Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Ontario Recognizes Lisgar Volunteers

Four long-term volunteers at Lisgar Elementary School were among the recipients of this year’s Ontario Volunteer Service Awards, from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.

Don’t Push Me Down

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Turkey Rhubarb celebrated Pink Day by singing Woody Guthrie’s song “Don’t You Push Me Down” at Prince Philip School. Prince Philip students joined in the singing reinforcing the important message of the day.

Day of Pink – Stand Up and Speak Out

April 9, HWDSB staff and students will join millions of people worldwide by wearing pink to recognize the International Day of Pink.

Relationship

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Students comment on the importance of relationships in learning environments.

HWDSB Board Supports Transformative Change

Trustees at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) have supported an ambitious and innovative initiative that will transform how students learn across the district.

Science Savvy Students at BASEF

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Many HWDSB students participated in the 2014 Bay Area Science & Engineering Fair. Some of our savvy HWDSB students discuss the importance of science and the impact of being involved with BASEF.

What’s In Our Darkest Sky?

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John Gaureau of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers reveals what the Hubble telescope can see in the darkest portion of our sky. This is an excerpt from John Gaureau’s presentation at the BASEF 2014 Student Activity Day. BASEF is one of the oldest and largest science fairs in Canada.

Let’s Recognize Our Volunteers!

Schools across HWDSB are committed to celebrating the excellence of one of their greatest assets –volunteers.

Each year, we welcome nominations and celebrate winners at the Profiling Volunteer Excellence Awards Banquet. This year’s banquet will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014.

Students Make and Vote on Posters with Anti-racism Message

Cathy Wever was transformed into a socially conscious art gallery this month as about 80 students displayed posters aimed at combatting racism with action.

Saltfleet Storm captures first OFSAA crown

The Saltfleet Storm girls hockey team has skated its way into the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations’ history book.