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 –...

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Every year, Mrs. Rosenthal's art students create a collaborative art project that represents all the students of Federal Public School.  This year's creation turned out fantastic, and will be proudly displayed in our foyer.  Every student coloured their own hand to be a part of our message to "reach...

​In preparation for the Guinness World Records title for number of speed stackers stacking on one day (Nov. 8th), the Kindergarten and Grade 3/4 classes spent some time together sharpening their stacking skills.  The 3/4's helped the JK's and SK's learn how to stack and work cooperatively to build bigger stacks....

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,...

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...

​Federal Public School students participated in their annual Terry Fox walk on September 27th, and raised almost $500 to support cancer research.  Students, staff and families enjoyed the walk to Civic Park and back, while raising awareness in the Federal community. As an extra challenge this year, the class with the most...

​On September 25th, Federal Public School was honoured to have Aiden Charbonneau, a Kirkland Lake childhood cancer survivor, speak to the students about his experiences.  As part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and in preparation for their Terry Fox Walk on September 27th, Aiden spoke of his battles with cancer, the supports he...

Fresh From the Farm orders due October 5, 2018 ​

School photos will be taken on Thursday, September 27, 2018!​

Milk days start Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - $1 each Pizza days start Wednesday, September 19, 2018​ - $2 per slice

​The Grade 2 and Grade 5 students from Federal Public School had a great time visiting Science North on June 15th! Tons of new learning experiences from the first time being in a larger city, to being on a coach bus, to the excitement of seeing such an amazing place filled with blue coats ready...

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​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...

A very dedicated group of robotics participants were a part of Team Federal that worked hard on their robots over the past few months almost every recess to get them working just the way they wanted in order to compete in three separate challenges at  the recent Science Timmins Robotics Challenge....

On Thursday, May 10, 2018, in front of many parents and her entire school, Lexi Boros, a Grade 2 student at Federal Public School, improved upon last year's performance to take the 7 th Annual Federal Public School Spelling Bee Championship against her rivals from Grades 1 through 6.  Lexi's winning...

Student Led Conferences were held at Federal Public School on Tuesday, May 8. ​

​In support of Mental Health Week, students from the Kindness Club at Federal Public School learned about how healthy eating is proactive in promoting good mental health. The Club compared store bought "lunchables" with homemade ones.  The students learned about the four food groups and then built their own "lunchables", ensuring that all four food groups were...

​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...

Hot off the heels of the 2018 Winter Olympics, students in the ALPHA and Grades 1-6 classes at Federal Public School enjoyed a day of learning about curling. Thank you to Rings and Rocks and the Kirkland Lake Curling Club for the opportunity!