Planning underway, stay tuned for details Hello friends, It is very exciting to be able to announce that SHBE is planning a conference for May 13-15. Please stay tuned for details. It will be held at Briercrest College and Seminary, and will include speakers and workshops, a used book sale, and a college and career fair for homeschool teens. The … Read More
Brigitte, at the University of Saskatchewan has passed this along to SHBE to share the homeschool community: I would like to share that the Let’s Talk Science Outreach Office at the University of Saskatchewan is hosting a Green Energy Initiative Science Fair to promote awareness on Canada’s transition towards cleaner energy to the youth. The science fair will take place … Read More
Dear SHBE, This year, Heritage Saskatchewan is proud to introduce the High School Heritage Challenge. This virtual program aims to give secondary students the opportunity to explore their heritage by creating a project that will be submitted and judged online. Students can sign up individually or in groups, making this challenge perfect for students that are homeschooled. There are two … Read More
I’m passing this along to anyone interested in Studying outside of Canada. Hi Rod We are excited to be hosting another Study and Go Abroad Virtual Education Fair on September 23rd, and would really appreciate it if you could let your members know about it. This free event is a great opportunity for students to meet with universities, professional schools … Read More
Saskatchewan Home Based Educators (SHBE) is hosting a discussion on Notification and Registration. Bring all your questions! SHBE Board members and experienced homeschoolers will be there and will do their best to give you answers! This is a great opportunity to learn more about homeschooling in Saskatchewan. Open to both SHBE and non-SHBE members. Do you know someone who may … Read More
Several of our members have contacted us with concerns about recent communication from Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD). To keep you informed, SHBE has corresponded electronically and over the phone with SECPSD this week. SHBE has written the following correspondence: Hello Maryanne, One of our members forwarded your email to us (attached below), and I wanted to respond to … Read More
Dear SHBE Members, We’d like to respond to information provided by Southeast Cornerstone that seems to imply that home based educators needs to track and report on all worksheets, activities, projects, and assignments completed, as well as provide samples of those worksheets, activities, projects, and assignments. The Saskatchewan Home Based Education Policy manual does not require the periodic log to … Read More
— Forwarded message — Subject: Native Prairie Youth Poster Contest Greetings! Prairie Conservation Action Plan is hosting our annual Native Prairie Youth Poster Contest! Make a poster about “Protecting Prairie” or “Species at Risk” to win a prize! Contest Details: • Age Categories: under age 6, 7-10, and 11-16 • 11-16 Category must include information about what people can do … Read More
Passing along this information from our friends in Alberta. We have continued to diligently work behind the scenes still in hope of having a live convention knowing how important it is for us to interact in person! Many things can change in the 6 weeks before the convention date so we hope you will join us in our prayers and … Read More
Well, it’s a sure sign that spring has hit Saskatchewan – It’s Annual Progress Report time for homeschoolers!! I know there are lots of veteran homeschoolers who have done this many times already, but for some of you this will be your first time reporting. SHBE will host a seminar at 3:00 pm on April 27th to focus on the … Read More