Blog Posts

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year. The first day of school is always exciting and full of promise for each child in kindergarten through grade 12.

Read about and see great images of student learning across SD8. A special congratulations to all SD8 graduates and their families.

Read about student participation in the recent federal election, fabulous bus drivers and firefighters who support children, the 2025 SD8 Youth Pow Wow and more...

In this edition, learn more about outdoor learning, scholarships, kindergarten registration and our new School Messenger app.

February was filled with many fun, exciting and educational opportunities at Winlaw Elementary.

February was the start of Black History Month. The students were engaged in learning about the accomplishments and perseverance of many black Canadians throughout the history of Canada. Students read stories, watched videos and created projects.

As we approach spring break starting March 17, the pace of learning in our schools seems to accelerate. Children are working hard to improve their reading, writing, number and math skills, science knowledge...

We’re a month into 2025, and it’s so exciting to see snow! In schools right now, schools are offering ski trips and other opportunities for outdoor activities with great support from our bus drivers and other transportation staff who make sure children and youth get where they are going and back again safely during and after school hours. 

January was filled with fun and it was great to see the students get back into their routines after the winter break. We wasted no time and got our winter activities program started the second day back after the winter break. Students from grades 2-6 got the opportunity to go to Whitewater for four Tuesdays in January.

Happy New Year to all our students, families and education partners in SD8 and welcome to the second half of the school year. I wish you a wonderful beginning to 2025.

It’s hard to believe we are already finishing up our first term of the year and getting ready for winter break. As the term comes to an end, I want to highlight some of the great things that have happened at Winlaw Elementary in November.