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Posted On Monday, April 29, 2024

Ministry of Education Minister 315 Front Street West Toronto ON M7A 0B8
Ministère de l'Éducation Ministre 315, rue Front Ouest Toronto ON M7A 0B8
Dear parents,
For the first time in nearly a generation, our government successfully negotiated agreements with all teachers’ unions and averted strikes in schools. This allowed us to deliver on our promise to parents to bring stability to classrooms and keep kids in class.
As kids benefit from three...

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Posted On Friday, April 26, 2024

Students gather outside of schoolWillows Walk Public School has demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by organizing a successful Earth Day cleanup event on April 22. Staff and students enthusiastically participated in collecting garbage in and around their school yard, resulting in an impressive haul of 223 pounds of litter gathered in less than an hour. 
The initiative, led by the passionate educators and students at Willows Walk PS, aimed to raise awareness about the importance of...

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Posted On Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Due to the recent resignation of a trustee, the Durham District School Board is seeking interested applicants to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees for the remainder of the term of office ending on November 14, 2026.
Applications are due by Wednesday, May 1 at 4:00 p.m., with interviews of qualified candidates taking place at a Special Board Meeting to occur in early May, followed by the swearing in of the new trustee at the Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Board meeting.
To...

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Posted On Monday, April 15, 2024

Building for Humanity 4Grades 7 and 8 students at Forest View Public School recently showcased their creativity, skills, and community spirit through the 'Building for Humanity' project. This initiative, inspired by the Regional Skills Ontario 7/8 Construction Competition, saw students partner with Habitat for Humanity to build model houses for a fictional client, incorporating specific design constraints.
The event took place at Forest View Public School's gym, where groups of students were stationed...

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Posted On Friday, April 12, 2024

Skills Competition-JudgesThe Durham District School Board (DDSB) continues to set the stage for innovation and inspiration as it proudly hosted the third-annual Regional Skills Ontario Competition on April 4, 2024, at the Tribute Communities Centre.
The arena radiated with energy as more than 550 students from Grades 4 to 8 took centre stage, demonstrating their remarkable talent and dedication. These young innovators emerged triumphant from a rigorous qualification round that drew the participation...

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