On Monday, February 24, Mrs. Lavoie’s Grade 2-4 class at Joseph H. Kennedy P.S. learned about traditional Indigenous teachings, and how to make Hair-Bone Pipe Bracelets.  The day started in a good way, with a sharing circle and smudge. Students used linking cubes to make a repeating pattern with different types of beads. ...

Our District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1) staff work diligently to ensure student safety. However, accidents can and do happen! Each year, many of our families spend thousands of dollars when their children are injured at school, on field trips, while participating in non-school activities, or at home.  DSB1 does...

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...

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On May 30th, Matheson's Public Works Department welcomed the Grade 4, 5, and 6 students of Joseph H Kennedy Public School for a tour of their facilities.  The goal of this excursion was to learn more about how land is used in the community, and to learn how our daily needs are met through...

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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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...

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Elementary educators took part in a Science North  Inquiry-Based Science Innovation workshop on November 22 nd at THVS. The full day of hands-on learning, interactive experiments and engaging activities for teaching the grade 4, 5 and 6 "Understanding Structures and Mechanisms" strands, was a unique experience for all participants....

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 –...

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,...

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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...

​On Friday, September 28th, JHK spent the day recognizing Orange Shirt Day. All students and staff dressed in their orange shirts. We listened to Phyllis Webstad's story, drummed, read stories and ate lunch together. Students left school understanding that Every Child Matters.

​The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation has chosen Joseph H. Kennedy for their Adopt a School program. This means that Coles Timmins Square will fundraise on behalf of JHK. The money raised will go directly to our library to support and encourage children literacy. 

​Mr. Rentelis is looking forward to teaching students in Grades 1-3 the basics of coding. The Primary Coding Club will meet every Thursday during morning recess.

​Mr. Gibson is excited to start another season of Cross Country. All students in grades 3-6 are encouraged to come out and run!

​On Tuesday, June 12, Grade 6 students got to enjoy an afternoon outdoors, where they participated in a variety of activities planned by Mrs. Kurkimaki. They ended the afternoon with a sponge water fight and freezies, and lots of smiles!

​On Monday, June 11, 2018, staff, students, and family members took time to honour the grade 6 class at their celebration. Most will be attending Iroqouis Falls Secondary School - Elementary next year for grade 7. Good luck and best wishes!

Grade 6 students recently had the opportunity to visit Camp Bickell. They learned about the outdoors, each other, and themselves, and had a great time!

​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...

​Students and staff enjoyed a busy week of activities to celebrate Education Week and Mental Heath Awareness. Classes throughout the school completed beautiful murals signifying growth mindset and acceptance, which were unveiled Friday afternoon. Grade 4-6 students participated in Brain Waves training, offered by Porcupine Health Unit. Students in Ms. Michaud’s...

​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...

​Students and staff at JHKPS will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart on Friday, May 4. What's your favourite jump rope game?

​The grade 5 and 6 students at Joseph H. Kennedy Public School recently had the opportunity to participate in 2 basketball tournaments. They worked hard, and represented our school well at both tournaments, showing good sportsmanship and dedication. Thanks to Mr. Gibson, Ms. Jessup, and Mrs. Kurkimaki for coaching and escorting the...

​Joseph H. Kennedy Public School will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair on Wednesday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students are parents are welcome to attend the book fair, and students accompanied by their parents will be entered...

​Grade 2 students at Joseph H. Kennedy Public School have been learning about simple machines. Through hands-on experiments, they learned how pulleys can change the direction of force applied to an object, and how pulleys can increase ones strength. To demonstrate, the Grade 2's challenged older students to a game of tug-of-war. It began with a...