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Dear Students and Families,

Welcome to the start of the 2024-25 school year!

As we open our doors to another exciting year of your children's personal and academic journey, I want to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to each of you.

The first day of school is a special time filled with new beginnings, opportunities, and the promise of growth and discovery. But it can also be a time of nervousness or anxiety. Whatever you and your children may be feeling, please know that HWDSB staff, teachers and educators are ready and excited to welcome you with care and kindness and attend to your children's safety and well-being.

It’s my pleasure to be able to share my personal words of welcome with you. Wishing you all a fantastic start to the school year!

Warm regards,

Sheryl Robinson Petrazzini
Director of Education and Secretary of the Board

Director of Education's First Day of School Message 2024-25

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Throughout the month of May, students from across HWDSB will be showcased their talents at the HWDSB Arts Exhibit!

Taking place at the Education Centre (20 Education Court), the Exhibit featured pieces from students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 who have used a variety of mediums to create their art, including: watercolour, wood, ink, photography, and digital media.

2024 HWDSB Student Arts Exhibit

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On behalf of HWDSB's Board of Trustees and Executive Council, we want to thank students, staff, families and community members for a memorable 2023-24 school year.

Special thanks to Sarah Haskell of Westdale Secondary School for the original spoken word piece and performance.

HWDSB 2023-24 School Year Highlights

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Registering students who may require Specialized Services

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is excited to welcome your child to school in September 2024! Children enter Kindergarten with various needs and abilities. We want all children to have a positive and seamless entry to school. Click here to learn more about Kindergarten at HWDSB.

If you are registering a child who may require special education services or supports, please complete the HWDSB registration form and the Tell Us About Your Child form.

Details: https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/kindergarten/entry-to-school/

Entry to School Process at HWDSB

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On behalf of HWDSB’s Board of Trustees and Executive Council, we are thrilled to celebrate the launch of HWDSB’s new Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) for 2023 to 2028!

As part of this launch, we are also excited to share our new tagline for the duration of this plan: Be You. Be Excellent. These efforts have been supported with a new series of images featuring HWDSB students as their authentic selves.

Thank you to the students, staff, families and community members who shared their input to help build the mission, values and strategic directions for our school board.

Learn more: https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/about/multi-year-strategic-plan/

Be You. Be Excellent. HWDSB.

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Interested in learning about what it means to be a Student Trustee? Watch the video to hear 2023-24 Student Trustees Thomas Lin and Harry Wang answer commonly asked questions about the role!

7 Questions with HWDSB's Student Trustees

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Families interested in learning more about vaping prevention were invited to join Hamilton Public Health Services (HPHS) experts at Vaping: The Unfiltered Facts.

At this virtual information session for parents, guardians and caregivers, attendees learned about local data, health risks and strategies for talking to your child about vaping. Guest youth panelists also shared experiences and insight.

https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/blog/vaping-prevention-information-session/

Vaping Prevention Information Night with Hamilton Public Health Services

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Throughout the month of May, students from across HWDSB showcased their talent at the HWDSB Art Exhibit 2023!

Taking place at the Education Centre, the Exhibit featured pieces from students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 who have used a variety of mediums to create their art, including: watercolour, wood, ink, photography, and digital media.

Thanks to all who participated!

2023 HWDSB Art Exhibit

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Prom Project is a “pop-up shop” style event that offers students in Hamilton the opportunity to pick out formal wear for proms, graduations, banquets, and other special occasions, free of charge!

Thanks to everyone who made #PPH2023 a great success this year!

Prom Project 2023!

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National IT Professionals Day
Day of Significance

Audit Committee
Meeting

P.A. Day

Board
Meeting

News

Share Your Thoughts on Board Improvement and Code of Conduct

Happy First Day of School from the Director of Education!

Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year!

Reducing Distractions in Classrooms and Schools

Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year

Reducing Distractions in Schools

Kindergarten 2024-25

Register a New Student

Careers at HWDSB

In the Spotlight

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HWDSBtv

Events

National IT Professionals Day Day of Significance

Audit Committee Meeting

P.A. Day

Board Meeting

News

Share Your Thoughts on Board Improvement and Code of Conduct

Happy First Day of School from the Director of Education!

Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year!

Reducing Distractions in Classrooms and Schools

National IT Professionals Day
Day of Significance

Audit Committee
Meeting

Board
Meeting