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Mental Health Kit Give Away

DSB1 families, let’s make well-being a priority, together! This Mental Health Week, we’re helping you embrace the Five Ways to Well-Being with our exclusive Family Activity Kits!

Each kit is packed with fun and engaging activities like The Floor is Lava and Herd Mentality. These are perfect to Connect, Taking Notice, Being Active, Keeping Learning, and Giving as a family!

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2026-2027 School Year Calendar

We are happy to share the 2026-2027 school year calendar, which was created in collaboration with coterminous boards and informed by families and staff.

We look forward to welcoming students to their first day of the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

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JHK's Family Fishing Day

JHK’s Family Fishing Day brings together students, families, and the community for a land-based learning experience that celebrates local culture and traditions. By fostering collaboration between the school, families, and local organizations, the event strengthens relationships, supports student well-being, and deepens a sense of belonging.

About our School

Acting Principal: Julianne Wray
 
Joseph H. Kennedy is a modern elementary school located in the heart of Matheson. The school offers French Immersion and English classes from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The school has a beautiful library, a computer lab and a learning centre complete with a 3-D printer,  and a large gymnasium. Extra-curricular sports activities are offered during the day and the students enjoy the modern playground equipment during recesses.