May 2025
Spring and the Joy of New Growth
As we welcome spring in Winnipeg, enjoying the warm weather and the new bursts of green all around campus, I find myself grateful for the growth I observe in our students as well.
Every year when we move past Spring Break, I know that the pace will pick up on the run toward the June finish line. Despite what on the surface can look like a flurry of activity, what I see is the cumulation of months of learning, and the fruit of our students’ curiosity and commitment. When I take an even closer look, I am privileged to witness the evidence of MBCI’s Vision and Mission at work as students demonstrate engagement, service, and learning that is rooted in meaning, purpose, and belonging.
Introducing: The Red Gym Refresh Project
The Red Gym at MBCI has been a cornerstone of our school community for generations. Within its walls, countless stories of teamwork, resilience, and achievement have unfolded. The Red Gym Refresh Project will honour this legacy while preparing for the future as it creates a 21st century athletic facility designed for growth, excellence, and accessibility.
MBCI Presents, Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
April’s production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical captivated four sold-out audiences in Jubilee Place, leaving them laughing, crying, clapping along, and up on their feet. The musical, which tells the story of a precocious little girl who overcomes hardships, bringing light to a dark world, resonated deeply with many in attendance.
Celebrating Mr. Brian Plett
It was in the fall of 1983 that Mr. Brian Plett joined the staff at MBCI. Over the 42 years that followed, Brian has had a truly generational impact on the MBCI community – now teaching the children and grandchildren of former colleagues and students, and working alongside those he used to teach.
Remembering Dr. Henry G. Friesen, 1934-2025
The MBCI honours the life and legacy of Dr. Henry Friesen, who passed away last month in Winnipeg. Dr. Friesen, an MBCI graduate of the class of 1952, leaves behind a remarkable story of scientific innovation, visionary leadership, and faithful service.
Mr. Brian Plett is retiring after 42 years of teaching, coaching, and service at MBCI!
Please join us as we share our best wishes with Brian, share some memories and stories, and recognize and honour his work and his legacy at MBCI.
Tuesday, June 24
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Program at 5:30 pm
No RSVP Required
Light Refreshments
Join us on September 27, 2025 for MBCI’s Homecoming and 80th anniversary celebrations! The event promises a day filled with remembering and reconnecting as we honour the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future. Connect with old friends and make some new ones, share memories, and discover more about how students learn and grow at MBCI today.
Register today to be entered into our Registration Draw!
All who register for the Homecoming 2025 events will be entered for a chance to win* a Samsung 75″ QLED TV and a Samsung HW-S700D/ZC 3.1 Channel Dolby Atmos Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer!
*Must be present at the Kick Off Event, 10 AM in Jubilee Place, to win.
Learning at MBCI
Learning at MBCI is guided by our vision of equipping students to learn, love, and engage with the world. We take a student-centered, inquiry-based approach to curriculum through which students apply their own curiosity and hands-on problem solving skills in a real-world context whenever possible.
Grade 5 Bible Class Builds Relationship at
Bethania Personal Care Home
Grade 6 English Class Commemorates
80 Years of MBCI with Newspaper Project
Grade 10 Science Students Practice
Conservation Skills at Oak Hammock Marsh
Grade 12 Physics Design and Build
Functional Furniture from Cardboard
Stay Connected
As MBCI alumni, you know first-hand the transformative power of an MBCI education. You are an important part of MBCI! You will always have a home here. Our ongoing relationship with you is important to us.
Host a reunion and celebrate the enduring connections and cherished memories that make MBCI a special place. We look forward to welcoming you back home!
Thanks to the gifts of our alumni, the next generation of MBCI students are being given opportunities to develop the character to live a Life Well Learned.
Have you had your 10-year reunion but missing your 10-year letter? We may have it! Inquire by email to advancement@mbci.mb.ca!
Did you know that children of MBCI Alumni may be eligible for a $1000 tuition credit? Learn more today!
MBCI Events
MBCI hosts many events throughout the year that we invite our community to attend. Experience at taste of life at MBCI first-hand at the following events.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Retirement Party in Honour of Brian Plett
MBCI Multipurpose Room, Program Begins at 5:30 PM
5:00-7:00 PM, Light Refreshments Provided
The MBCI community is invited to join us June 24 at MBCI, for a time to share our best wishes with Brian Plett upon the occasion of his retirement. Mr. Plett began his teaching career at MBCI in September 1983, and it is our privilege to recognize and honour his 42 years of service.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
MBCI Convocation
North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church
7:00 PM
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2025 into our MBCI Alumni Family.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
MBCI’s Homecoming and 80th Anniversary Celebration
MBCI Campus
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
