b'A SHOUTOUT TO STAFF & STUDENTSExcellent EducatorsWith 40 schools and more than 17,500 students, theres a lot to celebrate inKaren Duffield was this years recipient of the Province of Manitobas Outstanding School Leader Award, which the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD).recognizes the work she has done to welcome students and Here are just a few of the highlights andstaff merging from a nearby school and cultivate a feeling of achievements from the 2023-24 schoolbelonging for all. Karen tackled difficult and delicate situations year: with grace and set up a student group to encourage and empower students to take the initiative to create positive change amongst their peers and community.Governor General Awards: Rachel Robinson was this years recipient of the Province Lord Dufferin, Canadas third Governor General afterof Manitobas Outstanding New Teacher Award. Rachel has Confederation, created the Academic Medals in 1873 toworked to improve school culture through initiatives including encourage academic excellence across the nation. OverCommunity Helpers, a student advocacy group that helps the years, they have become the most prestigious awardstudents become leaders by helping organize meals-to-go, students in Canadian schools can receive. At least onespirit week, newsletters, eco-friendly activities, and otherwise student from each LRSD high school received the award: respond to the needs of the school.Jenna Armstrong, Dakota Collegiate Institute Guardian of the BooksSarah Boissonneault, Glenlawn Collegiate InstituteStephany Chuang, Nelson McIntyre Collegiate Brad Fallis, Teacher-Librarian at Darwin and Victor H.L. Wyatt Samantha Eagles, Collge Bliveau Schools won the 2024 Outstanding Teacher-Librarian ofJenny Hwang, J.H. Bruns Collegiate the Year Award. This annual provincial award honoursKavlesh Galhorta, Dakota Collegiate Institute practicing teacher-librarians who are making an outstanding Olena Khudina, Collge Jeanne-Sauv contribution to school librar ianship in Mani t oba. Brad wasKai-Yi (Sylvester) Mao, Windsor Park Collegiate honoured by the Manitoba School Library Association for the high calibre of his work, commitment to professional Celebrating Social Work development, and demonstrated leadership.The Manitoba Association of School Social WorkersInspiring Environmental Actionrecognized one of our school social workers, Kim Mackey, for her outstanding contributions to the Social Work profession.In March 2024, the cole St. Germain Enviroclub received An integral member of both clinical and school teams, Kimrecognition from Mike Moyes, MLA, marking a significant approaches her work holistically, fostering positive changemilestone in their journey of environmental advocacy. The within the realms of crucial relationships and environments. MLA commended the clubs dedication and innovative approach towards promoting sustainability within the school and beyond. This acknowledgement not only validates the efforts of the students and faculty involved, but also highlights the importance of grassroots initiatives in driving environmental action. 20'