Chair’s Message

Dear WSD community, 

Welcome to the 2025/26 school year! This season always brings a sense of renewal and possibility. Whether you are a student beginning your journey, a family supporting your child, or a staff member guiding and inspiring, we are united by a shared purpose: to ensure every learner belongs, thrives, and is included. 

At Winnipeg School Division, our values of Love, Joy, and Rigour guide us. Love means ensuring every student feels safe, respected, and celebrated. Joy comes from building vibrant, engaging learning communities where students are inspired. Rigour challenges each learner to grow and achieve their full potential. 

Our schools are more than classrooms—they are communities of care, connection, and opportunity. This year, we will continue to focus on fostering belonging, removing barriers, and lifting each other up.  

To our students: you inspire us with your creativity, curiosity, and resilience. To families: thank you for your trust and partnership. And to our staff: your dedication and passion are the heart of our division, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do. 

Together, let’s make this a year of unity, discovery, and optimism.   

Warm regards,
 
Kathy Heppner
Chair, Board of Trustees
Winnipeg School Division