News & Announcements

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

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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Today we are pleased to focus on literacy and the importance of read alouds. Read alouds are a valuable tool that helps students develop their vocabulary, active listening skills and make sense of the world.

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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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The DSB1 Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 6, beginning at 6:15 p.m., will showcase the June 2023 Strategic Plan Vignette and a presentation on Graduation Rates. For the complete agenda, visit the “Board Meetings & Minutes” under “Board Info” using the navigation menu at www.dsb1.ca

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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 is pleased to offer summer learning programs for all secondary students from the end of June to the end of July, including reach ahead credits available for students currently in Grade 8.
Contact your Guidance Counsellor for course details and to register.  

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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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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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