News & Announcements

Get ready for the most exciting day on May 23rd - it's the Festival of Talents and Talent Exhibition!

Join us in the gym for amazing performances at two different times: from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (for students) and from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. (for parents/guardians/community members). It's going to be a blast!

But wait, there's more! Head over to the MPR for the Talent Exhibition, where you can see incredible displays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (for students) and again from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (for parents/guardians/community members).

Staff and students, it's your time to shine! K-2 students, let your teachers know you want to join in. Grades 3-12, sign up at the office!

Get ready to show off your paintings, drawings, photography, and even your Lego creations! Plus, we're excited to see magic tricks, poetry, and more at the Festival of Talents!

Auditions for the Festival of Talents will be on Monday, May 13th. Don't miss your chance to be part of the fun!

Triple Threat Alert!

Connor Bruyere, Ashton Schroeder, and Landon Reid are tearing up the lacrosse scene and showing everyone how it's done!

These three are ranked among the top 10 "leaders" in the Manitoba High School Field Lacrosse League stats. Check out the link below to for more information on their epic skills. Their next game is on Thursday, May 23rd at 4:40 p.m. at Shaughnessy Park. You won't want to miss it!

Let's give a round of applause to these incredible athletes who are making waves and leaving their mark on the game!

#LaxLegends #MHSFLLLeaders
Link to stats: https://mhsfll.manitobalacrosse.com/division/0/23293/leaders

We are thrilled to announce that the PowerSchool Parent/Guardian portal is now active for our 9-12 students enrolled at École Powerview School. This portal grants you convenient access to your student's achievement and attendance information online.

As we look ahead to the 2024-25 school year, we are excited to share that we plan on moving to a Balanced School Day for our Kindergarten-Grade 6 students.
Instead of the traditional school day that has two 15-minute breaks and a one hour lunch (30 minutes to eat, 30 minutes of recess), the Balanced School Day equalizes instruction time with two longer activity breaks and defined snack time as well as transition times. *see comparison chart and new Timetable on the next pages.
Pending approval from the Sunrise School Division Board as well as Manitoba Education, we will be implementing the Balanced School Day starting in September 2024.
What are the benefits of the Balanced School Day?
Academics
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More instruction time with less interruptions (i.e. less time on transitions)
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Longer lessons can be continued without interruption (i.e. Solid blocks of literacy and numeracy time; inquiry-based and hands-on projects; science activities, art classes, and talent development activities that require more time to complete)
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Time and flexibility to program reading, writing, and oral activities in a more integrated way without interruption.
Nutrition
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Research indicates that children need frequent food breaks during the day. The Balanced School Day Schedule provides two opportunities for students to sit down and eat in their classrooms through nutrition breaks as opposed to eating on the run at recess or during instruction time.
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Students who are nutritionally satisfied can concentrate better.
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Creates a culture of calm and healthy eating in the classroom. The Balanced School Day improves learning, promotes healthy eating and encourages daily physical activity.
Physical Activity
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Allows students two longer opportunities to eat, as well as engage in physical activity.
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Quality activity time energizes students, helps them concentrate on school work, and promotes a healthy lifestyle.
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Built in snack and transition times allow students to engage in 15 minutes of activity and 15 minutes of nutrition during the first nutrition/activity break.
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Classroom teachers have the ability to plan for additional movement/activity breaks to meet the specific needs of their students throughout the school day.
A key to success in implementing the Balanced School Day has been educating families in regards to benefits of the Balanced School Day and providing information regarding nutrition and suggestions for organizing their child’s lunch bag.

This morning, we had a special visit from MLA Mr. Wayne Ewasko, who turned into a storytelling wizard for I Love To Read Month.
With a sprinkle of magic, he whisked our kindergarten and grade 2/3 buddies into a world of Robert Munch tales!
Huge thanks, Mr. Ewasko, for hitting pause on your busy day to join our students in some reading!

Hey there parents/guardians! Spring seems to be early this year, and the snow's melting faster than an ice cream in July. The downside? Those pesky puddles.
No matter how much we beg the kiddos to stay dry, they always find a way to get soaked. So, here's a pro-tip: send an extra set of clothes, and you'll be the hero of the day! Trust us, your little ones (and their teachers & secretaries) will thank you for it.