Students at Queen Elizabeth School were greeted by Lloydminster Bobcats Brody Juck, Tag Bryson, Jack Solomon, and Lucas Magowan on the first day of school. Jeannette Benoit-Leipert Meridian Source
It’s backpacks and lunch pails galore with the return of students and teachers this week.
The first day of school for Saskatchewan students was Tuesday with the Government of Saskatchewan issuing its own welcome-back message.
“The Government of Saskatchewan is excited to welcome the more than 190,000 students back to school whether they have chosen to learn in person, online or at home,” said Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill on Sept. 5.
The welcome was extended to more than 11,500 teachers and over 10,300 education support staff who have been working to prepare for the first day and the school year ahead.
Safety is also top of mind as students make their way back to school.
The ministry encourages all motorists to be mindful of their surroundings, abide by the posted speed limits and watch for students on their way to and from school and while getting on and off buses.
In Lloydminster, Bobcats hockey players welcomed students back at select schools.
