We are so grateful for this generous donation from Club Richelieu Timmins! This donation will go towards supporting student needs across our schools. Merci, thank you and meegwetch
Kindness in Colour Contest Winner! 🏆 We are so excited to share the winning design of the Colour in Kindness Contest, created by Maren, a DSB1 student!This design will be printed on pink t-shirts to encourage kindness, inclusion and belonging across DSB1 schools.
Family Support Webinar Series We are proud to host a four-part webinar series for families in partnership with Northeaster Public Health and Clarity Counselling. Click the title to learn more and register today!
Building Brilliance: Wearable Tech Design Celebrates Women in Trades In celebration of International Women's Day, Skills Ontario challenged Grade 7 and 8 students across the province to reimagine the intersection of technology and artistic expression. The challenge? Create "wearable tech" that makes a statement. Ailee's creation was selected as one of only three winners province-wide!
International Day of Pink On this day, students, staff, and communities come together to stand up against bullying, discrimination, and harassment.Click the title to read more.
Staff Wins Provincial Championship, Heads to Nationals Congratulations to Carole Horton, Manager of Building Services, and her team for winning the 2025 Senior’s Provincial Championships! Carole and her team move on to the National stage in the fall!
Professional Activity Day - April 4, 2025 Don't forget! Friday, April 4, 2025, is a Professional Activity Day.We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, April 7, 2025.
World Autism Acceptance Day Today and every day, we embrace and celebrate the strengths, talents, and diversity of individuals on the autism spectrum.Click the title to read more.
Professional Activity (PA Day) - Friday, April 4 We are pleased to share the details of the upcoming Professional Activity (PA) Day, taking place on Friday, April 4. Click the title to view the schedule.
Meeting of the Board - April 1, 2025 Join us virtually on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, starting at 6:15 p.m. for the Meeting of the Board.Click the title to watch live on YouTube.
National Indigenous Languages Day March 31 marks National Indigenous Languages Day in Canada.Click the title to read more.
Kindness Challenge Sparks Joy at Englehart Public School Throughout February, students at Englehart Public School embraced the spirit of giving through a school-wide kindness challenge. The initiative revealed how powerful small acts of compassion can be when they ripple through an entire school community.
Dragon Sculpture Earns Iroquois Falls Public School 'Most Creative' Honour Iroquois Falls Public School students showcased their artistic talents in the annual Snow Sculpture Contest hosted by the Iroquois Falls Arts Council. Working collaboratively, the students crafted and painted an impressive snow sculpture of their beloved mascot, Fireball the Dragon. Their creativity and teamwork paid off as the school proudly took home the "Most Creative" award!
Future Healthcare Leaders Learn Life-Saving Diabetes Care TH&VS students enrolled in the Healthcare Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) had an incredible learning experience with Natalie Roy from the Diabetes Centre at the Timmins and District Hospital. Click the title to learn more!
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination It’s a day to acknowledge the ongoing struggles caused by racial discrimination, which continue to affect many people every day.
World Down Syndrome Day his day serves as a call for people everywhere to unite and raise their voices in support of the rights, inclusion, and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.
Design the DSB1 Pink T-Shirt: Show Your Creativity and Spread Kindness, Inclusion, and Belonging! We’re inviting you to submit an original design for our official DSB1 Pink T-Shirt, which will be distributed across all DSB1 schools
International Francophonie Day International Francophonie Day is celebrated worldwide every year on March 20. Click the title to read more.
Honouring History Through Art Congratulations to Cassius Winger, from Iroquois Falls Secondary School, on winning the regional 2024 Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day contest. His entry will now go on to compete at the national level! Click the title to read more.
Bringing Nature Indoors The students in the Nova Classroom at Iroquois Falls Secondary School (IFSS) collaborated on the creation of a Northern Ontario landscape themed mural for their classroom. The colours were intentionally chosen to connect staff and students with nature, fostering a sense of calm, relaxation, trust and safety. Click the title to view more photos.
