On January 24, 2019 the Minister of Education announced an increase of $6.6M in provincial funding for public Education for the 2019/20 school year. The announcement will result in an estimated additional $120,000 or about 0.4% more than current funding levels.
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Border Valley Principal Appointment Announced
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees, is pleased to announce the appointment of Donovan Giesbrecht to the 100% term Principal position at the Border Valley School Unit. This appointment will be effective February 4, 2019 – June 28, 2019.
GVSD Board Reorganizes at Nov. 6 Meeting
The GVSD Board held its reorganization meeting on November 6, 2018. The new 2018-2022 GVSD School Board consists of five familiar trustees, as well as newly elected trustees Barb Heide, Tena Lane, Deana Wilson, and Jake Fehr.
Retiring Superintendent Celebrates and Reflects
Divisional colleagues, friends and family gathered at NPC on Tuesday, May 29 to honour GVSD Superintendent Vern Reimer, who is retiring in July 2018. The celebration event, organized by the GVSD Board of Trustees, offered an opportunity for the community to thank Reimer for his leadership and to recognize his 32 years of service in GVSD.
GVSD Libraries Receive In Memoriam Donation
Garden Valley School Division is pleased to announce the generous memorial donation of $1,200 towards the purchase of books for the Winkler Elementary and J.R. Walkof School libraries. The donation was received from the family of the late Katie Brown, who was a teacher at Winkler Elementary School and J.R. Walkof School.