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Board of Education approves operating budget for 2021-22

June 16, 2021
The Saskatoon Board of Education has approved its operating budget for the upcoming academic year, which will see expenses of $287.7 million, an increase of $9.4 million over last year.
Provincial government operating funding increased two per cent ($4.6 million) for the year, which mainly covers the provincially negotiated salary increase...

​Division's pandemic response highlighted for Board of Education

April 27, 2021
Information about the school division's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic was shared with trustees during the Board of Education meeting held April 20.
Senior administration continues to meet regularly with medical health officers regarding the pandemic and its impact on learning and school communities. The division is in possession of...

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...

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...

Timetable Changes will be made via telephone starting on Wed., Aug 26.

August 19, 2020
​Please call Student Services at (306) 683-7856 to speak to your counsellor who can make changes to your schedule. She can also add an on-line class to your schedule at Walter Murray.

Class of 2020 graduates being celebrated by school communities

May 19, 2020
Walter Murray 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. Each...

Maruauder Invitational Tournament tips off for 37th annual event

January 30, 2020
The second semester off the high school year tips off Thursday with the 37th annual Marauder Invitational Tournament (MIT) that runs Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at Walter Murray Collegiate. Eight senior boys' and eight senior girls' teams representing 13 schools from throughout the city and across the province are taking part...

Families have important role in encouraging regular school attendance

March 19, 2019
Walter Murray 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 — elements that fuel a learner's confidence and drive to finish. ...

Academics, extracurricular offer students opportunity to #engage9wmci

January 09, 2019
Creating a smooth transition from Grade 8 to high school is the main goal of Walter Murray's new Grade 9 program, "#engage9wmci." The program is designed to welcome all learners to Walter Murray by creating a sense of belonging to our school. Most importantly, #engage9wmci endeavours to maximize student engagement in...

Bring It On: The Musical runs for seven performances

November 19, 2018
Walter Murray Collegiate is proud to present Bring It On: The Musical for seven performances beginning Nov. 25 Bitingly relevant, sprinkled with sass and inspired by the hit film, Bring It On: The Musical takes audiences on a high‐flying journey that is filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal and...

Cross-country program builds individual success with team approach

November 09, 2017
  Athletes who compete in cross-country running finish their race with an individual time, but for the hundreds of Saskatoon Public Schools elementary and high school students who compete in cross country each fall the sport is all about being part of a team. "Every member of the team matters, a...

Annual musical production offers Good News for audience

November 06, 2017
​ Walter Murray Collegiate has some Good News for fans of musicals with seven performances of the school's annual student production during the week of Nov. 19-25.
Set during the Roaring Twenties, Good News the Musical sends up undergrad life at fictional Tait College where football star Tom Marlowe falls for...

Walter Murray 2017-2018 School Supply List, grade 9

June 20, 2017
​ Walter Murray Collegiate 2017-2018 Grade 9 - School Supply List   2 - 3" binders (a morning binder and afternoon binder) 2 or 3 duotangs 2 pkgs. Dividers Loose leaf 2- black and/or blue pens 1 – red pen 1- highlighter 1 pkg. HB pencils or a mechanical pencil with...

Grade 8-9 Transition at Walter Murray - Friday, June 30

June 19, 2017
If you are currently in grade 8 and are transitioning into high school at Walter Murray, you are invited to attend from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in our auditorium.  Get pumped up for the upcoming school year.  Experience a mock trial of going from class to class with the sound of...

New Look for Front Doors of Walter Murray

June 19, 2017
A new look to the main doors at Walter Murray Collegiate is welcoming students and the community to the building and illustrating the school's commitment and response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. On June 21, National Aboriginal Day, the school unveiled images above the front doors that...

Link Crew program helps welcome Grade 9 students to Walter Murray

March 20, 2017
A fist bump in the hallway is one of the signs that a program to help elementary students make a smooth transition to high school life is engaging students at Walter Murray Collegiate. Link Crew is a mentorship program that sees incoming Grade 9 students welcomed to the school each fall...

Open house set for Feb. 15 helps Grade 8 students prepare for high school

December 20, 2016
Walter Murray Collegiate is a comprehensive collegiate, which means our size and facility allows for the broadest range of programming and extra-curricular offerings in Saskatoon. Our school community is noted for its excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts and technology. Consequently, our students earn valuable scholarships and academic opportunities around the...

Academic, extracurricular programs to engage every student

April 11, 2016
Walter Murray Collegiate boasts a wide range of programs and extracurricular offerings and a diverse student population attracted by the many opportunities available to students. As one of only two  comprehensive collegiates in the Saskatoon Public Schools’ system, we house a number of system-wide programs and proudly offer a multitude of...

Board of Education approves operating budget for 2021-22

June 16, 2021
The Saskatoon Board of Education has approved its operating budget for the upcoming academic year, which will see expenses of $287.7 million, an increase of $9.4 million over last year.
Provincial government operating funding increased two per cent ($4.6 million) for the year, which mainly covers the provincially negotiated salary increase...

​Division's pandemic response highlighted for Board of Education

April 27, 2021
Information about the school division's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic was shared with trustees during the Board of Education meeting held April 20.
Senior administration continues to meet regularly with medical health officers regarding the pandemic and its impact on learning and school communities. The division is in possession of...

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.
...