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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Westcreek Public School recently marked a major milestone as students, staff, alumni, and community members gathered to celebrate the school’s 25th anniversary. The event, held at the school, was filled with pride, nostalgia, and an exciting step into the future.
Attendees heard a number of reflections from school leadership, board representatives, students and community members, each commemorating the milestones and memories that have shaped Westcreek’s 25-year...
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For Ms. Amy Peck, teaching music at Uxbridge Secondary School isn’t just a job—it’s a homecoming. Now in her 25th year of teaching, she’s returned to the school where her musical journey began, leading a new generation of students with the same inspiration she once received.
After building programs at O’Neill Collegiate, Donald A. Wilson, and Brooklin high schools, Ms. Peck leapt at the chance to return to Uxbridge Secondary School. “It’s...
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J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate made history by winning the prestigious 2025 Mayor’s Cup 
The Varsity Cricket team from J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate has made history by winning the prestigious 2025 Mayor’s Cup, solidifying their place as the #1 school cricket team in Ontario.
Following an incredible season in which they were crowned outdoor tournament champions and recognized as the best team in the Durham region, the team was invited to compete...
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