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. It offers a wonderful opportunity to meet other students, staff, and to engage with community partners.

Girls will explore community resources such as Girls Inc., Carea Community Health Centre, Our Place Youth Hub, and Build Like a Girl Canada. They will also be provided a sit-down dinner, a spoken word presentation, and participate in unique and engaging workshops. 

Building confidence, self-esteem, and identity in our female students

Event:                Queens on the Rise        

Date:                  May 16, 2019                     

Time:                  4:00 pm – 8:30 pm                         

Location:            Ajax High School, 105 Bayly Street East, Ajax, ON              

Audience:           Grade 8 students from Ajax High School’s Family of Schools and Grade 9 and 10 students from Ajax High School                              

Preferred
Media Time:       4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Arrangements can be made in advance or on-site for interviews and/or photo opportunities.

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is responsible for public education in the rural settings of Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog Townships and the urban settings of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa. The DDSB employs 6,900 teaching and educational services staff. With 133 elementary and secondary schools and learning centres, the DDSB accommodates more than 70,000 regular day students and thousands more who take advantage of a wide variety of continuing education and adult credit courses. More information can be found on the DDSB’s website at www.ddsb.ca. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @DurhamDSB and YouTube at DurhamDSB.

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