On Wednesday, Oct. 25 and Thursday, Oct. 26, Valley Heights Secondary School hosted a disc golf tournament for students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 from Langton, Port Rowan, Courtland and Houghton Public Schools.

To say that the current cohort of Grand Erie graduates has had a unique secondary school experience is a bit of an understatement. Many of these learners were just getting into the swing of things at the high school level, managing timetables, exams, extracurriculars, new friendships and interests, and beginning to look to future plans, when a global pandemic that hit mid-year challenged everything they’d come to know and expect at this stage of their learning journeys. 

Provincial EQAO results from the assessments held during the 2022-23 school year are now available online and serve as a data snapshot used alongside assessments from other sources.

We are deeply saddened by the deadly attacks and ongoing violence taking place in the Middle East. Our thoughts are with those impacted, and we recognize that this is a devastating time for many in the Grand Erie community.  

Literary magic is unfolding in Grand Erie. Thanks to Grand Erie’s hardworking team of teaching consultants and library technicians, a wealth of new literacy materials have made their way into elementary schools, sparking curiosity and encouraging interest in reading.

Two elementary school facilities are set to open in 2025, serving the rapidly growing Brantford and Haldimand regions. 

On the Friday of Truth of Reconciliation Week, Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational School played McKinnon Park Secondary School in its now-annual Every Child Matters football game, a collaborative effort planned by the PJ team, the Indigenous Student Association, Athletic Council and Student Council.

The music program at Simcoe Composite School is starting the year off on a high note, thanks to a donation pitch that struck all the right chords, and will make an instrumental difference for learners pursuing music education in the years to come. 

As students and staff settle into a new school year, a sense of excitement remains. This summer, Grand Erie schools across the region were transformed by detailed renovations, setting the scene for new opportunities to learn, lead and inspire. 

We are aware of protests that may occur in locations across the Grand Erie region today. We recognize that these planned demonstrations and associated social media activity may negatively impact Grand Erie students, families and communities, especially for those who are members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities.