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High school students have April 26 deadline for in-person, online learning shift

April 14, 2021
High school students who want to move back to in-person learning or transition to online classes for the fifth and final learning term of the school year must make their decision by noon on Monday, April 26.
The transfer deadline has been set to allow for any necessary staffing adjustments ahead of...

High school students have Feb. 24 deadline for in-person, online learning shift

February 18, 2021
​ High school students who want to move back to in-person learning or transition to online classes for the fourth learning term of the school year must make their decision by noon on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The transfer deadline has been set to allow for any necessary staffing adjustments ahead of the...

School-year calendar set for 2021-22; first day of classes Sept. 1

February 10, 2021
All students will begin the 2021-22 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, according to the 2021-22 school year calendar approved by the Board of Education.
The calendar represents a total of 185 instructional days for elementary students and 182 days for collegiate students, with a minimum of 950 hours of instruction.
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Programs offer unique learning options for Grade 11 students

February 01, 2021
Three specialized high school programs that offer unique, hands-on learning are inviting students to explore their opportunities for the 2021-22 school year.
Outdoor School, Media School and the High School Carpentry Apprenticeship Program (HCAP) provide Grade 11 students (plus Grade 12 for HCAP) with the chance to join other students from collegiates across the city...

Trustees hear about creative approaches to mark Remembrance Day

December 15, 2020
Honouring those who served took on a unique look in schools this year.
All schools typically observe Remembrance Day prior to November 11, however due to COVID-19 health guidelines and a significant winter storm, school ceremonies in schools looked different this year, trustees heard during the Celebrating Excellence portion of the...

Report to Community highlights year of learning, challenges

December 14, 2020
Saskatoon Public Schools' 2019-20 Report to the Community is a snapshot of an academic year that was filled with much joy and many triumphs and accomplishments, but also unprecedented challenges.
The division's highlights the work done by staff and students to continue to learn and celebrate community while facing the uncertainty of...

Three new trustees join Board of Education; MacPherson named chair

November 16, 2020
​ Three new trustees were welcomed to the Saskatoon Board of Education during the inaugural meeting held Nov. 16. New trustees joining the board following the recent civic and school board elections are Michael Pidwerbeski in Ward 1, Kim Stranden in Ward 4, and Angela Arneson in Ward 10. Incumbent trustee...

Procedure for transfer of students between online, in-person learning

September 21, 2020
In order to maintain stability for student learning and staffing, Saskatoon Public Schools has an established practice for transfers between in-school and online learning. Collegiate students can transition between face-to-face and online learning at the beginning of each new quint. Registration for Quint 1 online classes has closed and the deadline to register for...

Class of 2020 graduates being celebrated by school communities

May 19, 2020
Marion M. Graham Collegiate is distributing lawn signs to every 2020 graduate to allow the community to join in honouring the achievement. Beginning May 20, lawn signs are being provided to every graduating Grade 12 student across Saskatoon Public Schools' 10 collegiates, as well as City Park School and Saskatoon Christian School....

Marion Graham Collegiate student wins $100,000 Loran Award

February 27, 2020
Kylie Flynn, a Grade 12 French Immersion student at Marion M. Graham Collegiate, has been named a 2020 Loran  Scholar and will receive an award worth $100,000.  Flynn is one of 36 students from across Canada to be awarded the prestigious scholarship out of nearly 5,200 applicants. She is student council co-president,...

Marion Graham pom team earns second-place finishes at world event

February 05, 2020
Members of the Marion M. Graham Collegiate Pom team took on the world and came back with medals around their necks. The 12-member squad walked away with silver medals after placing second in varsity pom during the 2020 World School Performance Cheerleading Championships held Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 in Orlando,...

Marion Graham Pom Team headed to world competition

January 23, 2020
A dozen students from Marion M. Graham Collegiate are set to take on the world when the school's pom team competes at the 2020 World School Performance Cheerleading Championships Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.
Coach Kristen Robertson said Marion Graham is the first high school team from Saskatchewan to receive a...

Nutrition Hub supports learning by addressing student hunger

November 28, 2019
Lined up along the counter, each sandwich is being topped with lettuce and a handful of sprouts that were picked just a minute ago from the nearby tower garden. Add some meat, a slice of cheese and they're packed in a reusable plastic container, ready for students who will need something...

Unique approach to English course gets Grade 10 students into the game

October 07, 2019
Dan Buday rolled the dice on a unique way of teaching English to Grade 10 students at Marion M. Graham Collegiate.
Inspired by the students in the school's Dungeons & Dragons club and his own love of role-playing games, Buday developed and piloted an English language arts course delivered through the...

Makeover award will create nutrition, learning hub for students

May 15, 2019
A proposal that aims to address the nutrition needs of students, teach valuable nutrition skills and incorporate a variety of groups within the school has earned Marion M. Graham Collegiate a $10,000 award as part of the Mosaic Extreme School Makeover Challenge. The funds will be used for a community nutrition...

Families have important role in encouraging regular school attendance

March 19, 2019
Marion M. Graham Collegiate believes every student has potential. But to succeed in school and in life, students need to show up. Regular attendance is a strong predictor of student success. Being present fosters engagement, builds relationships and creates a sense of belonging β€” elements that fuel a learner's confidence and drive to...

Marion M. Graham offers diverse learning community

January 10, 2017
​ Marion M. Graham Collegiate is a diverse community with a goal of making everyone feel welcome. The collegiate is located in the north end of Saskatoon and currently serves students from a variety of areas of the city in both our English and French Immersion programs.
Our reputation for excellence in...

Marion M. Graham graduate receives Award of Excellence

January 05, 2017
​​ Prapti Patel, a graduate of Marion M. Graham Collegiate, has been recognized as a co-recipient of the 2016 Award of Excellence, presented by the Saskatoon Board of Education. The award is given annually to the student who best exemplifies the goals and values of Saskatoon Public Schools. Patel graduated from Marion M....

Autism, Asperger's Resource Program supports students

April 11, 2016
High school can be a challenging environment for any student as they balance their academic and social experience and engage with others as part of high school life.   Learning how to strike that balance can sometimes be a greater challenge for students with a diagnosis of high-functioning autism or Asperger’s...

High school students have April 26 deadline for in-person, online learning shift

April 14, 2021
High school students who want to move back to in-person learning or transition to online classes for the fifth and final learning term of the school year must make their decision by noon on Monday, April 26.
The transfer deadline has been set to allow for any necessary staffing adjustments ahead of...

High school students have Feb. 24 deadline for in-person, online learning shift

February 18, 2021
​ High school students who want to move back to in-person learning or transition to online classes for the fourth learning term of the school year must make their decision by noon on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The transfer deadline has been set to allow for any necessary staffing adjustments ahead of the...

School-year calendar set for 2021-22; first day of classes Sept. 1

February 10, 2021
All students will begin the 2021-22 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, according to the 2021-22 school year calendar approved by the Board of Education.
The calendar represents a total of 185 instructional days for elementary students and 182 days for collegiate students, with a minimum of 950 hours of instruction.
...

Programs offer unique learning options for Grade 11 students

February 01, 2021
Three specialized high school programs that offer unique, hands-on learning are inviting students to explore their opportunities for the 2021-22 school year.
Outdoor School, Media School and the High School Carpentry Apprenticeship Program (HCAP) provide Grade 11 students (plus Grade 12 for HCAP) with the chance to join other students from collegiates across the city...

Trustees hear about creative approaches to mark Remembrance Day

December 15, 2020
Honouring those who served took on a unique look in schools this year.
All schools typically observe Remembrance Day prior to November 11, however due to COVID-19 health guidelines and a significant winter storm, school ceremonies in schools looked different this year, trustees heard during the Celebrating Excellence portion of the...