The spirit of celebration, learning and community was on full display at O’Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute as the Durham East Asian Network in Education (DEANE) hosted a spectacular Lunar New Year celebration in honour of the Year of the Horse. 
The evening was a vibrant showcase of culture, tradition, and student talent. Families, staff, students and community members gathered to celebrate the richness and beauty of Lunar...
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Smiles, splashes, and life-saving skills are making waves thanks to an incredible community partnership that is opening doors for students at Mary Street Community School. 
Through the generous support of the Rotary Club of Oshawa, Grade 5 students at Mary Street Community School are participating in swimming lessons at the Oshawa YMCA, conveniently located across the street from the school. For many of...
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DDSB Recognizes Hindu Heritage Month with System-Wide Celebrations Promoting Community, Culture, and Belonging  
Throughout the month of November, the Durham District School Board (DDSB) proudly recognized Hindu Heritage Month through a series of community-facing events that celebrated Hindu culture, traditions, and contributions, while fostering connection, learning, and belonging across the Durham Region.
Led by the Durham Educators Network...
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R.H. Cornish Public School is celebrating the success of its school-wide Words Have Weight initiative , a year-long effort focused on helping students understand the impact of their words and the power they hold to build, uplift, and connect.
The initiative grew from the observations of staff who noticed that some students were attempting humour without fully recognizing its effect on peers. In response, the school’s Positive School Climate and Well-Being Committee...
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Students participated in sessions to learn more about modern classrooms including how technology and artificial intelligence (AI) impact learning
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) welcomed hundreds of students and families to its Education Centre today for its first CTRL+ALT+EDUCATE event, drawing families from across the region to explore how technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are shaping modern learning.
The free event transformed the Education...
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