In advance of our budget planning for the 2020-21 school year, we asked for your thoughts and comments regarding the allocation of financial resources in Hanover School Division. What is important to you? What priorities should guide our spending? To gather your feedback, we used Thoughtexchange – an online tool that provides participants with the… Read More
Hanover School Division EY/MY Teachers, Learning Coaches, and Student Service Clinicians gathered at CMS today for a full day of professional development (Superintendent’s PD Day). Guest speaker Dr. Jenni Donohoo presented on the topic of Collective Efficacy: How Educators’ Beliefs Impact Student Learning. When teachers believe that together, they are capable of developing students’critical thinking skills, creativity, and…
Hanover School Division Superintendent/CEO Randy Dueck has informed the Board of Trustees of his intent to retire at the end of this school year, effective July 30, 2020. Mr. Dueck has been a life-long learner and educator. His ability to teach, lead, motivate, and inspire has been evident throughout his 33-year career in public and private education. Mr. Dueck joined Hanover School Division in 1987. He was a teacher at…
Hanover School Division officially turned sod to begin construction of the new addition at Mitchell Elementary School. Trustees and staff participated in the ceremonial ground-breaking along with special guests the Hon. Kelvin Goertzen, Minister of Education and Stan Toews, Reeve for the Municipality of Hanover. Scheduled for completion by December 2020, the new addition will include five classrooms, library, multipurpose room, and related ancillary spaces…
Congratulations to HSD Director of Technology Services, Chris Mackinnon. Winner of Info-Tech Research Group’s 2019 CIO Award (Small Business Division). The CIO Award recognizes outstanding achievement in the IT Industry and is given to Chief Information Officers who receive the highest satisfaction scores on their…
The Manitoba government is investing $4.4 million to enhance access to school-based mental health and addictions supports, beginning in Brandon, Portage la Prairie and Steinbach, Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. This innovative initiative allows for enhanced access to supports prior to requiring a referral to other…
Kleefeld School was evacuated this morning due to a nearby gas line leak. Students were moved to their designated safe locations and classes were cancelled for the remainder of the school day. Repairs to the nearby gas line are now completed and Kleefeld school has been deemed safe to re-enter. The school will be open… Read More
Congratulations to the SRSS Sabres on capturing the Provincial AAAA Junior Varsity Boys Volley Championship. The Sabres defeated the Westgate Wings 17-25, 25-16, 25-18, 14-25, 15-9 on Nov. 25 at the Investors Group Athletic Centre in Winnipeg.
Remembrance Day Remembrance Day provides an opportunity for all Canadians to recognize the contribution our Veterans have made and to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of Canada. On November 11, remember them for their courage, service and sacrifices. Visit Veterans Affairs Canada to learn more.
This past year we placed Learning Matters on hiatus in order to reconsider its format and move it to a digital platform. And now, here it is! The first ever all digital format of Learning Matters. This new format makes Learning Matters more accessible, interactive and collaborative. With time we hope that many will have the opportunity to…