News & Announcements

“The large flag represents everyone in the LGBTQQIP2SA community. The hearts surrounding the flag are all unique in their form to represent and celebrate that everyone is different in their own unique way.”

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We join our communities in expressing gratitude for the dedication of all school crossing guards in their crucial role. Thank you for your commitment to keeping students safe across Ontario and within our DSB1 regions.

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All DSB1 schools will be closed to students on Friday, June 9, as DSB1 staff engage in a day of learning during a scheduled Professional Activity Day.

We wish our students and families a wonderful weekend ahead!

My uncle is gay and pride month gives him a month where he can be himself and other people are there to support him as well as no one will judge him.” – Grade 7 student, Iroquois Falls Secondary School

National Indigenous History Month provides an opportunity to honour the impactful contributions of Indigenous peoples to Canada.

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DSB1 recognizes all Canadian Armed Forces personnel who have and continue to serve our country. We express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your bravery, courage, and sacrifice.

As part of National AccessAbility Week, May 31 is Red Shirt Day of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion.

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June is National Indigenous History Month which recognizes the history, heritage, contributions, and diversity of Indigenous peoples.
 
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During Pride Month this June, we are eager to share the voices of our DSB1 students in addition to the creations of the finalists of our DSB1 Pride T-Shirt Contest.

Click the Title to view the design process behind our winning DSB1 Pride T-Shirt design.

DSB1 invites students, families, and staff to join our final Indigenous Speaker Series for the 2022-2023 school year featuring Jamal Gagnon, a past Indigenous Student Trustee for DSB1.
 
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