Events

We have the most informed generation of parents in human history and an abundance of modern conveniences, yet we are raising children with increasing rates of anxiety, depression, and obesity.

Join us to hear Dr. Shimi Kang, a Harvard-trained doctor, author and expert on the science of human motivation, talk about raising healthy kids in a digital world.

The talk will be followed by a complimentary reception with light refreshments.

Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
Talk and Q&A: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Reception: 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/greatbigideas-smart-phones-smart-kids-tickets-44445199789

What is the GreatBigdeas speaker series all about? Learn more here: http://hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/greatbigideas/

National Day of Mourning

(Bahá'í) Marks the arrival of Bahá'u'lláh's family at the Ridvan garden.

Zoroastrianism

(Christianity) Eastern Orthodox Easter.

(Christian) This day celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Most Christians welcome Easter Sunday with a sunrise service.

Both Elementary and Secondary.

HWDSB Middle School Band Festival is in its 26th year. Bands from across HWDSB elementary schools come together to celebrate music in HWDSB, have an authentic performance opportunity, receive feedback and a workshop clinic on stage from our adjudicator and have the opportunity to listen to other schools perform. We look forward to working with Colin Clarke, HPYO and TYWO musical director and conductor and professional adjudicator to provide immediate feedback and to work with our groups on stage. HWDSB Middle School Band Festival welcomes all students, staff and members of the community to join us on the days of the festival.

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(Jewish) Passover commemorates the time of Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. It begins with a ritual meal 'Seder' when no leavened bread is consumed and is celebrated with special prayers and symbolic foods.

World Autism Awareness Day Free Family Carnival - crafts and games

(Christianity) An Orthodox holy day that commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross.

Orthodox Christianity- Eastern Orthodox Easter.

Keep City of Hamilton Clean Advisory Committee "Team Up to Clean Up" Launch Event will take place at Gordon Price Elementary School. School assembly will begin at 9:30 including student presentations and presentations from Keep City of Hamilton Clean Committee. Students will participate in cleaning up our school grounds at 10 am. Gordon Price ECO Club members will meet with Mayor Eisenberger 10:30 am.

April 12 is the rain date.

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International Day of Pink (anti-bullying)

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If you like smart and twisty science fiction and crazy believable fantasy this session is for you!
Erin Bow is a physicist turned poet turned children’s novelist – and she’s won major awards in all three roles. On the fiction front, she’s the author of the acclaimed middle grade fantasy Plain Kate, the YA horror Sorrow’s Knot, and the hit new Prisoners of Peace duology: The
Scorpion Rules and The Swan Riders.

Erin lives in Kitchener with her husband James Bow – also a novelist – and their two young daughters. Find out more about Erin at ErinBow.com.

Telling Tales is a not-for-profit charitable organization founded in 2009. Now in its tenth year, Telling Tales delivers outstanding literary programming for children and youth that raises awareness of the importance of literacy in our communities.

Sign up for our newsletter at www.TellingTales.org/Dragonfly-Monthly

Light refreshments courtesy of Tim Hortons
Admission is Free
Funding provided by Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grant

Judaism -- Holocaust Remembrance Day

The HWDSB Day of Difference is an annual celebration of the HWDSB Positive Space Groups and our LGBTQ2S+ community and allies. The conference provides a safe place to embrace diversity, try new activities, learn new things, share common interests, be creative and build positive connections.

9:50 - 10:20 am: Intro and welcome activities
10:25 - 10:55: Hamilton Police Services’ Positive Space Group Open Forum: Self-care Tips
11:00 - 11:40: Workshop Session 1
11:55 - 12:35pm: Workshop Session 2
12:35 - 1:00: WRAP-UP: Come back together for key points from workshop leaders, Rainbow Prom Reminder, and quick conference evaluation.
1:00 - 2:15: Snack/ Lunch, Networking and Dance Party!

Workshops:
A - Origami Art with artist Sean Cullen
B - Create with Mixed Media, Hamilton’s corner shop of creativity, art and design with owner, Dave Kuruc.
C - Mindfulness / Meditation with Anthony Berlingeri
D - Dance Fever with Melissa Samad
F – Staff Education Session
Suzanne Todd-Kane, Project Coordinator of the Queer and Trans Youth Collaborative

Islam -- Ascension to Heaven

Buddhism

(Sikh, Hindu) New Year Festival. Also a commemoration of the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh (the tenth Sikh Guru).

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board and its
Parent Involvement Committee invite you to attend…
PROFILING VOLUNTEER EXCELLENCE 2018
AN OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION OF HWDSB VOLUNTEERS

We are celebrating those who give their time and energy so that our students succeed. HWDSB and PIC are proud to celebrate the excellence of one of our greatest assets – school volunteers!

All school volunteers are welcome. Registration is required.

Join us! Are you a parent, caregiver, or legal guardian of a student with special needs? Parents as Partners invites you to an evening with members of the Early Years and Social Work Teams to learn more about Self-Regulation and Anxious Behaviour. Wed, Apr 18, 2018. 5:30pm: Light Supper. 6:30-7:30pm: Presentation. HWDSB's Education Centre, Room 180A, 20 Education Crt, Hamilton, Ontario. To Register contact Lyla Miklos at 905-527-5092 x2932 or at lmiklos@hwdsb.on.ca.

The Hamilton Community Transition Network presents Pathways to Transition workshop for parents, teens and adults with special needs, physical disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities who are in the process of planning for transition from secondary school to the community.

(Bahá'í) The most important Bahá'í festival. A twelve-day festival to celebrate the occasion when Bahá'u'lláh said that he was the prophet predicted by the Báb during a period of rest in the garden called Ridvan (Paradise) in Baghdad, Iraq. Usually begins at sundown the day before.

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