News & Announcements

Learning about the diverse languages, cultures and arts of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples is woven into the teachings and curriculum in DSB1 schools, programs, and opportunities.

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We are pleased to share our June 2024 Strategic Plan Vignette! This Vignette celebrates examples of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) across DSB1 schools.

The examples featured in the Vignette demonstrate our collective commitment to our Strategic Priority of Innovation and Strategic Action of Growth Mindset.

We are seeking input from families into our Student Achievement Plan.

This plan, developed by the Ontario Ministry of Education, includes goals and measures that all school boards across Ontario must use to track student achievement, engagement, and well-being.

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National Indigenous History Month is an opportunity to learn more about the stories, achievements, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children, youth, women, girls, and 2SLBTQI+ people and to celebrate invaluable past and present accomplishments.

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This Father's Day, we honour, remember, and celebrate the fathers, caregivers, and families of our DSB1 students, staff, and community.

Artwork created by students attending New Liskeard Public School.

To students, staff, family and community members celebrating this day, may this Shavuot be filled with blessings and happiness!

We have pride in who we are when we honour our individuality and uniqueness. When we have pride in who we are, we celebrate diversity and promote acceptance.

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We’re pleased to present the Professional Activity (PA) Day schedule, which outlines the development and learning DSB1 staff will participate in on Friday, June 7, 2024.

DSB1 schools will be closed to students on June 7, and classes will resume on Monday, June 10, 2024.

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Learning about the land we live on and its historical and present day importance to Indigenous peoples and communities is an important way of honouring and celebrating the rich culture and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.

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In Ontario, June 4 is recognized each year as Tom Longboat Day.

Tom Longboat was born on July 4, 1887, on the Six Nations Reserve near Brantford, Ontario. He is remembered for his perseverance, skill and excellence as an accomplished long-distance runner.

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