Lynndale Heights PS students Cole Johnson and Steve Fennel finish in first and second place in the Junior Boys 50 m race on June 4 at the Todd Eaton Memorial Track.
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Students enjoy reading different books during two different literacy events, Literacy Carnival and Hooked on Books, held in May during Education Week.
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Grade two students rolled out the green mat one last time as baby Oliver captured their hearts and attention this year as part of the Roots of Empathy program featured at North Ward School. Baby Oliver, shown in the photo, received gifts from the students as a thank you for being a great teacher.
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The Major Ballachey student body revamps their school with new, environmental practices like using leftover food to feed their ant farms, composting, recycling, and gaining EcoSchools Silver Status.
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Glen Morris Public School students Zara K, Ethan B, Jakob L and Abby P prepare posters for the school’s Annual Fun Fair on June 13, 2013. School Council members prepared a short poem in preparation for the event next week.
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For Jared House, going to school at barely two-years old is a special opportunity to grow and play with other kids that he doesn’t even recognize yet. For Lee House, taking his son Jared to school at such a young age is giving him the chance to get out of the house, bond and grow as a parent.
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An evening celebrating Superintendent Greg Anderson’s 37 year career will be held this Thursday at the Joseph Brant Learning Centre. Guests are welcome to join in on the celebration and reflection of his experienced career in education where he once taught the primary, junior and senior grades and then became principal at a young age, followed by superintendent. Anderson will retire in August 2013.
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Parents and students of Waterford Public School participated in a number of activities using recycled materials for the second annual Kindergarten Family Fun Night and Earth Day Extravaganza on April 25, 2013.
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The Ontario EcoSchool program has announced the certification status for elementary and secondary schools in Grand Erie. Read more about the standings and find out how the EcoSchools program helps communities develop both ecological literacy and environment practices to become environmentally responsible citizens and reduce the environmental footprint of schools.
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Melissa Dumoulin is shown above working with students as part of the KLLIC Program (Kindergarten Language and Literacy in the Classroom), one of many programs provided by Speech and Language Pathologists at Grand Erie District School Board. May is Speech and Hearing Month. Read more about the work they do and how their efforts can lead to improved student performance.
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Grade 8 students at Mt. Pleasant choose to make a difference in their community by raising $600 in two weeks for the Stedman Community Hospice. Students raised the money through a special bottle drive on May 25.
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Students, staff, alumni, community members, and dignitaries gathered in the library at Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational School to kick off the Kiwanis Field fundraising campaign to build a multi-use athletic facility and track. What was a once a dream is becoming a reality with the City of Brantford, Kiwanis Club and Grand Erie District School Board leading the way as ‘gold’ sponsors and generating excitement in the community over this initiative.
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Three students from almost every elementary and secondary school in Grand Erie learned about new technology and different ways of learning at the Student Forum on Friday, May 17, 2013. Here students participate in a number of different activities using their own personal devices, like a cell phone or a tablet, and answered a series of questions based on what they’d like to see at school.
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Parents from Ecole Fairview’s School Council display the many different talents and skills they volunteered for Stone Soup.
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North Ward students have focused their attention on creating social justice this year, by raising awareness and donations for children living in poverty in Africa. Here, a video-clip showcases what North Ward has donated with the help of Jaclyn Snook.
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Primary students from Jarvis Public School performed songs about character before the parent engagement event at Jarvis Public on Tuesday, May 14. Avis Glaze was the guest speaker for the GEPIC and school council event.
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Simcoe Composite student Emily Charbonneau placed second in the secondary school floristry competition category in the Ontario Skills Competition. The event took place in Waterloo during Education Week.
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Students engage in different activities at Woodman Echo Place’s Kindergarten Activity and Information night for students starting school next year.
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Valley Heights’ students receive CPR and First Aid training during an off-campus workshop.
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Bellview Public School Grade 7 student Jayden Phillips attended the Minister’s Student Advisory Council in Toronto, where he and a number of other students received the unique opportunity of voicing their concerns and desires for change in the educational system.
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Banbury Heights’ parents and students visited different classrooms designated as different countries for a parent engagement event the Amazing Math Race. A number of prizes were available to all students who participated.
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Students from Belleview, Caledonia Centennial, Onondaga-Brant, and Waterford Public Schools engage in a variety of different art-based workshops on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. The students took dance, drama, music and visual art classes.
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Members of Grand Erie District School Board including the Director of Education John Forbeck (right), Contact Brant and Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services went to Body & Sole Hair Design on Brant Ave to streak their hair with a variety of colours in support of Mental Health Week.
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Junior and intermediate Elgin Avenue PS students presented skits to model their WITS LEADS strategies and how they can be used at school, at home and in the community.
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Students from Oakland-Scotland School’s Grade 4-5 class demonstrate their Tomatosphere Mystery seeds that have been planted as part of a nation-wide school experiment.
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Central Public School was host to a health and wellness event to kick off Mental Health Week at Grand Erie District School Board. Guest speaker and wellness leader Michael Eisen stands with Jeff Senior, Principal of Central Public School and Heather Carter, Mental Health Lead for the board after an engaging evening talking to parents about mental health and well-being.
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Terry Fox is an inspirational Canadian and although he is gone, his brother Fred (centre) continues to spread the word about hope and teaches students to follow their dreams. Fred went to North Park to present a bike to Gurmeet Sambhi (left) who won as a result of a draw and to be inspired by Sam Loslo’s story (right) about his battle with cancer. Fred was later greeted at Cobblestone Elementary School by students who lined the road and displayed welcome banners.
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Oneida students know how to put “care-acter attributes” into action by supporting community agencies that make a difference in the lives of others. Read more about the great initiatives Oneida students are to make them leaders in supporting character education.
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Burford District Elementary School students Grace Gowland and Ethan Rainford help present the Energy Dashboard application to their fellow Grade 5 classmates. (Back row, left to right: Tom Oldham, Manager of Facilities Services, Darryl Casey, Principal of Burford District Elementary School and Jamie Gunn, Superintendent of Business Services. Front row, left to right: Ethan, Katie Hashimoto, Supervisor of Energy and Environmental Conservation and Grace)
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North Park students adorn pink shirts on April 12 for Day of Pink. The students participated in a school-wide assembly, sharing stories of their own bullying experiences and engaging in workshops and activities.
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Two students from Grandview school helped plant a tree at the school's Schoolyard Greening Project celebration on Earth Day, April 22. A number of guests, parents, municipal politicians, Grand Erie Board staff and trustees celebrated the launch.
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Students take the time to fill out their own commitments to maintain a healthy planet earth. Katie Hashimoto, the Energy and Environmental Conservation supervisor for Grand Erie, provided students with different suggestions. In the second picture, students highlight another side of being green by showing the many books contributed from the community for their Pass It On Book Drive.
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Onondaga Brant Grade 1 student Ella created bracelets for sale to raise funds and contribute to local charities that support stray animals.
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Ecole Dufferin students enjoy the musical talent of ukulele player James Hill on April 5 after learning to play the instrument for the past several months.
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North Park's Josh Mitchell won two awards at the Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair in March. Read how he was able to earn recognition from the Canadian Nuclear Society with a simulator that he created to demonstrate how particles react under gravity and electromagnetic forces.
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Grade 6 students from Paris Central School demonstrate the selected location on site where they will conduct the School Malaise Trap Program this April with the help of the University of Guelph.
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Doverwood Public School students and teachers showed off their many talents at Doverwood’s Got Talent. More than sixty students participated providing more than two hours of entertainment.
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Students from Walsh Public school proudly stand behind their tessellation as part of their problem-solving activity. A tessellation is a two-dimensional plane using the repetition of a geometric shape with no overlaps and no gaps. Problem solving, specifically in Math class, has been the school’s focus and the students have been having a lot of fun with the innovative activities the teachers have come up with.
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McKinnon Park received a grant from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport to introduce Tchoukball to its grade 9 students. Learn more about Tchoukball and how the sport was introduced to the school.
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Students at Greenbrier School have been learning about the many benefits of healthier eating habits. A new student-led initiative called Healthy Bites is encouraging students and their families to pack healthy lunches.
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Grade 7 students from the EcoSchool Team demonstrate a number of different recyclables that they’ve collected during their new recycling programs.
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Rhonda Nasby is couragous, uplifting and an inspiration to many. She’s an Educational Assistant at Agnes Hodge in Brantford who lives with a rare condition called Neurofibromatosis. She welcomed reporter Avery Haines from City to her home and a cameraman to the school this week to produce a feature story in a segment called ‘The Inside Story’. Read about her inspiring story and be sure to click on the newscast.
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It's not everyday that students can Skype with NASA. That's why Glen Morris Central students in Mrs. Leitch's Grade 6 class did on Tuesday. They spoke with Flight Controller Clinton Balmain for NASA in Houston and were surprised to receive a special message from International Space Station Commander Chris Hadfield. Read more to learn about this 'out of this world' experience.
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Grade 4/5 students of King George Elementary prepare healthy snacks for the community to demonstrate the health benefits of fresh foods. The Brantford Good Food Box was also in attendance and showed support of their recent initiative and is using King George School as a hub where orders can be placed, delivered and picked-up.
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Grade 7 students at Port Rowan Public School demonstrate their floating boats made out of pizza boxes. The school received a visit from scientists in early February, where students learned from different demonstrations and activities.
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Mr. Bowden's Grade 6 class at Grandview Central School in Dunnville is one of 60 classrooms across Ontario teaming up with the Biodiversity Institute of Ontario to explore the insect diversity in the school's yard through barcodes. Read more about how students are itching and scratching their way to a world of bugs and wonder.
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New Lacrosse program is a welcome focus at Hagersville Secondary School. The program was launched for second semester this year and has already seen signs of engagement among the students. Read what Education Counselor Jeannie Martin and Phys. Ed teacher Jordan Carter have to say about the program.
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Pajamas and plush toys were a must-have for young learners in the Early Learning Kindergarten program at Walpole North who were taught the essentials of hibernation. Read more about how these students bundled up to prepare for a warm retreat.
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Students at Jarvis are growing character and excellence one leaf at a time. Read more about how students are learning about character development through a fun activity this month.
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Annaleise Carr made a stop at Courtland Public School to motivate and inspire young students. Carr swam across Lake Ontario in August, 2012 at the young age of 14 years. Courtland students were generous to hold a toonie drive in support of Annaleise's charity of choice, Camp Trillium, a recreational experience for children living with cancer.
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Even though the Federal government is phasing out the penny, students at Thompson Creek Elementary School have one final use for them. Students collected pennies to support a program that would help provide water in third-world countries. Read more about this final farewell mission for the penny in Dunnville.
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Grade 2 students at Cobblestone shared an article about their experience celebrating Chinese New Year. Read more about what they learned and how they enjoyed the festivities.
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Meet Whoopi, J.L. Mitchener’s new service dog. Whoopi supports a Grade 4 student named Braydon who has autism. The journey that Braydon’s family embarked on in acquiring Whoopi, learning about her training and how she would support Braydon and the family is chronicled in an Animal Planet documentary called, "Paws for Autism."
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New reading program at Seneca Central explores the solar system one planet at a time with every new book that a student reads. Students pose in the school’s library holding a book they’ve read as part of this out-of-this-world initiative.
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Students, parents and staff pitched in for one of the most successful garage sales at the school, raising more than $750 for technology and other equipment. The School Council, comprised of parents, and the Student Council joined forces to barter with buyers to get the best price.
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Students at Teeterville combined ‘Achievement,’ ‘Environment’ and ‘Engagement’ all into one when they held a book-swap in support of Family Literacy Day. Gently-used books were brought into the school or donated as part of the school’s EcoSchool initiative. Learn more about how the students promoted literacy while reducing their environmental footprint.
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King George Elementary School welcomed Michael Tobey on January 31 to welcome Black History Month commemorated throughout the month of February.
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Ryerson Heights is known for their leadership program, which promotes the teachings from the well-known book, "7 Habits of Highly Effective People". Year after year, students find new ways to take the principles of the program to new heights (Ryerson Heights!). Watch the video that showcases the "What If?" initiative, where each class comes up with an idea to help make the world a better place.
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Cedarland is one of two schools chosen to pilot the WITS LEADS program that is a strategy that promotes anti-bullying initiatives. The school is also celebrating ‘Compassion’ this month as one of their character attributes. Students demonstrate their compassion for those less fortunate through a milk bag collection campaign.
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With Kindergarten and High School registration in full swing this January, Grand Erie releases two new parent-friendly, eye-catching guides that help ease the transition. The Preparing for Kindergarten Guide and The Preparing for High School Guide highlights areas that make Grand Erie everyone’s choice in education.
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Dan Hietappka is a current student of Grand Erie Learning Alternatives, also known as GELA. Dan is just one of many students who have re-engaged in school in the hopes of earning his diploma and starting the life he wants. Learn more about GELA and the programs that are helping students like Dan. GELA also supports adult learners, such as the ones featured in the photo, get the best education possible.
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Well, there’s no tribal council or teams to merge with like there is in the reality television show Survivor, but the tribes at Hagersville Elementary School are making a difference that's worth millions. Students participating in the Tribes program are promoting respect, inclusiveness and safe environments. Grade 8 student Ethan describes Tribes as “everyone getting along.” Read more about Tribes at Hagersville Elementary.
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Intermediate students at Russell Reid Elementary School promote the character attribute Responsibility for the month of January. Many schools including Russell Reid feature an attribute each month to promote its teaching and application to real-life situations. Grand Erie’s character attributes align with its core values to help its students achieve and succeed.
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The grade six students at Lansdowne-Costain School are working on Mathletics in the classroom. This online program can be accessed at home 24-7 and provides the perfect link between home and school, where results flow seamlessly.
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Dianna Kersten, Principal of Grandview School, is proud of the school’s media club. In an interview she said, “Our media club has gone a long way to help engage students and parents, bring 21st Century learning to Grandview and contributed to a positive learning environment within our school.” Click here to watch the video to show you how the students transformed the way they communicate with the school community.
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The Grade 7 class at Langton Public School spread their generosity throughout the school this holiday season with a food drive. Read more about how the students initiated a great way to raise the amount of non-perishable food items and bring a whole new meaning to the season of giving.
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Students from Calendonia Centennial pose with their Principal, Neil Dunning (left), and Vice-Chair of the Board, David Dean (right) on December 12 at Major Ballachey to help wrap gifts for the Light a Smile Christmas Angel initiative. More than 21 local families who experienced hardship this year will get to open something this Christmas.
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St. George-German School is doing their part to fill hungry tummies this winter. Students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 are building a mountain of food to donate to the local food bank, through a donation drive started at the local Foodland grocery store.
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Co-op student Jess Hyma delivers an excellent promotional video to showcase Dunnville Secondary School’s Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs.
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Central students are rewarded with a free book for living up to the "Spartans' Big 5". Learn more about this intiative and find out how the students are taking ownership of their learning environments.
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Houghton Public School’s Eco-Club is challenging students to think about their ecological footprints. Students shown in the photo are part of the school’s club and they have been working hard to recycle, reduce and reuse materials. Among the many features of the program, students are visited by Bird Studies Canada every May. Read more about the environmental program and how they are making this year’s Christmas green.
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Delhi District Secondary School's Me to We group has joined the Family Studies Department to collect forty-two shoeboxes for Samartian's Purse, a program that delivers shoeboxes full of items to needy children in South America for Christmas. Learn more about the Me to We group at DDSS and read what the Green Exreme Team's up to.
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Students at Branlyn Community School created a video that promotes bullying prevention and awareness. The video debuted during a Remembrance Day ceremony, but was again reinforced during Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week. Learn more and watch the video.
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The Grade 6 students of Burford District elementary are flipping for their new mode of learning. Read more about how teacher Rick McCleary decided to use the flipped classroom approach to teach his grade 6 students this year.
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Annie Kidder spoke with parents at Burford District Elementary School on November 19 as the first of four parent series that are sponsored by the Grand Erie Parent Involvement Committee. Kidder spoke about parent involvement and what can make a difference. Learn a few tips from Annie here.
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At Brier Park, Remembrance Day is a school-wide event. Teachers, Andrew Nicholson and Adam Petersen, worked together to bring to our school the meaning of Remembrance Day. Watch the video.
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Paris District High School student, David Fleet, shown above, was presented with an award on behalf of the school at Taste for Change Harmony Awards on November 6 at Toronto's Regent Park. Read more to find out how Paris took an initiative that promotes inclusiveness and turned it into an award-winning program.
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River Heights’ Grade 8 teacher, Joseph Atanas, takes the opportunity to conference with his students, merging ‘real time’ formative assessment, educational technology initiatives, and the cyber classroom.
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Hospitality, cosmetology, masonry, and horticulture are some some of amazing programs at Tollgate Technological Skills Centre in Brantford that bring students in from a number of schools in the area. Read more about how these magnet programs have inspired students to achieve and succeed.
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The primary students at Rainham Central School are shown commemorating Remembrance Day. The students participated in an assembly that showcased songs of peace, poems, stories and crafts. Together, the students created a wreath of poppies that will be delivered to the local Legion for their November 11th Remembrance Day service.
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The month of October brought many traditions to life at Bloomsburg Public School. Starting with Norfolk County Fair Day, moving on to Pumpkinfest in Waterford and Halloween, there are lots of fun activities to engage our students and families!
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The Waterford District High School Social Justice Club put a new twist on Halloween Trick or Treating this year. Read more about how they are making a difference for children in need around the world.
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Many students across Grand Erie District School Board are participating in Halloween activities today. From attending Halloween parties, to carving pumpkins, to trick-or-treating, this is a fun day of the year! Read how Boston Public Kindergarten students (shown above) are staying safe this year for Halloween.
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This year Cayuga Secondary School has revived the Warrior Football Program after a one year absence from league play. Read how this sport captured the attention of many students at the school.
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Ronda Nix (bottom right) is a parent who sits on the Grand Erie Parent Involvement Committee. She was selected to join Wayne Hobbs (top right), executive supervisor for students support personnel at Grand Erie and lead on the Board’s Mental Health strategy to attend the 2012 Summit on Children and Youth Mental Health Summit in Toronto. Ronda kept in touch with Grand Erie throughout the summit to share some thoughts from the conference held October 25 and 26.
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Guest speakers Dr. Reid Wilson and Lynn Lyons speak with Grand Erie's Professional Student Services Personnel (Social Workers, Speech & Language Pathologists, para-professionals etc.), educators, community members and parents about helping anxious kids at home and school. Their talk, Anxious Kids, Anxious Families, gave strategies that work.
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Media Arts students in the Specialist High Skills Major program at Pauline Johnson created a commercial to highlight the school's Arts Break intiative that takes place in December. Watch PJ students express themselves through the Arts.
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Principal Doug Ouellette introduces social media expert Chris Vollum during a presentation to students and later to parents at James Hillier Public School on October 15. Read more about this engaging event that welcomed students and families from the Russell Reid school community. Read more about what the students learned and what they need to do stay safe online.
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Meet Dolores Malloy, a volunteer at Princess Elizabeth School. Dolores' contributions to the school, putting in hours to help the school’s breakfast program, has inspired staff and students to help a cause that’s near and dear to her heart. Students initiated a milk bag drive to give to Dolores; she then spends time turning the milk bags into sleeping mats for families in need. Read more about how these milk bags are helping others around the world.
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Beginning the week of October 9, Simcoe Composite School (SCS) will offer a Breakfast Program where they will offer a delicious breakfast every morning of the week to any student who would like something good to eat. Students and a staff member from SCS pose with breakfast items that will give students nourishment for a great start to learning each day.
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Grand Erie District School Board kicked off its annual United Way Campaign this year with events held in Brantford/Brant, Haldimand (see photo) and Norfolk. Last year, staff and students in Grand Erie raised more than $35,000 for Brant United Way and the United Way of Haldimand and Norfolk. Campaign runs until October 26. The United Way makes a difference in our communities. Read how Brant United way supports nutrition programs in schools.
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Whether on the field or in the gym, BCI athletes work hard at challenging themselves. From football to volleyball, soccer to wrestling, watch BCI in action!
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Mrs. Lisa Leskien, a Grade 2/3 teacher at Prince Charles School, put a challenge out to the students. If they could raise $500.00 or more to support the Terry Fox Foundation, she would run to work… from Cambridge to Brantford! Read more about how Mrs. Leskien inspired others.
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On Thursday, September 27, 2012, students at Anna Melick Memorial School in Dunnville ran and walked for Terry Fox, raising $200 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Congratulations to the little school for having a big heart!
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The Norfolk County Fair’s Young Canada Day is the first official event of the fair (Oct. 2 – 8) that involves students from all Norfolk secondary schools. Students participate in a series of spirit events and friendly competitions. For the first time in history, the champion spot is awarded to two schools: Delhi District Secondary School and Simcoe Composite School. See the fair in action in a special photo compilation.
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Lori Henderson, Program Co-ordinator for Strong Start, receives a donation of $550 from the staff at Bellview School presented by Vice Principal Susan Young. Read more about Bellview's contribution to Strong Start.
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Mr. Anschuetz's Ed Tech class doing the Braveheart Roar at Banbury Heights. Learn how Banbury Heights Elementary School is creating an inclusive environment.
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Agnes Hodge Elementary School unveiled their breakfast program last week thanks to Brant Food for Thought and the Breakfast for Learning Program.
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Ella Holden and Chloe Duval hung out with their teacher on the front stairs of Major Ballachey Public School last June admiring the new gardens and upgrades as part of the Pride of Place initiative. Other schools including J.L. Mitchener (shown bottom left) have benefited from the upgrades that total $1.6 million in capital renewal. Read more about how Pride of Place has renewed a sense of pride in Grand Erie schools.
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Meet Laramie Bradovka and David Fleet, Grand Erie District School Board’s 2012-13 Student Trustees. Laramie, from Waterford District High School, and David, from Paris District High School, showed off their playful personalities while posing for photos before going into the Board meeting on Monday Sept. 17. They sat down to talk about their role and shared some ideas about how they hope to encourage other students to have their voices heard in Grand Erie.
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Teeterville Public School, Caledonia Centennial, BCI and Delhi District are among the many schools that received positive news this week after the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released the results from the province-wide assessments of reading, writing and mathematics in the primary division (Grades 1-3) and junior division (Grades 4-6). Learn more about Grand Erie's literacy and numeracy strategies that are helping Grand Erie students reach higher levels of achievement.
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Classes begin this week for 1,400 students in 28 schools as part of the Full-Day Kindergarten program at Grand Erie District School Board. Students shown here from West Lynn Public School in Simcoe and are settling into school quite well and enjoying every minute!
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Grand Erie supports a campaign driven by the Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services and the Community Addiction and Mental Health Services of Haldimand-Norfolk to wear wristbands in support of positive mental health. Each bracelet reminds us that one-in-five children and youth has a mental health issues severe enough to seriously affect their daily functioning at home, school or within the community. Read more as Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day.
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Students got caught outside in the rain just before they went home for the day on Tuesday after a great first day at Russell Reid Elementary School. Read more about how students and parents react to new addition built to accommodate students from Coronation School.
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Grand Erie welcomes more than 27,000 students to school where Achievement, Environment, and Engagement set the direction for the second year of implementation of the Board’s Multi-Year Plan. What does this mean for students, parents, staff and community? Click here to learn more.
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When students settle in their classes this September, they’re going to have a chance to learn more about the rules of online etiquette and safety while learning in a digital world.
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- More Netbooks, Code of Digital Citizenship, and Full-Day Kindergarten Top the List of What’s New -
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From reading to performing, Camp SAIL students from King George School celebrate Aboriginal culture by first reading Aboriginal-themed stories and then participate in an interactive presentation led by dance group Tribal Vision. Camp SAIL runs Aug 13-30 and promotes literacy before school starts.
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Congratulations to an amazing Grand Erie student, Annaleise Carr, for swimming across Lake Ontario, raising $90,000 plus for Camp Trillium.
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It’s almost time – your child is about to start school! You may be wondering where to begin in getting your child prepared. Learn more about some helpful tips that will have your child feel confident and excited about starting school this year.
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Grand Erie had a great school year filled with stories and milestones profiling student achievement and success. Read more about this past school year as we get ready for a new one in September.
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Senior Kindergarten students at Ryerson Heights Elementary School performed for their parents in a packed gym on June 20 as part of their graduation ceremony. Read more about the songs they sang and about the great Leader in Me program that's being offered at the school.
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Grand Erie District School is proud to congratulate 5 new EcoSchools into the program.
Pauline Johnson Collegiate & Vocational School in Brantford, Fairview Avenue Public School in Dunnville, Mount Pleasant in Brant County, and North Ward in Paris join the list of gold, silver or bronze certified schools.
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Students at Oakland-Scotland gather for a photo to celebrate their national win after submitting a video to the Canadian Wildlife Federation's video challenge. Learn more about what the students did to raise awareness about their environment and polar bears in the arctic.
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What's 21st century learning without an eReader or an MPS player? Read how one Student Success pilot strategy has made a difference for students who would otherwise hesitate to pick up a book. This particular use of technology is not only improving student engagement but is re-kindling a love of reading.
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Students pose in front of the Delhi Public School sign with a book in hand to thank Indigo for their generous contribution. Delhi Public School received a $125,000 grant. But Delhi wasn't the only school in the Board to receive this honour. Central Public School also received $42,000 grant.
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A special panel of guests presented at the 4th installment of the Equity Speakers Series on May 17 to share their compelling stories with staff about how they've overcome barriers to become proud members of the LGBTQ community (From left to right: Helen Victoros, Marco Felvus, Kevin Raymond and Deirdre Pike). Learn more about their inspirational stories and what they told staff that will help build inclusive environments for all students.
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Ella Ye and Naseer Syed are students from North Park Collegiate-Vocational School who earned a Reach Ahead credit after graduating from Grade 8. Read their story about how much they enjoyed their experience.
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Minister of Education is shown presenting a certificate to Larry Speakman, Principal of Walter Gretzky Elementary School Principal, during her visit with MPP Dave Levac to the new school. Students Abbi Finch and Tanvir Dhaliwal took the Minister on a tour before meeting reps from the two school boards in the library.
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Student-authors came together at The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts on May 9 to celebrate the Write to Give initiative. An African presentation had students, parent-volunteers and teachers out of their seats dancing.
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Student-authors came together at The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts to celebrate their involvement in the Write to Give initiative. A special African presentation had the students and teachers out of their seats dancing.
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Grand Erie welcomed Dr. Kathy Short, Director of School Mental Health for the province, at the 'Breakfast of Champions' event on May 8 hosted by the School Support Initiative. Students from Name it to Change it were also there to show their support for the student-based strategy.
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Little Hannah shows her mother the artwork that she created hanging in the ‘Louvre’ at Onondaga-Brant School during Education Week. The school celebrated student artwork and also officially dedicated their playground after years of hard work and contributions made by parents and community members.
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Students kicked off Education Week at the 10th Anniversary of the Student Talent Show. This year's performance was called Arts for All and included performances such as Paris Central Public School choir, Simcoe Composite School Stage Band and Jarvis Public School's Jada Dawson (Shown above).
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#1 National Bestseller, Barbara Coloroso, made a trip to Dunnville Secondary School on April 25 to share her "Kids Are Worth It!" talk with parents. The initiative was supported by a Parent Reaching Out Grant in which all Dunnville-area schools applied together. We spoke with Barbara to hear her insights on parent involvement and how parents can raise resilient, responsible and compassionate kids.
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Earth Week started on April 22, 2012 and students across Grand Erie District School Board are busy with initiatives that add more 'green' in and outside their schools. Find out how James Hillier School is changing their environment with a little help from the community.
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Board Trustees, dignitaries and students crowd around Walter Gretzky as they cut the ribbon to symbolize the official grand opening of the new Walter Gretzky Elementary School. In this exclusive feature article, Mr. Gretzky shares his reaction to one of Grand Erie's highest honours.
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Students at Bellview School show off their new eye-catching mural that hangs proudly in their hall for everyone to see. The mural was created by students through the support of the Grand Erie Aboriginal Education Department and the Ontario Arts Council.
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Caledonia Centennial parents and members of GEPIC Katherine Hagan and Kim Rent present tulips to Mary Jean Gallagher (shown left) as a token of appreciation for her keynote address at the Grand Erie Parent Engagement Symposium. Read more about the symposium and read how parents were encouraged to see themselves as partners in education.
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Student Alex Rey from BCI (shown above) earns top spot at this year's Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF) on March 31. Congratulations Alex!
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Secondary Students across the Grand Erie District School Board and the province will be writing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Superintendent of Education Andy Nesbitt and secondary program coordinator Lynn Abbey walk us through the OSSLT to help parents understand why this test is being administered.
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The Trustees approved to move the Committee of the Whole No. 1 Meeting originally scheduled for Monday, April 2, 2012 to Monday, April 16, 2012. The Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 2 will also be held the same night on April 16.
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With the parent symposium quickly approaching, parents on the Grand Erie Parent Involvement Committee have re-opened the registration to allow more parents the opportunity to attend the event in Waterford. Register today!
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Student reps from every secondary school in Grand Erie District School Board made their voices heard at the first Student Voice Conference on March 1st hosted by the two Grand Erie Student Trustees and Student Success. Information was collected in a variety of ways including the use of Twitter.
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Students at Mt. Pleasant proudly wore their "Bullying Stops Here" tees on Pink Shirt Day. As a twist on the traditional event, the students included a special pledge and filled a wall of paper-made Bullie B.E.A.N.S. to show their support that bullying would not be tolerated.
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Students at Pauline Johnson and BCI just got a boost from the Rotary Club of Brantford. Pauline Johnson received five electronic babies as part of the Family Studies Unit (Left) and BCI became part of Rotary International. Chantel Duchesne, BCI Interactivism President stands with John Heise, the Governor of the Rotary International District 7090, shown below is depicted presenting the charter to Chantal.
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Port Rowan Public School experienced a school-wide Science Day with the help of Scientists in School (SiS). See how one school took Science and Technology to a new level.
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Chris D’Souza (shown above beside an old gramophone used in his presentation) visits Grand Erie District School Board to speak on Race & Culture in support of Grand Erie District School Board’s Equity and Inclusive Education’s Equity Speakers Series. Liana Thompson, Chair of the Equity Steering Committee (bottom right) introduces Chris and Administrator Heather Knill-Griesser speaks with Chris (top right) after the workshop as he signs his children’s book, “Why Are All Taxi Driver’s…?”
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The Turning Point team work in the Langton and Hougton area in Norfolk County serving a unique Mennonite community who speak Low German. Find out how this program is seeing higher graduation success and is making the community feel welcomed in Grand Erie. Back row - Ian Kutz, Al Lee, John Dabrowski, Annamarie Chambers, Chris Weber; Front row - Anne Wagenaar, Gloria Collier, Cheryl Pineo, Sarah Purdy, Gloria Thomas.
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Don Buchanan, Knowledge Mobilization Officer with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, Dr. Ian Manion, Executive Director for the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health, Dr. Kathy Short, Director of School Mental Health with the Ministry of Education, and Wayne Hobbs, Executive Supervisor Student Support Services pose at the Joseph Brant Learning Centre on February 3, 2012 before launching their presentation in support of the Child and Youth Mental Health Strategy.
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Maeve and Reese from Thompson Creek Elementary School (shown above) explore their artistic talents with workshop leader Eliz Barrett Milner (bottom corner), a local artist from Port Dover who participated in Art Soup, a two-day event held at BCI in Brantford and PDCS in Port Dover that connects students across the board to explore and celebrate all forms of the Arts.
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Students and staff in Grand Erie commemorate Black History Month in schools through a number of literacy-based activities and lessons on Black history with a focus on Canadian heritage. Black History Month is a key piece to the Board’s Equity and Inclusive Education strategy.
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Minister of Education, Laurel Broten, shown above with MPP for Brant, Dave Levac, reads a story to youngsters in the Full-Day Kindergarten class at King George Public School. She came to inform parents that Full-Day Kindergarten at Grand Erie District School Board is now open for registration.
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If you have a child born in 2007 or 2008, it's time to make his or her world a little bigger.
Junior and senior kindergarten registration for the 2012-13 school year is on for the Grand Erie District School Board. Early learning specialists say parents shouldn't overlook the importance of a child's first two years of school.
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Marion Macdonald, Trustee Appointed by Six Nations, Marci Hughes from
Adult and Continuing Education, Eva Dixon, Trustee for Norfolk County (less Wards 3&7), and Lindsay Williams, Principal of GELA pose for a picture to officially open the new location. Carol Ann Sloat, Trustee for Brantford, provided greetings on behalf of the Board.
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First-time students in the French Immersion program at Caledonia Centennial enjoy a book en Francais! The expanded program has been offered in Grand Erie since September, 2011 and shows no signs of parent-interest slowing down. Learn what one parent from Caledonia Centennial said about the quality of the program for his son Benjamin.
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A new year equals a fresh start and new goals; for those whose goals include higher math marks, Homework Help is here!!
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Jennifer Barber and her son Heath sit with Betty Finley at Major Ballachey School to help wrap gifts for families who've experienced hardship this year. More than 300 families will receive a gift package thanks to the wonderful work of Betty and her team, part of this year's Christmas Angel program.
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- Parent Committee Looks Back on Success and Plans to Engage More Parents in the New Year -
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Rita Collver, Trustee for the County of Brant and Norfolk County Wards 3 and 7 and the new Chair of Grand Erie District School Board stands beside David Dean, Trustee for the City of Brantford and newly-elected Vice-Chair of the Board prior to Chair Collver's delivery of her Inaugural Address.
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Medal-bearer Devon O’Shea high-fives students who lined the drive-through and parking lot at North Park Collegiate and Vocational School during the morning of Dec. 1 to cheer on Devon in support of his inspiring story. Devon made his way onto North Park Street with a team of police cruisers and the Rick Hansen team while being greeted by crowds of students from local-area schools and citizens.
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Bowen Porter, a grade 5 student from Doverwood Public School, participates as a medal-bearer in the Rick Hansen Relay on November 17 in Port Dover. The relay comes back through Paris and Brantford on November 30 and December 1 spreading the inspiring tales of Grand Erie’s Difference-Makers. Bowen was chosen in celebration of his perseverance and courage in overcoming daily personal challenges.
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Doug Murray, Rob Hull, Chris Smith, Cory Eisenbach, Sean Bradford, Mark Jarrett, Ian Martin, and Earl Rolson are sporting new looks for the month of November... or should we say Movember. These bros from Grandview Public School are but a sample of men in the Board growing their moustache to raise awareness for men's health.
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November 14 to November 18 is Bullying Awareness Week. Bullying is something that can affect more than just the victim in any school environment.
But for the student who experiences bullying, whether in the form of verbal, physical or cyber, the pain is real and can stay with them for a long time – needless to say, it all hurts.
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Students at McKinnon Park Secondary School hosted a Remembrance Day assembly to remember those who fought for our freedom. A number of students contributed by reading poems, singing songs, playing in a band, showing a multi-media video, performing in a drama presentation, and paying respects through a candle ceremony (shown above). A special tribute was also given to the fallen Native soldiers.
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Delhi Elementary Public School earns “Top Elementary School” for funds raised for the 5th year in a row for Run for the Cure. To celebrate their achievement, students dressed in pink and positioned themselves in the shape of the pink ribbon, the internationally recognized symbol for The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The roof top photo shown above was provided by Ted Adams of Edge Imaging.
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Grade 9 students Jacob Byers, Alex Fletcher, and Daniel Nesbitt sit in the seats of Trustees in the boardroom at the Education Centre. The students learned a lot about Grand Erie District School Board and were exposed to many different career options – all part of Take Your Kids to Work Day.
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Trick or treaters at BCI, Paris District, Hagersville and Ecole Dufferin may not be searching for candy this Halloween. Instead, students are seeking non-perishable food item.
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Students of Paris District High School participated in an environmental event in the hopes to raise awareness of the environment and to create a green campus. Students of the eco-club, geography and environmental science department started this project by planting trees around the campus.
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Dr. Gabor Mate, physician and internationally-recognized author, speaks to a number of educational support professionals and members of the social services, child and youth and healthcare sector at the Best Western Brant Park Inn on October 17. Dr. Mate’s topic on children’s mental health was timely as Grand Erie District School Board launches their Child and Youth Mental Health Strategy to the community.
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Secondary students from Delhi, Port Dover, Simcoe Composite, Valley Heights, and Waterford came together for the annual Young Canada Day at the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show. The stands were packed with students cheering for their school. Delhi students (shown above) took away the top prize. To view more pictures of Young Canada Day and the Fair, click more.
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Sarah Lasko, shown in the photo, reads to students at Delhi Public School. Sarah is one of many dedicated teachers in Grand Erie District School Board who go above and beyond for students.
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Some of our youngest students will be voting in this year’s provincial election. Although their votes will not officially count on Election Day, their experience and learning of the democratic process will certainly count when they reach legal age.
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The Board of Trustees is asking for any comments you may have regarding the following:
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Grand Erie District School Board Trustees celebrated the grand re-opening of Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School at a special reception on September 29, 2011 to commemorate the school's official opening.
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A United Way representative from Grand Erie District School Board sits beside Campaign Director for the United Way of Brant, Kristin Pass. Beside Pass is principal of North Ward School, Ruth Mills, who's holding little baby Ben. Ben's proud mother, Emily Hyde, sits beside Mills who came to support Roots of Empathy, one of many programs supported by The United Way. Roots of Empathy is one of many reasons why Grand Erie District School Board is showing support for The United Way in this year’s campaign, which runs from September 27 to October 7, 2011.
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Bailey Featherston (left) from McKinnon Park Secondary School and Paige Fleetwood (right) from Paris District High School are Grand Erie District School Board’s Student Trustees for the 2011-12 school year.
Let’s learn more about them in this exclusive interview with the two Student Trustees.
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Healthy eating at Grand Erie District School Board is about to get healthier with a new School Food and Beverage Policy in effect. Students take a moment to enjoy a healthy snack.
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The Director of Education unveiled the Board’s direction for the next five years to a group of Administrators on August 30, just in time for back to school. The Multi-Year Plan captures the direction and sets goals for the Board that will have an impact on its students, parents, staff, and the community from now until 2015.
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Campers enjoy listening to teacher Karen Michael read a story as part Camp SAIL's focus on literacy. Camp SAIL, hosted by Grand Erie District School Board and supported by the Ministry of Education, runs August 15 - 26 for students attending King George Elementary School.
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Grand Erie’s transportation service has recently launched a new website for parents to find out what bus their child should be on for the start of the school year.
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Summer has begun and it’s time to enjoy the sunshine. First, however, Grand Erie District School Board would like to thank all of the hard work put forward by staff, teachers, parents, and students. This past school year has been filled with wonderful memories for all.
Summer registration and transcript requests can be accessed when you click read more.
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It's that time of year to honour all graduates of Grand Erie. Many schools hold graduation ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of our secondary students who have worked so hard to earn their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Click 'Read More' to view a list of all secondary school commencements and award ceremonies in 2011.
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Members of P.E.A.C.E – People Everywhere Actually Co-Existing Equally – including Hip Hop Artists NiLLa, RaSoul and Testament, came to Joseph Brant Learning Centre on June 3 with a high-energy performance and a message that inspired young boys in Grand Erie.
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From left to right: Karen Williamson, Director – YMCA Immigration Settlement Services, John Forbeck, Director of Education – GEDSB, John Utley, Ward 2 Councillor – City of Brantford, Brenda Blancher, Superintendent of Education – GEDSB, Marguerite Ceschi-Smith, Ward 5 Councillor – City of Brantford, Carol Ann Sloat, Chair and Trustee for the City of Brantford – GEDSB, Marion Macdonald, Trustee representing Native students – GEDSB, Peter Isaacs, Cultural Liaison Worker – Brantford Native Housing, Eva Dixon, Trustee for County of Norfolk (Less Wards 3 & 7), Raymond Skye, Artist – Tuscarora Nation, and Jim Oliver, Ward 4 Councillor – Norfolk County.
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Grade 9 Cayuga Secondary students shown above in the applied level mathematics class are learning through the use of technology and with the help of coach Jayne Chalmers and teacher Dale Whyte as part of the exciting program, the School Support Initiative.
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- New Partnership with Employment Ontario Helps More Adults Find Work at CareerLink -
Director of Education John Forbeck, MPP for Brant Dave Levac, and Chair of the Board Carol Ann Sloat, officially cut the opening ribbon at CareerLink at their new location, the upper level of Market Square in Brantford on April 27, 2011.
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Grand Erie District School Board will host a series of activities to celebrate Education Week. The theme for this year's week-long focus is The Three R's: Refresh, Reboot, Revue - based on promoting the arts, theatre, and music.
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Canada will commemorate Mental Health Awareness Week on May 2 – 6. As we lead into the week, Grand Erie District School Board discusses suicide prevention. Sadly, suicide has taken the lives of students over the years and the more we can talk about it and provide supports to today’s youth, the more we may be able to save a life.
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Paris District High School is leading the way to be green at Grand Erie District School Board. This Earth Week, PDHS is celebrating their bronze EcoSchool certification presented to students last fall (featured in the photo). As well, students from the school are set to clean the Paris community this week.
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Grand Erie District School Board is celebrating the first year of implementation of the Educational Technology Initiative. Students learn from a Netbook and using a SMART Board at West Lynn Elementary School.
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Featured in the photo: Members of the Thompson Creek Elementary School's School Advisory Council, Mrs. Mary Gibson, Mrs. Karen Allen, and Mrs. Sarah Glenney, stand proudly with three Grade 8 students from Thompson Creek Elementary School. Josh, Brock, Connor, Mrs. Allen and the school community are thrilled that we have been approved for the CPIP Grant. Together, everyone is contributing over $20,000.00 towards refurbishing our lockers beginning this summer.
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River Heights student Jayden Brownell slid in for a quick picture with Hamilton Bull Dog hockey players Hunter Bishop and David Urquhart who came to the school as part of the school's Booster Club program to promote literacy.
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A new public elementary school is currently under construction on Blackburn Drive in Brantford and is scheduled to open in January, 2012. We’re asking for your help in naming it!
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More than 60 Grade 7 to 10 teachers filled the room at Joseph Brant Learning Centre over a two-day period to participate in a Smarter Science Workshop to help students become more engaged in the area of science.
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Find out which schools will offer Full-Day Learning to Kindergarten students in September 2012.
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Media Release - March 1/11: Students will now have equity of access to Grand Erie District School Board’s French Immersion program thanks to the recent decision by Trustees to approve the expansion of the dual-track French Immersion program to three new schools located in each county.
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Student volunteers who attended the Environmental Youth Symposium on Friday, February 25, 2011 sat with Matt Tod, a youth leadership expert who spoke to grade 9 students from across Grand Erie District School Board on the topic of environmental leadership. Tod was also one of many workshop facilitators who spent the day with students empowering them take environmental action.
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For many students, going to college or university is nothing but a dream. Some might not have the money, but many don’t see the opportunity as a realistic option or don’t have the support or guidance that would give them the incentive to pursue their goals.
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Kayla Totten, Tia O’Garro, and Kevin Tiggle proudly stand beside a bulletin board their grade 6 class from Central Public School created in honour of Black History Month. “Follow your dreams” was a message the three students agreed on as their take-away from what they learned about Black History.
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Frank O'Connor was honoured on February 9, 2011 for being one of 32 Outstanding Principals in Canada through The Learning Partnership. Frank received his award at the Courtyard Marriott in Toronto with Mary Jean Gallagher, Chief Student Achievement Officer at the Ministry of Education (left) and Veronica Lacey, President and CEO of the Learning Partnership (right). Many members of Frank's family, as well as friends and colleagues were in attendance at the Gala to celebrate his extraordinary accomplishment.
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Bell Let’s Talk campaign aims to reduce stigma attached to mental illness – Bell Let’s Talk Day set for February 9, 2011. Olympic hero Clara Hughes helps spark national conversation. A key element of the Bell Mental Health initiative is Bell Let's Talk - a campaign to create a national conversation about mental health in Canada.
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Students at Walsh Public School read the books they helped co-author through the Write to Give initiative and gear up for their culminating event on Write to Give Day taking place on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at the Sanderson Centre.
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Mandarin instructors for the Mandarin Chinese Language Classes, Sunny Wan and Lisa Xuan, are shown handing students a special Gift at the Chinese New Year festivities held on Saturday, January 29. Chinese New Year is celebrated on February 3.
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Students at Bellview Public School in Brantford received additional support in the form of nutrition programs, clothing and personal hygiene items as well the opportunity to attend school trips and have guest speakers come to the school thanks to the generous support of the Charity of Hope Foundation.
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A focus on Aboriginal student achievement is the foundation of a voluntary self-identification program for Grand Erie District School Board students.
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Registration for Kindergarten, Full-Day Kindergarten and French Immersion Now Open.
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Throughout the month of January, secondary schools are preparing to welcome students and register for their courses for the 2011-12 school year. Look for a list of schools to hold a Grade 8 Information Night for students and parents.
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A festive Director of Education visited a Kindergarten class at Langton Public School in December. John Forbeck participated in play-based learning with students during his school visit – just one of the many activities that focused on student engagement and supported student achievement this holiday season.
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Chair Carol Ann Sloat (right) and Vice-Chair Rita Collver (left) attended a reception that was coordinated by Grand Erie staff at the Education Centre to celebrate the Trustees new term in office. Following the reception, staff, Trustees and members of the public gathered in the boardroom for the Board's Inaugural Meeting.
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With your help, Pauline Johnson won round #1 of the AVIVA Community Fund competition. Now, with days remaining, students at Pauline Johnson need your support to win them their 'Field of Dreams' in the final round. Vote now at www.avivacommunityfund.org.
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Bonhomme and the École Fairview Frelon (hornet) were featured on the school’s entry into the Santa Claus Parade, celebrating French language education in Grand Erie District Board.
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Students at Dunnville Secondary School perform CPR on mannequins and AED training units donated to Dunnville Secondary School for the ACT High School CPR & AED Program. Cayuga Secondary School and Simcoe Composite Secondary were also recipients of this intiative.
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Bullying Awareness Week is November 15-19, 2010. This week, students at Grand Erie District School Board will learn how to stand up against bullying and be part of the solution to make a difference for others and their schools safer.
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November 11, 2010 is Remembrance Day. Many of Grand Erie District School Board staff and students will be participating in services across our community.
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Grand Erie District School Board's enrolment trend is on the rise at the elementary level, which means more teachers to address class size and enhance student achievement.
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“If you build it, they will come,” is a famous line from the Hollywood blockbuster “Field of Dreams.” But for Pauline Johnson Collegiate Secondary School, in order for them to build their dream-field, they must first seek votes from the community – something Kevin Costner never had to do in the movie.
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The Norfolk County Fall Fair and Horse Show is just one of many fall fairs that are capturing the spirit of many communities across the Grand Erie District School Board.
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Grand Erie students used technology and books to promote literacy. West Lynn Public School teacher-librarian Rebecca Malo, along with students from West Lynn, Elgin Avenue, Jarvis, Bloomsburg, Cobblestone, Burford and many others participated in a video conferencing event focused on reading.
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The Grand Erie District School Board is partnering with the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board to build a new joint elementary school on Blackburn Drive in Brantford.
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Students and staff participated in a ceremony and festivities to mark the redesign ad "greening" of Bellview Public School's playground. The project was made possible thanks to a grant and support by the school community.
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Staff and students at Ecole Dufferin in Brantford were in a giving mood as students learned about the concept of Paying it Forward.
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A Waterford District High School student is hiking to the top of Mount Everest to raise awareness about the medical condition that the courageous 16 year-old has conquered.
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In a role reversal, the Grade 7 class at Major Ballachey Public School were the teachers, as they lead a Virtual Grande Project (VGE) interactive podcast event
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Dunnville students participated in a day long career fair, that provided the with the opportunity to talk to representatives from post-secondary institutions, as well as people working in a variety of interesting careers.
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Mount Pleasant students are benefiting from two recent technology grants which have enhanced the use of laptops in the classroom by senior students.
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Brock University is now accepting applicants for the third Masters of Education cohort starting in July.
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Grand Erie schools have responded to the tragic earthquake in Haiti by donating to help the victims. These Oakland-Scotland Public School students initiated a Hearts for Haiti campaign at their school. Students and staff collected more than 1,200 bars of soap, boxes of toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs and bandage boxes to send to support survivors in Haiti. Schools have raised more than $34,000 so far, with more donations coming in from Grand Erie students and staff.
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Grade 7 students at the Rawdon Street school thoroughly embraced the opportunity to use some of the newest Apple laptops to create podcasts which they will share at a later date with Nipissing University students.
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Parent input is required, as Bellview Public School has been selected to receive $9,000 from the Brantford Earth Week Committee for playground enhancements.
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Students at Cobblestone Elementary School in Paris take full advantage of the new mobile, wireless suite of laptops available for use by the students.
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Participants in recent professional development sessions were the fortunate recipients of hand crafted tote bags, created by students through Simcoe Composite School's Horizons program.
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Dilbert the Dog is a regular visitor to Naudia Draus's Autism class, and the National Service trained dog's regular visit is eagerly anticipated by the students.
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The first graduates of the Valley Heights Secondary School Turning Point were recently honoured. The students were well supported by school staff as well as the Rotary Clubs of Simcoe and Delhi.
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Teachers and classrooms throughout the Grand Erie District School Board are signing up to help kids throughout Africa by writing and publishing books. These students are from from a small village in the Masai Mara in Kenya. The donations from the books will be going towards children in Kenya and Uganda, to help support a feeding program as well as teacher's salaries.
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Students and staff at Thompson Creek Elementary School had great weather and enthusiasm for their sixth year participating in the Canada-wide Terry Fox School Run.
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On Sunday October 4, the CIBC RUN for the CURE was held in Simcoe. The students, staff and school community of Simcoe Composite School were challenged by three members of the SCS staff to participate and contribute to the cause against breast cancer.
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The Board has launched a pilot blue box recycling program that will be expanded to all city public schools by year's end. The program will eventually be expanded to all schools across the system.
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The Grand Erie District School Board, in partnership with the co-terminus separate board, houses these items in three Archives Room, located at Waterford District High School. The Archives are run by two dedicated volunteers, Dan Walker and Bob Stevenson, and an Archives Committee meets throughout the year to provide input and guidance.
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Students and staff at Thompson Creek Elementary School had great weather and enthusiasm for their sixth year participating in the Canada-wide Terry Fox School Run. All participated in decorating the Dunnville school with the colourful message "LET'S BEAT CANCER AT THE CREEK!"
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