Brandon School Division
1031 – 6th Street
Brandon, MB R7A 4K5
Phone: 204-729-3100
Fax: 204-727-2217
If you are a permanent resident or Canadian citizen, you do not have to pay to send your children to public school. Parents can also choose to place their children in private schools. Public schools are paid by taxes while private schools are supported partly by government grants and partly by tuition fees paid by parents.
Parents in Manitoba are encouraged to become involved in their children's education. Most schools invite parents to join parent councils. The councils organize special programs and events, fundraise for the school, and give advice on school needs and priorities. Parents are also invited to discuss any concerns with the teachers and principals.
Most children in Manitoba start school when they are five years old. They go to kindergarten for half a day during the first year then full days from Grade one to twelve. The school year runs from September to June each year. English is the main language of instruction with some schools also offering instruction in French. If you would like more information about the school system in Manitoba, please visit http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/
The Brandon School Division has approximately 8,900 students and 1,500 staff members. It encompasses 24 schools, 21 of which are located within the City of Brandon. There are four(4) high schools and 20 early and middle year schools in the Brandon School Division. French Immersion programming is offered from K-12 at four (4) division schools, École O’Kelly School at CFB Shilo, École New Era School, École Harrison and École Secondaire Neelin High School. The division also offers Vocational Training, at Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School.
The School Division is governed by a board of locally elected trustees, therefore there is a great deal of accountability to the people they serve. Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month with exception being made in July, August and December. All meetings are open and the public is always welcome. Please visit the Brandon School Division webpage at www.bsd.ca to find out more.
Extra-curricular sports and school activities such as choir, band, drama, academic skill contests, clubs and volunteer groups are an important part of the social portion of the school system. Brandon schools offer organized sports teams as a means of building school pride and student engagement. Sports offered include badminton, basketball, baseball, curling, fastball, football, golf, hockey, rugby, soccer, track & field, volleyball and many others.
Information for New Residents
To Register During the School Year: Students are requested to appear at their catchment area school. Assistance with catchment school identification is available from the School Division Transportation office, telephone 204-729-3975.
School Catchment Areas: Kindergarten to Grade 8 students are requested to enroll at their neighborhood school. Kindergarten to Grade 8 French Immersion is offered at École New Era School in Brandon and Kindergarten to Grade 4 at École O’Kelly School on CFB Shilo. Grades 9 to 12 French Immersion is offered at École Secondaire Neelin High School, Brandon. Grades 9 to 12 vocational programming is offered at Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School. Assistance with school identification is available from the Brandon School Division Administration Office, 204-729-3104.
Division Boundaries: The Brandon School Division encompasses the entire City of Brandon, CFB Shilo and portions of each of the following municipalities: Cornwallis, Daly, Elton, Oakland, North Cypress, South Cypress, Whitehead.
It is necessary to know the section, township & range to determine if property outside the City limits is within the boundaries of the Brandon School Division; this information can be obtained from the appropriate Municipal Office. It is also important that you check with the Transportation office 204-729-3975 to confirm if your property falls within Brandon School Division boundaries.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) language support: Brandon School Division will register K-12 EAL students at the Welcome Centre located at École New Era School, 527 Louise Avenue. Please call 204-729-3246 to arrange a date and time for registrations. . You are welcome to bring your child(ren) to this appointment. Please note the following documents will be required for registration:
- Confirmation of permanent residency, or Valid study permit (adult or child), or Valid work permit (parent);
- Birth certificates for each child that indicate the names of parents;
- Immunization records for each child (if available);
- Proof of address (to show that you live within the Brandon School Division boundaries);
- Copies of any school records.
Transportation of Students
Inside Brandon City Limits: Grades K-6 students living within the City and having more than 1.6 kilometers to walk in order to reach the designated school attended shall be provided with school bus transportation service.
Grades 7- 12 students living within the City and having more than 2.4 kilometers to walk in order to reach the designated school attended shall be provided with school bus transportation service.
Outside Brandon City Limits: Students residing more than 1.6 kilometers from school are eligible for transportation to and from school. NOTE: Other exceptions apply.
For further details regarding eligibility for transportation please check with the Supervisor of Transportation – 204-729-3975.
Academic Learning Support
Language Development Program: To provide intensive diagnostic teaching and the development of effective educational programs and learning environments for elementary age students.
Reading Recovery Program: Reading Recovery is an early intervention program designed to reduce reading failure. Children who demonstrate the lowest achievements in literacy learning after one year at school are selected for the program.
Life Skills
Early Years: For students aged 6-10. To help students reach their full potential, with an emphasis on functional academic and communication skills.
Middle Years: For students aged 11-14. To help students reach their full potential, with an emphasis on functional academic skills.
Senior Life Skills: For students aged 15-21. To help students reach their full potential, with an emphasis on functional academic skills. Vocational skills are also emphasized.
Developmental Education
Primary, Junior and Senior Learning Assistance: The learning assistance classes offer a modified academic program which accommodates individual needs and encourages students to progress at the level of their ability.
Community Transition (CT): The Community Transition program accommodates young adults between 14 and 21 years of age. The program is community based and “real life” oriented. The main focus is to assist each student in independent skills, functional academics and vocational training.
Student Support Program (SSP)
Elementary:Is designed to assist students from Grades 1-6 who are having significant emotional / behavioral difficulties coping in the classroom.
|
Middle Years: Is designed to assist students from Grades 7 & 8 who are having significant emotional/behavioral difficulties coping in the classroom.
|
Senior Years: Is designed to assist students from Senior I – 4 who are having significant emotional/behavioral difficulties coping in the classroom.
|
The Brandon School Division Schools
SSS - Student Support Program
School |
Address |
Phone |
Grades |
Alexander |
Box 21, Alexander |
204-752-2251 |
K - 8 |
Betty Gibson |
701 - 12th Street |
204-729-3965 |
K - 8 |
Crocus Plains |
1930 - 1st Street |
204-729-3900 |
9 - 12, SSP |
Earl Oxford |
540 - 18th Street |
204-729-3270 |
K - 8 |
George Fitton |
1129 - 3rd Street |
204-729-3220 |
K - 8 |
Green Acres |
335 Queens Ave. E. |
204-729-3265 |
K - 8 |
École Harrison |
415 Queens Avenue |
204-729-3200 |
K - 8 |
J.R. Reid |
813-26th Street |
204-729-3955 |
K - 8 |
King George |
535 Park Street |
204-729-3991 |
K - 8 |
Kirkcaldy Heights |
10 Knowlton Drive |
204-729-3291 |
K - 8 |
Linden Lanes |
49 Silverbirch Drive |
204-729-3260 |
K - 8 |
Maryland Park |
700 Maryland Avenue |
204-725-7770 |
K - 8 |
Meadows |
1220 - 22nd Street |
204-729-3988 |
K - 8 |
Neelin High |
1020 Brandon Ave. |
204-729-3180 |
9 - 12; English & French Immersion Senior Life Skills & Community Access |
New Era |
527 Louise Avenue |
204-729-3161 |
K- 6 English K - 8 French Immersion |
O’Kelly |
Box 70, CFB Shilo |
204-765-7900 |
K - 8 English K - 4 French Immersion |
Prairie Hope High School |
Unit A, 638 Princess Avenue |
204-725-2630 |
9-12 |
Riverheights |
32E. Fotheringham Dr. |
204-729-3210 |
K - 8; Middle Years Life Skills |
Riverview |
1105 Louise Avenue E. |
204-729-0330 |
K - 6 |
St. Augustine |
308 Lorne Avenue |
204-729-3285 |
K - 8 |
Spring Valley |
Spring Valley |
204-729-0320 |
K - 12 |
Valleyview Centennial |
65 Whillier Drive |
204-729-3950 |
K - 6 |
Vincent Massey |
715 McDiarmid Drive |
204-729-3170 |
9 - 12; SSP |
Waverly Park |
3800 Park Avenue |
204-729-3250 |
K - 8 |