Making a Difference for Delainey We are thrilled to share a heartwarming and powerful reminder of how small acts of kindness can have a huge impact. Through the “Tabs for Wheelchairs” initiative, pop can tabs collected by caring individuals and schools across the province are now directly supporting one of our very own students in the Hanover School Division — Delainey. Delainey is a vibrant and joyful 13-year-old student in Grade 6 at Stonybrook Middle School in Steinbach. As the oldest sibling to two younger sisters and a… Read More
Oral language is the foundation for student learning as it is essential for literacy development, learning, and successful social communication. Speech-Language Pathologists collaborate with school teams to create language-rich environments that promote oral literacy in children. For more information on how parents and caregivers can support oral literacy in the home environment, please click on the following link: Promoting Oral Literay in Young Children
World Autism Awareness Day 2025 On April 2nd, the world comes together to recognize World Autism Day, a time to celebrate the unique talents and contributions of individuals on the autism spectrum. This global observance serves as a reminder to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for those with autism, emphasizing the importance of creating supportive environments where all individuals can thrive. Through awareness campaigns, advocacy efforts, and community events, World Autism Day aims to foster a more inclusive society that… Read More
Yes I Can Award Congratulations to Mohamed Sall from Niverville Middle School & to Jace Narvaez, Rose Staib, & James Bornn Thiessen from the Steinbach Regional Secondary School on winning the Yes I Can Award. Mohamed, Jace, Rose & James were recognized at the recently held Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children banquet: Mohamed Sall – Mohamed is a natural team player, who thrives in the classroom and on the court. He participates in school sports such as volleyball and basketball, as well as in Special Olympics. … Read More
School Social Work Hanover School Social Workers collaborate with schools and families to support students in finding success. Supports are offered in many different ways such as group work, one-to-one therapeutic interventions, and classroom delivery. School Social Work interventions are individualized and unique to the students and families supported. Some of the support offered looks like; Social emotional growth and development Mental health interventions, resources, and assessments Creating a suicide safer community Supporting families in accessing community based resources and… Read More
Dyslexia Awareness Month, observed every October, is dedicated to raising awareness about Dyslexia, a common learning difference affecting the ability to read, write, and spell. It aims to educate the public, support individuals with dyslexia, and promote understanding of the challenges they face. This month highlights the importance of early diagnosis, appropriate intervention, and fostering inclusive environments in schools and workplaces. By spreading knowledge, Dyslexia Awareness Month seeks to break down misconceptions and empower individuals with Dyslexia to reach their… Read More
Shared Health – Summer Coverage and Other Resources: Over the summer, Emily Preun is the Shared Health Counsellor who will be covering for Hanover School Division. She should be set up to receive emails after June 21st, 2024. Her email address will be epreun@sharedhealthmb.ca . Hopefully, she will soon have a phone number to share as well. Emily works out of Southport, Manitoba. A youth can make an appointment to meet with her virtually or by phone. If a youth prefers… Read More
