John Diefenbaker Public School
1090 Branion Drive S6V 2S8 Prince Albert, SK, Canada

Guidance from the Elders & Knowledge Keepers Council At the February 8 meeting, Trustees discussed the valuable contribution and support that Elders and Knowled...ge Keepers provide through their presence in schools and more recently through live-streaming Elders sessions to multiple classrooms. There was also a deep appreciation for the guidance that Elders have provided to the Board directly through conversation with Trustees at the Elders Council. The recent Elders Council gathering highlighted the valuable guidance from Elders that supported the successful development of the Cree Language Program and ongoing implementation of the Following Their Voices initiative in several SRPSD schools. See more

Hello JDPS Families, Please see letter attached in regards to a Covid 19 exposure at JDPS. Please know someone will be in touch with you if your child has been determined to be close contact. We wish you continued wellness and please know that we will continue to provide enhanced measures of safety and care at this time and in the future. We want to wish each and everyone a safe and restful February break and we will see you all on February 22 for the first day of classes.

Good morning, As per AP 710 - Bus Cancellations: Cold or Extreme Weather Conditions, all of our school buses are cancelled today because of the extreme cold. The school will be open.... Please stay safe and warm.

Good morning, As per AP 710 - Bus Cancellations: Conditions, all of our school buses are cancelled today because of the extreme cold. The entire division is experiencing temperatures & wind chill of roughly -50. John Diefenbaker Public School will remain open. Please use extreme caution when being outside today.

Happy Family Literacy Day JD families! We have a special activity in addition to what has already been sent home. Our librarian, Mrs. Johnson has created a video reading of the story My Kokum Called Today written by Iris Loewen. The first part of the activity is to watch the video tonight as a family. The second part is a trivia contest that happens at the school tomorrow. Mr. Feschuk will announce trivia questions related to the book through the school day. The first classroom to call in will win a class treat. There are four questions and four chances to win. Please check out the video link below or watch through the link shared by your child’s teacher. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV_u8TMdpIU&feature=youtu.be

All school buses cancelled today due to the extreme cold. Temperature and wind chill projected to stay at -45 or colder through the morning. Schools are open today.