Pride Month “What pride means to me is to be who you are and express yourself and be welcomed because you don’t choose what gender you like or are and should be accepted no matter what.” – Grade 9 student, Iroquois Falls Secondary School
Pride Month “The large flag represents everyone in the LGBTQQIP2SA community. The hearts surrounding the flag are all unique in their form to represent and celebrate that everyone is different in their own unique way.”Click the Title to learn more about this DSB1 Pride Month T-Shirt finalist design.
School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week We join our communities in expressing gratitude for the dedication of all school crossing guards in their crucial role. Thank you for your commitment to keeping students safe across Ontario and within our DSB1 regions.Click the Title to access the Printable Thank You Cards
Professional Activity Day All DSB1 schools will be closed to students on Friday, June 9, as DSB1 staff engage in a day of learning during a scheduled Professional Activity Day.We wish our students and families a wonderful weekend ahead!
Pride Month My uncle is gay and pride month gives him a month where he can be himself and other people are there to support him as well as no one will judge him.” – Grade 7 student, Iroquois Falls Secondary School
Honouring Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People National Indigenous History Month provides an opportunity to honour the impactful contributions of Indigenous peoples to Canada.Click the Title to Learn more.
Canadian Armed Forces Day DSB1 recognizes all Canadian Armed Forces personnel who have and continue to serve our country. We express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your bravery, courage, and sacrifice.
Red Shirt Day As part of National AccessAbility Week, May 31 is Red Shirt Day of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion.Click the Title to learn more.
Happy Long Weekend We hope you have a wonderful and safe long weekend! We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
