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Newcomer Services

March 3, 2025

Serving Schools, Families and Communities

Newcomer Services supports the academic success, psychosocial well-being, and settlement needs of newcomer students and their families. It helps newcomer students and families transition into new schools and communities.

Newcomer Services is guided by values of support, inclusion, equity, advocacy, and collaboration. It proves support in three main areas:

  1. Advocates for educational and psychosocial resources for students and caregivers.
  2. Partners with community organizations and settlement services to WSD.
  3. Equips school staff with resources to create inclusive and equitable learning environments.

Wrap-around support 

Newcomer Services provides services such as:

  • Assistance with school registration and intake processes. 
  • School orientations in a student’s language. 
  • Support for assessments and parent-teacher conferences. 
  • Interpretation and translation services. 
  • Mediation and advocacy for students and caregivers. 
  • Cultural workshops or programs for students and families. 
  • WSD staff training on newcomer-related topics, including cultural awareness.  
  • Employment services, including job search assistance and resume building. 
  • Access to transportation for school and settlement-related appointments. 
  • Collaborate with community agencies who provide more resources and programming.  

Newcomer Services team  

The team is made up of:

  • 10 Intercultural Support Workers (ISWs) 
  • 1 Newcomer Services Coordinator 
  • 1 EAL and Newcomer Services Divisional Support Teacher 

Contact  
Monique Burke, Newcomer Services Coordinator
204-788-0203  
mburke@wsd1.org 
 
More Information 
English as an Additional Language (EAL) program  

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