16 Division 1 Champs Glenlawn Collegiate Institute’s girls’ hockey team made school history by winning its first-ever Division 1 championship in March 2026. After years of perseverance and multiple finals appearances, the Lions’ victory reflected resilience, teamwork, and strong community support. The milestone win marked a proud moment for the Glenlawn community and highlighted the continued growth of girls’ hockey across Winnipeg. With 41 schools and more than 17,600 students, there’s a lot to celebrate in the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD). Here are just a few of the noteworthy highlights and achievements from the 2025-2026 school year: A SHOUTOUT TO STAFF & STUDENTS Governor General Awards Lord Dufferin, Canada’s third Governor General after Confederation, created the Academic Medals in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation. Over the years, they have become the most prestigious award that students in Canadian schools can receive. At least one student from each LRSD high school received the award: Talia Leitao, Collège Béliveau Delaney Boileau, Collège Jeanne-Sauvé Caleb Chow, Dakota Collegiate Hope Strong, Glenlawn Collegiate Sarah Holmes, J.H. Bruns Collegiate Veronika Madinova, Nelson McIntyre Collegiate Richard Huynh, Windsor Park Collegiate École Van Belleghem Tops “Name That Plow” Contest Students in Mme Tugby’s Late Immersion class at École Van Belleghem earned top honours in the City of Winnipeg’s inaugural “Name That Plow” contest through creativity, collaboration, and community engagement. Working together to brainstorm and refine ideas, the class’s winning entry “Brrrrr-ger Kings” was selected through a public vote and is now the official name of the City’s sidewalk and pathway plow fleet.
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