School News Highlights

Posted On Thursday, March 28, 2024

Lincoln Avenue PSIn a vibrant celebration of our shared Canadian identity, Lincoln Avenue Public School recently played host to the eagerly awaited Greatest Canadian History Fair, an annual event for its spirited and dedicated Grades 7 and 8 students. With passion and fervor, these young minds embarked on an enlightening journey into the annals of Canadian history, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary. 
This captivating event wasn't just an academic exercise; it was a triumphant...

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Posted On Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Sewing 4 “In sewing, can I make a fanny pack?” asks Gabby, a Grade 4 student at David Bouchard PS, while walking up to one of the Sewing Studio facilitators at her school for the day. 
Jay (Jonathan Goorbarry) let’s Gabby know that their class is making something different, but he’ll see if some of the materials will be left over, and if so, he’ll help with that fanny pack. 
Jay is part of the Sewing Studio group visiting schools...

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Posted On Monday, March 25, 2024

Rivalry Week 2Rivalry Week between Henry Street HS and Anderson CVI has been running since 2009 with both schools vying to win the coveted Mayor’s Cup.
At this annual event, administrators, teachers, and students at both schools work together tirelessly to host an exciting series of athletic competitions and pep rallies.
Student-athletes flexed their skills in boys’ basketball, girls’ volleyball, and ended the week with a combination of girls’ and boys’...

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Posted On Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Ekow Nimako signing autographs for studentsStudents at Sunset Heights Public School in Oshawa were excited to meet Ekow Nimako, an artist who creates incredible works using all black LEGO pieces.
In a gym full of eager Grade 3 to 8 students, Nimako shared his experiences as a Ghanaian-Canadian growing up in a predominantly white area of London, Ontario. This is where he first noticed that he didn’t see himself reflected in the neighbourhoods, media, and art around him.
His experience, paired with his love...

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Posted On Friday, March 08, 2024

Inclusive Skills 2024For the second year in a row, students of all abilities put their practical and culinary learning to the test for the Inclusive Skills Baking Competition. Hosted at Uxbridge Secondary School, students in the Practical Learning Program (PLP) at schools across DDSB brought their smiles and ‘A’ game for a fun day and some friendly competition.
Leading up to the competition, students with different abilities were paired up with Uxbridge SS culinary arts students. Together,...

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