News & Announcements

Winter Equinox

December 21 is the Winter Equinox and is the day with the shortest amount of daylight in the northern hemisphere.

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Meeting of the Board

We invite you to virtually attend the upcoming meeting of the Board on December 19, 2023.

We are proud to bring you these meetings live on Facebook in addition to the live stream on DSB1's YouTube Channel.

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Hanukkah

Wishing those celebrating a warm and happy Hanukkah filled with beauty and light!

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Birthday of Imam Aga Khan

Wishing a joyful celebration honouring the birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan.

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Meeting

Families can get involved in their child’s education in many ways, including through School Councils and the school board Parent Involvement Committee (PIC).

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November 2023 Strategic Plan Vignette

This month, we are pleased to present our Strategic Plan vignette, which features powerful examples of partnerships within our schools and communities that support student success. These actions demonstrate our Strategic Priority of Innovation and Strategic Action of Pathways and Partnerships.

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

Today, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

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Bodhi Day

We wish a happy Bodhi Day to DSB1 students, families, staff, and community members who are celebrating.

Advent

We hope Advent brings peace, joy, and comfort to DSB1 families and community members who are celebrating this season.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, where we observe the anniversary of the 1989 attack that took the lives of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal.

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DSB1's 4th Annual Holiday Card Contest Winner!

We are eager to present the winning artwork for the 2023 DSB1 Holiday Card Contest! Created by a Grade 10 student at Iroquois Falls Secondary School, this design is proudly featured on the cover of our DSB1 Holiday Greeting Card.

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Spreading Kindness in the Community

In DSB1, students and staff foster caring, wellness and model high expectations.

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New Transportation Portal

Please click the title to access the new Transportation Portal to view alerts, delays and cancellations.

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Meeting of the Board

We invite you to attend the upcoming meeting of the Board virtually on Tuesday, December 5.

We are proud to bring you these meetings live on Facebook! This option will be available in addition to the live stream on DSB1's YouTube Channel.

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3 is acknowledged annually as International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

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Student Registrations Not Available

Student registrations will not be available from 6 p.m. on Friday, December 1, until 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, for a scheduled upgrade to our student information system.

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2024-2025 School Year Calendar Consultation

DSB1 is pleased to consult with families and staff on the 2024-2025 school year calendar.

Click the title to complete this short survey to help us create the draft 2024-2025 school year calendar.

From Stressed Out to Chilled Out Programming

In DSB1, research-based social and emotional learning programs support student well-being. These programs are based in neuroscience and are delivered yearly to improve the learning, emotional well-being, and physical health of all our students.

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Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib

Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti to all those celebrating.

We wish you a life full of golden days.

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Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

Students, families, and staff each play an important role in empowering all learners to achieve personal excellence and fostering supportive, safe, and welcoming environments.

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