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GECDSB Establishes Safety Plan for Board Meetings

The Greater Essex County District School Board will enhance security measures at its administrative building during public meetings of the Board of Trustees and establish standards for members of the public attending in person.

At a special meeting of the Board on Monday, September 11th Trustees received a report from administration that allows for the return of a public gallery at meetings. Because of concerns for the safety of staff and board members the June 20,2023 meeting was closed to the...

Director's Message: The 2023-24 School Year is Underway!

The 2023-24 school year is underway.

I hope it was a restful, enjoyable summer and that you are as ready as I am for an exciting year.

There are so many things that we need to accomplish over the next 10 months, but I’m confident that we will succeed. Through hard work, determination, collaboration and the professionalism of our staff we are determined to not only pursue excellence but achieve it.

We pledge to provide our students and staff with safe and positive spaces where everyone has a sense...

2023 Camp Nia and Camp Mkeka

On August 11th we had the opportunity to tour Camp Nia and Camp Mkeka, the GECDSB’s Summer Learning Programs for Black Students. Families and community members joined in to learn about Afrocentric storytelling and take part in math and physical fitness activities.

The camps teach students about past and present-day contributions of Black people, in consultation with local expertise and communities.  They also focus on identifying, combatting, and healing from anti-Black racism, infusing positive...

First Robert Little and Debra Deane Little Scholarship Recipients Graduate

Each year since 2019, 10 GECDSB graduates have earned the Robert Little and Debra Deane Little Scholarships valued at $10,500 per year, for up to 4 years of post-secondary studies at a Canadian university. That is a total of $42,000 per student. Four of the students who were in the first group of Scholarship recipients graduated from University in April 2023. Continue reading below to learn about how the Littles’ contribution has impacted the lives and trajectories of these remarkable students.

New Community Mural by Moses Lunham on Display at Lakeshore Discovery

Under the guidance of renowned artist Moses Lunham, the Lakeshore Discovery school community came together for a community art project in May 2023.

Prior to any paint on canvas , participants met virtually to discuss the importance of community, belonging, inclusion and the place that everyone has at Lakeshore Discovery. Each class then came up with words that they would like to see reflected in the image. The suggestions were added to a word cloud and given to Mr. Lunham to inspire the mural...