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School Superintendent Update

 May 2012

It has been an interesting and exciting year so far.  We have proceeded with as many infrastructure improvements as possible to maintain the quality of our schools, students are accessing a wide variety of Video Conferencing courses across the division to expand programming, and we are working hard to put the final touches on the expanded broadband internet project that we have undertaken with MTS.  This initiative was approved by our Board of Trustees to significantly expand the broadband network across the division to keep pace with the increasing demands placed on the system as more and more students access Video Conferencing and the internet. .... read more

Southwest Horizon has a Full-time Technology Coordinator

Southwest Horizon School Division is pleased to announce the hiring of Keith Murray as the full-time Technology Coordinator for Southwest Horizon School Division effective May 1, 2012.

Mr. Murray possesses excellent credentials for the position.  He brings a strong administration and technology background to this position from his experience as Principal of Wawanesa School and as part-time Technology Coordinator with the division in the past.

Increasing demands in terms of technology in schools create a dynamic and fast-paced environment for our staff, and the expansion of Mr. Murray’s position is part of the divisional effort to support teachers in this regard. Additional divisional technology needs and long-range technology planning will also be part of Mr. Murray’s responsibilities.

The Technology Coordinator in Southwest Horizon School Division is a challenging role that Keith looks forward to fulfilling in the coming years. We welcome Keith and congratulate him on his new role for the coming school year.

Career Day - March 5, 2012

AGM - March 6, 2012

Thank you to everyone who attended the Southwest Horizon School Division AGM at Hartney School on March 6.   Your input at the round table discussions was very much appreciated

Also a big thank you to the graduating class students of Hartney School who provided a wonderful supper

Click here to access AGM documents

PFO Program Scholarship

Southwest Horizon School Division is pleased to announce our partnership with Penn West Exploration in promoting the SAIT Production Field Operator Program (PFO) in our Senior Years. 

Penn West Exploration has offered a generous Scholarship/Opportunity fund to support students interested in taking the online PFO Certificate course from SAIT in Calgary, Alberta. .... read more

Shown in the picture from Left to Right are: Brad Kyle (superintendent), Cindy Cassils (trustee), William Howden (student taking course) Denise Benton (principal), Tyson Minne (student taking course) Tim Buchanan (Senior Production Foreman, Penn West - presenter).

Local Events within Southwest Horizon

Please check the Local Events section of our website for information of upcoming events across our division, such as the Deloraine Border Festival in April. 

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Your Input Requested

Southwest Horizon School Division invites input into our strategic planning process.  Please review our Draft Priorities  and offer your suggestions 

School Satisfaction Surveys

The School Satisfaction Survey process is new to Southwest Horizon School Division and was approved by the Board of Trustees in the 2010 - 2011 school year.  Waskada and Souris School Survey results are now available on our website.  In the 2011/12 School Year Deloraine, Pierson and Melita School are being surveyed and their results will be posted when available ....... read more

Mission Statement:

Southwest Horizon School Division is committed to learning and enriching our communities with inclusive, outstanding educational choices.

The Division

Established in 2002 as a result of amalgamation, Southwest Horizon is a rural school division located in Southwestern Manitoba. The geographical size of the division is approximately 6,500 square kilometres.

As of September 30, 2011 Enrollment of Kindergarten to Grade 12 stands at 1,648 students, with a total staff (full-time and part-time) of 320 including 154 Teachers and 73 Educational Assistants.

There are 12 schools in our division. This includes 5 schools located in Hutterian Colonies.

The Board of Trustees has a strong commitment to small schools and to seeking innovative means of delivering quality programming to students in a rural environment.

The Division operating budget for 2011-2012 is $19.5 million.

Administrative Structure

Southwest Horizon School Division has chosen a dual track administrative structure where the Superintendent is primarily responsible for all functions related directly to the education of students (staffing, curriculum, professional development of staff, special education, evaluation etc.). The Secretary – Treasurer is responsible for fiscal management, transportation and maintenance (operations) and for the staffing, professional development, and evaluation of staff under his jurisdiction.

The Superintendent and Secretary-Treasurer work together as a team in setting divisional goals, setting the budget, advising the Board, carrying out the Board’s direction and leading the school division. Together, they are referred to as the Executive Team.

The Region

Agriculture has historically provided the economic base in the region. More recently, there has been increasing levels of energy-related development.

High quality country living in an area sprinkled with hunting, skiing, fishing, boating and other year-round outdoor recreational opportunities have a strong appeal for residents.

Excellent recreation facilities are available throughout the Division.