In May, the International Student Coordinator attended the CAPS-I Conference, an important professional development opportunity focused on supporting international students in post-secondary education. The conference brought together practitioners from across Canada to share best practices, including a regional meeting with others in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, discuss emerging trends, and explore strategies for enhancing student success and well-being.
Key learnings from the conference included approaches to strengthening international student engagement, improving cross-cultural communication, and providing more responsive support services. Sessions also highlighted current challenges facing international students, including mental health, housing, immigration policy changes, and career development. The conference provided valuable opportunities to network with colleagues, exchange ideas, and learn about innovative programs being implemented at other institutions.
The knowledge gained from the conference has helped us to strengthen our program to include higher stipends for host families and a home stay training program to help have host families prepared for the arrival of students.
about 16 hours ago, School District of Whiteshell
Pinawa Seocondary School Graduation
Thursday June 18 @ Pinawa Dam
RSVP to attend by June 12 204-753-2381
about 19 hours ago, School District of Whiteshell
PROM 2026
4 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
Mr. Roy teaching an 'on the water' boat switch technique
4 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
The Grade 7/8 class had a boat design challenge today while exploring buoyancy!
4 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
URGENT!! HOME STAYS NEEDED FOR 2026-2027 !!
We currently have 5 students wanting to come to our District and no host families!!
Opening your home to an international student is so much more than providing a place to stay — it’s creating friendships, sharing cultures, and helping a young person feel safe and welcome while they study far from home.
Many of our students arrive excited, nervous, and hopeful for connection. Host families become a huge part of that experience — often creating bonds that last a lifetime.
Right now, we truly need more families in our community to consider hosting. Without enough caring homes, programs like this become difficult to continue, and students may lose the opportunity to experience our community in such a meaningful way.
You don't have to a specific type of family to host.... couples, families with children, empty nesters — what matters most is kindness, inclusion, and a welcoming spirit. You can host 1 or 2 students at a time, there are short or long term students. We will be offering a higher stipend for families this year and referral bonuses!
If you’ve ever thought about hosting, now is the perfect time to learn more. We have short term students which is a great way to try it out. Your home could become a student’s home away from home. 🌍
Please contact thompsonv@sdwhiteshell.mb.ca / 204-753-8366 for more information
6 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
Morgan training with Kevin for throws!
6 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
Today the grade 9’s took part in an exercise designed to simulate making a treaty between the Crown and Canada‘s indigenous peoples.
8 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
Last Friday our grade 7/8 Soccer team travelled to Winnipeg for a tournament. Weather was great, and fun was had!
8 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
11 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
Grades 5-8 Track & Field Qualifier
@ PSS
May 26
11 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
VERY exciting day in Grade 1/2…our 48 eggs have arrived. ❤️🎉🎉🎉They’re tucked safe and sound into our incubator. And now we learn everything we can and wait for 21 days….😁
14 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
Another fun adventure for our international students - Manitoba Camping thanks to our Host Family Kadille and Ariane!! These 2 have been hosting students for many years now! We appreciate you taking these students and showing them new experiences! Couldn't do this program without these amazing hosts!!
14 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
FW Gilbert School had some fun outdoor activities and wind stick making last week!
14 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
SDW is looking for anyone interested in welcoming an International Student into their home for 2026 2027 school year. We have lots of students requesting to come to our Division and would love to accept them all! But we NEED YOU ! We will have students for 3, 5 or 10 months! Males & Females! They come from all over the world: Japan, Switzerland, France and Germany to name a few! The District offers a monthly stipend.
For more information please reach out to 204-753-8366 or
thompsonv@sdwhiteshell.mb.ca.
Main 3 things we need from a host family is: 3 meals a day, a caring and nurturing home, and to just have fun!! There is always support from the local International Coordinator and other host families.
New this year we will have a host family training session online to help you feel more confident before your student arrives, and a higher monthly stipend to help with the extra costs. We really need the community to help with this program to make it a success.
18 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
Outdoor Spring Concert
FW Gilbert School
6:00PM
June 4
18 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
So grateful for host families like Lisa McKay and crew! She and her family have hosted students for many years and from many countries! She took these 4 Internatioanl Students on an adventure to Banff and they had a fabulous time. Thank you Lisa for your contribution to this program!
19 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
Grade 11's Stocking Fish
20 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
Some Grade 9 students have started learning how to record voice lines using the Recording Booth for their show The Layover.
20 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
Reminder NO SCHOOL
Monday May 18, 2026
Happy Victoria Day!
21 days ago, School District of Whiteshell
