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 $16,000, primarily due to the generosity of local individuals and organizations such as the Deer Lodge Centre and the Winnipeg Airports Authority. We are also very grateful to Pratt’s Wholesale Food, St. James Legion and the St. James Optimist Club, to name only a few supporters that have assisted with the 22 external awards of over $6,000 contributed to recognizing our graduates. There will also be over 450 cash awards made available by the St. James School Board.
This year our students have continued to work in challenging circumstances. We are proud to be able to recognize their hard work, persistence, resilience, and determination. We celebrate all of you. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we wish you the very best in all your future endeavours and continue to be lifelong learners.
-Bryan Metcalfe, St. James-Assiniboia School Division Trustee