Mission / Vision
École Providence serves Fransaskois families from Zenon Park, Tisdale, Carrot River, Arborfield, Nipawin and Melfort who are seeking a high-quality French first-language elementary and secondary education for their children. Guided by proven educational practices, our school is committed to helping every student thrive academically and personally.
Through enriched learning opportunities, strong family engagement, and the active involvement of the Fransaskois community, students develop a strong sense of Francophone identity, belonging, and pride while building the skills they need for future success.
Mission
École Providence provides French-language education from Prekindergarten to Grade 12, following the curriculum established by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. The school serves children of Francophone parents and families who hold French-language education rights, offering a learning environment where students can grow academically, culturally and linguistically in French.
Vision
École Providence strives to educate its students in the French language, foster Fransaskois culture, and convey the Christian values and the Catholic faith of its Francophone community. Its mission is to develop individuals who are open to the world and actively engagement in the growth and development of their community and country.
Welcome to École Providence !
Au cœur de la communauté francophone de Vonda, l’École Providence offre aux élèves un environnement chaleureux, accueillant et profondément enraciné dans les valeurs de la francophonie. Ici, chaque élève est invité à apprendre, à grandir et à s’épanouir dans un milieu où l’excellence, le respect et le sentiment d’appartenance occupent une place importante.
Grâce à l’engagement de notre personnel, au soutien des familles et à la richesse de notre communauté, les élèves bénéficient d’une expérience éducative complète qui favorise autant leur réussite scolaire que leur développement personnel, culturel et social. Les activités sportives, culturelles et communautaires font partie intégrante de la vie de l’école et contribuent à créer des souvenirs durables ainsi qu’une forte fierté identitaire.
C’est un privilège pour moi de diriger une école si étroitement liée à la communauté de Vonda. Originaire de la région, j’ai moi-même grandi en appréciant la richesse de la culture fransaskoise qui fait la force de notre communauté. Aujourd’hui, je suis fière de poursuivre cette tradition en accompagnant les élèves dans leur parcours et en travaillant de concert avec les familles pour assurer leur réussite.
Je vous invite à découvrir tout ce que l’École Providence a à offrir et à venir rencontrer notre équipe. Vous constaterez rapidement que notre école est bien plus qu’un lieu d’apprentissage : c’est une communauté bienveillante où chacun trouve sa place.
Au plaisir de vous accueillir,
Diane Popovitch
Our Team
At École Providence, our team is committed to creating a welcoming, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where every student can thrive.
Meet the dedicated staff members who support our students throughout their academic, personal, and Francophone journey, helping them grow, succeed, and reach their full potential year after year.
Meet the staff at École Providence
A Look Back at Our History
École Providence was named in commemoration of the Sisters of Providence’s contribution as school teachers in the three communities of Prud’homme, St-Denis and Vonda.
In 1980, École Providence was designated a « Type B » school. Soon after, in 1982-83, École Providence became a designated « Type A » school, offering educational services to 90 students from Kindergarden to Grade 11. A Grade 12 program was added in septembre 1983 with 5 students obtaining the High School Diploma that year.
In 1995, École Providence became self-governed as a French first language school. In April 1997, École Providence officially joined the Provincial Francophone school division: Conseil des écoles Fransaskoises, managed by the Conseil Scolaire Fransaskois.
Studies have shown that Francophone schools are the best place for francophone students to get an education — and they will have the advantage being fully bilingual at the end. Enrollment in French first language education will lead to students self-identifying more readily as bilingual Francophones than if they attend immersion school. Francophone students spend the school day in an environment where day-to-day life occurs predominently in French. This includes school interaction with parents, between teachers and ultimately with the community at large. Students experience French as a language not only for going to school, but for their future workplace and life in general. Their proficiency in French will remain longer. It will be part of who they are.
Incidentally, because of the nature of the environment in which we live, proficiency in English is easily acquired by our students. They learn French first, but they acquire English just as fast. Our Francophone students end up developing as good a command of the English language as native English-speakers.
Governance
and policy
The Conseil scolaire fransaskois (Fransaskois School Board, or CSF) is made up of nine trustees elected from the province’s Francophone school regions. Each trustee represents a designated region of Saskatchewan and serves a three-year term.
The CSF provides governance and strategic direction for the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF), ensuring that Francophone students across Saskatchewan receive a high-quality education in French. Much like the Boards of Education that oversee English-language school divisions, the CSF is responsible for setting priorities, making key decisions, and supporting the long-term success of the school division.
Your school board trustee
Michel Lepage
- milepage@cefsk.ca
Other members of CSF Board
Geneviève Binette
- gbinette@cefsk.ca
Roger Gauthier
- rgauthier@cefsk.ca
Nathan Poirier
- npoirier@cefsk.ca
Maria Lepage
- maria.lepage@cefsk.ca
Rosemarie Gelsinger
- rgelsinger@cefsk.ca
Monica Ferré
- mferre@cefsk.ca
Élizabeth Perreault
- eperreault@cefsk.ca
Oumnia Tahiri
- otahiri@cefsk.ca
Guy Roberge
- groberge@cefsk.ca
Election to the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (School Board)
Interested in becoming a member of the Fransaskois School Board (CSF)? Consult the document below to learn about your rights, eligibility, and the election process:
- Election Regulations for the Conseil scolaire fransaskois.
For any additional questions pertaining to nominations, election timelines, voting information, or election results, please contact the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) Head Office at 1.877.273.6661.
Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for School Board Members
The members of the Board and the Board as a whole are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct. Trustees are expected to act with integrity and in accordance with the Code of Ethics established by the Saskatchewan School Boards Association.
For more information, please refer to Policy 2.3: Code of Conduct in the Fransaskois School Board Policy Manual (Politique 2.3 sur le Code de conduite) in the Fransaskois School Board Manual (Manuel des politiques du Conseil scolaire fransaskois).
Conseil d’école (School Community Council)
Role and Responsibilities of the Conseil d’école
Each Fransaskois school elects a Conseil d’école (School Community Council) made up of a minimum of four and a maximum of nine members, depending on the school region. One of the elected members serves as the community representative and must be an adult member of the Francophone minority community residing within the school’s attendance area. The remaining members are parents or guardians of students enrolled at the school. All council members are elected by the school’s parent community.
The Conseil d’école represents parents and guardians by providing input and recommendations to the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (Fransaskois School Board, or CSF) and the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF). Council members contribute to discussions, planning initiatives, and school development activities that support student success and the continued growth of French-language education.
Each council member is elected to a two-year term.
If you are interested in running in the next election, please contact the school principal for more information.
Meeting minutes are available upon request.
