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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...

7-year-old Pokémon prodigy heading to Hawaii for world championship tournament

Gotta catch 'em all! 

7-year-old Brantley Meharg, a student at Amherstburg Public School in Mrs. Garneau's grade 2 classroom is heading to Hawaii for the 2024 Pokémon World Championships. 

"Pokémon is just special to me. It's my talent," said Meharg.

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Ontario Expanding Glenwood and Roseland Public Schools

The Ontario government is investing a total of $7.6 million in the Greater Essex County District School Board's Glenwood Public School and Roseland Public School, as announced by Andrew Dowie, MPP for Windsor-Tecumseh. 

Specifically the GECDSB will receive $3.7 million to support the creation of 184 new student spaces at Glenwood Public School and $3.9 million to support the creation of 184 spaces at Roseland Public School. 

"Glenwood and Roseland Public Schools have proudly severed generations of...

Community Survey: New Elementary School in Lakeshore

The GECDSB has received funding from the Government of Ontario and the Ministry of Education for a 582-pupil place new elementary school.

In accordance with the direction of the GECDSB Board of Trustees, we are providing an opportunity for the school communities to participate in a brief online survey to assist in the development. If you wish to have a voice, please share your ideas at the link below.

Survey Link

 We will be holding a community meeting on Thursday, May 30th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in...