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Health and Safety Week at the GECDSB
Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2023 04:06 PM
To some, occupational health and safety is a sombre subject, but it had its moment in the sun during a celebration at W.F. Herman Academy. The special day was proclaimed in order to raise awareness about the importance of physical and mental health and safety in the workplace.
The GECDSB’s enthusiastic Health and Safety Officer, Tim Lauzon, addressed the gathering of students, staff, senior administration, Trustees and special guests, “This event provides us with the opportunity to further...
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Staff Appreciation Week 2023
Posted on Monday, May 01, 2023 09:38 AM
This week, we are going to celebrate what makes the Greater Essex County District School Board great.
Employee Appreciation Week is an opportunity to salute one another for everything we do to help young people succeed. Everyone has an important role to play, and education is the most honourable occupation; all of us should be proud of and fulfilled by our choice of careers. Of course, our jobs are not without difficulties and disappointments. We are always adapting and overcoming the obstacles...
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Apply for the GECDSB Audit Committee
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2023 04:30 PM
The Greater Essex County District School Board is seeking one (1) community member with financial expertise and business knowledge to serve on its Audit Committee for a three-year term retroactively effective January 1, 2023.
The Audit Committee is comprised of three (3) Trustees and two (2) independent members drawn from the community at large. The primary role of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its duties related to governance and oversight. The duties of...
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Student of the Month April 2023
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2023 03:14 PM
The Student of the Month for April is Marissa Mowers, a Gr. 12 student at Belle River District High School. Marissa is an outstanding role model for the theme of “initiative”.
Marissa is a passionate advocate for social justice, environmental stewardship, anti-racism, and 2SLGBTQIA+ representation. When Marissa sees an opportunity to create a positive impact, she doesn’t wait for that change to happen - she makes that change herself.
She has initiated change and shared goodness many times during...
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Kennedy Prep Student Athletes Aim for Real World Success
Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2023 03:24 PM
From left: Coach Stephen Silvaggio, Luula Ali, Andrew Loyuk and Coach Pat Osborne
Kennedy Collegiate Institute basketball coaches Pat Osborne, Stephen Silvaggio and Jeff Neckers have seen the positive difference combining top tier athletics and academics has on racialized and marginalized students.
Basketball is engrained in the culture at Kennedy and the opportunity to transfer that commitment into post-secondary and eventually real-world student success is the goal of the Kennedy Prep Team.
All...