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If you or someone you know is graduating from high school this year, it’s time to start applying for scholarships and bursaries. There are a variety of opportunities for students both locally and across the country. Visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3dd5wv0

Have you heard about the 2021 Digital Photography Exhibition? Spring break is the perfect time to capture some amazing photos. Visit our website for details and how to enter: https://bit.ly/3bAgxa1

Looking for spring break activities? These fun, easy, spring-inspired recipes will be fun for the whole family: https://bit.ly/3vcKynT

Since April is Oral Health month, this is your Friday reminder to #FlossLikeABoss; and we don’t mean the dance! Checkout these tips for good oral health: https://bit.ly/3bAyDc0

Following these COVID-19 health and safety protocols can help keep yourself and those around you safe. As a reminder, employees and secondary students are required to complete the daily COVID-19 self-assessment. Access the tool here: https://bit.ly/2N0HdHb

The Greater Essex County District School Board continues to prioritize the mental health and well being of all students and families and believes it to be a crucial part of student success. We remind students and parents/guardians of the online resources available to them here: https://kidshelpphone.ca/ https://blackyouth.ca/ https://www.youthline.ca/... https://ofifc.org/ https://smho-smso.ca/covid-19/ See more

Have you checked out The Black Student Voices Matter Project yet? As part of the board’s Anti-Black Racism Strategy the report was compiled through interviews with students which focused on, Identity, school belonging, school safety, healthy relationships and more. You can see the full report here: https://bit.ly/35nZHaO

Don’t let a snowy day get you down, bundle up and make the best of the day and build an epic snow castle! Check out these tips for how to make the ultimate snow castle. https://bit.ly/3f1tY2L

January 12, 2021 By order of the Government of Ontario and the Ministry of Education, on-line learning for GECDSB students has been mandated through Feb. 10, 20...21. Teaching and learning will continue in its current model. Current arrangements for in-person learning for students in GAINS (elementary) and STEPS (secondary) programs will be maintained with transportation provided. Child care programs for non-school aged children and emergency childcare will also be maintained.

The GECDSB is committed to prioritizing the mental health and well-being of students as it is a crucial part of student success. We understand as a parent/guardian making sure your child's needs are being met is important. As a parent/guardian here are some things you can do to help your child and make sure their teacher(s) understand their needs: communicate mental health needs and involvement with community agencies share any documentation that you feel comfortable shar...ing (i.e. psychological assessment, notes from your child's Physician or Psychiatrist) schedule a meeting early in the school year to discuss strategies, triggers and areas of motivation that they can use to support your child be successful at school ongoing and open communication between the teacher and home if your child has an IEP, the transition page is an important tool to support day-today transitions as well as larger transitions (i.e. year to year, elementary to secondary) See more