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2022-2023 Kindergarten Assessment Results
06/28/2024
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Announcement - Bus Driver Settlement Reached
06/18/2024
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce an agreement with the division’s Bus Drivers represented by the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) with the ratification of a new four-year contract on June 12, 2024.
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No Provincial ELA Test writing on Monday May 27
05/24/2024
The Department of Education has informed us that the Grade 12 English Language Arts Standards Test has been suspended. There will be no provincial ELA test written on Monday May 27.
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NPC Student Receives Gordon Wiebe Scholarship
05/23/2024
GVSD wishes to congratulate Alyssa Neufeld, a grade 12 student at NPC, on receiving this year's Gordon Wiebe 'Make it a Reality' scholarship.
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GVSD Board Meeting May 14, 2024
05/10/2024
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
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GVC Tec Updated May 2, 2024
GVC Tec - Updated for May 2, 2024
05/01/2024
I am pleased to report that the sewage spill reported yesterday has been cleaned and sanitized and GVC Tec is ready for staff and students! All classes scheduled for GVC Tec for tomorrow (May 2) will go forward as normal. Special thanks to our maintenance team for a fantastic job!!
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Ratification of Contract
04/30/2024
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce an agreement with the division’s School Administrative Assistants and Library Assistants represented by the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) with the ratification of a new four-year contract on April 24, 2024.
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GVC TEC - Update
04/30/2024
Last week, our GVC TEC building experienced an unfortunate situation. There was a water main break resulting in the need to close our building for a few days. Today, as we continue in our clean up, we experienced a set-back.
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RRTVA Thanks Local Business Partners
04/25/2024
The RRTVA held its first Partners in Education Luncheon and Appreciation event on April 24 in Winkler.
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GVC TEC Closed Today
04/24/2024
GVC Tech has experienced a watermain break. The facility is closed today.
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GVC and NPC Teams Shine at Provincials
04/02/2024
Congratulations to the GVC Varsity Girls Basketball team on their provincial AAA championship win! They defeated Churchill (Quarter Finals), Elmwood (Semi Finals) and Sanford (Finals).
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Budget Presentation 2024-25 - March 12 Meeting
03/13/2024
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees held a special Public Budget Presentation on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024. See and download the Budget Presentation, which provides an overview of the funding for 2024-25 and how the budget supports the priorities and goals of GVSD.
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Vice-Principal Brings Louis Riel to the Stage
03/05/2024
GVSD is excited for Parkland School Vice-Principal and playwright Janna Larsen, who will be bringing the life of Louis Riel to the musical stage this year.
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Appointment of Assistant Superintendent
03/01/2024
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Hamilton to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Student Services effective July 15, 2024.
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NPC Receives Provincial Grant
03/01/2024
NPC has obtained a dough sheeter for the Baking and Pastry Arts Program through a successful application to the provincial Skills Strategy Equipment Enhancement Fund.
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Public Presentation of the 2024-25 Budget
02/27/2024
The Trustees of GVSD invite you to a presentation of the 2024/25 Operating Budget at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the GVSD Division Office.
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Volunteering Helps Win Scholarships
02/08/2024
Your volunteer work may help you earn money for your post-secondary studies. The Winkler Community Foundation (WCF) provides over $100,000 in education awards annually to students from Winkler and the surrounding area who demonstrate a commitment to community by “giving back” through volunteering, achievement in education and/or a strong capacity for leadership.
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Announcement - EA Settlement Reached - Dec. 15
12/15/2023
The Garden Valley School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce an agreement with the division’s Educational Assistants represented by the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) with the ratification of a new four-year contract on December 14, 2023.
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Opting in to receive Text Messages
12/12/2023
Our school division utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more. Parents and guardians of our students can participate in this free service by sending a text message of Y or Yes to our school’s short code number: 978338
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GVSD Chair feels good about pre-budget meeting
12/01/2023
Reposted from Pembina Valley Online, written by Candace Derksen Friday, Dec 01 2023 By all accounts, Garden Valley School Division's (GVSD) pre-budget meeting on Tuesday was a success. "It was fantastic!" said Board Chair, Leah Klassen, noting they had a great turnout. Part of that, she noted, was due to a Parent Advisory Council (PAC) orientation held prior to the consultation.
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Province Declares November Financial Literacy Month
Province Declares November Financial Literacy Month
11/01/2023
The Manitoba government has declared November 2023 as Financial Literacy Month, in recognition of the importance of on-going education for Manitoba's K-12 students about consumer awareness and financial literacy.
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RRTVA Celebrates 50 Years of Programming
10/23/2023
The Red River Technical Vocational Area (RRTVA) program celebrates its 50th year in 2023. In 1973, it was a joint venture agreement signed by four area schools' divisions.
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