In 2013, history was made with April proclaimed as Sikh Heritage Month by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (Bill 52). The first of its kind in the world, Sikh Heritage Month is a celebration of arts, culture and heritage.

The Value of One, The Power of Many

• Saturday, April 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Link to attend. For parents and community members.


• Wednesday, April 28, 4 to 5:30 p.m. For students.

Jainism

Virtual Meeting - audio will be livestreamed

The National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy

• Wednesday, April 28, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Link to attend. For students.

As part of the East Hamilton School Consolidation Plan, a JK-8 school community of approximately 700 pupils will be created including students from Elizabeth Bagshaw and Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The anticipated date for students and staff attending Sir Wilfrid Laurier according to the new boundaries is September 2021. Following this transition, Elizabeth Bagshaw will be closed.

Virtual Meeting - audio will be posted the following day

Christianity

In 2013, history was made with April proclaimed as Sikh Heritage Month by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (Bill 52). The first of its kind in the world, Sikh Heritage Month is a celebration of arts, culture and heritage.

Virtual Meeting - video is not available due to technical difficulties

Both Elementary and Secondary.

World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) aims to put a spotlight on the hurdles that people with autism and others living with autism face every day.

Holy day

Holy day

Both Elementary and Secondary.

virtual meeting - audio: https://tv.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/media/special-board-april-6-2021/

Virtual Meeting - video https://tv.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/media/program-cmt-april-6-2021/

Microsoft Teams

April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization.

greenshirtday.ca

Virtual Meeting - video: https://tv.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/media/policy-committee-april-7-2021/

Judaism

Virtual Meeting - audio will be posted the following day

Virtual Meeting - video: https://tv.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/media/finance-facilities-cmt-april-8-2021/

As part of the East Hamilton School Consolidation Plan, a new 682 pupil place JK-8 elementary school is being built next to Glen Brae to accommodate students from Glen Brae, Glen Echo, Sir Isaac Brock, Sir Wilfrid Laurier (Zone 3) and Elizabeth Bagshaw (Zone 4). The anticipated start date for students and staff attending the new school is September 2021. Following the opening of the new school, Glen Brae, Glen Echo, Sir Isaac Brock, and Elizabeth Bagshaw, will be closed.
The Transition Committee, with representation for all of the schools, will be meeting on two occasions to support the opening and closing of schools.  The Naming Committee will be responsible for reviewing the results from the public consultation to provide recommendations for the name of the new school.

Both Elementary and Secondary.

Islam, fasting month

Buddhism

Sikh

This is a day of action for communities across the world to remain united in celebrating diversity while raising greater awareness in stopping homophobic, transphobic and all forms of bullying.

The Value of One, The Power of Many

Virtual Meeting - audio will be livestreamed

immediately following board - audio will be livestreamed

Baha'i

Virtual Meeting - video:https://tv.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/media/human-resources-cmt-mtg-april-20-2021/

Administrative Professionals' Day in Canada

Building on the growth and resilience of the environmental movement worldwide, Earth Day Network Launches 'Restore Our Earth' as the 2021  theme.

Virtual Meeting - video: https://tv.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/media/finance-facilities-cmt-mtg-april-22-2021/

• Thursday, April 22, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Link to attend. For parents and community members.


• Friday, April 23, 4 to 5:30 p.m. For students.


• Saturday, April 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m. For parents and community members.


• Wednesday, April 28, 4 to 5:30 p.m. For students.

Families are encouraged to attend these meetings virtually to observe the discussions and learn more about plans for the school. To register to attend virtually please email tshaver@hwdsb.on.ca for access information.