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Message from the Chair - March Break 2023

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The Great Big Crunch has returned to HWDSB!

The initiative was formally launched on March 9, 2023 at Central Elementary School in Hamilton. City of Hamilton Ward Two Councillor Cameron Kroetsch and HWDSB Director of Education Sheryl Robinson-Petrazzini were on hand to formally launch the program. A total of eight city councillors attended both HWDSB and Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board schools across the city to help bring attention to the event.

The Coalition for Healthy School Food’s website explains that The Great Big Crunch began in 2008 as a program that was started by FoodShare Toronto. It has since grown into a nationwide event that “demonstrates anti-silence in support of a universal school food program”. The program aims to create a simultaneous loud crunch at the designated time in order to call attention to its goal. The program took place between 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., with the official crunch taking place at 1:25 p.m. In March 2022, almost 60,000 crunches could be heard.

In Hamilton, Drummond Farms is supplying the apples for the 2023 event, with funds from FirstOntario Credit Union being used to pay for the fruit.

The Great Big Crunch is an initiative supported by the Hamilton Tastebuds Steering Committee.

A total of 67 HWDSB schools currently have student nutrition program operating as of January 2023.

The Great Big Crunch of 2023!

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HWDSB, on behalf of the Student Voice Survey Committee, is excited to share findings from the Student Voice Survey. Over 4,400 students participated in the May 2022 survey that will help inform HWDSB’s Mental Health Strategy and Student Senate priorities.

Explore the survey findings: https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/blog/2022-student-voice-survey-findings/

A Message from HWDSB's Student Voice Survey Committee

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Food4Kids Hamilton – the reason for #eatAbeet
Learn more: https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/blog/the-eat-a-beet-challenge-is-back/

Food4Kids Hamilton provides packages of nutritious food for over 1000 elementary and secondary school students with little or no access to food during the weekend/summer months. The Food4Kids Hamilton program operates within 54 HWDSB schools, and with the help of school staff, students are referred for enrolment in the program. Through a team of volunteers, Food4Kids Hamilton packs individual food bags every week and delivers directly to schools before each weekend. Visit www.food4kidshamilton.ca to learn more about all the good Food4Kids does for youth in Hamilton.

Director of Education Sheryl Robinson Petrazzini Challenges HWDSB to #eatAbeet

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HWDSB elementary schools offer a wide range of learning opportunities to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The Elementary Focus Programs listed below will be accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year starting February 2, 2023. Students currently learning in these programs do not need to reapply.

Learn more at https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/elementary/programs/all/focus/

HWDSB Elementary Focus Programs 2023-24 Virtual Information Session

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NOW @ HWDSB - Winter 2023 Message from the Chair and Director

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Find out more about the role of an HWDSB Student Trustee and how to become a candidate at:
https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/about/trustees/student-trustee-elections/

Student Trustee Virtual Information Session 2023

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2022 at HWDSB was a movie... literally! We've compiled clips from video projects from the past 12 months as a way to bid farewell to the year.

Thank you to all the HWDSB community members who helped make these videos possible. We look forward to capturing more stories, celebrations, and special events in 2023!

2022 at HWDSB: A Year in Review

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On December 7, 2022, Grade 7 and 8 students and families from all HWDSB elementary schools were invited to a system-wide virtual information session about the transition to secondary school.

The session allowed attendees to learn more about what a secondary school experience can look like in an HWDSB school. Students and families heard about what to expect in Grade 9, including information about course selection, Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements, system programs at HWDSB, and more.

Getting Ready for High School – 2022 Virtual Information Session

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Human Rights & Equity Advisory Committee
Meeting

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Developmental Services Ontario Virtual Information Night

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Masks are Strongly Recommended

Kindergarten

Engage HWDSB

HWDSB Careers

In the Spotlight

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Events

Ramadan Begins Day of Significance

Difficult Conversations Board Event

Difficult Conversations (TAMI) Board Event

Human Rights & Equity Advisory Committee Meeting

News

Developmental Services Ontario Virtual Information Night

Parents Reaching Out Grants Awarded to 35 HWDSB Schools

Student Talent Lineup Revealed for Showcase of heARTS 2023

City of Hamilton Implements New Truck Route

Ramadan Begins
Day of Significance

Difficult Conversations
Board Event

Difficult Conversations (TAMI)
Board Event

Human Rights & Equity Advisory Committee
Meeting