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Students at Earle Miller have been busy in crochet club. Every Monday students meet with the CYW to learn to crochet. One student who was leaving to India for 3 months worked especially hard and made her first creation as a special gift for our Roots of Empathy baby Brinley! She worked hard and completed this beautiful hat before she left.

A Huge Thank You to Discovery Porcupine! Timmins High & Vocational School was proud to receive a generous $2,500 donation from Discovery Porcupine in support of our THVS Student Closet. This incredible contribution helps us continue providing clothing, food, hygiene items, and essential supports for students in our school community. Thank you, Discovery Porcupine, for investing in our students and helping us keep THVS a caring, inclusive place for all.

THVS students partnered with the Rotary Club’s Adopt-a-Senior Secret Santa program to “adopt” 12 seniors from Spruce Hill Lodge, thoughtfully selecting gifts, writing cards, and wrapping everything with care to help make the holidays brighter. Thank you to all participating homerooms, staff, and students for showing the caring, compassionate spirit of the THVS community.

DSB1 worked with the three other local school boards to develop a shared calendar for next year, based on community feedback across the region.

Review the draft and complete the survey by clicking the title.

The survey closes January 9 at 4 p.m.

Students from IFPS visited South Centennial Manor in Iroquois Falls to help spread holiday cheer. During their visit, students sang festive songs, delivered handmade Holiday cards, and shared meaningful moments with the residents. Experiences like this help our students build empathy, strengthen community connections, and understand the importance of kindness, compassion, and giving back. It was a wonderful opportunity for both students and residents to learn from one another and celebrate the spirit of the season together.