Rob Riel

Winnipeg School Division

The Winnipeg School Division is the largest of six public school divisions in Winnipeg, serving 78 schools and over 33,000 students. Our Purpose Winnipeg School Division provides a learning environment that fosters the growth of each student's potential and provides equitable opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for meaningful participation in a global and diverse society. Our Vision Is for current and future people learning and working within Winnipeg School Division to be: Engaged, Confident, Inspired, and Successful Learners. Our Values Equitable Opportunity – Believes in equitable opportunity, potential, and dignity of all individuals. Literacy and Skill Development – Believes that in addition to basic literacy and communication skills all students must be challenged to develop the ability to collaborate, to create, and be critical thinkers. Responsible Community Members – Believes each student must be given the opportunity to develop the values, attitudes, and principles that enable them to become responsible community members who relate to others in an ethical manner. Care and Support of Students – Believes in advocating on behalf of students to ensure appropriate care and support services are provided for all children. Value of All Employees – Believes its greatest resource is its people. The school division is committed to providing professional development for all employees and an opportunity to participate in the decision-making process. Safe Learning Environment – Believes in the dignity of the individual and supports the staff in ensuring a safe, nurturing, and respectful learning environment within the schools. Partnership with Community – Believes that the public school is an essential component of society and culture. By working cooperatively with the home and the community, the school division can ensure that its programs reflect the changing needs of society and the values, beliefs, and traditions of the local school community. Governance – Believes in good governance, fiscal responsibility, environmental sustainability, accountability, and transparency. Integration of Technology to strengthen ways of learning is a top priority for our division. Our Linked-in page will share content to educate and inspire all - our teachers, staff, parents and students.