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Dear Families, 
As we embrace the rejuvenation of spring and anticipate the upcoming long weekend, I wanted to take a moment to touch base with you and share some important updates from the Durham District School Board. Amidst the flurry of activity as students complete final projects, prepare for graduation ceremonies, and celebrate their achievements, I am grateful for your continued support and partnership in your child’s educational journey. 
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Join Us for Pathways of Asian Excellence: Exploring South and East Asian Heritage!
The Durham District School Board (DDSB), in collaboration with the Durham East Asian Network in Education (DEANE) and the Durham Educators Network for SouthAsians (DENSA), cordially invites you to join us for an enriching celebration of Asian/South Asian Heritage Month. 
Event: Pathways of Asian Excellence: Exploring South and East Asian Heritage  
Date: Friday,...
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Grade 6 and 7 students at Kedron Public School participated in a three-week innovative project that had them plan, design, and print accessible solutions for people with disabilities.
Earlier this year, Inclusive Students Services and Innovative Education staff rolled out a new project for schools titled 3D Printing Project: Dream, Design, Deliver. The goal is to teach students to use 3D printing technology to design and produce practical accessibility solutions while providing...
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Celebrating Excellence: DDSB Students Shine at Skills Ontario Competition 
The Toronto Congress Centre was abuzz with talent and enthusiasm from May 6 to 7 as Canada’s largest skilled trades and technologies competition, Skills Ontario, unfolded its vibrant tapestry of ingenuity and skill. Welcoming over 2,400 competitors ranging from Grade 4 prodigies to seasoned apprentices, the event showcased the boundless potential residing within our nation's youth. 
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Marketplace at Chris Hadfield P.S. – Students Learn the Art of Marketing
Grade 8 students at Chris Hadfield Public School showed off their marketing, customer service, product design, and sales skills at the annual Marketplace earlier this spring.
“Marketplace is the culminating activity of a month’s worth of work where students hone in on an authentic learning experience. Students find a need and create a product to address that need or service,”...
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