Director’s Annual Report 2018-2019
The following report outlines the progress made toward achieving key priorities of the Near North District School Board in 2018-19. While work is underway to develop a new multi-year plan, this document will focus on priorities that align with the current plan and Board and Ministry goals. Contained herein is information on progress toward meeting […]
NEW NNDSB ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES
The NEW Near North Passport to Learning webpage offers a variety of resources and tools that cover a range of grades and subjects that may be helpful for students and parents during this time. Resources will continue to be updated and expanded on an ongoing basis. When students or staff login to our board website […]
New Online Learning Resources for Students
Minister of Education Launches Online Resources for Students During Closures On March 20, 2020 the Minister of Education announced the launch of a new online portal that will provide resources for families so students can continue their education while schools are closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. The Minister of Education has advised that […]
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 […]
Silver Birches Receives Whole Kids Foundation Grant
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 […]
Ministry of Education Launches Survey on Bullying
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 […]
