21 January 2022
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January 6, 2022
Parents/Guardians, Students and Staff of Garden Valley School Division,
On January 4, 2022, Minister of Education Cliff Cullen announced that from January 10 to January 14, 2022, students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 will move to remote learning. Plans at this time call for regular in-person classroom instruction for all students to resume in-class on January 17, 2022.
January 14, 2022
To GVSD Parents, Caregivers, Students and Staff:
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate the ever-evolving situation presented by the pandemic. On January 17, 2022 all students will return to in person learning in GVSD. Schools will reopen to in person learning in the Pandemic Response Level of Orange.
December 22, 2021
To: GVSD Parents / Guardians, Students and Staff,
Manitoba Education has advised that Public Health officials have recommended an extension to the school winter break by two days for students. This means students will resume classes on January 10, 2022. School staff will return on January 6, 2022 for professional learning and to prepare for the continuation of learning in January.
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Garth Doerksen to the position of Term Assistant Superintendent of Programs & Curriculum for GVSD. This appointment will be effective from January 6, 2022 – June 30, 2022.
November 25, 2021
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
As you have likely heard by now, Manitoba Health has announced new restrictions to help curb the spread of the virus in the fourth wave of the pandemic. As per Public Health, the following new order applies to all indoor recreational (extra-curricular) school sports effective Dec 6, 2021. This includes all before or after school sports (practice and competition) as well as intramurals.
What should parents know before they travel internationally with their children? Currently federal regulations require travellers to use ArriveCAN documentation to return to Canada when coming from another country.
Garden Valley School Division is seeking individuals who wish to join a team dedicated to providing students with a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment. Discover new career advancement opportunities today and be a part of an organization that is committed to excellence, collaboration and respectful relationships. GVSD invites applicants for positions of Non-Certified Substitute Teachers and Substitute Educational Assistants.
October 5, 2021
To GVSD Parents, Care Givers, and Staff,
As announced Friday, the COVID-19 response level on the province’s Pandemic Response System is being raised to restricted (orange) from caution (yellow) to reflect the increased severity of the risk.
September 2, 2021
To Parents and Caregivers from the GVSD Board,
Mission Statement: Learning and discovering together to be good neighbours, workers and citizens. The GVSD board is committed to leading our division based on our mission statement. As a Board, we are making the following commitments to you:
August 30, 2021
Dear GVSD Parents/Guardians, Students and Staff,
Garden Valley School Division is planning and preparing for the re-opening of schools in September. We look forward to welcoming our staff and students back to full time, in-school learning.
