Regina, June 29, 2023 – A groundbreaking ceremony will be held today to announce the construction of a new francophone elementary school that will serve families residing in northern Regina.
"Regina's Fransaskois have been waiting for this moment for many years," said Alpha Barry, Chair of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF). “Needless to say, we are very happy that the construction project has finally started. This new school will benefit our families and our community in so many ways. »
Regina, June 12, 2023 - The University of Regina and Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) have signed a memorandum of understanding in an agreement to work cooperatively in supporting CÉF students transitioning to the U of R.
Regina, Monday, March 22, 2023 – Conseil des Écoles Fransaskoises (CÉF) is very pleased with the announcement made today as part of the presentation of the 2023-2024 Saskatchewan budget which provides for the construction of two new schools for the Fransaskois communities of Prince Albert and Saskatoon.
“We wish to express our gratitude to the provincial government,” said Conseil Scolaire Fransaskois (CSF) Chair Alpha Barry. "We hope to welcome students in time for the start of the 2025 school year."
Regina, June 23, 2020 - Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) welcomes the Government of Saskatchewan’s funding announcement today for a new school in Regina’s northern sector.
Regina, June 22, 2020 – Each year, the month of June serves to remind us of the role First Nations people played in establishing our communities here in Saskatchewan and elsewhere in Canada. June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The numbered treaties are solemn agreements establishing shared use of territories and resources in order to coexist harmoniously in the environment in which we find ourselves. First Nations people knew the riches of the land, the sources of water, the contributions of animals, the secrets of plants, the benefits of sharing and the importance of giving back to the land, long before the arrival of newcomers from away.
Regina, June 18, 2020 – Conseil des écoles fransaskoises schools are preparing to welcome back students and staff in September in accordance with the guidelines issued today by the Government of Saskatchewan.
The Government had announced on June 9 that students in Saskatchewan from Prekindergarten to Grade 12 would return to schools in September to continue their learning.
Regina, March 14, 2017 - The Conseil Scolaire Fransaskois (CSF) -- Saskatchewan's Francophone board of trustees -- is opposed to any budget cuts imposed by the provincial government for fiscal year 2017-2018.
"The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) has done its homework and raised its financial situation in recent years through considerable sacrifices," said CSF Chair Christiane Guérette.
Regina, August 10, 2016 – The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises - Saskatchewan’s Francophone school division appointed André Messier as Deputy Executive Director of Education, CÉF’s Executive Director of Education Bernard Roy announced today.
"We are pleased to have attracted a candidate of André Messier’s caliber. He is known as someone who posesses demonstrated experience in strategic planning and change management in large educational organizations"
Regina, July 11th 2016 -- Hello. Thank you for being with us this afternoon. The Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) held its last meeting for the 2015-2016 school year.
I would like to take this opportunity today to share with you our thoughts, our analyses and the recent decisions that our Board has taken in the best interest of students, teachers, school principals and parents.
Regina, July 11, 2016 -- The Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) held today its last meeting in regards to the 2015-2016 school year.
After a year full of consultations and multiple assessments, the Board Chair was keen to make an official announcement regarding changes to the senior management body at Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF).
Regina, Thursday, June 2, 2016 - Under the leadership of Chairman Alpha Barry, the Francophone schools board of trustees of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises today launched a new approach to account for the work of elected officials to parents and the community.
"From now on, Les Lendemains du CSF will will be replaced by Votre CSF en Bref. More than a name change, this communication will be the opportunity to share more relevant information after each regular session of the CSF. The summary of the highlights will be enhanced and delivered in an accessible language"
Regina, Wednesday May 18, 2016 - The Conseil Scolaire Fransaskois (CSF) elected Alpha Barry Chair of Saskatchewan's Francophone school board (CÉF) and Elizabeth Perreault Vice-Chair, as part of the organizational meeting of May 18, 2016 .
"I thank the trustees for their confidence in me by electing me Chair," said Alpha Barry. "I understand that the CSF Chair's role is to create consensus, to regain the confidence of the Fransaskois community, particularly families and CSF electors. It is a unifying role and I hope to live up to the challenges facing the education system fransaskois in the coming months."
Regina, May 11 2016 - The library of the elementary pavilion at École Monseigneur de Laval school in Regina will now be called " Bibliothèque Suzette-Fafard " in memory of a deceased teacher of Conseil des Écoles Fransaskoises, has decreed the Francophone school Board at its latest meeting on 9 May.
"Her colleagues and her school community wanted to honor her memory, to preserve the memory of her contribution to Fransaskois education. Naming the school library in her honor, where she taught school seemed the most vivid recognition that could be bestowed her posthumously. "
Regina, May 4, 2016 - The Conseil des Écoles Fransaskoises offers its sincere congratulations to Donna Lajeunesse, the new president of the Association locale des enseignantes et enseignants fransaskois (ALEF), elected at the annual meeting on April 21 and 22 in Saskatoon.
"Mrs. Lajeunesse is well known to Regina's Francophone school community," noted Francophone School Board President André Denis. "Ms. Lajeunesse taught for several years at École Monseigneur de Laval (Elementary Pavilion), where she currently is Assistant Principal."
Saskatoon, Monday, April 25, 2016 - Several CÉF students distinguished themselves at Expo-Sciences 2016 -- a virtual science fair -- for which organizers unveiled laureates and scholarships today among the 25 projects submitted.
"Participants were asked to create a short video featuring the approach used in their project, accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation, a report and pictures."
Regina, March 11, 2016 - The Chair of the Conseil Scolaire Fransaskois (CSF), André Denis, today announced the appointment of Bernard Roy as the Francophone School Board's Director of Education.
"We went through a rigorous process, as required by the Education Act. This was also evident in the needs-orientated profile the candidate should have, in addition to demonstrated capacity to operate in challenging environments."
Regina, January 26, 2016 - André Denis, Chair of Conseil Scolaire Fransaskois (CSF), which overseas Saskatchewan's Francophone school division - Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CEF) - announced today that Director of Education Donald Michaud is leaving his duties, citing family and personal reasons.
"The Trustees would like to thank Donald Michaud for his dedication and professional commitment to Fransaskois education"
Regina, January 23, 2016 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) - Saskatchewan's Francophone school division - wishes to express its solidarity with the people of La Loche, victims and families affected by the sad events that took place yesterday in this beautiful northwestern Saskatchewan community.
"On behalf of the Fransaskois School Board, I would like to share with our counterparts at the Northern Lights School Division that we pray for them and the school community of La Loche, hoping they find the strength to begin the long process of healing that lies ahead."
Regina, Friday November 20, 2015 – The Conseil des Écoles Fransaskoises (CEF) -- Saskatchewan’s Francophone school division -- expressed disappointment following the publication of the ruling today by the Supreme Court of Canada in the Caron-Boutet case.
"The CEF will continue to seek a negotiated settlement out-of-court in its current dispute with the Province, a process initiated last year"
Regina, Friday October 23, 2015 -- The Conseil des écoles Fransaskoises (CÉF) – Saskatchewan’s Francophone school division – announced today that École Secondaire Collège Mathieu will now be known as the "École Mathieu de Gravelbourg."
"The CÉF formally adopted the new name of Gravelbourg’s Francophone high school, after receiving the consent of the Collège Mathieu. The College had expressed concern at the confusion entailed by the use of the word "Collège" in the name of both institutions."
