In preparing for the new school year, Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) held a School Information Workshop for newcomer families on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.

Parents of students new to LRSD from a wide variety of origins attended the workshop at René Deleurme Centre to learn what to expect in the upcoming year.

Led by LRSD staff Rose Pagtakhan, Melissa Burns, and Kristen McDowell of the School and Classroom Supports Team, the workshop covered many topics:

• What to expect from school in Manitoba
• School categories (English, French Immersion, Français, Technical Vocational)
• Curriculum
• School registration
• School forms
• Communicating with LRSD
• Health and Safety
• Attendance
• School calendar
• School supplies
• Clothing for physical education and winter
• Report cards
• Lunch
• Technology
• Indigenous Education
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Services
• Available resources and contact information