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$The visual contains the text 2024 DSB1 Holiday Card Winning Design. There is a piece of student artwork featuring four drawn penguins. One penguin is wearing a red winter hat with a white pompom, another is wearing a red bowtie, and another penguin is wearing a red tie. The penguins are huddled together looking different directions standing on snow. A light blue background of sky is behind the penguins. In the corner of the student artwork is \"Abbie, 2024\". DSB1\'s logo is in the bottom left corner. In the background of the visual are graphics of berries, pinecones, and evergreen tree foliage.$

2024 DSB1 Holiday Card Contest

We pleased to present the winning artwork for the 2024 DSB1 Holiday Card Contest!

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$The visual contains the text, Birthday of Imam Aga Khan. DSB1\'s logo is in the bottom right corner.$

Birthday of Imam Aga Khan

This special day celebrates the life and contributions of Imam Aga Khan! May His Highness' legacy of compassion and service inspire you.

$The visual states the text \"DSB1 Flags Lowered to Honour the Honourable Murray Sinclair\". DSB1\'s logo is in the bottom right corner.$

DSB1 Flags Lowered to Honour the Honourable Murray Sinclair

Flags at all DSB1 locations are being flown at half-mast to honor the life of the Honorable Murray Sinclair, a pivotal figure in the struggle for Indigenous rights and reconciliation in Canada.

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$The visual contains the following text: Parent Involvement Committee (PIC). Upcoming Meeting December 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Microsoft Teams. DSB1\'s logo is in the bottom left corner. There is a graphic with hands raised in the air and speech bubbles above the hands.$

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Meeting

DSB1 is pleased to welcome DSB1 family members and all members of DSB1 School Councils to attend the upcoming Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) meeting.

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$The visual contains the text Equality, justice, peace. There is a graphic of an individual kneeling down on one knee to hold the sign that states \"peace\". There is another individual in a wheelchair pointing at the sign that states \"justice\". The United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner logo is at the top of the visual. Next to this logo is the text, Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now.$

Human Rights Day

Today recognizes Human Rights Day. This year’s theme, “Our rights, our future, right now” emphasizes how human rights empower individuals and communities to build a better future.

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$The visual contains the following text, Notice of Inclement Weather in DSB1. Please read the full messaging to learn of impacted DSB1 schools within our regions. DSB1\'s logo is in the bottom right corner. The background of the visual is dark blue with small, light blue circular snowflakes. The bottom of the visual contains a rolling hill of white to represent snow.$

School Bus Cancellations

December 10 - School buses have been cancelled in Timmins, Matheson, Iroquois Falls, Cochrane, Smooth Rock Falls, Kapuskasing, and Hearst.

Bodhi Day

Wishing all those celebrating, a reflective day of spiritual growth and connection. May the teachings of the Buddha inspire and guide you on your journey.

$The visual feature the title International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3. A photograph in the middle of the visual contains the words \"Everyone is Welcome\". The word \"welcome\" is signed in American Sign Language letters. DSB1\'s logo is in the top right corner.$

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Today, we join our global community in recognizing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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$The visual contains the text \"Tune in to DSB1\'s meeting of the Board live on Facebook & YouTube. December 3, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. DSB1\'s logo is in the top left corner.$

Meeting of the Board

DSB1 is pleased to invite you to virtually attend the upcoming meeting of the Board which will feature a presentation about students with special needs in DSB1.

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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery highlights the ongoing suffering individuals worldwide continue to endure. This day calls for collective action to detect, report, and eliminate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and eradicate child labour in all forms.

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