KILDONAN EAST COLLEGIATE

845 Concordia Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2K 2M6 Telephone (204) 667-2960 Fax (204) 667-1203 www.kec.retsd.mb.ca

January 29, 2016

Dear parents and guardians,

As you heard in our email last evening, the Winnipeg Police Service has made an arrest
in connection with the threatening and offensive video about Kildonan-East Collegiate that was
posted on social media. The police have indicated there is no imminent danger to the school or
the public.
We want to take this opportunity to thank the Winnipeg Police Service for their prompt
response to the situation. We are working with them as they continue to actively investigate the
incident and, as a precautionary measure, we are keeping the school in alert mode today.
Please be assured that schools in RETSD have safety plans that are ready to be
implemented quickly when situations like this arise. I want to commend our staff for the excellent
work they are doing to keep our students safe during this difficult time.
This video was no doubt upsetting to everyone. We want you to know that the divisions
crisis team is at the school to support the victims and any other students who have been
distressed by this.
Thank you for your patience as we work through this as a school and as a community.
Please dont hesitate to call the school if you have questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Darwin MacFarlane
Principal