Skip to main content
W.P. Bate School
Inspiring Learning
News Archive

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...

Trinkets & Treasures shares spirit of Christmas for students and families

December 18, 2019

As students scan tables crowded with potential gifts for family and friends, the excitement of the annual Trinkets & Treasures sale at W.P. Bate Community School quickly becomes apparent a pair of eyes light up after spotting the perfect present. The sale has been a holiday tradition at W.P. Bate...

Syrian students embrace opportunities, community at W.P. Bate School

January 23, 2017
  Ask Mansour Hamandoush what he likes about Canada and the answer is simple: his school and his learning. "I go to W.P. Bate School and I have a lot of work and that work makes me happy for every people who came to Canada," the Grade 6 student says. "I...

First day of school for all division students is Thursday, Sept. 1

August 15, 2016
The first day of September will also be the first day of school for all Saskatoon Public Schools students as they head back to classes on Thursday, Sept. 1. Elementary school students will attend for registration during the morning only on Sept. 1 and will be dismissed for the day at the...

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...

Trinkets & Treasures shares spirit of Christmas for students and families

December 18, 2019

As students scan tables crowded with potential gifts for family and friends, the excitement of the annual Trinkets & Treasures sale at W.P. Bate Community School quickly becomes apparent a pair of eyes light up after spotting the perfect present. The sale has been a holiday tradition at W.P. Bate...

Syrian students embrace opportunities, community at W.P. Bate School

January 23, 2017
  Ask Mansour Hamandoush what he likes about Canada and the answer is simple: his school and his learning. "I go to W.P. Bate School and I have a lot of work and that work makes me happy for every people who came to Canada," the Grade 6 student says. "I...