The Portage la Prairie School Division recently recognized one of La Verendrye Schools outstanding staff members. LVS educational assistant, Geraldine Hiebert was presented the Portage la Prairie School Division Excellence Award for 2015-16. Hiebert notes it is all still sinking in.

"I was very shocked. I never expected it. I don't know, like I said I'm very honoured to have it. I still cannot believe I have it."

Hiebert explains her job is very rewarding as she has always had a passion for working with children.

"It's the satisfaction of helping kids that maybe don't have opportunities to do certain things and now they can do them. I don't know, I just enjoy working with them. I love working with kids. Prior to working at the school, I worked at a day care for thirteen years and when I finished that I knew I still wanted to work with kids."

Hiebert says she plans on working around children until she retires. She was presented with a plaque as well as a monetary prize for her excellent work within the school division.