How To Register 5

February 13, 2024

Grades 5 Registration Information:

The registration process occurs in February each year. We encourage attendance at your school’s annual Open House.

Registration Process:

To register your child, please complete a Registration Form and email to the school address found at the bottom of this page. The following documentation must be attached to complete the registration process:

Your child's birth certificate
Proof of residency (e.g. lease agreement, mortgage documents or utility bills)
Your child's 9 digit personal Manitoba Health information (9 digit personal identification number)
Name and phone number of an emergency contact
Parent/guardian home and work phone numbers

NEW STUDENT APPLICATION

A) Within Catchment. Complete school registration forms (see Useful Links below).

Provide proof of guardianship. (Birth Certificate, legal guardianship letter, court documents, etc.)
Provide proof of residency. (Lease Agreement, Mortgage/Lease papers, Home Purchase Agreement, Manitoba Hydro bill, etc.)
Provide a copy of the student’s most recent report card.

B) School of Choice

If you wish to attend a school not in your catchment area or if you are from another division, you may apply to attend another school. Please visit our School of Choice guidelines and application forms.
Accepted SOC students are not eligible for bussing

C) Permanent Resident

Everything from Option A.
Must bring in landing documents (parents & students) to the school for copying for student file and processing by our division office
Must bring in Permanent Resident card for copying (if applicable)
Everything from Option B only if applying as School of Choice.

D) All Other Newcomers to Canada (Visa, ISP, Refugee, etc.)

If you are new to the country and are NOT a Permanent Resident of Canada, please contact Ms. Donna Gray at the Pembina Trails School Division International Student Program’s (ISP) Office for verification (dgray@pembinatrails.ca). Please send her the following documents in PDF format (only):

All passports for your family
all Work, Study and Visitor Permits
Letter of acceptance and / or job offer
Rental agreement or a utility bill (MB Hydro, Winnipeg Water, or cable) that proves your address
Child(ren)'s birth certificate

When the verification process is complete, the ISP office will provide the school office with Verification of Status Documents. The name of the school in your area (based on your address) will be stated. Subsequently, someone from your school will be in contact with you with further information about your child’s start at school.

To see which school is in your catchment area please check your address on our school locator.

A school staff member will contact you to complete your school application. Please click on the school link and follow the directions.

Upon completion and receipt of your application, the school will contact you with further information for your child(ren)’s start of school.

Medical:

If your child has any medical needs or concerns (nut allergy, asthma, epi-pen, etc.) please clearly indicate the health concern on the registration form and check with one of the school secretaries to ensure the necessary medical papers are prepared before your child starts school. If medication or medical treatment is required, we may request that an authorization form be completed by your doctor.

Transportation:

If your child lives within the catchment area of your school in K-6 but farther than 1.6 kilometers from the school, you may be entitled to bus service. Information regarding transportation is available by contacting the Transportation Department.

Registrations Throughout the School Year:

For registrations throughout the school year, please contact your school office directly. Appointments to complete the registration process can be made by contacting the school office.

Useful Links