Weyburn RCSSD #84

Currently the Weyburn Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 84 operates two schools - St. Dominic Savio (K-6 - Darren Larson, Principal), and St. Michael Junior High (Grades 7-9 - Denis Tremblay, Principal), with a total enrolment of 442 students and 24.68 full time equivalent teachers.

 

 The Central Office administration is provided through a unique sharing agreement. The Director, Walt Morris, Assistant Director, Shelley Rowein, Superintendent of Student Services, Lisa Kuntz, and the Secretary Treasurer, Colleen Messer, are providing services to 5 distinct Boards in Weyburn, Radville and Estevan.

 


 

The current board consists of five members: John Nikolejsin, (chairperson), Bruno Tuchscherer (Vice-chairperson), Dwayne Hoffman, Vic Koszman and Jerome Sidloski.

 

At present, the Weyburn Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 84 offers a wide range of instruction, in addition to the core curriculum in all grades K-9.

Religious instruction and religious knowledge is taught in all grades. The Priest assists in the schools whenever possible, especially with preparation of the Sacraments i.e. First Eucharist and First Reconciliation. Masses are held in both schools on a regular basis, again with the assistance of the Priest and . The Masses are open to parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters and friends to attend.

Computer assisted instruction is offered in Grades K-6, while keyboarding and computer literacy is offered in Grades 7-9. General music is included in the K-9 curriculum, and Band is offered to Grades 7-9. Industrial Arts (Drafting and Video Editing), Art Education, and Home Economics classes are offered at the Junior High level. Core French is instructed in Grades 1-9.

Special Education is also offered, where necessary, to all students. This includes one-on-one assistance in the resource room and speech and language instruction. Modified and/or alternate programming and instruction (mainstreaming) is offered, as needed. As well, enrichment programs are provided.

All of these programs are provided within the context of a safe, caring environment that promotes the teachings of our lord, Jesus Christ.

History of Weyburn RCSSD #84

St. Dominic Savio School

St. Michael Junior High School

Saskatchewan School Trustees Association