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Posted On Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Sewing 4 “In sewing, can I make a fanny pack?” asks Gabby, a Grade 4 student at David Bouchard PS, while walking up to one of the Sewing Studio facilitators at her school for the day. 
Jay (Jonathan Goorbarry) let’s Gabby know that their class is making something different, but he’ll see if some of the materials will be left over, and if so, he’ll help with that fanny pack. 
Jay is part of the Sewing Studio group visiting schools...

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Posted On Monday, March 25, 2024

Rivalry Week 2Rivalry Week between Henry Street HS and Anderson CVI has been running since 2009 with both schools vying to win the coveted Mayor’s Cup.
At this annual event, administrators, teachers, and students at both schools work together tirelessly to host an exciting series of athletic competitions and pep rallies.
Student-athletes flexed their skills in boys’ basketball, girls’ volleyball, and ended the week with a combination of girls’ and boys’...

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Posted On Monday, March 25, 2024

Durham District School Board announced today that is has a reached a new agreement with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Permanent Teachers bargaining unit. The DDSB Board of Trustees and the bargaining unit have ratified the agreement. 
“This agreement reflects our mutual commitment to providing high-quality education to our students,” said Christine Thatcher, Chair of the DDSB Board of Trustees. “The dedication demonstrated...

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Posted On Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Ekow Nimako signing autographs for studentsStudents at Sunset Heights Public School in Oshawa were excited to meet Ekow Nimako, an artist who creates incredible works using all black LEGO pieces.
In a gym full of eager Grade 3 to 8 students, Nimako shared his experiences as a Ghanaian-Canadian growing up in a predominantly white area of London, Ontario. This is where he first noticed that he didn’t see himself reflected in the neighbourhoods, media, and art around him.
His experience, paired with his love...

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Posted On Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) announced today the launch of its transformative Ignite Learning Multi-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2028). The Plan aims to create an inclusive and equitable environment where every student, staff member, and family thrives.
The Plan is underpinned by three guiding principles:
We recognize and uphold distinct Indigenous Rights
We affirm and uphold Human Rights
We care about and strive to Know Each Other
The Plan’s...

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