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Kindergarten Registration
02/12/2025
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year will take place at each of the following schools from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2025 through Friday, February 14, 2025 for children born in 2020 or earlier.
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Homeschool Event
Home School Families
02/11/2025
With enrollment for 2025/26 school year just around the corner, we invite you to our Connecting with Homeschool Families Event. This event will focus on high school education. We are here to let you know about options available in Garden Valley School Division and to answer questions you may have for your child’s education.
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week - February 9-15
02/11/2025
The week of February 9-15, 2025, has been proclaimed as "Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week" by the Honourable Tracy Schmidt, Acting Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning.
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GVSD Board Meeting February 11, 2025
02/07/2025
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees will hold their next regular Board meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
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Student Advisory Council
2025/2026 Student Advisory Council
01/31/2025
Garden Valley School Division encourages high school students to apply for the 2025/2026 Manitoba Student Advisory Council! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to have their voices heard and make a meaningful impact on the future of education in Manitoba.
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Pine Ridge Teachers Present to the School Board
School of the Month - Pine Ridge School
01/29/2025
Building Thinking Classrooms in GVSD - Pine Ridge School It seems obvious that students are thinking in school, but what happens when students are learning, but not really thinking? Peter Liljedahl, author and researcher behind the philosophy he calls “Building Thinking Classrooms,” explains, “Thinking is a necessary precursor to learning, and if students are not thinking, they are not learning.”
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Personal Finance students at GVC take on the Marshmallow Challenge, where they race against the clock to build the tallest freestanding structure using the same set of supplies. Teamwork and creativity are key!
Personal Finance 20S
01/28/2025
High school students who want to develop essential money management skills for today and into the future should consider taking Personal Finance 20S!
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Planning Meeting
Planning Meeting
01/23/2025
On January 22, trustees, school leaders, and senior administrators collaborated to review our strategic plan. Participants discussed ways to continue supporting our students and educators in achieving our goals in literacy, numeracy, and student mental health and wellness.
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GVSD Mourns the Passing of Minister of Education, Nello Altomare
01/16/2025
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning, Nello Altomare, who passed away on January 15, 2025.
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MLA Carrie Hiebert
01/15/2025
Thanks to MLA Carrie Hiebert (Morden/Winkler) for meeting with the Board prior to our Board meeting on January 14.
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PowerSchool Cybersecurity
01/09/2025
On January 7, Garden Valley School Division was notified by PowerSchool that they have recently experienced a cybersecurity incident. PowerSchool is a third party which provides a platform to manage student information in many school divisions in Manitoba and across North America (including GVSD).
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Board Highlights - December 2024
12/17/2024
Board Newsletters include key updates from the Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees meetings. It highlights community engagement, operations, education, and policy.
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Applications are Invited for Substitute Teachers
12/13/2024
Garden Valley School Division invites applications for Substitute (Casual Supply) Teachers. Garden Valley School Division is a dynamic school division located in the heartland of Manitoba’s beautiful Pembina Valley Region. The division has a student population of approximately 4,300 with 14 schools in the communities of Winkler, Plum Coulee, Schanzenfeld, Hochfeld, Blumenfeld, Reinland and Blumengart.
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Holiday Office Hours
12/11/2024
Please be advised that the Division Office will be closed from December 23, 2024, to January 1, 2025. The office will resume regular hours on January 2, 2025.
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CME Organizes Winkler Tour
12/03/2024
On November 29, educators from the Technical Vocational Leadership Committee toured Winkler’s ICON Direct and Triple E facilities, hosted by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters.
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Community Budget Meeting
Pre-Budget Consultation
11/28/2024
The GVSD Board hosted a pre-budget consultation on the evening of November 26 at NPC to discuss the 2025-2026 operational budget. Thanks to all who came out to share their thoughts.
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The Gift of Giving
11/26/2024
Giving a gift to a friend or family member makes us feel good. The same could be said for helping others and giving through volunteering. Our community is blessed with, and known for, its generous people who donate both time and money.
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Homeschool Event
Connecting with Homeschool Families
11/20/2024
GVSD has launched a two-year initiative to engage and connect with homeschool families. We would like to connect with you and share our vision for this initiative.
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Board Chair Leah Klassen with Plum Coulee YIP students, who organized a meaningful, multi-grade Remembrance Day service for their school.
GVSD Schools Hold Remembrance Day Services
11/12/2024
Students across GVSD held Remembrance Day services on November 8th to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, as well as veterans and active members of our Armed Forces.
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Today is Manitoba School Library Day: Celebrating Creativity and Learning
10/28/2024
Today, we celebrate Manitoba School Library Day. School libraries play a vital role in sparking creativity and supporting student success across the province.
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Teachers connecting with Elder David Scott
Connecting with Elder David Scott
10/16/2024
On October 11, during school-based PD, teachers from Border Valley, Blumenfeld, Plum Coulee, Southwood, and Hochfeld, along with several trustees, gathered with Elder David Scott of Swan Lake First Nation.
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Online Safety
Social Media Safety Presentations
10/08/2024
We are excited to be hosting Val Caldwell for presentations from October 29 – November 1. Val has 17 years of experience as a dynamic public speaker. She delivers high-energy presentations that are informative, inspirational, and engaging. She has spoken to thousands of students across Manitoba and Saskatchewan along with countless parents/caregivers and professionals.
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Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations WSD!
10/07/2024
Congratulations to Western School Division on the exciting grand opening of Ècole Discovery Trails, a brand-new K-8 school. Best wishes to all the staff, students, and families as they begin this new chapter.
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Michael Rempel - Trustee
Trustee Bio Focus - Michael Rempel
10/02/2024
My name is Michael Rempel. I am a devoted husband to my wife Marla and a father of two teenage children. I am a dedicated and community-oriented individual and have lived in the town of Plum Coulee for over four decades.
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Chamber Event
Your Region Your Voice
09/27/2024
The GVSD Board attended the “Your Region Your Voice” session on September 26. The event was hosted by the Morden and Winkler Chambers of Commerce and was a way to engage with elected officials to discuss opportunities and challenges that impact the success of our region.
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Welcoming Week
Welcoming Week
09/23/2024
Pembina Valley Local Immigration Partnership Hosts "Welcoming Week"!
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School Supplies
Joint School Supply Drive
09/19/2024
In a collaborative effort to support students in need, the Western School Division and Garden Valley School Division joined forces for a significant back-to-school supply drive.
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Back-to-School Event
Decor Cabinets Hosts BACK-TO-SCHOOL Event
09/17/2024
Decor Cabinets is hosting a Back-to-School Drive this Wednesday and Thursday to collect school supplies for students in our community!
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GVSD Board Re-organizes
GVSD Board Re-organization
09/11/2024
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees re-organized at their September 10, 2024 regular Board meeting. Read more to learn which members were elected to new positions, and which Standing Committees they were appointed to.
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Restriction on Use of Cell Phones in GVSD
Provincial Directive on Cell Phone Use in Schools
09/04/2024
The Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning has announced that the use of cell phones in all Manitoba schools is to be restricted effective the 2024-2025 school year.
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JR Walkof Principal, Moyra Vallelly, leads GVSD's newly-hired teachers through Restitution training.
Restitution Training for New GVSD Teachers
08/28/2024
JR Walkof Principal, Moyra Vallelly, leads GVSD's newly-hired teachers through Restitution training.
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School Supplies
2024-2025 SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
08/06/2024
Click here for a listing of required school supplies by school.
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2022-2023 Kindergarten Assessment Results
06/28/2024
Click to read more about our 2022-2023 Kindergarten Assessment Results
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No Provincial ELA Test writing on Monday May 27
05/24/2024
The Department of Education has informed us that the Grade 12 English Language Arts Standards Test has been suspended. There will be no provincial ELA test written on Monday May 27.
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NPC Student Receives Gordon Wiebe Scholarship
05/23/2024
GVSD wishes to congratulate Alyssa Neufeld, a grade 12 student at NPC, on receiving this year's Gordon Wiebe 'Make it a Reality' scholarship.
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GVC Tec Updated May 2, 2024
GVC Tec - Updated for May 2, 2024
05/01/2024
I am pleased to report that the sewage spill reported yesterday has been cleaned and sanitized and GVC Tec is ready for staff and students! All classes scheduled for GVC Tec for tomorrow (May 2) will go forward as normal. Special thanks to our maintenance team for a fantastic job!!
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Ratification of Contract
04/30/2024
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce an agreement with the division’s School Administrative Assistants and Library Assistants represented by the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) with the ratification of a new four-year contract on April 24, 2024.
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GVC TEC - Update
04/30/2024
Last week, our GVC TEC building experienced an unfortunate situation. There was a water main break resulting in the need to close our building for a few days. Today, as we continue in our clean up, we experienced a set-back.
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RRTVA Thanks Local Business Partners
04/25/2024
The RRTVA held its first Partners in Education Luncheon and Appreciation event on April 24 in Winkler.
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GVC TEC Closed Today
04/24/2024
GVC Tech has experienced a watermain break. The facility is closed today.
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GVC and NPC Teams Shine at Provincials
04/02/2024
Congratulations to the GVC Varsity Girls Basketball team on their provincial AAA championship win! They defeated Churchill (Quarter Finals), Elmwood (Semi Finals) and Sanford (Finals).
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Budget Presentation 2024-25 - March 12 Meeting
03/13/2024
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees held a special Public Budget Presentation on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024. See and download the Budget Presentation, which provides an overview of the funding for 2024-25 and how the budget supports the priorities and goals of GVSD.
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Vice-Principal Brings Louis Riel to the Stage
03/05/2024
GVSD is excited for Parkland School Vice-Principal and playwright Janna Larsen, who will be bringing the life of Louis Riel to the musical stage this year.
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Appointment of Assistant Superintendent
03/01/2024
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Hamilton to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Student Services effective July 15, 2024.
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NPC Receives Provincial Grant
03/01/2024
NPC has obtained a dough sheeter for the Baking and Pastry Arts Program through a successful application to the provincial Skills Strategy Equipment Enhancement Fund.
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Public Presentation of the 2024-25 Budget
02/27/2024
The Trustees of GVSD invite you to a presentation of the 2024/25 Operating Budget at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the GVSD Division Office.
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Volunteering Helps Win Scholarships
02/08/2024
Your volunteer work may help you earn money for your post-secondary studies. The Winkler Community Foundation (WCF) provides over $100,000 in education awards annually to students from Winkler and the surrounding area who demonstrate a commitment to community by “giving back” through volunteering, achievement in education and/or a strong capacity for leadership.
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Announcement - EA Settlement Reached - Dec. 15
12/15/2023
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce an agreement with the division’s Educational Assistants represented by the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) with the ratification of a new four-year contract on December 14, 2023.
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Opting in to receive Text Messages
12/12/2023
Our school division utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more. Parents and guardians of our students can participate in this free service by sending a text message of Y or Yes to our school’s short code number: 978338
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GVSD Chair feels good about pre-budget meeting
12/01/2023
Reposted from Pembina Valley Online, written by Candace Derksen Friday, Dec 01 2023 By all accounts, Garden Valley School Division's (GVSD) pre-budget meeting on Tuesday was a success. "It was fantastic!" said Board Chair, Leah Klassen, noting they had a great turnout. Part of that, she noted, was due to a Parent Advisory Council (PAC) orientation held prior to the consultation.
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Province Declares November Financial Literacy Month
Province Declares November Financial Literacy Month
11/01/2023
The Manitoba government has declared November 2023 as Financial Literacy Month, in recognition of the importance of on-going education for Manitoba's K-12 students about consumer awareness and financial literacy.
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RRTVA Celebrates 50 Years of Programming
10/23/2023
The Red River Technical Vocational Area (RRTVA) program celebrates its 50th year in 2023. In 1973, it was a joint venture agreement signed by four area schools' divisions.
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