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Construction SHSM and ICT SHSM Students Explore Skilled Trades Through Virtual Reality

Students in Timiskaming District Secondary School's Construction and ICT SHSM programs took part in an engaging VR Day that explored career pathways in the skilled trades. Using immersive simulators, they safely experienced trades like welding, automotive spray painting, operating a skid steer, and driving farm equipment while building skills and safety awareness.

Bell Let's Talk Day

For Bell Let’s Talk Day, students at Federal Public School explored the 5 Ways to Well-Being through fun activities like positive messages, bracelet making, outdoor exploration, movement, and a virtual field trip. Thank you to Ms. Joan, our CYW, for organizing these meaningful mental health and well-being experiences.

Public Speaking Competition

Three students advanced at Timmins Centennial Public School's Public Speaking Contest to the Legion competition this weekend and swept the podium, earning First and Second in the Junior division and First in Primary. Our two first-place winners will now represent our school and the local Legion at the Zone contest in Kapuskasing this Saturday.

Celebrating the Olympics

The students of Temagami Public School combined learning and fun as they celebrated the Olympics. Through Olympics-style measurement activities, they practiced math skills while staying active and working as a team!

SHMS Welding

Students at Timmins High and Vocational School in the SHSM Welding class recently had the exciting opportunity to tour the underground operations at Lake Shore Gold’s Bell Creek site. Through this hands-on experience, students explored real-world mining processes and saw firsthand how skilled trades like welding play a vital role in safe and efficient operations.