Labour Relations Updates School boards and unions share a commitment to public education and work together towards positive labour relations.  The collective bargaining framework for the education sector features a two-tier bargaining process, involving both central and local bargaining.  For additional information on central bargaining click here. Central negotiations between the Government of Ontario (the […]

Silver Birches Elementary School has recently received a $3000 grant from the Whole Kids Foundation through their “Garden Grant Program”.  The purpose of the grant is to create a fruit and vegetable garden at the school that will get kids involved and excited about growing and eating nutritious foods.  The school plans include a raised […]

The Ministry of Education has launched Ontario’s survey on bullying. The survey will be used to gather information from students, parents/guardians, and school staff so that we can better understand this complex issue and help find new ways to make schools safer and more inclusive.  The survey can be accessed at https://www.ontario.ca/page/consultation-bullying-ontario-schools and will close by March […]

The Near North District School Board is deeply committed to providing French as a Second Language (FSL) learning opportunities to students across all regions of our district. This Winter, we invite parents and guardians of current and future elementary students to attend a French as a Second Language information session. Sessions will be hosted in the […]