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Meeting of the Board

DSB1 is pleased to invite you to virtually attend the first meeting of the Board.

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Ready for the 2024-2025 School Year

DSB1 is eager to welcome students and families for the start of the 2024-2025 school year!

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Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

Flags are flown at half-mast on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day in honour of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

This day also recognizes the bravery, courage and commitment of firefighters who help to protect, save lives, and keep our communities and country safe.

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International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day (ILD) is celebrated around the world each year on September 8! The 2024 theme for ILD is “Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace,” which highlights the transformative potential of literacy.

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Ukrainian Heritage Day

September 7 is Ukrainian Heritage Day. This day recognizes and celebrates the contributions of Ontarians of Ukrainian descent across our province and the important contributions of Ukrainian Canadians to the development of Ontario and to making our nation.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Wishing happiness, peace, and prosperity to those within our communities celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi!

Ready for the 2024-2025 School Year

We acknowledge the pivotal role that every member of a student’s community plays in helping to support each learner in feeling ready for day ONE and beyond.

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Long Weekend

Wishing students, families, staff, and community members an enjoyable long weekend!

DSB1 staff are eager to welcome students to the classroom on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, to begin the 2024-2025 school year. We can’t wait to see you then!

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Commemorating Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope

Each year, September 1 commemorates Terry Fox and his journey through Canada's Atlantic provinces, Quebec and Ontario on his Marathon of Hope.

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Professional Activity (PA) Day

We’re pleased to present the Professional Activity (PA) Day schedule outlining the development and learning DSB1 staff will participate in on August 28 and 29, 2024.

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