News & Announcements

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 we are pleased to focus on literacy and the importance of read alouds. Read alouds are a valuable tool that helps students develop their vocabulary, active listening skills and make sense of the world.

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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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This April, students and families from Bertha Shaw Public School (BSPS) had the opportunity to engage in learning outside the classroom at an evening event hosted by Science Timmins.

Today, May 2, we are eager to highlight coding and technology as part of DSB1 Mental Health Education Week.

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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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National Principal’s Day is recognized annually on May 1 to acknowledge the tremendous work of principals and vice-principals.

We thank DSB1 principals and vice-principals who play a crucial role each day in creating positive learning environments for students, promoting academic success, supporting staff in their roles, and empowering all learners to achieve personal excellence.

Learning about sun safety and how to enjoy the outdoors in a healthy and safe way is an essential part of every student’s education.

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Across DSB1, we take action to support the earth we live on each day, not just because we care about the natural world, but because we live on it. Students were excited to start using vermicomposters this year to reduce food waste in schools.

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We are eager to present the winning design for our DSB1 Pride Month T-Shirt Contest, created by a Grade 7 student attending Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS)!

A tremendous thank you to all the talented DSB1 students who participated in this contest.