District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1) had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Dave Williams on November 7th, 2019.  Dr. Williams is a Canadian icon with an impressive career: Emergency Doctor, Astronaut, Aquanaut, Jet Pilot, CEO, Author and Speaker.  

Tales from his extraordinary life journey captured the audience through both presentations. ...

District School Board Ontario North East is thrilled to invite staff, families and community partners to a presentation by Canadian astronaut, Dr. Dave Williams.


  Dr. Dave William will present from Timmins High & Vocational School, in the auditorium.  We are pleased to welcome all of our communities to...

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District School Board Ontario North East is thrilled to invite staff, families and community partners to a presentation by Dr. Dave Williams.   Thursday, November 7, 2019
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm  (book signing to follow in Timmins) Timmins High and Vocational School Auditorium  (Broadcasted live to all schools in...

On Thursday May 9th, students at École secondaire Cochrane High School (ESCHS) enjoyed a Mental Health Activity Day focused on developing well-being skills in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week. 

Activities included: tie dying facilitated by our Jack Chapter, volleyball & basketball, board games, mindful colouring, cooking, nail painting...

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On April 29, 2019, District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1) students elected a new Student Senate to represent them in the 2019-2020 school year. Two representatives from each of our nine secondary schools were elected to the 2019-2020 Senate, with an additional three Indigenous participants appointed.  At the...

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Students at Ecole Secondaire Cochrane High School will be participating in the writing of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test on Wednesday, March 27th.  
All students who are not writing the test are excused from school on this date, as there will be no classes.  Staff will...

École Secondaire Cochrane High School revolutionized their weight room over the last six months in preparation for the  dual credit course offered in collaboration with Northern College at the school.


Students in the class engage in working the 7 primal movements in the weight room, engage in fitness in the...

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Student safety is our main priority at District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1).  The Northern Ontario climate can sometimes cause the cancellation of student transportation.  That decision is made between the North East Tri-Board Student Transportation, the three school boards who are part of the consortium, as well as transportation operators...

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Good morning! Due to the extreme cold warning, buses are cancelled throughout the Board. Today’s scheduled exam is cancelled and will be POSTPONED until Thursday Jan. 31 at 9 a.m. Stay warm!

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On Wednesday, January 16th, ESCHS's Student Success team held a Catch Up day to help students who may be feeling overwhelmed catch up on their work as the end of the semester nears.  The school's Indigenous Student Advisor (ISA) and volleyball coach, Desmond O'Connor, used every opportunity to help his Junior Girls...

​This semester's senior Visual Arts students at Ecole Secondaire Cochrane High School have brightened the halls with their original classroom door paintings. Students worked collaboratively, to generate, explore, and elaborate on ideas and to develop and revise detailed preparatory sketches and process work to meet the expectations of the teachers who...

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As we approach the end of 2018, District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1) is proud to reflect on accomplishments that help support a positive future story for every student. We are pleased to welcome five new Trustees on our Board this year.  We are grateful for the contributions...

​ On December 19th, 2018 staff and students from École Secondaire Cochrane High School's CSI class went to Lady Minto Hospital, in Cochrane, to deliver handmade gifts to the elderly patients in the long term care unit. While at the hospital, students had the opportunity to interact with the staff and...

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On December 5 th , students from Iroquois Falls Secondary School (IFSS) and Ecole secondaire Cochrane High School (ESCHS) travelled to the Detour Gold Lake Mine site.  The purpose of the trip was to expose students to the operations of the mine and showcase the career opportunities in the...

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On November 22nd, 2018, Ecole secondaire Cochrane High School (ESCHS) hosted a Mental Health Carousel to make students aware of the services/support systems that are available in the community. The school invited local organizations who offer mental health prevention and treatment services to youth 19 years and under.  The...

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Wednesday, November 14 th was Take Our Kids to Work Day.  This career exploration activity provides an opportunity to Grade 9 students from across the country to spend a day in the workplace and begin conversations about career options and pathways. District School Board Ontario North Easts (DSB1) Student...

Dr. Greg Wells is a physiologist, researcher, author and broadcaster.  He spoke to DSB1 students, families, staff and community partners on Tuesday, November 13th.  His presentation was broadcasted to our northern and southern schools via livestream video from Timmins High and Vocational School. 
Dr. Wells shared the sleep-eat-move-think pathway to...

(October 24, 2018, Timmins) – With the 2018 School Board Election now finalized, District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1) would like to thank all candidates for their interest in becoming a Trustee for our Board. DSB1 is looking forward to continuing to work with returning Trustees: Bob Brush –...

The students from Cochrane Public and Ecole Secondaire Cochrane High School embarked in a community connected experiential learning project focused on service learning.  The Visual Arts, Expressing Indigenous Cultures, Grade 8 and the secondary and elementary special education students, created handcrafted ceramic bowls, all of which were used to initiate and host...

District School Board Ontario North East is proud to host Dr. Greg Wells on Tuesday, November 13 th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Timmins High and Vocational School.   Schools in the North and South regions will be able to attend the talk via a YouTube livestream.  "We invite students,...

Talking to your child about drugs and alcohol can be daunting.  Talking with them in a friendly and non-confrontational way early and often can make a difference.  By keeping the lines of communication open with your child, you are creating opportunities to guide them in making good decisions when it...

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Cannabis will be legalized in Canada once the Cannabis Act  comes into effect on October 17 th , 2018.  The District School Board Ontario North East (DSBONE) would like to remind students, families and staff that it will be treating cannabis in the same way it does alcohol.  It...

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The Board of Trustees of District School Board Ontario North East is proud to announce the appointment of Kristen Niemi as new Superintendent of Schools, serving the Board’s Northern family of schools, as well as parts of the Kindergarten to Grade 12 Learning and Teaching portfolio.

“On behalf...

The Ontario government has launched consultations on education reform. There will be three ways for people to participate:

An online submission form, available now, that allows people, organizations or groups to provide their views on any of the consultation topics. Submissions can also be sent to the ministry by emailing fortheparents@ontario.ca or auservicedesparents@ontario.ca.

An...

It was the first day of Frosh Week Activities!  Today, three different student teams took on the teachers in a game of trivia.  It was a competitive but fun event with the teachers coming out on top!  Tomorrow, is Colour Day.  Grade 9's need to wear purple, Grade 10's should wear blue, Grade 11's...

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We are excited to share that we will be hosting a Parent-Teacher Meet & Greet BBQ on Tuesday October 2nd from 4:30pm - 6pm. Meet your child's teachers and enjoy some delicious food from the grill. We look forward to meeting all of our ESCHS families!

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Next week is frosh week at ESCHS. Check out the list of events happening each day! Monday September 24th  - Reach for the Top Assembly  Outfit Challenge:  Athletes vs. Mathletes Tuesday September 25th  - Outdoor activities period 4 Outfit Challenge:  Class colour day Wednesday September 26th  - Bake Sale...

​ Say Cheese! School picture day for all ESCHS students is scheduled for Tuesday September 11th, 

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Picture day for all ESCHS students will be on Tuesday September 11th, 2018. 

We are excited to welcome back our students and look forward to another exciting year. Our first day of school for all Grade 9 students is Wednesday September 5, 2018. The following day, Thursday September 6th, 2018 is when classes will commence for all students Grades 9 - 12.

​ ​ W e are excited to remind you that school begins on September 5th, 2018 for all G rade 9 students. September 6th, 2018 will be the first day of school for all students in Grades 9 - 12. We look forward to seeing our students re-energeized and to begin...

​Congratulations to the graduating class of 2018!
Your potential is endless. We wish you the best of luck for your future!

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Our annual PRIDE walk is going to be held June 5th. Students and staff will be walking to...

​ Grad Rehearsal is on Thursday June 14th at 1:30. please be here by 1:15.

​A special guest will be at the school on June 4, 6, 11 and 14th to do video interviews with the potential graduates. On June 4th, 6th and 11th the guest will be video taping from 1 to 3 pm and on June 14th from 8:45 to 10;30.

​The Canada Learning Bond is an initial $500 offered by the Government of Canada to help you start saving now for your child’s education after high school. Your child could also get $100 every year until age 15. In total, a child could receive up to $2,000 in an RESP. 
The...

​To acknowledge Mental Health Week, the Jack Chapter students of Ecole Secondaire Cochrane High presented a short power point presentation explaining the role of Jack Chapter in the school. They also visited each classroom to promote Jack Chapters.
The school also held a "Paint and Sip" and received support from the Ininiew Friendship Centre...

​Celebrate the summer with savings when you plan a trip to Ontario's attractions with the 2018 Fun Pass. The 2018 Fun Pass coupons provide free admission for up to two elementary school-aged children at 18 popular attractions when accompanied by a paying adult or senior. Parents can also save $5 on...

The proud Cobras support the Broncos and their families. ​