Labour Action Updates and Information
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 […]
GETTING OFF TO THE RIGHT START
Kindergarten is an investment in our future. The Near North District School Board is pleased to offer a two year Kindergarten program. Establishing a strong foundation in the early years will give Ontario’s four- and five-year-olds a stronger start with their learning. It will help improve their reading, writing and math skills, provide a smoother […]
Update on Secondary School Consolidation
I am pleased to share this update as part of our commitment to ongoing communication with stakeholders, including our parent community. For those that were able to attend, we wish to once again thank you for taking the time to meet with the Joint School Council at their meeting recently held at West Ferris Secondary […]
NNDSB EXPANDS SECONDARY PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES
The Near North District School Board has expanded program pathway opportunities for our students at Chippewa and West Ferris for September 2020. In addition to existing magnet and specialized programming, the NNDSB intends to offer an expanded number of compulsory courses to support program pathways at both Chippewa and West Ferris. We are committed to […]
Information on Coronavirus
The health and safety of all students, staff and school communities is our top priority. In partnership with public health officials, the Near North District School Board (NNDSB) is closely monitoring the current situation with regards to the novel coronavirus. We understand that many of our families have questions and concerns. Public health officials continue […]
2018-2019 UPDATES TO SCHOOL DRINKING WATER DATA
December 20, 2019 – Today the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks will refresh the Data Catalogue to include 2018-2019 drinking water data for facilities regulated under Ontario Regulation 243/07: Schools, Private Schools and Child Care Centres. Data included in this release of information identifies the following schools within the Near North District School […]
