding. It is also...
May 17, 2022
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) is steadfast in its commitment to
encouraging and providing safe opportunities for exercise and healthy movement. In
this commitment and back by popular demand is the SJASD Wheel Challenge for 2022.
During the coronavirus pandemic we have seen some positive trends. Winnipeg has
seen...
May 09, 2022
The Annual St. James-Assiniboia Early Years Speed Stacking tournament results are in! Students were back in person stacking cups at a feverish pace. Huge thanks to Westwood Collegiate for hosting the first in-person event. The SJASD tournament has been virtual since 2020.
Big thanks to all the schools that participated and the...
April 14, 2022
It has been a long, challenging time. Who would’ve thought, back in early 2020, that we would still be talking about and dealing with COVID-19 – two whole years later? It’s not what I expected, to say the least. All our lives have been changed. Many of us have experienced immeasurable...
April 12, 2022
All metro Winnipeg schools, including St. James Assiniboia School Division (SJASD), will be closed for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 13, and Thursday, April 14. As a result, there is no school on these days.
Any child care facilities located in SJASD schools will also close for these two days.
All...
April 12, 2022
A Winter storm warning is in effect for the City of Winnipeg. Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
All Metro Winnipeg school divisions, including St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD), are cancelling all school bus transportation for Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14 , in anticipation of adverse weather and road...
March 24, 2022
As a student of Westwood Collegiate and a member of the Westwood Historical Society (WHS), Megan M. spearheaded a 'Stand with Ukraine' shirt fundraising campaign with the assistance of her teacher Kelly Hiebert.
"I was born in Canada but have Ukrainian roots," said Megan M. "I have been on...
March 24, 2022
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees will have a special board meeting on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue.
The meeting will be held virtually, and anyone wishing to view the meeting online can do so
here .
For the...
March 18, 2022
The history of public schools in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division provides an interesting perspective on the growth and changing needs of our community over the years. Assiniboine School on the eastern side of the Division will soon be celebrating its 100th anniversary, with its construction completed in October 1922....
March 15, 2022
COVID-19 continues to circulate in Manitoba, and all students, staff and family members should be self-monitoring for symptoms of COVID-19 every day. The following resources are available to direct families to information on COVID-19. Schools will communicate with families during times when increased transmission of COVID-19 is occurring.
Daily screening:...
March 15, 2022
Our congratulations and admiration go out to Jewel Casselman, Music teacher at Lakewood School in St. James-Assiniboia School Division, for being one of five teachers nominated for the Teacher of the Year Award by MusiCounts. “Providing music to students in school gives them the tools to be more creative, helps with...
March 11, 2022
Our ongoing priority is to support students, staff, and families as we turn our focus to planning a post-pandemic future. Please note the following changes to COVID-19 practices in schools: Mask Wearing
Effective March 15, 2022, Manitoba Public Health announced that masks will no longer be required indoors in schools...
February 25, 2022
All St. James-Assiniboia School Division students are invited to participate in a division-wide art contest.
Contest Rules The contest rules are simple:
1.) The artwork must be painted (any kind of paint). 2.) To enter the contest put your name, grade, and school on the back of your painting and give...
February 25, 2022
A huge congratulations to four members of our St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) community for receiving their Yes I Can! awards from the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children. The Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC) is a provincial unit of The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). The CEC is a major professional...
February 18, 2022
We are proud to offer our congratulations to Tyson Langelaar, Team Canada Speed Skater at this year's 2022 Winter Olympics and former
student of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division.
Langelaar started speed skating at age 7, has had a highly successful athletic career, won multiple medals, and even overcame...
February 18, 2022
The SJASD Draft Budget Survey is now closed. The 2022-2023 Draft Budget is available to view
here.
February 17, 2022
On March 13, 2020, along with my colleagues, I attended the Manitoba School Board's Association Convention in Winnipeg. We casually discussed the implications of the growing severity of the COVID-19 virus and its implications on education in Manitoba. That afternoon, the first announcement regarding public education closures and COVID-19 was...
January 20, 2022
The annual budgeting cycle has been ongoing since the fall when School Board Trustees and the Senior Administration team sat down to discuss strategic priorities and programs of the school division going forward. Following this meeting, the Senior Administration team works with the division's budgeting committee and school Principals to understand...
January 19, 2022
Check out our Virtual Kindergarten Registration Information Evening taking place at catchment area schools on: January 25 at 7:00 P.M. (English program) January 26 at 7:00 P.M. (French Immersion program) To register for a virtual information meeting, contact the school in your catchment area (see
School Locator ).
...
January 04, 2022
As announced by the province of Manitoba today, students will begin one week of remote learning starting Monday, January 10, while staff implement enhanced measures for return to class. This phased-in approach will:
-allow schools to plan for staff shortages and absenteeism -create time for distribution of additional rapid tests -allow...
December 22, 2021
As directed by the province of Manitoba, Winter Break has been extended to January 10. School staff will return on January 6, 2022, for professional learning and to prepare for the continuation of learning in January 2022. Students will not be in attendance on January 6 - 7, 2022. For more...
December 21, 2021
It has been another challenging start of the school year for our staff, students, parents, and community members. I hope that you, your family, and your friends can spend time together enjoying holiday traditions and creating lasting memories during the holiday break. The treasured time we spend with our family and...
December 19, 2021
The Manitoba Government has announced that COVID-19 Rapid antigen test kits will be available for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The test kit contains five rapid antigen COVID-19 tests that parents can administer to each child every three or four days as students return to school in January 2022. ...
December 07, 2021
As of December 6, 2021, public health orders require youth aged 12 to 17 years participating in indoor sporting and recreational facilities (including schools) to:
Prove they have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine for COVID-19. OR Provide evidence of a negative result from an approved...
November 09, 2021
Out of many incredibly talented students and beautiful artistic expressions, three pieces, in particular, have won St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) Inktober:
Stella - Phoenix School
Early Years' Winner (little skull picture)
Jennifer- Ness School Middle Years' Winner (lady in the dress picture)
Katherine-...
November 02, 2021
You may have noticed some new faces in our schools recently, and suffice it to say that these are our teachers of the future! The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) has partnered with the Faculties of Education at the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg to provide practicum...
October 12, 2021
In the early 1900s, as it neared completion, a Canadian bridge collapsed, killing dozens of civilians; it was later discovered it happened because of errors made by the engineers. The collapse led to the Ritual of the Calling ceremony where engineering students, upon graduation, receive an ‘Iron Ring’ to symbolize the...
October 01, 2021
For information on updated COVID-19 School Protocols, see:
1.) What to do if your child is ill? 2.) School Protocols Parents Guide 3.) Can my child attend school after returning from travel?
What to do if your child is ill?
School Protocols Parents Guide
What...
September 28, 2021
To: Parents and caregivers,
It has been almost 18 months since the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Manitoba. As a province, we have faced many challenges during that time. Having a vaccine approved and available for every Manitoban born in 2009 or earlier has fundamentally changed the context...
September 23, 2021
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) is excited to bring you the ' Get Moving Challenge ' from September 24 to October 15, 2021. With the success of our spring' Wheel Challenge,' we present this step-based challenge to the students of SJASD. There are endless benefits to walking, hiking, running, dancing,...
September 15, 2021
At the Inaugural St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board Meeting held on September 14, 2021, the Board elected Trustee Cheryl Smukowich as Chair of the Board for the 2021-2022 school year. Likewise, Trustee Jennifer Lawson was elected as Vice-Chair of the Board.
Trustee Smukowich has been a member of the St. James-Assiniboia...
August 26, 2021
Our planning for the school year focuses on renewal and addressing the pandemic's impacts on mental health, well-being, and learning. The level of risk may change over the course of the year; schools will work collaboratively with public health officials and Manitoba Education to implement any additional public health measures. ...
August 23, 2021
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board of Trustees are pleased to announce the return to in-person board meetings with the public. Our next School Division Board Meeting will be Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue.
The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the
St. James Assiniboia...
July 08, 2021
St. James-Assiniboia School Division School Board Trustees now have 'Your Voice Matters - Stop Bill 64' signs for your lawn. You may call (204) 888-7951 to arrange a time to pick up your sign at the St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) Board Office (2574 Portage Avenue), or if you wish, a...
June 25, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers have had to pivot and adapt while still going above and beyond for their students. To say thank you, Manitoba Pork launched "Manitoba's Best Teacher," a contest that gave students, parents, and fellow educators an opportunity to nominate their favourite teachers.
Due to a positively...
June 15, 2021
Hello, I am Sandy Lethbridge, school trustee in St James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD), representing the Kirkfield-St Charles Ward. June is here already, and another school year is coming to an end. Certainly, not the way we envisioned it, that is for sure. June is also Pride Month! Since I was elected...
June 11, 2021
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) 'Wheel Challenge' is coming to a close. It is hard to believe it has been almost a month already. The SJASD 'Wheel Challenge' is on track to finish on June 15, 2021. It is not too late to finish off your bingo card!
The SJASD...
June 09, 2021
As of six o'clock on June 9, 2021, the St. James-Assiniboia School Division concluded the lowering of its flags at all of our schools for 215 hours in honour of the 215 children lives lost on the site of a former residential school in British Columbia. On the evening of June 8,...
May 30, 2021
Out of remembrance for the 215 children whose remains have been found at the former Kamloops residential school and with respect for all those affected, the flags in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division will be flying at half-mast starting Monday, May 31. We also invite everyone to wear an orange shirt...
May 28, 2021
Even though it was more challenging this year, schools in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division continued with their tradition of raising funds for the Terry Fox School Run. For the 40th Anniversary of the Terry Fox School Run, our schools raised over $9,000 for cancer research.
"We really can't thank...
May 27, 2021
Every year, SAFE Work Manitoba has a student contest for their "Norm the Safety Contest" that invites high school students to tap into their creativity and create projects that show young Manitobans how to Make Safety the Norm. In the past, St. James-Assiniboia School Division Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate (CSHC) students...
May 14, 2021
COVID-19 truly challenges the most basic of daily routines we once took for granted. Travel outside the home, communicating through screens that lack the familiarity of a friendly in-person presence, and even the ability to plan in an ever-changing world of restrictions. Plus, when paired with the persistency of these trials,...
May 13, 2021
Over the past year, there have been many unfamiliar roads travelled by our students, families and educators. As such, we are thrilled to continue to financially recognize, celebrate and support our graduates again this year. Similar to last year, there should be over 55 scholarships being presented, a total of over...
May 11, 2021
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) is committed to encouraging and providing safe opportunities for exercise, healthy movement and finding a way to stay motivated and healthy during this difficult time. For an opportunity to celebrate and encourage students to "wheel" regularly, we invite students to participate in the 'SJASD Wheel...
May 07, 2021
To assist with keeping students active, The Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association announced a new virtual basketball competition in April for all high school students. The three one-week challenges consisted of:
A 60 second Mikan Drill, which is a left-right alternating layup drill using a single ball (week of April 12) ...
May 07, 2021
The Annual St. James Assiniboia Early Years Virtual Speed Stacking tournament results are in! With last year as a completely remote and virtual experience the 2021 version was a hybrid of in person and virtual stacking. Students were stacking all day at feverish paces on at their own school and submitted...
April 22, 2021
Do you have questions about the new Education Modernization Act, also known as Bill 64?
Check out the Community Forum Presentation and Q & A session, held on behalf of St. James-Assiniboia School Division Trustees and recorded for your convenience.
School Division Trustees cover topics such as: High-Quality...
April 20, 2021
St. James Assiniboia School Division has a proud history and a powerful heritage. Our Division Leaders are proud to continue to build upon the work of those before us. This great work was and remains to strive for better education for the children of our residents in our community.
St....
April 15, 2021
With daily health checks and following the COVID-19 protocols, you and your family can help keep our schools safe. Remember to check every morning to see if you, your child and your family have COVID-19 or flu-related symptoms before they are sent to school. Symptoms may include:
A B Fever/Chills Runny...
March 31, 2021
Due to our previous sessions' overwhelmingly positive feedback and as a follow-up to parental requests, St. James-Assiniboia School Division's Educational Support Services is pleased to present Staying Well – Building Resiliency for ages 5-18 on the following dates: Early Years – Tuesday, April 20 – 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Middle...
March 24, 2021
As of Tuesday, March 23, 2021, the following individuals are eligible to access a rapid testing appointment at the Fast Pass site at 1066 Nairn Ave. in Winnipeg, whether or not they are showing symptoms: All Manitoba teachers, educational support staff and other staff working in schools and directly with students;...
March 18, 2021
Keep up the lifelong learning with St. James-Assiniboia School Division Continuing Education classes. New classes added for March and April:
Dynabody Total Fitness Introduction to Your iPhone/iPad Introduction to Gluten Free Baking Introduction to Your Android Phone Indian Cooking with Nandita Introduction to MS Word 2016 Medical Terminology MS Excel for...
March 12, 2021
While St. James – Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) residents have been looking forward to spring, your School Board Trustees have been hard at work setting the 2021/22 Budget.
This budget builds upon the strong, fiscally responsible foundation that the SJASD is known for. The operating expenditure budget for the 2021/22...
March 09, 2021
Don't miss this year's Post Secondary Virtual Information Session for Booth University College, Red River College and Canadian Mennonite University:
Booth University College - Info Session for Domestic Students March 11, 2021 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST)
Booth University College welcomes Domestic Students for a...
March 08, 2021
Join virtual Continuing Education class for fun and fitness. Dynabody Virtual Fitness will be offered from March 16 - April 15, 2021, Tuesday & Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
$40 for 10 Classes.
Start your fitness journey today.
Keep Active at Home! Virtual Fitness Classes (through Skype) Open to All Ages...
February 19, 2021
I Love to Read Month is a month-long celebration held each year to share in the joy of reading! Going to schools to read with students is, without question, one of my favourite ‘ unofficial trustee duties .’ I enjoy not only sharing my favourite books but also telling them a...
February 18, 2021
In early 2020, Honour 150, presented by Canada Life, invited Manitobans to recognize people from across the province who give back to the community and enrich the places where we live, work, play, and come together in unity. We are delighted to announce that three members of our community have been...
February 10, 2021
To help flatten the COVID-19 curve, the St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) will be hosting the SJASD Public Budget Meeting online. The SJASD Public Budget Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 7 p.m. The live meeting will be made available to the public with a link posted
...
January 24, 2021
In anticipation of a new school year starting September 2022, registration for new Middle and Senior Years students will be taking place in February 2022. To register, see the following steps or contact your catchment area school for further information.
Middle Years registration
Grade 6 registrations and middle years'...
January 22, 2021
Please see the following videos for a guided presentation of the Kindergarten registration process and more information on Kindergarten in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division: Virtual Information Meetings
Virtual Information Meetings taking place at catchment area schools on: January 25 at 7:00 P.M. (English program) January 26 at...
January 22, 2021
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division was formed in 1969 with the amalgamation of two very proud school divisions. It had a total student enrollment of about 20,000 students at that time.
In 1988, a study was undertaken by the Division to assess the demographic trends in the area. As per...
January 15, 2021
On Monday, January 18, 2021, students in grades 7-12 (excluding Medically Advised or Orange School remote learning students) will return to school for alternate day in-class learning . See your school's website, social media account or school messenger for more details.
January 08, 2021
COVID-19 has heightened our fears and sense of uncertainty which can leave us feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts, emotions, feeling stressed, and anxious. In this interactive session, cognitive behaviour therapy tools and strategies will be provided that increase the ability to cope with stress, help us fight back against anxiety and deal...
January 08, 2021
St. James-Assiniboia School Division's (SJASD) Educational Support Services (ESS) has initiated a partnership with the MODO Schools Project to make yoga free and accessible to all SJASD middle and high school students and staff during the period of remote learning.
With a new year, comes the intention to continue to build...
January 08, 2021
Through a grant from the Winnipeg Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN) & Sources of Strength (SOS) programs run through several middle and high schools in St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD), an online partnership with Keith Macpherson was developed to promote positive mental health and to introduce the concept of mindfulness to students,...
December 18, 2020
Don't miss the Manitoba Virtual Career Fair on January 20, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Register now at
www.ManitobaCareerFair.ca.
...
December 18, 2020
The holiday season is here, and so is the end of an extremely challenging year for all of us. This holiday season is going to feel very different for each of us, as we continue to take care of others and our own health.
I hope that this holiday, you,...
December 07, 2020
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) is pleased to offer a confidential support line for Staying-Well to assist our school communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and the suspension of in-school classroom learning. This support line is available to parents, caregivers, staff and of course, our students. Please note, this is not...
December 04, 2020
A big thank you to Manitoba Public Health, the doctors, the nurses, and the people on the calls who have helped us and our families navigate COVID-19 in our schools. Your voices bring a sense of calm when uncertainty is around us. We are so appreciative of your expertise, guidance,...
December 01, 2020
The St. James-Assiniboia School Board acknowledges that these are challenging times for our students, families, and staff. As such, the Trustees are committed to providing supports to our school community in many ways, including wellness and positive mental health.
In support of our students, many teachers in K-8 have been...
November 13, 2020
This time last year, none of us had any clue what 2020 had in store. With the emergence of Covid-19, everything that we used to take for granted is now foreign. Even commercials featuring group gatherings or family get-togethers look strange considering today’s landscape. Amidst all of this change and new...
November 10, 2020
Phoenix Remembers! Phoenix students and staff created a “Poppy Way” outside of the school to honour Remembrance Day. Each student created a poppy with words of hope and peace for our community and our world. Powerful messages from the hearts and minds of our children.
...
November 03, 2020
*Update November 2020*
What if a family member living in the same home displays COVID-19 symptoms?
As of November 2, 2020 if anyone in your home is symptomatic, the entire household needs to self-isolate. For information on self-isolation, visit:
www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/resources.html
...
October 30, 2020
Although Winnipeg Metro is moving to a critical level (Red) on Monday, November 2, schools in the St. James-Assiniboia school division continue to remain at restricted level orange. Please note that there are no changes to our schools.
We thank our community for your patience and diligence in following our...
October 22, 2020
As part of our response planning, the St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) and other school divisions in the Metro Winnipeg area will be activating plans to move our schools to (Orange) Restricted Level on Monday, October 26, 2020.
Kindergarten to Grade 8 students will now have the option to choose...
October 22, 2020
As part of our response planning, the St. James-Assiniboia School Division and other school divisions in the Metro Winnipeg area will be activating plans to move our schools to (Orange) Restricted Level on Monday, October 26, 2020.
There are no changes for Grades 9 – 12 students - Blended learning...
October 19, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Monday, October 19, 2020, represents 30 days of St. James-Assiniboia School Division's return to in-class learning. The Board of Trustees would like to take this time to thank students, staff, and families for their efforts and actions in support of keeping our community safe and healthy. As always, we...
September 25, 2020
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases in Winnipeg, the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer announced that the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region would move to the Orange/Restricted level under the Province's Pandemic Response System effective Monday, September 28, 2020.
School Divisions have been advised that the health orders under this new level...
September 24, 2020
Summary Highlights
Wearing a mask is a tool that, in addition to practising public health fundamentals, may help prevent spreading COVID-19 to others, especially in indoor public spaces if physical distancing cannot be maintained. The evidence supporting the use of non-medical masks in the community continues to evolve. Wearing a mask...
September 02, 2020
As students prepare to return to school, all students, drivers, and any other passengers on school buses will be required to wear a mask, as passengers may be close to each other for an extended time without the ability to physically distance from each other. This new rule is a...
June 17, 2020
The Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate (CSHC) Jazz Band has come together and made a virtual video of an arrangement of 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough'. The idea was the brainchild of CSHC Principal Ron Pelletier – as a way to celebrate the class of 2020. Each student recorded their individual parts on their...
June 11, 2020
Recently, the Sturgeon Heights Concert Choir and the St. James Assiniboia Senior Divisional Choir have been brought together under the direction of Avonlea Armstrong-Green, choral teacher at Sturgeon Heights Collegiate to complete a virtual choir project. “I was looking for a way for the students to keep singing during this time...
June 09, 2020
Each year Lakewood Elementary School hosts a community run along with Crestview School and Buchanan School.
This year Lakewood is extending an invitation to all students and families in the St James-Assiniboia School Division to join in a virtual community run. The traditional Lakewood Elementary School run is a 2.5...
June 05, 2020
The Annual St. James Assiniboia Early Years Virtual Speed Stacking tournament results are in! Students were stacking all day at feverish paces on Friday, June 5 for the final submission. Here are the first, second and third place finishers of all six categories of competition.
Boys 3-6-3 1 st place –...
June 04, 2020
We are happy to announce that George Waters Middle School's Drayson D was selected as a winner in the MPower Challenge during National Accessibility Week! Drayson submitted the idea of creating sledge hockey equipment that was less bulky and hard to use for street hockey and indoor hockey. "There was great...
June 02, 2020
The Manitoba Virtual Career Fair - EPIC Week Manitoba launches on June 3, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students from grades 9-12 students, adult learners, parents and caregivers, job seekers and teachers are all welcome to join. There are many exhibitors and speaker sessions arranged by Manitoba Education Career...
May 20, 2020
John Taylor Collegiate
St. James Collegiate
Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
Westwood Collegiate
Jameswood Alternative School
May 14, 2020
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) is pleased to offer a confidential support line for Staying-Well to assist our school communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and the suspension of in-school classroom learning. This support line is available to parents, caregivers, staff and of course, our students. Please note, this is not...
May 08, 2020
In Phase 1 of Manitoba's COVID-19 recovery plan, city play structures have been re-opened for public use. The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) will now also be allowing access to our play structures on School Division property.
We ask that before accessing the play structures, that you review with your children the...
April 21, 2020
On April 22-23 a truck, displaying the Winnipeg Harvest logo, will be driving slowly around the Westwood neighbourhood to pick up donations for Winnipeg Harvest. If you miss the truck, or you're not on the pickup route, the truck will also be in the
Westwood Collegiate school parking lot on Thursday,...
April 21, 2020
Learning Continues The health and well-being of Manitobans is the top priority. At the advice of the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer, the Minister of Education suspended classroom learning indefinitely for this school year, but remote learning continues. Classes will resume based on public health recommendations. School divisions may...
April 14, 2020
In September, students of St. James-Assiniboia School Division will be returning to a full-time at-school schedule. It is currently our intention to continue our safety protocols regarding a continued increased cleaning schedule, hand hygiene and mask wearing practice for all students and staff. SJASD will be consulting with Public Health in...
April 13, 2020
Caring for your mental health is important in these unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic brings a high level of stress and anxiety as it rapidly changes the way we work, socialize and live.
Access to a new digital therapy is now available to all Manitobans experiencing low to mid symptoms of...
April 09, 2020
The province of Manitoba has provided a supplemental online learning resource for Manitoba families whose children are learning at home during the suspension of in-school classes because of COVID-19.
The My Learning at Home portal provides resources designed to assist families in supporting the work of teachers as they continue to...
March 31, 2020
Dear Families and Staff,
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) Board of Trustees would like to take this time to recognize all the hard work our students, parents and staff have put in to make the transition to remote learning possible. We are grateful for the professional agility demonstrated by our...
March 24, 2020
To assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19, all Manitoba School Division play-structures on school property are off-limits until further notice. As these structures are high touch areas, avoiding them will assist in positive self-isolation practices. We encourage parents and children to use the large open spaces, such as fields and...
March 23, 2020
To assist with the continuation of learning during the suspension of in-school classes, we wish to remind parents that communication with Principals and Teachers is still available:
Please first use the communication method that has already been put in place by teachers and/or school Principals.
Each St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD)...
March 18, 2020
The 2nd Annual St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) High School Ice Fishing Derby took place on March 12, 2020, with students participating from all high schools in the SJASD. The students experienced great weather, great prizes and great learning opportunities around the use of fishing equipment and species identification. This...
March 17, 2020
We are offering more than 50 Online Certificate programs in conjunction with our online provider
UGotClass, with many courses beginning April 6. These courses include Business, Business Communication, Human Resources, Leadership, LEED Green Workplace, Management, New Media Marketing, Personal Development, Social Media for Business, Technology Skills, Training and Education, and Training...
March 17, 2020
Public health officials advise seven additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified as of 9:30 a.m., bringing the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 103 at this time. The data also shows:
• three individuals are currently hospitalized including two in intensive care,
...
March 15, 2020
In consultation with the province, please be advised that any students or staff travelling outside of Canada in the past 14 days are asked to self-isolate.
As of Sunday, March 15, our schools have been contacting staff and families that had indicated travel plans, to inform them of the expectation...
March 13, 2020
Dear families,
As announced on March 13, 2020 by the Province of Manitoba, all schools in Manitoba will close as of Monday, March 23 for three weeks (one week before Spring Break and one week after Spring Break). A week has been provided to allow for families and schools to prepare...
March 06, 2020
Five teams took off March 1, 2020, for an hour of thrills and spills around the skiing track at Windsor Park Nordic Centre. Representatives from Brooklands and Lakewood took part on behalf of the St. James Assiniboia School Division (SJASD). The proceeds from this fundraiser help fund the ski at...
February 26, 2020
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board Office welcomed the spirit of competition to its backyard as the first X- Cross Country Ski race took place on Wednesday, February 26. Bannatyne, Phoenix, Heritage, Robert Browning, Crestview, Sansome, Athlone, Strathmillan, Buchanan, and Stevenson all brought their A-game to the competition. With a...
February 24, 2020
Hundreds gathered at the Victoria Inn Convention Centre on Thursday, February 20, to celebrate the 30th Annual 'Yes I Can!' Awards ceremony, recognizing the tremendous accomplishments of children and youth with disabilities. 'The Yes I Can!' Awards are hosted by the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children to highlight the outstanding achievements of...
February 21, 2020
Newcomers to Canada face many barriers when they work to navigate and establish themselves in their new country. A key value of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) is respect for each other, our diversity, and our community. Both in response to feedback from the community and the existing mandates of...
February 13, 2020
Registration will be accepted on February 14, 2020. Parents and guardians wishing to register their child at a school outside of their catchment/Division must submit their request online. Registration will be accepted on February 14, 2020.
All requests will be date and time stamped to ensure that there is a...
February 07, 2020
Last week (January 27 – 31, 2020), the St. James-Assiniboia School Division tackled The Great Kindness Challenge (GKC) at several schools in the Division, joining over 14 million students and over 15 thousand schools in creating a culture of compassion, acceptance, unity and respect. The proactive bullying prevention initiative improves school...
February 03, 2020
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) is proud to offer 60 students from the Division the opportunity to participate in the SJASD Adaptive Swim Program. The program allows students living with additional needs access a weekly swimming lessons program with a specialized swim instructor, Jodi Hutchison.
"The adaptive swim program...
January 24, 2020
Building upon our Division's commitment to the growth and professional development of our employees, we are pleased to announce the launch of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division's (SJASD) Instructional Support Team Newsletter . Upon reviewing the newsletter, and having the opportunity to see and hear the work demonstrated at the...
January 17, 2020
Striving to meet the educational needs of the community we serve, the St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) will be offering the Advanced Placement (AP) Program at all of its senior year's schools effective September 2023. In our commitment to providing educational enrichment opportunities, the flexibility of the AP program's structure and...
January 09, 2020
The Neil Krebs award is presented annually to a member of the Middle Years Tier 1 Championship team. The award recipient rotates between a male player one year and a female player the next. Neil Krebs was a student who played on the boys' volleyball team at Spring Valley School in...
January 08, 2020
All Schools in St. James-Assiniboia School Division will hold Information Evenings either in January or February 2020.
Kindergarten The following Kindergarten Information Evenings will begin at 7:00 p.m. Registrations will be accepted by schools beginning on January 29, 2020, starting at 8:00 a.m. Start times will be provided at the Information...
January 07, 2020
Presented by SJASD Divisional Musical Theatre from January 25 to February 1 at Westwood Collegiate.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and...
December 18, 2019
Our Divisional Report to the Community is a reflection on the previous school year, with a strong emphasis on our strategic outcomes, student data and future planning in SJASD. We invite you to check out our 2019 report for a snapshot of the ongoing work happening in our Division and to learn...
December 11, 2019
With the cold winter season upon us, the Division is prepared to address weather-related emergencies or extreme circumstances to keep students safe in the cold months ahead. In the event of an emergency, the Chief Superintendent may decide to close all, or specific schools, and/or discontinue bus service in whole or...
December 09, 2019
All SJASD Volleyball teams, both at the Middle and Senior Years levels, did a great job this year. Notably, an impressive 2019 Volleyball season this year for Westwood and Sturgeon Heights. Continue reading for the league and provincial results!
Sturgeon Heights and Westwood Warriors Junior Varsity Girls (AAAA JV – Girls)...
December 05, 2019
We invite all members of the community to come and enjoy our talented students perform in musical productions of Legally Blonde and Little Shop of Horrors . See below for dates, times, and how to get your tickets:
Westwood Collegiate Musical Theatre brings you Little Shop of Horrors from December...
November 26, 2019
On November 28, Bruce Middle School will be hosting a
Community Paint Night fundraiser from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 and all students, care givers and community members are welcome.
November 19, 2019
On December 3, the Winnipeg School Division will be hosting a free parent/community session on
Mental Health and Substance Use - Resource Fair and Panel Discussion starting at 6:00 p.m. The event will feature many resources and supports. Panel presenters will discuss mental health, addiction, and how your child's school can provide...
November 08, 2019
For the week of October 30, Husky running back Cameron G. was named MHSAA's Urban Athlete of the Week. Congratulations to Cameron, who set a new single season rushing record for the Huskies with 1423 yards in seven games! For the full story,
click here.
October 21, 2019
On November 7, our three Divisional choirs will be performing at Westwood Community Church at 7:00 p.m. The annual
Fall Concert is a celebration of music and talent across all grade levels in SJASD. Arrive early to be sure to get a good seat.
October 15, 2019
Linwood School is in the market for some new educational resources after partnering with a local organization to help grow their library fund. The Indigo Bookstore on Kenaston Boulevard chose to sponsor Linwood School for the fall of 2019 for the Indigo Adopt A School Program. The program is...
October 11, 2019
For the week of October 2, Grade 10 student Emily B. from Collège
Sturgeon Heights Collegiate was named MHSAA's Urban Athlete of the Week. Emily is the setter and captain of the Huskies Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball team. The team is currently ranked first in the province and is experiencing a great start to...
October 02, 2019
The National Universities Fair 2019 is coming to a school in SJASD. On Thursday, November 7, the fair is being held at Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Click here to see the full poster.
...
October 01, 2019
On October 4, Bruce Middle School is hosting its 50th anniversary celebration. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will a school tour, plenty of memorabilia, slideshows, music and student and staff presentations. Don't miss joining us for this great evening! The event starts at 4:30 p.m. and runs until 7:00...
September 18, 2019
PL4K is a response to the Early Development Instrument (EDI) scores that inform the school readiness of our students. Join us for an exciting day that highlights the ways that YOU can make a difference in supporting the physical literacy journey of our young people AND get practical ideas for embedding physical...
September 10, 2019
The Pyjama Project is back for another year in SJASD! The annual collection drive asks for new pyjamas to be donated to go towards children at four different schools. The 2019 drive is hoping to provide pjs for approximately 1,000 students!
All schools involved are accepting generous donations from...
September 06, 2019
A friendly reminder for those who are eligible to get out and vote next week on September 10 in the Manitoba Election. The non-partisan public awareness campaign known as Disability Matters Vote visited the St. James-Assiniboia School Board office to help spread awareness of their goals this election season, working...
September 05, 2019
An evening for four-year-olds and their families to get a jump start on Kindergarten. Participants rotate through play-based centres that model how to incorporate literacy and numeracy into play at home.
Click here to register for the event.
August 30, 2019
To make school bus ridership as safe as possible, all students are required to participate in a School Bus Ridership Safety program twice a year. The program includes emergency bus evacuation drills. Also, to ensure a safe and pleasant ride for everyone on board, the following school bus rules are in...
July 18, 2019
Each school in St. James-Assiniboia School Division will be holding an Annual Meeting to establish a Parent Council or a Parent Advisory Committee. This is an opportunity to become involved in your school and have a positive impact on your child’s education. Please attend the meeting at your school. We need...
June 20, 2019
On June 20, the West Winnipeg Athletic Conference held a luncheon to recognize the achievements of Scholar Athletes at the high school level. The event was held inside the Canad Inns Fort Garry, where athletes from the following schools were honoured: Westwood Collegiate, John Taylor Collegiate, Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
and St. James Collegiate. To receive a...
June 20, 2019
Lakewood School celebrated its first Treaty Day on June 19 with a fantastic day of outdoor learning. The students travelled through seven different stations to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history. A combination of drumming, singing, rock painting, learning about medicines, storytelling and games made for...
June 17, 2019
On May 10, Voyageur School celebrated the contributions of their school volunteers with the student-led theme — sea turtles. Under the direction of Mrs. Swart, students prepared musical entertainment for all guests. Students performed Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s arrangement of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “How Far I’ll Go” from the Moana soundtrack,...
June 12, 2019
The Manitoba Education Review is currently underway within our province, which involves taking a closer look at the K-12 education system and asking for input from all stakeholders. For more information about the Education Review, including the publications released to date, public hearings, contact information and more,
click here. ...
June 12, 2019
There are times when technology fails and rather than see this as a problem, Strathmillan School saw an opportunity! "When the CD player stopped working we started to invite students to sing O Canada," said principal Mrs. Palmer. "Our first day we had a Grade 4 student named Sophie M. offer...
June 06, 2019
On Thursday, June 6, a group of graduating students in SJASD volunteered to take part in a new, inspiring initiative called the Graduation Walk. A total of nine students from St. James Collegiate spent the morning revisiting their former elementary schools, donning their caps and gowns. The group toured all three...
June 03, 2019
On Thursday, May 30, SJASD held its 3rd annual Divisional Graduation Pow Wow celebration at John Taylor Collegiate. Each year, the event is held at a different high school in SJASD to honour the achievements of graduating Indigenous students across the Division. This year a total of 32 students were celebrated at the event, with...
May 28, 2019
The K-12 Education Review for Manitoba is asking for input from the public. Below your will find information about the Education Review from the Manitoba School Board Association, an SJASD perspective, a listing of our local programming and also a link to the public survey. The deadline to provide feedback and...
May 23, 2019
Congratulations to the Westwood Collegiate Dance Program on an outstanding weekend performing at the Maximum Impact Dance Challenge, held at Club Regent Event Centre, May 18-20.
Both private studios and public schools participated in the event over the course of three days, showcasing all genres of dance. The Westwood Collegiate group left the newly...
May 22, 2019
We invite our community to witness a night of powerful dance performances from five different schools in SJASD. Our dance programs will showcase their talent two nights in a row at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People on June 5 and 6. For specific details about each night and to...
May 17, 2019
A duo of bowlers from SJASD did an exceptional job competing at the National Bowling Championships held on May 5-7 in Oshawa, Ontario. Hailey R. from St. James Collegiate partnered with Chloe F. from College Sturgeon Heights Collegiate to bring home the National Bronze Medal in Junior Girls Doubles. If that wasn't enough, their...
May 16, 2019
A group of lucky SJASD students enjoyed a meeting with the Governor General of Canada discussing all topics under the sun, including her time in space.
On May 15, Mrs. Crawshaw's Grade 6 class at Lincoln Middle School engaged in a video chat with the Governor General of Canada,...
May 06, 2019
On May 2, students in SJASD participated in the 2019 Red River Heritage Fair. A group of 13 students represented the following four schools: Assiniboine, Crestview, Sansome and Linwood. The students participated in a judging session as well as three workshops, which included a scavenger hunt, learning about the RCMP and a young citizens activity....
May 01, 2019
Throughout the month of May, SJASD staff shared photos on Instagram to highlight a specific word/theme related to education. Each day, the photo map was updated with one selection from each day. The challenge took place under the hashtag #sjasdphotoaday
Click here to view the photo calendar.
Thank you to all staff...
May 01, 2019
SJASD is excited to host our 3rd annual Graduation Pow Wow on May 30 at John Taylor Collegiate. The Pow Wow is being held to honour the academic achievements of Indigenous students graduating in SJASD. We hope you can join us for the celebration this year. All welcome, admission is...
April 23, 2019
The SJASD Spring Concert is taking place on May 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Westwood Community Church. For more details,
click here.
April 17, 2019
Congratulations to all of our 2019 Skills Manitoba competitors. Our student ambassadors did an excellent job representing SJASD at the annual, province-wide event as they performed in their respective trade and technology fields. This year, a total of 34 students participated in Skills Manitoba, held on April 11 at Red River College....
April 11, 2019
A combination of talent, teamwork and time bring wall mosaics to life inside our schools. These mosaics showcase student creativity and reflect educational themes underway within SJASD. The latest example is the new installation inside Crestview School, located in the main stairwell. “It starts with the school picking a theme...
March 28, 2019
April is a month of musical entertainment in SJASD. There are many concerts, celebrations and exhibits showcasing the artistic talents of our students happening all month long. These events can be found in the Upcoming Events section of our website or on our Divisional Calendar. There are also two schools hosting large-scale productions in...
March 28, 2019
Strathmillan students are finding new homes for their previously-loved stuffed animals. Grade 4 student Calla P. found out about the initiative Cuddles 4 Kids from her mom, who works as a social worker. After learning more about the non-profit organization, she asked her friends to help her launch a collection drive...
March 22, 2019
In SJASD, we are excited to host our 3rd annual Divisional Graduation Pow Wow. This year's Graduation Pow Wow will be held on Thursday, May 30 at John Taylor Collegiate. We invite our community to attend this special event and join us as we celebrate and honour the achievements of our graduating Indigenous...
March 15, 2019
The 53rd Divisional Science Fair is taking place on April 3 at George Waters Middle School/St. James Collegiate.
All projects must be dismantled by 8:30 p.m. Remaining projects will be disposed of after this time.
For the science fair schedule,
click here.
For additional information about the Science...
March 12, 2019
A staff member in SJASD is being recognized by the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA) for her tremendous dedication to sport.
Divisional Literacy Coach Ms. Jennifer Stark has been selected as one of three finalists for the CSTA Sport Event Volunteer of the Year Award. This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of an...
March 11, 2019
The Student Voice team at École Bannatyne is working with the school's Parent Council to help raise funds to build a new play structure. The students want their contribution to meaningful and memorable, which led them to partner with the
iamloveproject.ca. The students have helped design a special bracelet and...
March 08, 2019
Félicitations to all Concours d’Art Oratoire participants in SJASD. On March 5 and 6, SJASD held its annual Concours d’Art Oratoire event at Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate (CSHC). Concours d’Art Oratoire is an annual public speaking event sponsored by Canadian Parents for French. The objective is to help students develop effective...
February 26, 2019
Please find below the 2019 -2020 Draft Budget and Budget Presentation for St. James-Assiniboia Schoo l Division. The Budget Presentation was delivered at the Parent/P ublic B udget M eeting held on T hursday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Board Office. The meeting consisted of a detailed review of our 2019-2020 draft budget,...
February 22, 2019
Buchanan Principal Mrs. Hoch (pictured on the left) earns a special recognition at the 13th annual Aboriginal Circle of Educators (ACE) Awards. The banquet was held on February 15 inside the Best Western Plus Airport Hotel in conjunction with the 16th Annual ACE conference.
Mrs. Hoch received the Honouring Our Allies award,...
February 06, 2019
Interested in learning more about Visible Learning?
SJASD has teamed up with up with Corwin Press and Winnipeg School Division to host a professional learning program with John Hattie in Winnipeg this summer. The Visible Learning plus Institute is a two-day event designed to explore the five strands of Visible Learning and the skills and strategies that contribute...
January 25, 2019
Students and staff at Lincoln Middle School and Westwood Collegiate lean into each other in yoga tree pose to calm their minds and strengthen their bodies in support of CancerCare Manitoba. The Sources of Strength (SOS) teams at each school, made up of adults and student leaders, hosted and promoted...
January 24, 2019
The Adapted Swim Program in SJASD is helping students with special needs grow their swimming abilities and accomplish their individual goals in the pool environment.
The program launched on a trial basis in the 2017-18 school year with 15 students participating alongside their educational assistant(s) and local swim instructor,...
January 15, 2019
Our Divisional Report to the Community is a reflection on the previous school year, with a strong emphasis on our strategic outcomes, student data and future planning in SJASD. We invite you to check out our 2018 report for a snapshot of the ongoing work happening in our Division and to learn...
January 14, 2019
T he St. James-Assiniboia Continuing Education Fall 2019 brochure is now available online! Whether you wish to learn a specific language, explore a new craft or train in a desired field to advance your career, there are plenty of options available for all ages. Check out the brochure online to view...
January 10, 2019
Check out the second issue of our Divisional newsletter this year. See what our students have been up to lately, such as travelling to the experimental lakes area for science research (Westwood), participating in focus centres in Kindergarten (Stevenson), servicing vehicles for the public (Sturgeon) and much more! Click the icon...
January 03, 2019
The Countdown to Kindergarten 2019 booklet is a resource provided by SJASD for families with children starting Kindergarten in our Division. This booklet is packed with helpful information regarding the Welcome to Kindergarten program, student readiness, local programming and much more. The booklet will also be handed out at all Information Evenings taking place at...
December 18, 2018
With the cold winter season upon us, the Division is prepared to address weather-related emergencies or extreme circumstances in order to keep our children safe in the months ahead. In the event of an emergency, the Chief Superintendent may decide to close all or specific schools and/or discontinue bus service...
December 14, 2018
Looking for ideas of what to do this summer? Need to find a summer camp or activity for your child? The SJASD Community Bulletin Board features upcoming events, programs, camps and courses being offered in the community all year-long that may be of interest to our students and their families. The board is refreshed...
December 10, 2018
From December 6 to 9, the Sturgeon Heights Boys Hockey team defended their crown playing in the Vic Inn High School Hockey Tournament in Brandon. The Huskies played the St. Paul's Crusaders in the final, where they came away with a win of 4-1. For the second year in a row, the Huskies brought home...
December 06, 2018
Voyageur students and staff travelled through the decades to showcase the many different identities of Voyageur School since 1968. Over the past 50 years, many students and staff have walked the halls of Voyageur School, each with their own stories and memories to tell. At the 50th anniversary event,...
December 06, 2018
Former Westwood Collegiate student Nick E., who graduated in 2017, is this year's recipient of the Ultimate Canada Scholarship. Every year, Ultimate Canada offers a $500 scholarship to an Ultimate Canada member who contributes to the growth and development of junior Ultimate in Canada. The program’s emphasis is on coaching at the junior level. We are very...
November 29, 2018
George Waters Middle School is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year with the support of local partnerships. On Tuesday, November 27, the school hosted a special assembly in honour of this exciting milestone. Two honoured guests joined the celebration as both Mr. Bill Cann, the school's first principal, and Mr. Bruce Waters, son of Mr. George Waters, shared...
November 28, 2018
Great job to all SJASD teams on another fantastic season at both the Middle and Senior Years levels. A special thank you to all coaches for your time and dedication this season and for supporting our SJASD athletes! Continue reading for league and provincial results!
Grade 8 Volleyball Championships
The Bruce Middle School Boys and Girls...
November 28, 2018
Two musicals are coming up in SJASD and we invite all members of the community to come out and see our talented students perform in two very different productions. All details for both musicals are listed below.
Westwood Collegiate's Senior Musical Theatre Company presents Mamma Mia! The Musical from December 4-8,...
November 27, 2018
The Neil Krebs award is presented annually to a member of the Middle Years Tier 1 Championship team. It is set up to rotate between a male player one year and a female player the next. Neil Krebs was a student who played on the boys volleyball team at Spring Valley School in...
November 23, 2018
In October 2018, a group of SJASD staff joined forces to create more meaningful opportunities for students to volunteer and get involved in the community. This group initiative stemmed from an inspiring professional development session led by Mitch Bourbonniere in the fall of 2018.
Together, Jameswood Alternative School (JAS) Guidance...
November 07, 2018
On October 24, 2018, our community went to the polls to vote in the City of Winnipeg Municipal and School Board Election to elect a new Board of Trustees for SJASD. Please
click here to view the election results and our full news release for SJASD. The inaugural meeting of the...
November 02, 2018
A St. James Collegiate student is recognized with a special scholarship for the second year in a row.
Grade 11 student Briana E. received the Indigenous Education and Civic Pathways Award presented on behalf of the Oshki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak (OAN). The OAN is the City of Winnipeg’s Indigenous Youth...
November 01, 2018
On October 31, Grade 12 College Sturgeon Heights Collegiate student Ryan O. was named Urban Athlete of the Week by the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association.
The MHSAA announcement:
This 6’1” forward is currently 2nd in the Winnipeg High School Hockey League goal scoring race. Ryan scored 5 goals this week in two games...
November 01, 2018
Three annual craft sales are just around the corner in SJASD. We invite all members of the community to check out these upcoming events, all of which showcase a large variety of vendors and great gift ideas.
Below are the details for the Westwood Collegiate Grad Craft Sale, the Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate Christmas Craft Sale, and the...
October 31, 2018
The Manitoba School Boards Association (MSBA) and the Manitoba Association of Parent Councils (MAPC) present a helpful guide to talk with your child about cannabis. The fact sheet covers cannabis use, harms and risks associated, laws in Canada and other valuable resources on the topic.
Click here to view...
October 22, 2018
During the week of October 15, 2018, CBC Radio One featured the activities of the St. James neighbourhood. As part of their coverage, they featured the SJASD Divisional Children's Concert Choir. Director Heather Neufeld submitted a recording from the choir's performance at the Winnipeg Music Festival in March 2018. Below is...
October 17, 2018
Grade 9 Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate student Hillary Clark was named Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association’s Urban Athlete of the Week on October 2. Hillary Clark is 5'9 and plays left side on the Huskies Girls Volleyball team. She is presently passing 2.0 for the season and was instrumental in defeating St. Mary's during league play.
Below is...
October 05, 2018
Please note: The Parenting Symposium scheduled to take place on October 13, 2018 at Jameswood Alternative School has been cancelled due to low registration. More information will be provided in the future for upcoming events hosted on behalf of Educational Support Services.
October 02, 2018
As you may be aware the Federal government has passed the Cannabis Act, which will come into force on October 17, 2018. In Manitoba, possession and use of non-medicinal cannabis will be legal for adults 19 years of age and older.
There are a number of key cannabis facts that young...
September 13, 2018
During the 2017-2018 school year, SJASD launched a pilot project asking all staff to be less connected to work via their electronic communication on weekends and during school breaks. After a successful trial period, the Division is moving forward with this initiative across all departments beginning in the 2018-2019 school...
September 11, 2018
The City of Winnipeg Municipal and School Board Election Day is October 24, 2018. School boards are elected in our province to carry out the planning and delivery of educational services within geographic regions known as school divisions. The Nomination Period for School Trustee candidates begins Wednesday, September 12 and ends...
August 03, 2018
The St. James-Assiniboia Continuing Education Fall 2018 brochure is now available online! Whether you wish to learn a specific language, explore a new craft or train in a desired field to advance your career, there are plenty of options available for all ages . Check out the brochure online to view...
July 27, 2018
Click here to download the print version of our 2018-2019 Divisional Calendar. This calendar can be used at home as a quick reference for important dates and reminders. Dates and times for events may change or be updated throughout the school year. Please visit Individual School Calendars for date and time confirmation prior...
July 03, 2018
A complete map highlighting all of the graduation award recipients in SJASD for the 2017-18 school year. Congratulations to all graduates, we are proud of your achievements! Click the image below to view the full listing:
July 03, 2018
Summer hours will commence on Tuesday, July 3 and end on Friday, August 17. Office hours for St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board Office are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
As for the Media Centre inside the Professional Staff Development Centre, the summer hours are as follows:
July 3 - July 13, 2018:...
June 27, 2018
At the regular school board meeting held on June 26, 2018, St. James-Assiniboia School Division presented a grant in the amount of $1,000 to the St. James Assiniboia Pioneer Association to maintain and develop Grant's Old Mill. Grant's Old Mill is located on the banks of Sturgeon Creek in St. James-Assiniboia and operates as a non-profit museum....
June 15, 2018
On Sunday, June 10, the Sturgeon Heights Huskies captured the Harry Nightingale Manitoba Lacrosse Provincial Championship. This marks the first time the school has won both the league and provincial championship in the same year. Throughout the provincial tournament, the Huskies did not allow a single goal to be scored against them. The championship game took...
June 15, 2018
St. James-Assiniboia School Division operates on the six-day cycle. The School Day Calendar includes inservice and holiday information. Additional school specific information may be acquired from our Divisional Calendar at the start of the new school year or individual school websites. Please see below the School Day Calendar for the upcoming 2018-2019...
June 13, 2018
At the regular School Board held on June 12, 2018, St. James-Assiniboia School Division presented a special grant to the Historical Museum Association of St. James-Assiniboia. A grant in the amount of $1,100 was presented by Craig McGregor, Chair of the Board of Trustees, to Barry Hillman and Bonita Hunter-Eastwood, curators for...
June 13, 2018
Congratulations to the following three students who represented St. James-Assiniboia School Division at the 2018 Skills Canada competition: (From the left) Shannon W. - Culinary Arts
Aqil M. - Website Design
Megan P. - Job Skills Demonstration (Marketing and Branding a Logo) The students all earned gold at the Skills Manitoba competition, held on...
June 13, 2018
Each year, the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) presents four awards to young global citizens across the province enrolled in the Global Issues: Citizenship and Sustainability course. This year, two students groups from St. James Collegiate were honoured to receive two of the four MCIC Outstanding Take Action Awards for 2018....
June 12, 2018
From May 24 to 27, nine students in SJASD competed in the 2018 Manitoba Envirothon hosted in Churchill, MB. Two teams entered the provincial event on behalf of SJASD including one Westwood Collegiate/St. James Collegiate team and one Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate team. Each team had a staff advisor from...
June 12, 2018
*New Online Courses available Summer 2018 St. James-Assiniboia Continuing Education is excited to announce our partnership with online providers in order to enhance our course offerings and meet the varied needs of our students. Online courses are convenient and flexible allowing students to learn in the comfort of their home or...
May 25, 2018
Three students at Westwood Collegiate hit the national radar participating in the annual Michael Smith Science Challenge. The challenge is named after Nobel Prize winner Dr. Michael Smith and is sponsored by the UBC Faculty of Science. Grade 10 student Bentley T. earned the top mark in Manitoba on the challenge and received a special
certificate paired...
May 25, 2018
The Westwood Collegiate Boys Baseball Team played the Sturgeon Heights Boys Baseball team in the WWAC Championship final. The Sturgeon Heights Huskies won both games in the round robin tournament but the Westwood Warriors game away with a 9-1 win in the final to bring home the championship banner. The Westwood Boys team...
May 22, 2018
The 2018 Provincial Concours d'art oratoire event took place on May 5 at l’Université de Saint-Boniface. A total of 12 students in Grades 3 through 12 competed at the annual event on behalf of SJASD. Students represented the following schools: Stevenson-Britannia, Assiniboine, Bannatyne, Ness, Golden Gate and Sturgeon Heights. Our students competed in the French Communication and Culture, French Immersion and the...
May 18, 2018
Four students did an exceptional job representing SJASD at the 57th Annual Canada-Wide Science Fair this year. (Pictured from the left) Students Noah D. (Sturgeon Heights), Sameer B. (Lincoln)., Shanaya M. (Sturgeon Heights) and Tharinda K. (Sturgeon Heights) travelled to Ottawa, Ontario the week of May 12-19 to defend their 2018 Science Fair projects. These four students were selected...
May 16, 2018
Each year in February, hundreds of Grade 12 students from across Manitoba write the Provincial Math Contest from the University of Manitoba. This year, due to her outstanding achievement on the Manitoba Mathematical Competition contest, John Taylor Collegiate student (Malinda) Linhui H. was invited to attend the MMC dinner, which honours the...
May 14, 2018
Congratulations to Jayda N. and Jordan H. from Westwood Collegiate for winning the first annual High School Indoor Beach Volleyball championship. They were undefeated in straight sets all the way to bring home the Gold medal! Well done, Warriors!
May 08, 2018
The St. James Scholarship Foundation Annual General Meeting will be held on May 24, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the school board office. The meeting will take place in the board room and the Foundation's annual report will be reviewed. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
May 04, 2018
A total of 18 students represented SJASD at the Red River Heritage Fair on May 3 at the University of Winnipeg. Students from the following schools took part in the 15th annual event: Assiniboine, Bannatyne, Crestview, Linwood, Sansome and Strathmillan. Throughout the day, students engaged in a number of history-themed workshops, enjoyed a scavenger...
April 27, 2018
A group of St. James Collegiate students delivered a powerful presentation at the 2018 National UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) Conference. The UNESCO Conference took place on Friday, April 27 at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The Social Justice team from St. James Collegiate, consisting of 10 students and two teachers, St. James Collegiate teacher...
April 26, 2018
St. James-Assiniboia School Division presents the final Divisional Choirs Concert of the 2017-18 School Year and we invite the community to attend. All are welcome to join this musical celebration, taking place on May 10 at Westwood Community Church at 7pm. We hope to see you there!
April 18, 2018
Who: The race was started as an event for students, staff and families from our High 5 community of schools (Robert Browning, Sansome, Phoenix, Lincoln and Westwood). Over the past year, it has expanded it to welcome participants from all schools (students, staff and families) in SJASD.
What: A 5km fun run...
April 17, 2018
On April 12, more than 475 students from across the province gathered at Red River College to compete in the 2018 Skills Manitoba Competition. A total of 25 students from Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate (CSHC), one student from St. James Collegiate and one student from Jameswood Alternative School represented...
April 13, 2018
On Monday, April 9, SJASD lowered our flags to half-mast to show our support for all of the Broncos players, their family members, friends and the community of Humboldt. As the week continued, our students and staff continued to stand together to honour the Broncos and all those impacted by demonstrating love, support and community...
April 06, 2018
On April 6, a special gathering took place in the choir room at Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate during the lunch hour. Winnipeg Music Festival Executive Director Joanne Mercier visited the school to present the prestigious Earl Grey Trophy to the Sturgeon Heights Concert Choir. The group, directed by Avonlea Armstrong-Green,...
April 05, 2018
On April 4, St. James-Assiniboia School Division celebrated its 52nd annual Divisional Science Fair at George Waters Middle School/St. James Collegiate. The 2018 academic event saw more than 150 students participate in creating original, science-based projects and defending their research in front of a panel of judges. We would like to thank everyone involved in this year's event,...
March 29, 2018
The third issue of CONTACT is here! Read the latest initiatives, projects and achievements in SJASD all in one place. This issue highlights JT students departing on a mission trip to Ecuador, Buchanan growing tower gardens, Phoenix studying the long-told stories of the sky and much more. Click the icon below to...
March 21, 2018
The Basketball season has wrapped up and we would like to say congratulations to all teams in our Division across all levels on another great season! The past couple months have been packed with tournaments, close games, rematches, final fours and many great team/individual highlights. A special thank you to our parents,...
March 19, 2018
The St. James-Assiniboia School Board is pleased to announce the appointment
of Doreen Cost to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Education (K-8)
and Student Services effective July 1, 2018.
Click here to read the full news release. ...
March 14, 2018
Please
click here to view the latest media release on behalf of SJASD highlighting the 2018-2019 Budget Summary.
March 08, 2018
The annual SJASD Concours d’art oratoire event was held on March 6 and 7 at Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate. The public speaking event, sponsored by Canadian Parents for French, is an opportunity for students to grow their public speaking abilities, strengthen their second language skills and test their creative writing skills. Each participant...
March 05, 2018
Monday, March 5 - All schools in SJASD are open. Bus service is cancelled. There will be no bus service. Once again, all schools are open but bus service is cancelled for the day.
March 02, 2018
Please find below the 2018-2019 Public Budget Presentation that was shown on Thursday, March 1 at our annual Parent/Public Draft Budget Meeting at the Board Office. Our Draft Budget presentation has focussed on how our public schools are funded through provincial grants and local taxes. Equally important is what will be...
February 23, 2018
At the 28th annual Yes I Can! Awards, hosted by the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children, two individuals from SJASD received honourable recognitions. The Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for children and youth with disabilities. The Yes I Can! Awards are hosted to...
February 16, 2018
Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate is proud to present the international, travelling exhibit from the Netherlands, Anne Frank - A History for Today. The exhibit will be open to the public weekdays from March 5– March 15 (excluding March 14) 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Admission is free! About the Exhibit The...
February 14, 2018
February 7 marked a cold yet delightful day of student learning and reflection in a world-renowned setting.
More than 100 participants, including four students and one staff champion from each school, gathered inside the Bonnie and John Buhler Hall at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to participate in the...
January 19, 2018
The St. James-Assiniboia Continuing Education Spring 2018 brochure is now available online! Whether you wish to learn a specific language, explore a new craft or train in a desired field to advance your career, the options are plentiful. Check out the brochure online today to view all of the...
January 09, 2018
Over the holiday break, École Robert Browning gained a new piece of equipment to further enhance daily physical activity and play.
The Traverse Climbing Wall, installed by a Winnipeg-based company, is 20 feet wide by 8 feet high and is designed to be scaled from side to side. It offers countless climbing...
December 27, 2017
For answers to frequently asked questions regarding Early Years Out-of-Catchment Registration, please
click here to read our comprehensive brochure.
Schools begin accepting regsitrations for the 2018-19 school year on Friday, January 26.
Note:
Parents wishing to register their child for Kindergarten at an out of
catchment school must submit their...
December 27, 2017
Please
click here to see the 2018 Information Evenings schedule for SJASD. All information evenings begin at 7:00 p.m.
December 20, 2017
CONTACT is published four times a year and shares stories on behalf of all schools in SJASD. From antibullying campaigns to performances at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, this issue is packed with the latest initiatives happening in SJASD. Click the icon below to see the digital issue.
...
December 05, 2017
With the cold winter season upon us, the Division is prepared to address weather-related emergencies or extreme circumstances in order to keep our children safe in the months ahead. In the event of an emergency, the Chief Superintendent may decide to close all or specific schools and/or discontinue bus service in...
November 30, 2017
Over the past 11 years, elementary schools in Manitoba have collected over nine million plastic bags for recycling. Strathmillan School was one of 166 schools to participate in the Bag Up Manitoba program this year. The school's Green Team inspired the students and the school community to do more to reduce, reuse and recycle. ...
November 22, 2017
It proved to be another great year for volleyball in St. James-Assiniboia School Division as this past week a number of teams captured top spots in their respective leagues. We would like to congratulate all SJASD volleyball teams across all levels who worked extremely hard to excel on the court throughout...
November 22, 2017
The Westwood Collegiate JV Boys Volleyball team is heading into the MHSAA Provincial Championship Tournament on a positive note. After a successful 9-1 regular season record the boys were optimistic about their chances in the playoffs. They earned a bye in the 1st round and then went on to defeat...
November 21, 2017
Please join us on December 4 at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre for the Annual Candlelight Choral Concert. The seasonal celebration will feature six musical groups from SJASD. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., free admission. We hope to see you there!
Please click here to see all the details!
November 21, 2017
The 10th annual reception for the Manitoba Council for International Education took place on November 15, 2017 at the Manitoba Legislative Building. The event celebrates International Education Week, which is recognized in more than 100 countries around the world. Four international students in SJASD volunteered to help out at the event,...
November 10, 2017
The St. James-Assiniboia School Board will be hosting two Parent/Trustee Forum sessions on Saturday, November 18 at the Victoria Inn. The first session will take place with parents of families from the College Sturgeon Heights Collegiate and St. James Collegiate family of schools from 9:00 -11:30 a.m. The second session will include the...
November 09, 2017
The 2018 St. James-Assiniboia Basketball Referee Clinic is taking place on November 21 at Lincoln Middle School. We are looking for Middle School Basketball Referees for the upcoming season! The free clinic offers registered participants the opportunity to receive their Novice Referee Certification and referee Middle Years basketball in St. James-Assiniboia School Division.
When:...
November 01, 2017
From Westwood Collegiate to Kildonan East Collegiate, Manitoba teachers spread out all across the city on MTS PD Day to further share and develop their professional skills. The 2017 Manitoba Teachers’ Society Professional Development Day took place on Friday, October 20. This inservice day provides teachers with an opportunity to...
October 25, 2017
The Divisional Choirs Fall Concert is taking place on November 2, 7:00 p.m. at Westwood Community Church. Please
click here for more details.
October 23, 2017
Physical and health educators and an entire school in St. James-Assiniboia School Division were recognized for their innovative methods and unwavering commitment to the students of SJASD.
On October 19, the Physical and Health Educators of Manitoba organization hosted its annual PHE Manitoba Awards ceremony at Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate. At the...
October 17, 2017
This year, Choral Director Avonlea Armstrong-Green decided to enter the St. James-Assiniboia Senior Divisional Choir, as well as the Sturgeon Heights Vocal Jazz Group called “In the Heights,” into the National Class.
“This was our first time entering a National Class and I had no idea what to expect,”...
October 13, 2017
World Teachers’ Day has been celebrated annually on October 5 since 1994 all across the world to honour the many ways teachers positively impact the lives of their students. In an effort to make World Teachers’ Day 2017 extra special, St. James Collegiate Teacher Ms. Frolek reached out to a group...
October 04, 2017
All schools should be places where all our children feel welcomed and safe. When students are included rather than excluded, welcomed and affirmed rather than marginalized, bullied, harassed, or made to feel invisible because of their gender identity or gender expression or any other aspect of who they are, they tend...
September 11, 2017
As we begin the 2017-18 school year, the Manitoba Association of School Superintendents (MASS) has introduced a series of short videos to highlight four of the main initiatives currently being prioritized in public education in Manitoba: Curriculum, Early Learning, Indigenous Education and Mental Health and Wellbeing. Please check out the...
September 05, 2017
The 2019 St. James-Assiniboia Volleyball Referee Clinic is taking place on Tuesday, September 24 at Golden Gate Middle School. The free clinic offers registered participants the opportunity to receive their Novice Referee Certification and referee Middle School volleyball in SJASD.
Please only sign up if you are interested in working this...
August 30, 2017
Scholar in Residence Our Division is pleased to announce we will be engaged in a Scholar in Residence model with Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, Associate Professor from the Department of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba, for the 2017-2018 school year.
Please
click here to read the Scholar in Residence...
August 22, 2017
Each high school in St. James-Assiniboia School Division will be hosting a Fall Awards Ceremony to celebrate all Grade 9-11 students receiving awards for the 2016-17 school year. Please find below a list of event dates and times for the 2017-18 school year. Note: All Fall Awards Ceremonies will be take place at the respective...
July 31, 2017
All schools in SJASD will open on Wednesday, August 23, with secretarial staff in attendance. Teaching staff will return on Tuesday, September 5. Please visit your school website or contact your school for your child's start date.
For registration information, please click
here . For upcoming dates in the...
July 31, 2017
After the lazy, hazy, relaxing days of summer, we are often left wondering
how to fill our time. Whether you like arts/crafts, learning a new
language, updating your computer skills, exercising, or relaxing, we have
many different courses to fit the needs of various age groups. We invite
you...
July 17, 2017
Each school in St. James-Assiniboia School Division will be holding an Annual Meeting to establish a Parent Council or a Parent Advisory Committee. This is an opportunity to become involved in your school and have a positive impact on your child’s education. We need your input and ideas! Please
click here to...
July 17, 2017
Summer hours will commence on Monday, July 4th and end on Friday, August 18th. Office hours for the St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board Office are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. As for the Media Centre inside the Professional Staff Development Centre, the summer hours are as follows: July 4 - July 7,...
June 24, 2017
Watch for our new school websites set to launch mid-July!
June 20, 2017
At the regular School Board held on June 13, 2017, St. James-Assiniboia School Division presented a special grant to the Historical Museum Association of St. James-Assiniboia. A grant in the amount of $1,100 was presented by Craig McGregor, Chair of the Board of Trustees, to Barry Hillman, Education Coordinator for...
June 15, 2017
The Manitoba Council for International Cooperation selected St. James Collegiate Teacher Ms. Tara Tuchscherer as one of three winners of the Global Citizenship Award for Educators for 2017. She is seen here accepting her award from Keana Rellinger, Public Engagement Specialist at MCIC.
The Global Citizenship Award for Educators recognizes Manitoba teachers and administrators who have...
June 15, 2017
Grade 12 Westwood Collegiate student Mike A. scores Top 10 in the province in the high school CAP (Canadian Association of Physicists) Physics contest. The CAP high school exam is based upon an internationally recognized syllabus, the I.B. Physics Higher Core Curriculum and is intentionally a high level contest. Only the top students from each school...
June 08, 2017
Happy World Ocean's Day!
Westwood Collegiate student Luke R. coordinated a clean up of Sturgeon Creek on June 8th from 9am-11am. Luke placed 5th in the Caring for our Watersheds contest for his idea involving using canoes to clean up the creek as opposed to the traditional shoreline clean up. The canoes were donated...
May 29, 2017
Jameswood Alternative School has been on a yearlong journey exploring Truth and Reconciliation. The students have been learning about Canada’s history and the broken relationships between settlers and Indigenous people. In an effort to create a physical symbol of their learning, reflective of their commitment to reconciliation, Jameswood Alternative School began...
May 24, 2017
St. James-Assiniboia School Division sponsors the Canada Wide Science Festival Award which is given to a project in Grades 7–12 which demonstrates high achievement in either research, design process, and/or scientific method and have met the Science Fair Committee’s eligibility requirements. The award entitles the winner to an all-expense paid trip to compete...
May 19, 2017
On Wednesday, May 17, St. James-Assiniboia School Division enjoyed its first Student/Trustee Forum, which took place in the board room at the School Board Office. The event saw representative students from each senior years school interact with and engage with School Board Trustees on a variety of topics such as: overall school experience, student...
May 12, 2017
St. James-Assiniboia School Division is excited to announce our first annual Graduation Pow Wow taking place on Thursday, June 1, at St. James Collegiate (1900 Portage Ave.). The Pow Wow is being held to honour the academic achievements of Indigenous students in our Division.
The Graduation Pow Wow is free...
May 11, 2017
T he Board of Trustees for the St. James-Assiniboia School Division will consider the disposition of the vacant 130 Allard School site at its regular scheduled Board Meeting of June 13, 2017 . Persons wishing to present regarding the disposition can do so through the delegation process at the May...
April 27, 2017
On Thursday, April 13, more than 475 students from across the province gathered at Red River College (both campuses) to compete in the 20th Annual Skills Manitoba Competition. SJASD students from Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate, St. James Collegiate and Westwood Collegiate attended the event. While some students went to gain experience and learn more...
April 24, 2017
Safe Schools Community Forum, "Wellness Today: Building Healthy Futures"
As part of our commitment to keep our schools safe, St. James-Assiniboia School Division hosts a Safe Schools Forum once every two years.
On Wednesday, April 12, our Division teamed up with local organizations to present the 2017 Safe Schools Forum "Wellness Today: Building Healthy Futures."...
April 24, 2017
S t. James-Assiniboia Divisional Science Fair 2017 Special Awards Report The 51st Annual SJASD Divisional Science Fair took place on April 5th, 2017 at George Waters Middle School and St. James Collegiate. The special award winners are listed below. Top Project Awards
The Top Project award is presented to a project in Grade 3, 4, and...
February 17, 2017
Small acts of kindness are often overlooked and easily under appreciated on a daily basis. During the last week of January, all students at Sansome School took part in "The Great Kindness Challenge." The main purpose of this challenge is to highlight the routine acts of kindness that our students,...
February 07, 2017
Divisional Musical Theatre 2017
Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, our Divisional Musical Theatre brought the magic of "James and the Giant Peach Jr" to life at Westwood Collegiate. Our Divisional Musical Theatre group, consisting of 150 students from Grades 4-8, performed 10 shows from January 28 through February 4. Congratulations to all...
February 07, 2017
It's time to mark your calendar! The 3rd annual High 5 Community 5km is taking place on May 29th, 2017. Students, staff and families are welcome to come out and walk/run with us. Time to lace up the runners and begin the training! Click
here to check out the High 5...
January 30, 2017
Have you ever considered hosting a student from another country? The International Student Program is an important piece of St. James-Assiniboia School Division and it wouldn't be possible with the help of local homestay families. To learn more about information or to apply to be a homestay family, please click
here.
January 30, 2017
Be in the know about amazing Canada 150 experiences taking place across
Canada. Volunteer, organize or participate in an activity near you by starting at this site from the
Government of Canada.
