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A Video Message from the Minister of Education - Todd Smith

Please take a few moments to watch the 2024 Year-End Message from Minister of Education, Todd Smith.

June 2024: Student of the Month

The Student of the Month for June is Yugraj Dhillon, a Gr. 11 student at

A Message from the Ministry of Education

A Letter to Parents and Caregivers from the Ministry of Education 

Dear parents,

Over the past weeks, our government announced Ontario’s plan to restrict cellphones during instructional time, remove social media from all school networks and devices, and enforce bans on vaping and cannabis on school property. We also introduced legislation to strengthen safeguards that protect your child’s privacy and keep their data secure.

We know the work continues to ensure students are focused in class,...

Robotics Showcase

In the News: Robotics and the future of learning: Students and teachers explore advanced tech at inaugural showcase event

As students across Windsor-Essex received a close-up look at robots designed by high school teams, teachers received an education of their own on ways to better incorporate robotics, coding, and STEM into their classrooms.

"With emerging technologies, with AI and with robotics and the high-needs for students to be able to problem-solve there, I can just imagine there's going...

19th Annual Student Digital Photography Exhibition

The Greater Essex County District School Board and The Gibson Gallery Present: ​The 19th Annual Student Digital Photography Exhibition.

Primary (Gr. K-3), Junior (4-6), Intermediate (7-9), and Senior (10-12) students were invited to submit photos in three themed categories: colour (nature), black and white (technology) or digitally enhanced (portrait or individual). All entered photos were on display at the Gibson Gallery (140 Richmond St, Amherstburg, ON) from May 23rd - June 1st.

Congratulations...