We pleased to present the winning artwork for the 2025 DSB1 Holiday Card Contest! Created by a student attending R. Ross Beattie Public School, this design will proudly be featured on the cover of our 2025 DSB1 holiday card and widely distributed across our communities during the month of December and beyond.Thank you to every DSB1 student who submitted beautiful entries for our annual DSB1 Holiday Card Contest!
2026-2027 Draft School Year Calendar We are pleased to engage families and staff in the creation of a draft school year calendar for 2026-2027.Please click the title to complete the short survey by Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at noon.Thank you, Meegwetch and Merci for sharing your thoughts with us.
Introducing "Brain Boosters" for EQAO Prep! Our Learning and Teaching team launched Brain Boosters, a quick and engaging way to help students strengthen key Language and Math skills while building confidence for EQAO.These 5-minute questions give students regular practice with important concepts and EQAO-style thinking. Rooted in the Science of Learning, Brain Boosters promote strong routines, problem-solving, and meaningful discussion.Click the title to read more.
School Bus Cancellations School buses have been cancelled in Hearst, Kapuskasing, Smooth Rock Falls, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls, Matheson, Timmins and Kirkland Lake.
Professional Activity Day On Monday, November 24, all DSB1 staff will come together for a Professional Activity Day. Click the title to read more.
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week During Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week, we reaffirm our commitment to building safe, inclusive, and respectful school environments where every student feels supported and valued.
World Children's Day On November 20, we proudly honour World Children’s Day. Today and every day, we celebrate children, uphold their rights, and promote their well-being.
Transgender Day of Remembrance On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour transgender lives lost to violence and reaffirm our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive school where every student feels seen, supported, and respected.
Meeting of the Board Join us virtually for the upcoming meeting of the Board.Click the title to read more.
Skills Ontario’s Virtual Skilled Trade & Tech Day – Slick Wind Power Car Build Grades 5 and 6 students from Central Public School and Joseph H. Kennedy Public School participated in Skills Ontario’s Virtual Skilled Trade & Tech Day Slick Wind Power Car Build. The event gave students the chance to design and build wind-powered cars while learning about engineering and renewable energy.
