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  • Durham Forest of Reading Celebration This event will be hosted by libraries of the Durham District School Board (DDSB) and the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB). It is an annual event celebrating our schools’ and students’ participation in the Annual Ontario Library Association (OLA) Forest of Reading program.
  • Make a Difference Community Event The Make a Difference Community Event hosted at Bolton C. Falby Public School will showcase programs and services available to families.
  • Queens on the Rise Queens on the Rise was created to help our female youth develop self-esteem, build confidence, and grow their sense of identity. For our Grade 8 students this event also serves as a great way to transition into high school.
  • Student Voice Conference In celebration of South Asian and Asian Heritage Month, Durham Educators’ Network for South Asians (DENSA) and Muslim Educators’ Network of Durham (MEND) will be hosting their first ever Student Voice Conference. The theme for this conference is Be You: Explore, Discover & Re-imagine.
  • Girls Night In at Anderson CVI Anderson Collegiate Vocational Institute (CVI) and Durham Regional Police Services are teaming up to host Girls Night In – an empowerment event for over 120 students in Grades 9-12, as well as Grade 8 students transitioning to high school. Anderson CVI’s Senior Student Ambassadors have taken this leadership opportunity to organize and execute an event designed to uplift and empower young girls in the community as they transition to high school and move onto the next stage in their academic pursuits.
  • Beaverton PS & Thorah Central PS Alumni Celebration Former staff and students from Beaverton Public School and Thorah Central Public School are invited to join current staff and students, and community members in celebrating the rich history of the schools. There will be a BBQ at both schools, along with the opening of time capsules, a walk-through of past decades, performances from the Alumni Choir, and a photo booth to capture the memories.
  • DDSB’s 5th Annual Poetry SLAM The Annual Durham District School Board (DDSB) Poetry SLAM is back for its 5th consecutive year. This event showcases the DDSB's most talented Spoken Word Artists in a competition format.

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