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The Almost Epic Squad Authors’ Visit Join us on the evening of November 6th, as we welcome these fabulous authors who will say all sorts of ridiculous things about their books! The event will include a presentation from all four authors, brief readings, a musical sing-along, and a question and answer period. Afterwards, Blue Heron Books will be on site selling books, and attendees can get The Almost Epic Squad books signed by the authors themselves! The Almost Epic Squad is a book series written by children's authors Kevin Sylvester, Ted Staunton, Lesley Livingston, and Richard Scrimger.

Oct 31, 2019

DDSB Students Appointed As Fire Chiefs Students from Julie Payette PS and Alexander Graham Bell PS become Junior Fire Chiefs in Whitby and Ajax On October 10, members of the Whitby Fire Department showed up at Julie Payette PS, not to put out a fire, but to present Grade 6 student Eniola with the honour of being their Junior Fire Chief of the Year. Every year the Whitby Fire Department hosts a summer camp for children in the community.

Oct 29, 2019

Movies Teach Lessons in Wildlife Conservation Students from GL Roberts CVI and Brock HS experience the Durham Region International Film Festival Once again, this year GL Roberts CVI hosted the Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) from October 2-4. On October 3, students from GL Roberts and Brock HS watched films about wildlife conservation.

Oct 23, 2019

DDSB Elementary Eco Summit The Durham District School Board (DDSB) Elementary Eco Summit is a chance for Eco School team leaders to come together and hear about exciting initiatives they can take back to their schools. Students will hear from secondary students who are also Eco School team leaders.

Oct 16, 2019

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Oct 15, 2019

DDSB Recognizes Their Volunteers Volunteers are celebrated for their dedication to our students and schools More than 130 Durham District School Board volunteers will be honoured at the 17th Annual Volunteer of Distinction Awards Ceremony. Volunteers are recognized for their extraordinary commitment to students.

Oct 10, 2019

DDSB Opens a Re:Source Depot The Durham District School Board offers educators free supplies and food to help in the classroom On September 25, the Make a Difference Steering Committee and the Early Years and Poverty Strategy Department opened up the Durham District School Board's Re:Source Depot at Village Union PS. It's a space where educators from across the Board can come to get free materials that can be reused or repurposed for classroom or play-based learning.

Oct 10, 2019

Indigenous Student Room Opening On October 15th we will be officially opening the Indigenous Student Room at Port Perry High School in partnership with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This will be a safe and supportive space for Indigenous students to access throughout the school day, at lunch, and after school when Indigenous programming is provided.

Oct 09, 2019

Start Stitching Durham District School Board (DDSB) students build confidence by learning to sew On September 24 and 25, all 402 students at Coronation PS were introduced to sewing by the team from Denise Wild's Sewing Studio. The Denise Wild team works in schools across the Greater Toronto Area and they are comprised of a group of people from various backgrounds, including former professional athletes.

Oct 08, 2019

Sir Samuel Steele PS Celebrates Franco-Ontarian Day Staff and students pay tribute to Franco-Ontarian heritage with a bilingual presentation and flag raising ceremony Since 2010, the French-speaking community in Ontario has been celebrating Franco-Ontarian Day – a day which honours and celebrates a rich history that dates back more than 400 years. On September 25th, staff and students at Sir Samuel Steele Public School in Whitby joined in the celebration.

Oct 08, 2019