Schools
Rainbow Schools take part in Take Our Kids to Work on November 6th
Grade 9 students in Rainbow Schools will spend the day at work shadowing a parent, guardian, relative, friend or volunteer host on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 as part of the national Take Our Kids to Work program. “Take Our Kids … Continue reading
Rainbow Schools promote environmental stewardship for Waste Reduction Week
Staff and students in Rainbow Schools are participating in a series of challenges for Waste Reduction Week from October 21 to 27, 2024 – Wear Blue Monday, Textile Tuesday, Take Me Outside Wednesday, Waste Audit Thursday, and Litterless Lunch Friday. … Continue reading
Espanola High School offers free night school classes for adult learners
Are you interested in obtaining credits towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma? Espanola High School will offer free night school classes for adults 21 years of age and older who reside in Espanola, Whitefish River First Nation, Webbwood, Massey, Willisville, … Continue reading
New Assistant Superintendent of Business at Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord
By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord has a new assistant superintendent of business. Shannon Chevrier will begin her new position today and over the next few months will be working with business superintendent Alain Gelinas to … Continue reading
Une marche pour une bonne cause // A Walk for a Great Cause
Une marche pour une bonne cause Le 26 septembre, les élèves de l’École élémentaire catholique La Renaissance, accompagnés des membres du personnel et de plusieurs parents, ont pris part à la marche annuelle Terry Fox. Ensemble, ils ont parcouru les … Continue reading
La Renaissance Students explore Black Creek trails
Grade 1, 2 and 6 students from École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola had the pleasure of exploring Black Creek trails. During this outdoor activity, the youngest students were paired with their peers from grade 2 or 6 to observe … Continue reading
Grand Opening of Sagamok Anishnawbek’s New Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik
By Rosalind Russell – A grand opening ceremony has been held in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation to celebrate the opening of their new elementary school, Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik. Students were welcomed into the building on September 3rd for their first day … Continue reading
Registrations ongoing at the N’Swakamok Alternative School
Indigenous learners 17 years and older can earn credits towards their high school diploma at the N’Swakamok Alternative School located in the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre. Course material is presented through an Indigenous lens, with credits possible via e-learning, Co-operative … Continue reading
September 12: Rainbow Schools Wear Pink on Stand Up Against Bullying Day
Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink on Thursday, September 12, 2024 as Rainbow District School Board marks an important back-to-school tradition. “For 17 years, we have recognized Stand Up Against Bullying Day at the start of each … Continue reading
Alain Simard named Dean of Graduate Studies and International at Laurentian University
By Rosalind Russell – Alain Simard has been named the Dean of Graduate Studies and International of Laurentian University. Simard says he believes the university offers students an ideal environment for advanced learning. He looks forward to working collaboratively with … Continue reading