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This is a stressful time for our community. To help, we have new resources to support child and youth mental well-being. Please share widely and remember that help exists. https://bit.ly/2WNxXc1
HWDSB continues to review many additional online resources that support the Learn at Home initiative. Visit www.hwdsb.on.ca/student-learning-resources for a list of resources that cover a range of grades and subjects that may be helpful for students and parents during this time.
We’ve posted a new update for families regarding COVID-19. Learn about learning resources, distance learning and mental well-being supports at www.hwdsb.on.ca/blog/novel-coronavirus/
As the @cityofhamilton has closed playgrounds and park amenities, HWDSB is closing all playgrounds, play fields and structures until further notice.
Minister of Education, @slecce, writes an open letter to Ontario parents. Visit the #covid_19 section on our board website to access the letter and for HWDSB’s response to Ministerial Order.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day to oppose racism and mobilize for equality and dignity. We speak out and confront ignorance with knowledge because we believe that all people are born free and equal. #HWDSBweALLbelong
Today is World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness day officially observed by the United Nations every year on March 21. On this day, we advocate for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down syndrome. #lotsofsocks
We have posted an update for families regarding COVID-19 with details on learning supports, mental well-being, public health and more. See images, also found at https://bit.ly/2U9OcPc
We are excited to share that School Mental Health Ontario has compiled tips and resources to help support student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find them here: https://smho-smso.ca/blog/how-to-support-student-mental-health-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
In challenging times, #HamONT let's remember where to turn for reliable COVID-19 health information: hamilton.ca/coronavirus, ontario.ca/coronavirus and canada.ca/coronavirus
The Ministry of Education is cancelling EQAO assessments for the remainder of this school year. For students who are graduating in the 2019-2020 school year, the literacy graduation requirement will be waived. Learn more at https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/blog/novel-coronavirus/
World Down Syndrome Day is March 21 and the Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton has started #myright2read. Reading is a human right and with the right educational supports all people can achieve successful literacy. Learn more at dsah.ca/#myright2read

Events

Mar

Chaitr Navratri
Day of Significance

Apr

22nd Annual Student Symposium on the Holocaust - Cancelled
Board Event

Apr

Ram Navami
Day of Significance

Apr

World Autism Awareness Day
Day of Significance

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