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About Louis Riel School Division
- School district in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- 40 schools
Louis Riel School Division International Student Program Winnipeg, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Louis Riel School Division International Student Program Winnipeg, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Louis Riel School Division International Student Program Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada About Louis Riel School Division School district in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 40 schools 8 high schools 32 elementary/middle years schools
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Louis Riel
- The Division is named after Louis Riel
- Who was Louis Riel?
- 1844-1885
- Political figure in the history of
Manitoba
- A founder of the province of
Manitoba
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The heart
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continent
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg is the capital
- f Manitoba
Winnipeg
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City of Winnipeg
Louis Riel School Division Division Board Office
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Louis Riel School Division Catchment
- Borders the Red River
- Green space & parks
- Small lakes
- Close to Universities
High Schools Early/Middle Years schools Universities
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Louis Riel School Division
- Students will become more fluent in English
- r French
- Students will meet many new friends
- Professional teaching staff of over 1500
teachers
- All schools embrace the use of technology
- Physical Education is taught at every school
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Winnipeg
- Capital city of the province of Manitoba
- Large urban centre in mid-western Canada
- Major transportation hub in North America
- Approximate population 800,000
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Downtown Winnipeg features many river walkways which extend for miles
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Winnipeg is built at the fork of two major rivers which adds to the beauty of the city.
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There are many large shopping areas throughout Winnipeg.
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The Forks Market is a popular area year round for locals and tourists alike.
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Winnipeg has many professional sports teams including baseball, hockey and football.
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The Great Outdoors: clean air, blue sky, healthy living
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Four Distinct Seasons
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Winnipeg is a centre of culture and different ethnic groups which are celebrated all year.
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Did You Know?
- Manitoba is multicultural:
– Over 200 ethnic groups speaking over 100 languages
- Manitoba has over 100,000 lakes and rivers
- UN ranks Canada in top 5 places to live
- Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world
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Many festivals celebrate different parts of Canadian culture, heritage, agriculture and music.
Festival du Voyageur Corn and Apple Festival
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Collège Béliveau - http://www.lrsd.net/Schools/CB/
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Collège Jeanne-Sauvé - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/CJS/
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Dakota Collegiate - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/DCI/
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Glenlawn Collegiate - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/GCI/
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J.H. Bruns Collegiate - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/JHB/
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Nelson McIntyre Collegiate - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/NMC/
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Windsor Park Collegiate - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/WPC/
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Arts and Technology Centre - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/ATC/
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Manitoba’s High School Semester System
- School year runs from September to June
- Two semesters
– 1st semester September – January – 2nd Semester February – June
- Course options vary in each semester in each
school
– All schools offer courses required to graduate
- Diploma recognized across Canada and in
many other countries around the World
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Manitoba’s High School Credit System
- Grades 9 to 12 students earn credits towards
graduation
- Credits provide flexibility to pursue courses
best suited to all students’ interests and goals
- 30 credits needed to graduate
– Combination of compulsory (mandatory) and
- ptional courses (electives)
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Want More Information?
- ISP Handbook – International Student Guide
- USB drive and materials
- http://isp.lrsd.net for more information
- Watch our videos online
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