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Posted On Friday, April 26, 2024

Students gather outside of schoolWillows Walk Public School has demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by organizing a successful Earth Day cleanup event on April 22. Staff and students enthusiastically participated in collecting garbage in and around their school yard, resulting in an impressive haul of 223 pounds of litter gathered in less than an hour. 
The initiative, led by the passionate educators and students at Willows Walk PS, aimed to raise awareness about the importance of...

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Posted On Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Attention Grade 12's
4 Important deadline reminders:
1. Cap and Gown orders are due by  April 30th .  Orders will be going in to be filled, unfortunately no late orders will be accepted.
2. The last day to order prom tickets through SchoolCash online is Monday  May 5th .  A digital copy of the application is found on the guidance google classroom or printed in the office and in front of 214. 
3. 40 Community Hours need...

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Posted On Monday, April 15, 2024

Building for Humanity 4Grades 7 and 8 students at Forest View Public School recently showcased their creativity, skills, and community spirit through the 'Building for Humanity' project. This initiative, inspired by the Regional Skills Ontario 7/8 Construction Competition, saw students partner with Habitat for Humanity to build model houses for a fictional client, incorporating specific design constraints.
The event took place at Forest View Public School's gym, where groups of students were stationed...

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Posted On Friday, April 12, 2024

Skills Competition-JudgesThe Durham District School Board (DDSB) continues to set the stage for innovation and inspiration as it proudly hosted the third-annual Regional Skills Ontario Competition on April 4, 2024, at the Tribute Communities Centre.
The arena radiated with energy as more than 550 students from Grades 4 to 8 took centre stage, demonstrating their remarkable talent and dedication. These young innovators emerged triumphant from a rigorous qualification round that drew the participation...

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Posted On Tuesday, April 09, 2024

The Durham District School Board recognizes Indigenous Rights are distinct. In the exercise of those rights, Indigenous staff and students shall not be subjected to actions with the aim or effect of depriving these distinct rights.
The Durham District School Board is committed to providing learning and working environments that centre human rights and equity and are safe, welcoming, respectful, equitable, accessible, inclusive and free from all forms of discrimination, oppression,...

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