Feature Stories
Grand Erie District School Board takes pride in showcasing the many different events, programs, and newsworthy initiatives taking place within our school communities and our Board office. Feature stories are composed and produced within the Communications Department. Content for Schools in the News features are produced by individual schools to shine the spotlight on the stories, accomplishments, and initiatives that make each unique.
2023 Feature Stories
As we get ready to say goodbye to 2023 and greet the new year, I want to share my best wishes with our students and families across this beautiful region.
In November, McKinnon Park Secondary students took on the Distributive Education Clubs of America’s (DECA) business competition at Brock University. The program introduces high school students to a variety of concepts in marketing, finance, hospitality and management building the foundation for post-secondary studies and a future business career.
The Grand Erie Board of Trustees elected Susan Gibson as the 2024 Chair of the Grand Erie District School Board during the annual Board Nomination and Organization meeting held on Monday, December 11. Brian Doyle was acclaimed as Vice-Chair of the Board.
Gimaa (Chief) R. Stacey LaForme of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and Chief Mark Hill of Six Nations of the Grand River were honoured during November’s regular board meeting with Learn Lead Inspire awards.
Student senators gathered last week to learn, lead and inspire. The event, hosted by Student Trustees Maggie Baker, Keira Gayowsky and Aleena Skye included break-out brainstorming sessions zeroing in on topics students are prioritizing.
Grand Erie's elementary schools have introduced communication boards, featuring easy-to-understand icons and symbols, as a universal tool to assist learners with speech difficulties in expressing needs and thoughts, fostering inclusivity and understanding among students, educators, and families.
As temperatures dip below freezing this week, Grand Erie District School Board is reminding families of its operational plans for dealing with hazardous winter weather.
It's never too early to be thinking about the start of school, and if your child will be four years old by the end of 2024, online registration is now open for Kindergarten in Grand Erie.
Early Childhood Educators play an essential role in building positive outcomes for the youngest learners. Their dedication nurtures curiosity and creates welcoming spaces to explore, learn, develop a strong sense of themselves, and mutual respect for those around them.
This year, Bloomsburg Public School’s Festive Dinner returned once again. Students, teachers, bus drivers and many others in our community were invited to join us for a turkey lunch here at Bloomsburg on Friday, December 15th.
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