Regina, Monday, August 18, 2014 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is announcing the nomination of Dolorèse Nolette as Acting Deputy Director, Education, and of Claude-Jean Harel as Communications Manager.

"Dolorèse Nolette has extensive experience in school adjustment, educational programming (French as a first language), change management and governance. Over the last 36 years, she has held positions as a teacher, director of a French-language school board and director of Academic Affairs and Governance, at Campus Saint-Jean at the University of Alberta."

Regina, Monday, August 18, 2014 - Today, the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is revealing its restructuring of its Educational Services. A measure that is necessary in order to better address the challenges resulting from the budget cutbacks announced in June 2014. The result of a review that takes into consideration intervention approaches adapted to the context of an organizational overhaul, the reorganization of Student Services will allow for the encouragement of student success and mentoring by workers in schools.

"At the heart of this measure, the CÉF is looking to encourage collaborative approaches," explains Acting CÉF Director of Education, Donald Michaud. "Firstly, it aims to influence, in a constructive manner, the development of work processes, while mobilizing the teams in the school setting. Secondly, it will allow to better respond to the specific needs of workers and students in the school setting, in order to effectively meet challenges, whether they be related to education or communication with CÉF employees or with parents."

Regina, July 1, 2014 - During a special meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., the trustees of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (“CSF”) decided that it had no choice but to return to court in order to obtain supplementary funding.

"The morning of Friday, June 27, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., the CSF asked Roger J.F. Lepage, of Miller Thomson LLP, to appear in court before Justice Barrington-Foote, to advise that the CSF had to return to court to obtain supplementary funding prior to the start of classes in September 2014. The CSF made this decision in order to ensure that the students of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (“CÉF”) had the full services to which they are entitled."

Despite the fact that the Conseil was audited by the province in 2012-2013, if the Provincial Auditor accepts, we will cooperate fully with her and her team.

"The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the Provincial Auditor will be assigned to the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) to review its gouvernance and financial situation. Despite the fact that the Conseil was audited by the province in 2012-2013, we will cooperate fully with the Provincial Auditor."

Regina, February 14, 2014 - The Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) is pleased to announce the interim nomination of Mr. Donald Michaud as Director of Education for the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF).

"Originally from Saskatchewan, Donald Michaud springs out of semi-retirement to serve as Director of Education for the Conseil scolaire fransaskois.  The position had become vacant after its outgoing director, Mr. Bernard Roy, had stepped down for health reasons."

Regina, February 14th, 2014 – The Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) is announcing today that, for health reasons, Mr. Bernard Roy will be stepping down as Director of Education for the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF). Mr. Roy has decided to submit his resignation after 15 years with the Fransaskois schools, including six years as Director of Education.

"The CSF would like to recognize his important contribution to the advancement of the CÉF.  He has spent many long hours and shown great commitment and devotion in the various matters that were entrusted to him as school principal, Superintendent of Education and later as Director of Education."

September 23, 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is offering workshops on the awareness and prevention of cyberaddiction. Cyberaddiction is the problematic use of the Internet and of new technologies. It can lead to feelings of distress and problems at the psychological, social, or professional level. The goal of our cyberaddiction awareness initiative is to provide information on the problematic use of the Internet and technology, as well as providing potential solutions for the healthy use of technology. All of this, to prevent cyberaddiction.

October 5, 2020

Dear colleagues, 

I want you to know how appreciative I am of the extraordinary work that you do every day.  

You who are in the field and must wear the mask, in addition to the smile, every day -- you who are tasked with ensuring the success of each student ... 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Allow me on this very first day back to school to thank you for your invaluable collaboration during the last several months in supporting your child’s success. I am convinced that the measures put in place in our schools, and the virtual classes offered, will continue to ensure the success of every Fransaskois student.

August 25, 2020

Dear CÉF families, 

Across the province, our teams are busy preparing for a memorable return to school. We can call it the COVID back-to-school event, a seasonal step worth remembering this year. There will be precious reunions guided by passionate teachers and dedicated support staff. As a backdrop: the health and safety of each student and of our staff.

If you have questions about the support offered for your child with special needs, call 1.877.273.6662 to consult a Student Services professional in confidence. You have questions related to the impact of COVID-19 on CÉF activities? Send an email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also contact 1.877.273.6661, for any general questions concerning the 2020-2021 academic year at CÉF. 

August 11, 2020

Dear parents and guardians,

In the light of the most recent information communicated by provincial authorities, CÉF has updated its Restart Plan. This update includes additional details as to guidelines and measures put in place to reduce contamination in schools and CÉF offices.

You will also notice that CÉF offers families who might be unable to reintegrate their child into the physical school environment for medical or other reasons, the option of proceeding with their learning activities in virtual mode.

March 30, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I would like to bring to your attention some key information for the successful continuation of our school year, as we close this week without school during which staff was on leave.

Principals and school staff will resume their activities in telework mode (working from home) as of today. Schools and the head office will remain closed to ensure the effectiveness of efforts to counter the spread of COVID-19. If you wish to communicate with the school, you can do so starting today, by calling your school’s regular phone number.

This week, school staff will plan virtual educational activities for your children, which will be delivered starting Monday, April 6.  Before then, teachers and educators will communicate with the children on Wednesday, April 1, based on a schedule which will be given to you.

March 19, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I would like to bring some clarification as to what drives CÉF to put into place the best educational services it is able to provide students under current circumstances. There are almost 4 months left in the 2019-2020 school year. Much learning remains for students as they prepare for next year and, in some cases, for their journey into post-secondary studies.

The Ministry of Education has requested that all school divisions pause students’ educational activities over the coming week, in order to allow school staff and families to adjust to the new reality. The week-long break will also help counter the spread of COVID-19, thanks to social distancing.

March 16, 2020

Dear parents and guardians,

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced this morning that all schools are to be closed. CÉF will therefore implement these directives and schools will close on Friday, March 20, until further notice.

With the cancellation of parent-teacher meetings on Thursday, March 19, parents will have the choice of keeping their children at home that day, or to bring them to school where they will be under teacher supervision during school hours. No school transportation will be available on Thursday.

March 16, 2020

Dear parents and guardians,

We recognize that the increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases this weekend raises several questions and concerns. CÉF is in constant communication with the Ministry of Education and follows the recommendations of Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer regarding school closure options.

We expect everyone who is not feeling well to stay home and monitor for possible symptoms of COVID-19. We also invite parents to continue to report their child's absence from school.

As a precaution, the parent-student-teacher meetings that were to take place on Thursday, March 19 are postponed to a later date.

March 12, 2020

Dear parents and guardians,

Given the recent developments surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), we would like to inform you that our teams at CÉF are already taking steps to ensure your children and our employees have access to a safe and healthy learning and work environment. CÉF has implemented an Action Plan in our schools to counter COVID-19 - this Action Plan is available  on the CÉF website.

 We are committed to preventing possible cases of contagion. All our schools have therefore started phase 1 of the Action   Plan: Prevention.

By Michel Vézina – Collaboration avec ÉBS et ÉMG

On November 9th, 2016, École Beau Soleil (ÉBS) and École Mathieu de Gravelbourg (ÉMG) held its Remembrance Day Ceremony. After some words of welcome offered by the schools’ principal, Mrs. Rosalie Lizée, the grade 8 to 11 students in the school band played «Ô Canada» under the direction of the music teacher, Mrs. Janique Wilson.

On October 18^th, members of the Gravelbourg Fire Department offered a presentation and activities at l'école Beau Soleil. During this presentation, the Kindergarten to Grade 3 students learned safety steps to take if they’re in their home when a fire breaks out. These students and the EBS staff would like to extend a sincere thank you to the firefighters Mr. Anthony Lorrain and Mr. Chris McIvor for having taken the time from their busy schedule to offer this hands-on presentation!

Par Jean-Maurice Ebrottié – Collaboration avec l’ÉBS, l’ÉMG et l’ACFG

On Friday, September 16^th, the daycare Le Tounesol, École Beau Soleil, and École Mathieu de Gravelbourg took part in the Terry Fox Walk. ÉBS and ÉMG have participated in this event for over 20 consecutive years. Thanks to the generosity of all those who offered donations and pledges, the schools were able to collect $2364 for the Canadian Cancer Society. ÉBS, ÉMG, and the daycare Le Tournesol would like to extend a special thank you to the Gravelbourg RCMP detachment for its kind assistance during this activity.

Dear Parents,

Let us welcome you back on occasion of the CÉF's inauguration of the 2016-2017 school year. You will find that our school staff is genuinely involved in the educational mission of the CÉF, which is committed to the academic success of your child. In our schools, you will meet other parents like you who want the best education for their children, not only in French first language, but also the very best education available anywhere in Saskatchewan.

The considerable reduction of the CÉF's long-term debt and the adoption by the Francophone school Board of a balanced budget in 2016-2017, will allow the organization to begin the school year in a context that will better enable it to fulfill its mission than it has been in the recent past.