The Evergreen School Division has released a new digital guide called My Evergreen Classroom to help families in Gimli, Manitoba, navigate their children’s education. This booklet, made available in early March 2026, explains how lessons are planned and what is expected of students during the school day.
The guide is organized into three sections called Matter, Manner, and Method. These sections explain what is being taught, the importance of the school environment, and the specific teaching techniques used to keep students focused. The booklet highlights eight engagement strategies used in class, such as having students respond together in a group or using show-me boards to display their work.
According to the My Evergreen Classroom booklet, these strategies are based on professional frameworks known as Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction and Teach Like a Champion. These methods are used throughout schools in Arborg, Riverton, and Winnipeg Beach to provide clear instructions and consistent routines for all students.
This effort to share information with parents follows the division’s literacy team receiving a national award for educational excellence from Dyslexia Canada in 2024. Families can now access these resources directly online, including for students at Gimli High School, to find answers to common questions without needing to call the school office.
Superintendent Scott Hill has been a primary advocate for these instructional changes and literacy initiatives. Local leaders, including Trustee Gladys Kohler, have also supported the division’s focus on student learning by participating in events like I Love to Read Month in Gimli schools.
