News & Announcements

Emergency Preparedness Week

This year, Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is May 5 to 11, 2024.

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Bear Witness Day

Each year, May 10 is recognized as a day to “Bear Witness” to Jordan’s Principle, which honours Jordan River Anderson and his family.

Jordan’s Principle ensures First Nations children living in Canada have access to the health, social and educational products, services and supports they need when they need them.

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$The visual features the title \"Fill your plate\" with Land Based Learning. Text on the visual states: Mental health Education Week, Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10, 2024. There is a circle in the shape of a plate divided into five. One section says \"give\" and one says \"keep learning\". The other quadrants contain photos: individuals sitting within a tipi, students sitting and standing next to a fire with a pot on top of a grill, and a student in a forest lifting a log.$

DSB1 Mental Health Education Week

In DSB1, students learn in a variety of stimulating, sensory-rich environments, including the outdoors.

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$The visual features the title \"Fill your plate\" with Science & Technology. Text on the visual states: Mental health Education Week, Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10, 2024. There are three photos on the visual: students in a science class standing next to a counter with a science experiment, a student sitting on the ground with an iPad in front of him, and t student pulling a plastic film from a t-shirt design.$

DSB1 Mental Health Education Week

Today, we are eager to focus on science and technology as part of DSB1 Mental Health Education Week.

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$The visual features the title \"Fill your plate\" with Language & Literacy. Text on the visual states: Mental health Education Week, Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10, 2024. There are three photos on the visual: students standing next to a screen presenting, two students reading together, and a group of students making bannock.$

DSB1 Mental Health Education Week

We are eager to highlight how DSB1 students engage in language and literacy as we continue recognizing Mental Health Week and Education Week through our DSB1 Mental Health Education Week.

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$The visual features the title \"Fill your plate\" with Art. Text on the visual states: Mental health Education Week, Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10, 2024. There are three photos on the visual: students holding a quilt in the air, two students making pottery, and several students acting in a drama class.$

DSB1 Mental Health Education Week

Today, as part of DSB1 Mental Health Education Week, we are pleased to share examples of how art can help students “fill their plates” with the 5 Ways to Well-being.

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$The visual features the title \"Fill your plate\" with Math. Text on the visual states: Mental health Education Week, Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10, 2024. There are three photos on the visual: two students working on a robot, two students weighing items, and a group of students looking at shapes on a desk.$

DSB1 Mental Health Education Week

Today marks the beginning of our DSB1 Mental Health Education Week, and we are eager to highlight how students in DSB1 engage in learning about math.

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Music Monday

Music Monday is recognized during Education Week and celebrates the importance of creating and learning music in our schools and communities!

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Meeting of the Board

We invite you to virtually attend the upcoming meeting of the Board, which will showcase a presentation on Staff Demographic Data.

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$The visual features the title \ř Ways to Well-Being Tie-dye Workshop.\" Text on the visual states: Join for a free interactive workshop for children and youth in celebration of Children’s Mental Health Week happening May 6-12, 2024! The workshop is in Englehart on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 4 to 6pm at the NEOFACS Office located at 40 Third Street, Englehart. The workshop is open to all ages, spots are limited. To register with Diane Therrien, contact 705-647-1200 ext. 4677 diane.therrien@neofacs.org. This event is organized by North Eastern Ontario Family and Children\'s Services (NEOFACS), in collaboration with the Northeastern Ontario Mental Health Week Committee.$

Tie-Dye Workshop

In celebration of Children’s Mental Health Week, DSB1 is pleased to partner with community organizations to present an opportunity to incorporate the 5 Ways to Well-being into your day through a tie-dye workshop.

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Orthodox Easter

Happy Orthodox Easter to all those observing this day within our DSB1 community!

The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirt, Transgender, and Gender Diverse+ Peoples

May 5 is The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirt, Transgender, and Gender Diverse+ Peoples, also known as Red Dress Day.

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International Family Equality Day

Each year, the first Sunday of May recognizes International Family Equality Day (IFED)!

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Orthodox Holy Friday

For everyone honouring this day, may today bring blessings that empower you with happiness and success.

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School Lunch Hero Day

May 3, 2024 is School Lunch Hero Day!

Thank you to all our school nutrition professionals and food services workers who help prepare healthy meals and snacks for our students.

Online Webinar: Nurturing Connections with Your Child

DSB1 is pleased to partner with community organizations to celebrate Mental Health Week by hosting Dr. Adele Lafrance.

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National Principal's Day

Happy Principal’s Day to DSB1 administrators, who help to create safe, inclusive, and positive learning environments for our students. Thank you to every principal and vice-principal for the impactful difference you make in the lives of students, families, and staff and for your invaluable role in helping to empower all learners to achieve personal excellence!

First day of Ridván

Wishing a joyous day to all those celebrating!

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2024-2025 School Year Calendar

DSB1 is pleased to share the 2024-2025 school year calendar, which was created in collaboration with coterminous boards and informed through consultation with families, staff, and students.

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Passover

Happy Passover! Wishing peace and blessings to all those in our community observing.

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