Latest News from Southwest Horizon School Division
No Stone Left Alone
On Wednesday, November 6 all the Grade 5/6 students from Souris School took part in the No Stone Left Alone ceremony at the Souris-Glenwood Cemetery. The purpose of the ceremony was to honour the sacrifice and service of Canada’s military by educating students and placing poppies on the headstones of each veteran. We are honoured to have done this for six (6) straight years (2019-2024) and proud that we are able to provide an authentic, community-based learning experience for our students by recognizing those who have served, and continue to serve, our great country. Visiting the cemetery and actively participating in this ceremony, along with visiting the Souris Legion for snacks and poster inspiration afterwards, was a highly impactful learning event that allowed students to connect curriculum to relevant and meaningful real-life experiences.
Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #60 in Souris, CFB Shilo, MLA Grant Jackson, Darren Janz, and Ryan Lawson for facilitating this significant event.
Congratulations Mr. Trever Penner
Trever Penner, Phys Ed Teacher at Souris School, is being recognized with a Phys. Ed. and Health Educators (PHE) of Manitoba Award as an outstanding Middle Years Phys Ed Teacher! This PHE award "honours physical educators who have shown outstanding leadership and dedication to the promotion of physical education in the province of Manitoba".
Trever is a Phys Ed teacher who doesn't always do fancy things or have elaborate lessons, but he is a teacher who kids love to be around. Phys Ed is a tricky course to navigate, especially in Middle Years, when students decide they don't like to participate or change for gym class. However, Trever's classes are the exception. He gets along with all students; he makes connecting with kids just part of who he is.
Deloraine School - Truth & Reconciliation Week
Souris School - Scarecrow Days
5/6 Filewich
Awesome work by students in Grade 5/6 Filewich at Souris School, who planned, prepared, and created “Trick or Treat” scarecrow for the town-wide Scarecrow Days event in Souris every Fall season. This year they created a massive spider display (one of the most durable displays ever made at Souris School) along with some great costumes!
It is great to see our youth working together to participate in community events both at the school and at their own homes. This year’s group went above and beyond our expectations and they should be very proud of the critical thinking, teamwork, and community building skills they demonstrated, as well as their fantastic, finished product!
Souris School - Post Secondary Day
On Tuesday, September 24, Souris School hosted Post Secondary Day for Souris, Hartney & Wawanesa high school students. There were representatives from many different institutions that did information sessions for the students.
Souris School - Grade 5/6
Amazing Race Souris
On Wednesday, June 19th the Grade 5’s and 6’s from Souris School had the chance to participate in the 4th ever Amazing Race Souris. As always, we were blown away by how the community stepped up for our students and wow, did the businesses ever do an “AMAZING” job!
A huge thank you to 49 Degree’s, Avalon Theatre, Check Right First Ai – Stacy Martin, Dairy Bar, LT’s Corner Store, RCMP, Royal Lepage – Glen Tosh & Stacie Murphy, Souris Dental, Souris Hardware Co-Op, Souris Hotel, Tak Lee Café, and Western Financial for planning, organizing, and taking time out of their busy day to host such a fun event.
This year’s winners are:
1st – Team White: Willa, Paisley, Brantley, Kord, and Larissa
2nd – Team Pink: Skyler, Hanna, Aubree, Ethan, Nathan, Craver, and Mr. Filewich
3rd – Team Black: Makenzie, Taylor, Helayna, Cruz, Jack, Andrew, and Beth
Honorable Mention: Team Yellow!
The students were so excited to engage in an experience that was out and about in the community while gaining a unique understanding of some of our local businesses. We will see you all in 2025!
Souris School - Grade 5/6
Cardboard Challenge
This past week the Grade 5/6’s from Souris School had the chance to host the 3rd annual Cardboard Challenge at Souris School! Last year, the Cardboard Challenge idea was brought to the Grade 5/6 classrooms to take part in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) challenge by Stacy Martin (Check Right First Aid). We had no clue what it was all about, but wow were we happy she introduced us to the global program!
In Cole’s Notes fashion, the Cardboard Challenge is a worldwide celebration of child creativity, and the role communities can play in fostering it. On Wednesday, June 12th we were able to go outside in our outdoor classroom and students were able to design and build something out of cardboard, recycled materials, and imagination. We were very excited to have some of the Early Year’s classes down to try them out as well!
We are already looking forward to the 4th annual Cardboard Challenge in the Spring of 2025!
This year’s award winners are (as voted by our future Cardboard Challengers – Grade 3/4’s at Souris School):
1st – Hockey (Carson, Colton, Steele, & Kord)
2nd – Claw Machine (Makenzie, Paisley, & Tia)
3rd – Arcade Extraordinaire (Jack, Michael, Kellan, Nathan, & Emmett)
Honorable Mentions: Taylor Swift Karaoke, Baseball, & Piano Player
Thank you to the community for their ongoing support of the outdoor classroom and its initiatives!
Wawanesa School
On June 5, the Wawanesa School Grade 7-12 Choral class travelled to Brandon and performed at Brandon Hillcrest Personal Care Home and Maryland Park School. From there they travelled to Winnipeg to sing the National Anthem at the Winnipeg Goldeyes Game.
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Red Dress Day
On Friday, May 3, Waskada School held a Red Dress Walk during lunch to build awareness to end violence against Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirit, and gender diverse people.
Deloraine School also participated with walk. Included are some pictures of the Grade 1/2 Red Dress activity.
2024 Battle of the Books
The Southwest Horizon Battle of the Books was held May 25th. Following Battles in Pierson, Melita, Deloraine, Waskada, Melita, Hartney and Souris, the top three teams from each school travelled to Hartney to compete at the Division level. Readers are split into three categories: grade 3/4 , grade 5/6 , grade 7/,8 answering questions on 12 common books chosen by the Division librarians. Each category hosted 18 teams minimum, congratulations first to all who qualified, and finally to all the winners:)
2023 Terry Fox Run
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Senior Administration, congratulations to your students and school staff for ranking in the Top 50 fundraisers in Manitoba for the 2023 Terry Fox School Run.
Under the Secondary School Category:
Hartney School ranked #7
Souris School ranked #8
Wawanesa School ranked #10
Melita School ranked #15
Pierson School ranked #22
Excellent job!!
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Southwest Horizon School Division intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs in 2024:
To control rodents and crawling insects within the Southwest Horizon School Division.
The projected dates of application will be Monthly from
May 1st, 2024, to December 31st, 2024.
The following products supplied and administered by Poulin’s Pest Control will be used in and around the crawlspace of schools in the communities of Wawanesa, Souris, Hartney, Deloraine, Waskada, Melita and Pierson:
· Contrac Blox
· Rozol RTV
· Resolv Dragnet
· Dr. Doom Residual
· Dr. Doom In and Out
· Contrac Grain Bait Bag
· Pro Ant and Roach Pyrodust
· Dr. Doom Wasp and Hornet
· Temprid SC
· Drione
· Permethrin
· Bromadiolone
The public may send written submission or objections within 15 days of the publication of the notice to the department below:
Pesticide Use Permit Program
Environmental Approvals Branch
Manitoba Environmental and Climate Change
Box 35, 14 Fultz Blvd
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3Y 0L6
SHSD Strategic Plan 2022-2026
Please click the following link to view our new Strategic Plan 2022-2026