191.Northern SS Unites to raise more than $20,000 for United Way Toronto
Northern SS showcased its generous spirit with the wrap up of another successful United Way Week at the north end school. Northern smashed its original fundraising goal of $15,000 to finish with a tally of $21,284.81 for the United Way campaign. The week featured a combination of class ... More
192.Zine project gives voice to students with important stories to tell
In an innovative writing and video project, students at the Triangle program teamed with teacher Susan Magerman and Ontario Arts Council artist-educator Anna Camilleri to share their experiences and feelings about home, family, safety, pressures and more. The Zine Project illustrates a broad ... More
193.Years of Community Commitment Recognized with Prestigious Award
On December 14, 11 exceptional Ontarians received the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship in recognition of their outstanding contribution to their communities. We are proud to say that one of the extremely deserving recipients was our very own Donna Cardoza! For the past 12 years, Donna has ... More
194.TDSB students take pledge to “make it better” at largest anti-bullying event in Toronto history
Toronto, ON, December 14, 2011 – Creating safe, healthy and caring schools for all students was the theme this morning as TDSB Chair Chris Bolton and Director Chris Spence joined 9,000 students to take a pledge to end bullying in Toronto schools, for good. They were united with staff, ... More
195.Courcelette PS teacher receives Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence
Courcelette PS teacher Lynn Wilkins was one of three TDSB teachers awarded the 2010-2011 Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence. The annual awards are given to exceptionally innovative leaders who are committed to helping students excel and young children get the best possible start in ... More
196.Students Take a Vow of Silence
to Raise Awareness
Me to We students at John McCrae PS in East Toronto put on an East Africa Drought Carousel to raise awareness about the need for aid for Somalians who are forced to walk for weeks in order to get food & medical attention.
197.Eastdale CI students tackle homelessness, build a house
Little did Eastdale CI students think that when they chose homelessness as their local project for their Me to We action initiative, that they would end up literally helping to build a house. But that’s what happened. On December 2, a group of 10 staff and students from Eastdale joined a ... More
198.TDSB students suit up for the annual business competition
TDSB secondary students were a sea of black suits and crisp white shirts at the recent DECA Regional Competition, the largest international secondary school business competition. Developing Excellence Celebrating Achievement (DECA) is an international organization that enhances the ... More
199.Trustees acclaim Chris Bolton for second term as TDSB Chair
Toronto, ON, December 1, 2011 – Chris Bolton, Trustee for Ward 10, was acclaimed by Trustees as the Chair of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) during the annual Organizational Board meeting. Trustee Shaun Chen of Ward 21 was elected to the position of Vice Chair. “Given the extraordinary ... More
200.City View students offer white ribbons, hope to aid in elimination of violence against women
City View Alternative School students took to the streets in support of local women’s shelters on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. With the help of staff, teacher candidates and parent volunteers, students distributed pamphlets and white ... More