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Trustee Dennis Hastings - Ward 1

As of June 27, 2025, the Minister of Education placed the TDSB under supervision. As such the powers of Trustees now fall under the Minister of Education, who has appointed a supervisor. Learn more.

 

Welcome to the Ward 1 webpage

Welcome, and thank you for visiting my web page.

It is my pleasure to be the elected public school board Trustee for Ward 1. My role is to advocate for you and your child, and to represent the needs of all students and parents/guardians/caregivers across the Toronto District School Board.

What does a trustee do? Read more about it here and enjoy this short video - TDSB Trustees.

On the TDSB website, and on this page, you can stay informed on what’s happening at the Board, including policies under review, program updates, and discussions around new initiatives to improve student success. You can also learn more about ways you can get involved and participate in the education process, like attending Board meetings or checking out volunteer opportunities.

Should you need information or have questions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail at Dennis.Hastings@tdsb.on.ca

Education is a shared responsibility, and I welcome and encourage your participation in our public school system.

Asian Heritage Month Celebration - May 3, 2025

On May 3, 2025 Trustee Dennis Hastings and I hosted our annual Asian Heritage Month event at Earl Haig SS, in partnership with the Toronto Asian Parent Association. If you would like to relive all the magnificent performances, you can watch them here: https://youtu.be/C1NbEbLKu8Y  

 

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Hindu Heritage Month Celebration - Nov 23, 2024

Trustee Weidong Pei and I were proud to co-host the Hindu Heritage Month Celebration on November 23, 2024 alongside the Canadian Organization for Hindu Heritage Education and the Toronto Asian Parents Association

Here are some video highlights with some of the most inspiring moments of the evening.

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