On March 10, three hundred staff and students from Western Technical-Commercial School, Lakeshore Collegiate Institute and Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute jumped into Lake Ontario for the second annual Polar Bear Dip. More than $16,000 in pledges was collected to support the work Free ... More
342.Family Passport enables inner city students and their families to enjoy March break
Toronto, ON, March 12, 2010 – This March break, inner city students and their families will have access to fun and educational activities across the city, thanks to a new Model Schools for Inner Cities Family Passport. Developed in partnership with several organizations across the city, ... More
343.TDSB Board decisions March 10, 2010
Trustees Approve Parent Survey, Communication Contracts and Staffing Recommendations and Director Revises Professional Development Event Toronto, ON, March 10, 2010 –Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Trustees voted last night on a number of important issues. Below is a summary of these ... More
344.TDSB SCRABBLE Tournament Spells Success
One hundred students from 16 different schools gathered at Bessborough Drive School to compete in the TDSB’s annual Scrabble Tournament. Students in grades 4 to 8 participated in four rounds of play using special rules developed for the annual ESPN-televised American National School ... More
345.Parkdale CI student Acting UP!
To paraphrase Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu: even the longest, most important journeys start with small steps. That’s also how Parkdale Collegiate Institute (PCI) student Lena Baronikian sees her journey on the road to becoming a global citizen. In February 2010, Baronikian was one of eight ... More
346.Sister 2 Sister: Girls’ Issues are World Issues
Two hundred grade 8 girls from four schools in and around the Regent Park community attended the March 4 Sister 2 Sister 2010 forum, designed to educate, celebrate diversity and raise consciousness about issues important to them. Students from Nelson Mandela Park, Lord Dufferin, ... More
347.TDSB generates more than $1.25 million for Haiti
Outpouring of support fuels launch of Social Justice Action Plan Toronto, ON, March 2, 2010 – The toonies have been counted, the pennies rolled and the cheques cashed. A swift and enthusiastic response from TDSB staff, students and community, has helped generate more than $1.25 million to help ... More
348.Topcliff PS kids in the kitchen for Royal treatment from community partner
On February 23, Topcliff Public School certified the first graduates in its “Kids in the Kitchen” program. Ten grade 3 students were chosen for the unique opportunity to work with Chef Tony Nardi from Antonio’s Royal Pizzeria who taught the students to prepare and eat healthy meals. The students ... More
349.Martingrove CI welcomes the world for Model UN Conference
Students from across southern Ontario gathered at Martingrove Collegiate Institute (MCI) to represent different nations around the world as the school played host to a conference that expands and enriches students’ understanding of the ever-changing political world. The Martingrove Model ... More
350.Central Tech students building futures
Saws have been buzzing and nail guns pounding as students from Central Technical School (CTS) continue work on transforming vacant warehouse space near Bloor and Dundas into the new home for the Dovercourt Boys' and Girls' Club. Under the direction and supervision of CTS staff, student ... More