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National Aboriginal Day - June 21, 2013 |
Jamie Pettit |
Friday, June 21, 2013 is National Aboriginal Day. Also referred to as National Aboriginal Solidarity Day, it is an opportunity for thousands of Canadians to celebrate the heritage and achievements of our First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples. Tradition |
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:50:00 |
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SDSS Awarded Amphitheatre Contract |
Jamie Pettit |
Students at Saugeen District Secondary School in Port Elgin will soon create a piece of history. Recently, a contract was awarded by Saugeen Shores Council to construct the Amphitheater at Fairy Lake in Southampton after the school's design submission was |
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:46:49 |
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Book Launch Celebrates Student Excellence |
Jamie Pettit |
The art department at West Hill Secondary School in Owen Sound is benefiting thanks to the creativity of one of its students. Recently, a book launch and presentation was held at the school for "The Story of Little Bones: Legends of Princess Curious" by |
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:57:05 |
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Students Learn About the Trades |
Jamie Pettit |
Students Learn About the Trades --------------- It was a day for students at G.C. Huston Public School in Southampton to envision the future. On Thursday, May 23, 2013, the Huronia Area Aboriginal Management Board (H.A.A.M.B.) partnered with the school, |
Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:55:56 |
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Bruce Power Supports Aboriginal Youth Education |
Jamie Pettit |
Bruce Power Supports Aboriginal Youth Education --------------- It was a fitting acknowledgement during Aboriginal Awareness Week! At the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board, Bruce Power received some well-deserved recognition for supporting First |
Wed, 29 May 2013 08:41:06 |
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An Outdoor 40th Birthday Party |
Jamie Pettit |
An Outdoor 40th Birthday Party --------------- The 40th anniversary milestone for the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre culminated with a fantastically festive day of celebration and heartwarming nostalgia at the BOEC Open House and Reunion on Saturday, |
Wed, 29 May 2013 08:38:38 |
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Aboriginal Awareness Week - May 21 – 24, 2013 |
Jamie Pettit |
Aboriginal Awareness Week - May 21 – 24, 2013 --------------- "Celebrating the Contributions of Aboriginal Peoples" is the theme for Aboriginal Awareness Week from May 21 – 24, 2013. Aboriginal Awareness Week is an opportunity to recognize and learn |
Fri, 17 May 2013 15:22:46 |
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BWDSB Recognized for Energy Efficiency |
Jamie Pettit |
BWDSB Recognized for Energy Efficiency --------------- Bluewater District School Board is once again the proud recipient of an incentive cheque for its energy efficiency efforts. Hydro One has provided an incentive of $44,290.35 for participation in its |
Tue, 14 May 2013 10:53:25 |
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Public Budget Meetings |
Jamie Pettit |
Public Budget Meetings --------------- Bluewater District School Board is holding two separate Public Budget Meetings. Parents and stakeholders are invited to attend and participate. The first meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2013 beginning at |
Fri, 10 May 2013 08:56:08 |
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Education Week 2013 |
Jamie Pettit |
Education Week 2013 --------------- During Education Week from May 6 – 10, 2013, we take this opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of our students and all those who contribute to student learning and achievement. This year's theme, "Moving from |
Fri, 10 May 2013 08:55:02 |
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OSSLT Rescheduled for Grade 10 Students |
Jamie Pettit |
OSSLT Rescheduled for Grade 10 Students --------------- The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) for Bluewater District School Board grade 10 students that was postponed on April 11 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2013. |
Mon, 06 May 2013 09:21:35 |
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Elgin Market Student Reflections |
Jamie Pettit |
Elgin Market Student Reflections --------------- The students in the grade 3/4/5 French Immersion class at Ecole Elgin Market Public School in Kincardine were recently asked to reflect on some of their most memorable learning activities of the past year. |
Mon, 06 May 2013 09:20:18 |
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Turn Off The Screens Week |
Jamie Pettit |
Turn Off The Screens Week --------------- From April 29 - May 5, Turn Off The Screens week is once again being celebrated across the Bluewater district. Students and families have been challenged to 'Get Up and Get Moving!' by doing without TV, computers |
Wed, 01 May 2013 09:40:36 |
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National Volunteer Week, April 21 - 27, 2013 |
Jamie Pettit |
National Volunteer Week, April 21 - 27, 2013 --------------- [Image] National Volunteer Week April 21 – 27, 2013 During National Volunteer Week, Bluewater District School Board celebrates its many volunteers who continue to do so |
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:47:40 |
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April is United Way Month! |
Jamie Pettit |
April is United Way Month! --------------- At the February 19, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board, the Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to declare April as United Way Month across Bluewater District School Board. The theme is "Food for Thought" |
Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:22:47 |
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LAST DAY to Vote for Hillcrest Outdoor Classroom |
Jamie Pettit |
LAST DAY to Vote for Hillcrest Outdoor Classroom --------------- Hillcrest Elementary School in Owen Sound is a top 10 finalist in the Canada-wide Majesta "Trees of Knowledge" Competition! The grand prize winner, determined by voting, will receive $20,000 |
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:43:25 |
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2nd Annual Inside Ride Triples First Year Success |
Jamie Pettit |
2nd Annual Inside Ride Triples First Year Success --------------- The second annual Inside Ride event at OSCVI on Thursday, March 28 was a massive success, more than tripling the funds raised last year! Organizers were thrilled to report that more than |
Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:19:03 |
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Community Forums on Parent Engagement |
Jamie Pettit |
Community Forums on Parent Engagement --------------- Parents/guardians and members of the public are invited to attend any of the upcoming Community Forums on Parent Engagement, which are being hosted by the Director of Education and the Co-Chairs of the |
Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:31:07 |
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Vote for HCCS in School Trip Contest |
Jamie Pettit |
Vote for HCCS in School Trip Contest --------------- Grade 8 students at Holland Chatsworth Central School are trying to win "Canada's Coolest School Trip". The class has submitted a video to Parks Canada in the hopes of soliciting enough votes to place |
Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:28:32 |
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New Website for Bus Cancellations and Notifications |
Jamie Pettit |
New Website for Bus Cancellations and Notifications --------------- Parents and guardians of Bluewater District School Board students now have another way to receive timely communications on snow days. A new publicly available website has been launched |
Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:27:37 |
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