Mission / Vision
École Boréale serves Fransaskois families in the communities of Ponteix, Cadillac, Vanguard, and Aneroid who are seeking a quality French first-language elementary education for their children. Instruction is guided by proven educational practices used in schools across Canada. The school fosters the development of students’ francophone identity through enriched programming and through the engagement of parents, families, and the broader Fransaskois community in supporting student success.
Mission
École Boréale is committed to bringing the CÉF’s triple mandate to life for every child while developing their full potential.
Vision
École Boréale 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 Boréale!
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to École Boréale. Our school serves students from preschool through Grade 12 in a warm, inclusive French-language environment where every child is encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive. We are also privileged to work closely with the Les Étoiles Filantes Educational Centre and the Royer Cultural Centre, valued partners that enrich the life of our school community.
At École Boréale, our entire school team is committed to the academic, social, and personal success of every student. We are a dynamic, skilled, and caring team that places collaboration, respect, and mutual support at the heart of everything we do.
Parents play an essential role in their children’s success. For this reason, our doors are always open to families, whether they wish to accompany educational outings, participate in cultural activities, read with students, or contribute to school life in other ways. Our School Community Council is very active, and we warmly welcome all families who would like to get involved and make a difference in our school community.
Amadou Touré
Our Team
At École Boréale, 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 Boréale
A Look Back at Our History
École Boréale opened its doors in the fall of 1996. Shortly before that, the Shaunavon School Division had decided to close the Ponteix Designated School, one of the original French-language schools in the region.
A group of interested and determined parents then contacted the Conseil général des écoles fransaskoises. Soon afterward, the Conseil général des écoles fransaskoises decided to establish École Boréale within the Royer Cultural Centre.
The school’s name was inspired by the northern lights (Aurora Borealis), which can be observed in the area throughout much of the year when weather conditions permit.
Ponteix is a small community of approximately 550 residents. The Royer Cultural Centre houses École Boréale (a French-language school serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 12), a preschool program, the Les Étoiles Filantes Educational Centre (French-language daycare), an archaeological museum, a games room, a bowling alley, and a community meeting room.
The village also features a golf course, a swimming pool (open from late June to late August), a Catholic church, two restaurants (one of which also operates as a bakery), a health centre, a pharmacy, a recreation centre with an arena and curling rink, two hair salons, a grocery store, an English-language school serving Kindergarten to Grade 12, an auto parts store, a garage, a bookstore, a post office, a credit union, a bank (Royal Bank), a CO-OP store, a motel (Parkside Inn), a SARCAN recycling depot, and a fitness centre.
Ponteix is an agricultural community located 85 kilometres southeast of Swift Current.
Governance
and policy
The Conseil scolaire fransaskois (Fransaskois School Board, or CSF) is made up of ten 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
Other members of CSF Board
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.
