Learning Matters – Dec. 2015

The latest edition of Learning Matters (Deeper Learning Special Edition) is now available for download.  LM is a Divisional Magazine of the the HSD Superintendent’s Office, and is published four-times annually. Articles within this edition include an introduction to Deeper Learning and the HSD Learning Coaches, Building a Thinking Classroom, and Inquiry-Based Learning, Play-Based Learning. … Read More

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Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award

HSD students Kiana Friesen and Madison Gigolyk were recently awarded the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award for their community service as members of the Kleefeld School SHOC social justice team.  During the last school year, SHOC (Students Helping Other Communities) raised $10,000 for a school in Ghana through the Free the Children organization. Created in… Read More

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Parent Information Night – Drug Awareness

The Hanover School Division, along with the Steinbach Drug Awareness Committee, will be holding a parent information night for all parents of children in Kindergarten to Grade 8 who are interested in learning more about how to talk to their kids about alcohol and other drug use before it ever becomes a problem. This one… Read More

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Education Assistants Ratify a New Five-Year Collective Agreement

Hanover School Division Education Assistants (Members of Education, Service, and Health Care Union, CLAC Local 306) ratified a new five-year collective agreement on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Highlights of the agreement include annual wage increases, enhancements to education wage premiums, and provision of additional paid sick-leave days. The agreement also includes improvements to vacation pay… Read More

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Remembering Canada’s Veterans

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 Nov. 11 remember them for their courage, service and sacrifices. Student assemblies will be held throughout the division the week of Nov. 9-13.  The following… Read More

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Bus Safety Week

National School Bus Safety Week  (Oct. 19-23) is an active public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties – to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Designed to promote school bus safety, school districts throughout the country observe School Bus… Read More

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Inclusive Education & Universal Design for Learning

Parent Information Night – How does inclusive education work? How can classrooms be designed to address the needs of all learners? How are classrooms designed to be inclusive and welcoming for all learners? What does inclusive programming look like for my student? These questions will be addressed to help parents understand the role of universal… Read More

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World Teachers’ Day

The United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) is celebrating its 16th annual World Teachers’ Day today on October 5, which highlights the importance of the world’s current teachers, as well as bringing awareness to all those who still need teachers.  “Empowering teachers, building sustainable societies” is the World Teachers’ Day slogan for… Read More

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HSD Board Meeting – Agenda

HSD Public Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 – Agenda (PDF) . Public Board Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month.  Meeting begins at 7:30pm in the Board Room at the HSD Administration Office – 5 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach.

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