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Introducing "Brain Boosters" for EQAO Prep!

Our Learning and Teaching team launched Brain Boosters, a quick and engaging way to help students strengthen key Language and Math skills while building confidence for EQAO.

These 5-minute questions give students regular practice with important concepts and EQAO-style thinking. Rooted in the Science of Learning, Brain Boosters promote strong routines, problem-solving, and meaningful discussion.

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Skills Ontario’s Virtual Skilled Trade & Tech Day – Slick Wind Power Car Build

Grades 5 and 6 students from Central Public School and Joseph H. Kennedy Public School participated in Skills Ontario’s Virtual Skilled Trade & Tech Day Slick Wind Power Car Build. The event gave students the chance to design and build wind-powered cars while learning about engineering and renewable energy.

DSB1 Wins National Award for Student Kindness Contest

DSB1 is proud to announced it has received a Bravo Award from the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education (CACE-ACACÉ) in the Coup de Coeur category for its Kindness in Colour student t-shirt design contest, organized between the Mental Health Portfolio and Communications Department.

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Inspiring Others Through Sport and Spirit

Congratulations to Avelyn Kring, named Special Olympics Ontario Student Athlete of the Year! Click the title to learn more about Avelyn's journey and success!

DSB1 Holiday Card Contest

We are eager to be accepting winter-themed submissions for the 2025 DSB1 Holiday Card Contest until Thursday, November 13 at 12 p.m. (noon).

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