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Looking for Host Families for 2026 2027 School Year!
We currently have profiles for 2 - 10 months Students - one from Japan, one from Germany. We also have 1 - 5 month Student from France. There will be more to come, but if you are interested in a specific country or stay please reach out and we can see what students could be a nice fit.

For any questions please contact thompsonv@sdwhiteshell.mb.ca 204-753-8366.

Below is one testimonial from a student from Germany that stayed in Pinawa for 10 months, she has since then come back to Pinawa to visit her host family and friends. This is one of many students who have really enjoyed their stay in Pinawa attending Pinawa Secondary School!
5 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
testimonial

Outdoor classroom on a sunny day!

5 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
outdoor class
From scratch tomato soup and grilled cheese being served today.
5 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
soup
soup making
SDW is looking for Host Families for 2026 2027 School Year!
We have students coming from Japan, Germany, France, , Italy & Australia.
They will staying in Pinawa ranging from 3, 5, 10 months.
Please reach out if you are interested in hearing more about the program.
thompsonv@sdwhiteshell.mb.ca
5 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
letter for hosting international students
Learning to tune bikes
5 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
biking
Badminton!! Congrats to our PSS Team for a great tournament day!
Tenley & Breanna won 1st place Girls Doubles and Sophia winning 2nd place Girls Singles. We have 5 students going to zones!
5 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
team
School District of Whiteshell Regular Board Meeting
April 29, 2026 6:30PM
5 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
meeting
One of our French students made this salmon pasta dish for their host family this evening. A little taste of home for him to share! Yummm.
5 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
fish meal
salmon pasta
Kevin the bike mechanic!
5 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
fixing bikes
fixing bikes
Chef Kevin making grilled cheese for the first time.
6 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
cooking
Do you want to build a snowman? Our lucky international students get some unexpected snow in their first few days in Canada!!
6 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
snowman build
bios snowman
snowman buid
snowman
Human Ecology class prepping apple crisp.
6 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
cooking
prepping cooking
prep work
New International Arrivals - Millie, Hector, Jeanne, and Jean!! WELCOME TO PINAWA!!
6 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
Winnipeg
Winnipeg
student
Millie
PSS Trivia
6 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
trivia trivia
trivia
trivia
trivia
trivia
Grade 12 Ski Trip!!
6 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
ski
ski
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ski
ski
ski
game
had
gar
Grade 9 Drama had been preparing before Spring Break learning how to set up Stage Flats, painting them over in preparation to create a full set for their production coming at the end of the year. Thank you Pinawa Players for allowing us to use some of their Flats!
6 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
drama
drama
drama
drama
drama
drama
theatre
School Spirit being had at PSS!! Spirit week to end the last week before Spring Break!!
6 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
dress
twins
Dre's
dress
drinks
ice
pink
Today the Grade 8 Foods class made Banana Chocolate Chip muffins. Yum!
6 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
baking
baking
baking
The Grade 7/8 Science class spent today exploring the Visible Light Spectrum!
6 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
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shadow
shadow
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Spring Break
March 30-April 3 inclusive.
Welcome Back Students April 6 2026.
Have a safe and fun break!
6 months ago, School District of Whiteshell
SPRING BREAK