News & Announcements

Jamie McMillan, a journeyman ironworker and founder of Made in the Trade, visited 12 of our schools in early December, speaking to Grade 5 and 6 students about resilience, skilled trades, and the many pathways to success. Her presentation supported key Ontario Curriculum expectations—such as social-emotional learning, career planning, and critical thinking—while inspiring students to recognize their potential and explore diverse future opportunities.

We are proud to share DSB1’s 2024–2025 Director’s Annual Report!

This digital report celebrates the incredible dedication, creativity, and commitment shown across DSB1. Click the title to view the full report: https://dsb1dar24-25.my.canva.site/2024-2025-annual-report

Created by a student attending R. Ross Beattie Public School, this design will proudly be featured on the cover of our 2025 DSB1 holiday card and widely distributed across our communities during the month of December and beyond.

Thank you to every DSB1 student who submitted beautiful entries for our annual DSB1 Holiday Card Contest!

Our Learning and Teaching team launched Brain Boosters, a quick and engaging way to help students strengthen key Language and Math skills while building confidence for EQAO.

These 5-minute questions give students regular practice with important concepts and EQAO-style thinking. Rooted in the Science of Learning, Brain Boosters promote strong routines, problem-solving, and meaningful discussion.

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Today we recognize Human Rights Day and this year’s theme, “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials.” This theme reminds us that human rights are the foundation of dignity, safety, and fairness in our daily lives.

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December 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day commemorates the 1989 tragedy at Polytechnique Montréal, where 14 young women lost their lives.

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Grades 5 and 6 students from Central Public School and Joseph H. Kennedy Public School participated in Skills Ontario’s Virtual Skilled Trade & Tech Day Slick Wind Power Car Build. The event gave students the chance to design and build wind-powered cars while learning about engineering and renewable energy.

December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, highlighting this year’s theme: “Fostering disability-inclusive societies.” With over one billion people worldwide living with a disability, inclusion matters more than ever.

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We are pleased to engage families and staff in the creation of a draft school year calendar for 2026-2027.

Please click the title to complete the short survey by Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at noon.

Thank you, Meegwetch and Merci for sharing your thoughts with us.

Join us virtually for the upcoming meeting of the Board.

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