Weekly News
Important Dates:
February 10 - PAC Meeting - 7 PM
February 12 - Band Concert - 7 PM
February 19 - Parent Information Night/Open House 6:30-8:30 PM
February 19 - Spain Trip Meeting - 7:30 PM
February 25 - Pink Shirt Day
PAC News
Workshop for World Teen Mental Wellness Day:
Next Meeting - February 10th 7:00 - 8:00 PM - NMC Library/Teams
Join in Person or on Teams
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25591961137305?p=msDzaQKC7U6HXIp2P5
Meeting ID: 255 919 611 373 05
Passcode: i6sy2fC3
NMC - Parent Information Night/Open House 6:30-8:30 PM
On February 19, parents will be invited to attend and information night/open house. Learn about courses, pathways and requirements and tour the school.
Presentations:
- 6:30 - Grade 9 (Cafeteria)
- 6:30 - Grade 10 (Library)
- 7:30 - Grade 11 and 12 (Cafeteria)
Band News
Winter Concert - February 12 at 7 PM
Guests are encouraged to park in the Highfield lot or on the street and enter through the Highfield Entrance. The school will not be accessible from the north lot (church side).
Grade 12 Graduation Photos
February 20, 23, 24, 25 & 26th,2026
Please see Tobi at NMC’s school office to book your grad photo appointment.
Spain Trip
All Spain Travellers and Caregivers
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: NMC Library
Speaking Skills Workshops
Are you interested in increasing your speaking skills in a fun way?
Join the skills workshop on Mondays at lunch in room 113.
We will work on voice, pacing, thinking on your feet and more!
All are welcome!
Manitoba A.L.I.V.E.
Manitoba Alive is a leadership symposium for youth, creating opportunities for youth to develop their potential as volunteers and leaders in their communities.
Please find more information on their website. The symposium is a three-day, overnight event in the spring, with lodging, meals, and activities provided. There is no cost for the students or schools.
Manitoba Legislative Page Opportunity
The Manitoba Legislative Assembly is looking for Grade 11 and Grade 12 students who are interested in becoming Legislative Pages. As a Page, your duties will include:
• Announcing Members’ names for recorded votes
• Preparing the Legislative Chamber for each sitting
• Distributing documents in the Legislative Chamber
• Receiving and delivering documents outside the Chamber as directed
If you have high academic standing and are interested in the legislative process, find out how you can become a Legislative Page by visiting: www.gov.mb.ca/legislature
Open Doors tour at RRC Feb. 18, 9:00-2:00. Return signed permission form to Dooling or Barrett the day before. Transportation provided. Alternatively, go in the evening with friends or family, 5:00-8:00 pm.
University of Winnipeg Open House Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
In the Dr. David F. Anderson Gymnasium in Duckworth Centre (400 Spence St), and around campus.
University of Manitoba Winter Open House
In-Person Event: Thursday, February 19
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CST
UMSU University Centre – Fort Garry Campus, Winnipeg MB
Pink Shirt Day
LRSD recognizes both Pink Shirt Day (Feb. 25, 2026) and International Day of Pink (April 8, 2026).
Academic Labs
A reminder to all NMC students, if you are looking for some extra help with schoolwork or need to catch up on overdue assignments before the end of term, you are strongly encouraged to attend our Academic Labs during late start Wednesdays. The labs will run from 8:30-9:30am and there are staff members present to assist you.
Language Lab Volunteers Needed
We are looking for NMC students who are comfortable speaking English to partner up with students who are looking for some extra practice with their language skills. We need people to join our Language Lab on Wednesday mornings from 8:30-9:30am. The hours you spend volunteering can be put towards a volunteer credit. If you are interested, please reach out to your Student Services teacher and let them know.
Controlled Access Procedures:
As part of our updated controlled access measures, please remember:
- Everyone must enter through the front doors. Staff will not open exterior doors for students or visitors.
- All exterior doors will remain locked during school hours. Families, visitors, and community members must use the video-enabled doorbell at the main entrance.
- Visitors must sign in at the office, receive a badge, and sign out when they leave.
- Students should exit the building by 4:00 PM unless participating in a supervised activity.
These procedures support a safe, welcoming, single point of entry for our school community. Thank you for helping maintain a secure environment for all.
Athletics Entrance Procedure:
During games, the front doors of the school will be locked. All coaches, players, and fans must enter and exit through the back door located in the Highfield parking lot. Parking is available in the lot and on the surrounding streets. Signage will be posted throughout the school to direct everyone to the gym.
Teams and spectators will enter the gym through the stage door. Players will be able to access the change rooms directly from the gym via the stage area.
NMC Student athletes and spectators are not able to access their lockers during or after games.
News from Ms. Kapilik - Community Liaison Worker
Student News:
Tuesday 3:45 - Wellness Activities in The Community Room
Wednesday 3:45 - Kitchen Brigades
Thursday 9:00-12:00 - Indigenous Youth Leadership goes to the Planetarium and Manitoba Museum
12:00-3:00 - Lunch and drumming with Knowledge Carrier Eric Flett
Friday 8:40-3:00 - Fishing Club
Ice Fishing in Lockport (Bus leaves at 9am)
Community News:
Thursday 1:00-3:30 - Community Connections for Caregivers - Lunch and activities are included.
Friday, February 20 8:40-3:00 Ice Fishing Trip for Caregivers.
- See poster below.
- Bus leaves from Rene Deleurme Centre at 9:00am (Rides to Rene Delerume can be provided.)
- Travel, lunch, equipment all included.
- Please RSVP to Melanie Kapilik melanie.kapilik@lrsd.net
RDC Programming
Please check out some of the upcoming programming happening at RDC.
For adults who are new to Canada
- Learn about 4 sacred medicines from Knowledge Carrier Eric Flett-
- Mentorship-Recruiting Canadian Citizens or long-time settled community members to partner with adult newcomers to practice English, learn about local neighbourhood, attend free events
- English Conversation Circle
