River East Transcona School Division (RETSD) - River East Collegiate

River East Collegiate is a secondary school in River East Transcona School Division that offers classes for students from grades 9–12. River East Collegiate is located in an urban area serving the communities of North Kildonan, East St. Paul, and St. Clements. The student body and community are highly involved in all aspects of the school, supporting a strong academic focus and an extensive co-curricular and extracurricular program. River East Collegiate is working with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO in Ottawa to establish itself as part of the UNESCO Associated School Project Network (ASPnet), linking it with 5,600 schools in over 150 countries. This will provide students with the opportunity to develop partnerships with students around the world as they focus on becoming global citizens. The River East Collegiate UNESCO committee’s primary goal is to raise awareness and “build peace in the minds” of every man, woman, and child in their community. Through their partnerships with Free the Children and Habitat for Humanity, they are able to “think globally and act locally” about a number of issues.

River East Collegiate usually has 25–35 international students. There is always less than one percent of the school population speaking a particular language other than English. It is the school's aim that international students are given many opportunities to use English and add to the cultural diversity of the school. International students receive EAL (English as an additional language) support through teachers and educational assistants. They also participate in cultural activities and field trips, including an international student soccer tournament, tours of the Manitoba Legislative Building, and winter games and events.

Why River East Collegiate

• Courses offered: River East Collegiate offers a range of courses that meet students’ needs, abilities, and interests. There are compulsory core credits and a wide variety of optional credits available. Students will find optional courses in the areas of technology, drama, music, modern languages, business, and industrial technology. The strong academic program at River East Collegiate helps prepare students for academic success at post-secondary institutes.
• Advanced placement: River East Collegiate offers the Advanced Placement program, which allows students who are academically gifted to study at a more challenging level. A high score in a Grade 12 AP course allows students to receive credit or placements in many first-year university courses.
• Extracurricular activities: River East Collegiate offers a rich program of extracurricular activities outside of regular class time. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities, as they promote good school spirit, develop confidence, and provide opportunities to meet and make friends. River East Collegiate has a strong tradition of athletic success. At the school, you will find male and female teams in basketball, volleyball, soccer, golf, hockey, and indoor/outdoor track and field. There is also a male-only football team. Along with sports, there are a variety of other activities, including community service clubs, student government, the yearbook committee, and a garden club. There are activities and clubs for a variety of interests, so all students can get involved in the school community.