SOURIS SCHOOL
HOME OF THE SOURIS SABRES
Souris School is a K-12 School with approximately 500 pupils. There are three sections at Souris School:
Early Years - K-5
Middle Years - 6-8
Senior Years -Gr. 9 to Gr. 12
At Souris School we have a “top notch” teaching and support staff that strives to meet the needs of each individual student. Our Mission Statement is as follows:
“Souris School will provide a positive, safe environment where individuals can develop personal potential and life-long learning skills for adaptations in a changing world.”
“Dedicated to Children”
About Early Years K-5
The Early Years program focusses on an introduction to school and foundation basics. Our Early Years programs emphasize excellence in reading and math skills. The nurturing environment supports individual learning needs. We also offer P.E., Art, Music, Computer and French. Our discipline system sets forth consistent behaviour expectations.
About Middle Years 6-8
The Middle Years program continues to help children develop academic and social skills. We have an excellent behaviour management system in place to help children grow in a safe environment while receiving rewards for positive choices and consequences for negative choices. We continue with basics as well as French, Art, Music, P.E. and Computers.
About Senior Years Grades 9-12
Souris School offers many educational opportunities to our high school students. They receive a solid academic foundation in Grade 9 and 10 courses and are given the opportunity to focus on career direction in Grade 11 and 12. We offer all core courses required for graduation plus a good range of electives, including Band, French, Art, Drama, Outdoor Ed, Business Education and career experience. We host Interactive Television and Youth Internship Programs.
Parental Involvement
As part of our educational support team, there are a variety of ways for parents to be involved at Souris School, including sitting on our active Parent Council.
Extra Curricular
Souris School offers a variety of extra curricular programs throughout the year. These include, but are not limited to: football, volleyball, basketball, curling, hockey, badminton, gymnastics, wrestling, track, yearbook, choir club, intermural sports programs band, drama, choir, travel club and Student Council. If your children are interested in being involved, there are plenty of choices.
Behaviour
Souris School has high expectations and a good code of conduct. The “code” is in place to ensure that all students have the right to learn, free from distractions. The code of conduct is firm but fair. It has a reward system for good behaviours and a progressive consequence process for students who choose otherwise.
For more information call:
Board Office - 483-5533
Fax - 483-5535
-Mr. Dale Peake, Superintendent
-Mr. Brian Spurrill, Secretary Treasurer
- Coordinator of Special Services
-Mr. Rick Pettinger, Chairperson
Souris School - 483-2161
Fax - 483-2828
Mr. Bob Young, Principal
Mr. Glenn Wallmann, Vice Principal K - 5
Mrs. Leanne Rolfe, Vice Principal (6-8)
Mrs. Connie Moffatt, Secretary
Mrs. Ellen Legge, Secretary
Trustees
We have nine trustees in Southwest Horizon School Division. There are approximately 1800 students in Souris, Hartney, Wawanesa, Melita, Deloraine, Pierson, Waskada, and 5 Colony schools.
Bus Routes
If you live close to Souris and are unsure of your child’s bus route, you may call the Division Office at 483-5533. The transportation coordinator will be able to give you more information. We have qualified, certified and caring drivers who will help you if you have any question about your route.
Support Services
Souris School offers comprehensive programs for students with special needs. Our “full integration” philosophy ensures both in class involvement with peers and individual attention. We have a number of additional supports for students at Souris School, including:
Guidance Counsellor
Social Worker and Counsellor
Division Psychologist
Speech Therapist
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consultant
Resource Teachers
Coordinator of Special Services
For more information call at 483-5531.
The Rural Advantage
As you look for a new home and school for your family, we ask you to consider Souris School’s advantages: (i) the education is individual, (ii) staff and community people get to know your children on an individual basis (A big advantage over the less personal larger school), (iii) class sizes are reasonable with respect to current educational standards, and (iv) safety is a high priority.
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