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Education Week marked at CDDHS Monday night

May 5, 2016   ·   0 Comments

This is Education Week (May 2 to 6), a time to celebrate accomplishments in education and reflect on new and exciting challenges ahead.

In Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools, the week has been extended to a month, from mid-April to mid-May, to allow schools the flexibility to plan events and activities to encourage the participation of as many parents, staff, students and community members as possible.

In Dufferin, Education Week officially opened on Monday at Centre Dufferin District High School (CDDHS) in Shelburne.

During the month-long Education Week celebrations, both parents and the general public have many opportunities to witness the quality of work produced by students.  There are a host of activities that showcase the excellence in schools, including open houses, science fairs, exhibits of literary and artistic work, band and choir concerts, and operettas.

This year’s theme is “Learn, Lead, Inspire… Together/Dirigeons Apprenons et Inspirons Ensemble”.

Symbolizing the ongoing cooperation between the public and separate school boards, the UGDSB and Wellington Catholic District School Board are again producing bookmarks decorated by elementary students. The bookmarks will be placed in libraries across the district for distribution.

The UGDSB encourages everyone to take a few minutes and visit a neighbourhood school to observe the many accomplishments of students and staff. Contact your local school for more details …and come celebrate Education Week!

Meanwhile, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School board will mark the week as Catholic Education Week, and schools and parishes will host many special events and activities. This year’s theme for Catholic Education Week is Opening Doors of Mercy. Many schools will host events and activities reflective of this theme, including: plays, art displays, celebratory Masses, fundraisers, motivational speakers, and much more.

“We invite all members of our community, especially our parents and guardians, to participate in the events and activities planned for their school communities throughout the week,” said Marianne Mazzorato, Director of Education.

To commemorate the week, the Catholic board launched a two-week social media campaign called #MyCatholicEducation on Monday. Students, staff, parents and alumni will be asked to reflect on “What does Catholic education mean to you?” or “How has your Catholic education helped to shape the person you are today?” and share their thoughts through tweets and pictures using the hashtag #MyCatholicEducation.

“This is a very special week for our staff and students. It is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of faith in our lives, and the role it plays in education,” said Ms Mazzorato. “This social media campaign will provide us with an opportunity to share our message with a broader community.”

Another highlight was the third annual board-wide student Mass on May 4, with Most Reverend Bishop John A. Boissonneau, auxiliary bishop of Toronto presiding. The mass will be held at Maximilian Kolbe Church in Mississauga.

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