École Provencher
École Provencher is the oldest school in Saint Boniface, Winnipeg, Manitoba. From its earliest beginnings in 1818 under the guidance of Father Provencher, the school has occupied various sites in St. Boniface. In 1906, École Provencher found its current and permanent home at the corner of rue St. Jean Baptiste and avenue de la Cathédrale.[1][2]
| École Provencher | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
320, avenue de la Cathédrale , , R2H 0J4 Canada | |
| Coordinates | 49.8907°N 97.1138°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public Elementary School |
| Established | 1818 |
| School board | Louis Riel School Division |
| Superintendent | Christian Michalik |
| Principal | Michèle Olson |
| Staff | 12 Teachers, 12 Support |
| Grades | Kindergarten to 3 |
| Enrollment | 260 |
| Language | French Immersion |
| Area | Saint Boniface |
| Colour(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Le Paladin |
| Website | www |
Originally part of the St. Boniface School Division, École Provencher is now within the Louis Riel School Division. Students from Kindergarten to grade 8 are schooled in the French Immersion program, continuing the tradition set by the founders of receiving instruction in both official languages. The school also houses independent day-care facilities and nursery school programs.[3]
References
- DeClercq, Jean-Marie et al. École Provencher/Provencher School. Louis Riel School Division Print Shop. 2006.
- "École Provencher". Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- P est pour/is for Provencher. Art Bookbindery. 2010.
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