News & Announcements

We are pleased to share with you the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar created in collaboration with Conseil Scolaire Catholique de District des Grandes Rivieres, Conseil Scolaire Public du Nord-Est de L'Ontario, and Northeastern Catholic District School Board.

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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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Each year across Canada, May is acknowledged as Speech and Hearing Month.

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International Family Equality Day (IFED) is celebrated annually on May 7.

This year's motto, "Power up families," encourages all families to embrace their uniqueness, highlighting the importance of equality and family diversity.

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Students from across the district attended Skills Ontario Skills Competitions and Conferences from May 1 - May 3, 2023. DSB1 was well represented, with 32 students competing in Skills competitions.

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We are pleased to present the May 2023 Strategic Plan Vignette, where we are proud to showcase some of the incredible ways that DSB1 students, staff, and families demonstrate our DSB1 Strategic Priority of Innovation and Strategic Action of Growth Mindset.

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Each year, the first week of May recognizes Mental Health Week and Education Week.  This year, we are pleased to highlight how supporting our mental health occurs through learning experiences across educational environments through our 2023 DSB1 Mental Health Education Week campaign.

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Monday, May 1, marks the beginning of our DSB1 Mental Health Education Week!

Today on Music Monday, we are excited to highlight how students create, sing, and play music. Music Monday is recognized annually on May 1 from coast to coast and celebrates the importance of creating and learning music.

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Whether it is a deck of cards, a family favourite board game, or a game with specific learning opportunities, informal and spontaneous conversation are great skills to practice.

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Today is Administrative Professionals Day! We recognize the dedication of our DSB1 administrative staff, who are committed to supporting our students, staff, and families across our DSB1 regions. Thank you for everything you do – we truly appreciate you and your vital role in our DSB1 community.