April 9, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, Before the Spring Break begins, Near North District School Board (NNDSB) would like to inform you of opportunities to access COVID-19 testing during the break. Asymptomatic targeted testing assessment centres will be available to students and staff in the community. April 12-18, students, children, and staff will have […]
Letter to families: Health advice for the spring break
April 8, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, Thank you for continuing to follow the public health and safety measures that have kept schools open and safe for students and staff. It is our collective effort that continues to ensure your children can learn in the classroom. As per recent announcements, the province has implemented a […]
Letter to families: Schools to remain open during stay-at-home order
April 7, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, This afternoon the Government of Ontario announced that in an effort to combat the rising number of COVID-19 cases, a state of emergency has been declared, and stay-at-home orders have been imposed across the province effective 12:01 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, April 8, 2021. The announcement does not include […]
Letter to Families: NNDSB masks free of nanoform graphene
April 7, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, In the past few weeks, news of the health risks associated with the use of face masks containing nanoform graphene has been circulating. In response to a Health Canada advisory, Near North District School Board’s (NNDSB) health and safety team reviewed the technical specifications of the masks provided […]
Letter to Families: Ontario government announces new COVID-19 funding for families
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, The Ontario government has announced a new round of funding that will double the Ontario COVID-19 Child Benefit. Parents and guardians will receive $400 per child aged 0 to Grade 12 and $500 per child and youth aged 21 years or younger with special needs to help […]
Humphrey Public School students embark on community nature trails project
April 6, 2021 Humphrey Public School students embark on community nature trails project Grade 6 students at Humphrey Public School have been involved in an exciting project. In collaboration with Whispering River Music and Seguin Township, students have embarked on an art project for the local community to reflect on how COVID-19 has impacted […]
Letter to Families: Schools to remain open after long weekend
Thursday, April 1, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, This afternoon the provincial government announced a four-week shutdown in the Province of Ontario as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 3 in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19. The announcement places more restrictions on aspects of business operation but does not affect education. Schools will […]
Meet NNDSB’s mental health and well-being department
Looking after one’s mental health and well-being goes hand-in-hand with learning. Located in all regions of the board, there are professional and dedicated staff available for students and staff alike. Near North District School Board (NNDSB)’s mental health team is comprised of a mental health lead, social workers, child development counsellors or commonly known as […]
Letter to Parents and Community Partners
April 1, 2021 To our Parents and Community Partners, This year has affected the lives of people around the globe. Our points of reference changed overnight. We were forced to modify instantly our habits and discover a new norm for work, school, and living. Through this collective experience, we’re all discovering new strength. We would […]
Letter to families: Students asked to take learning supplies, work and resources home
March 31, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, In light of the rising number of COVID cases provincially, NNDSB is asking all staff and students to take all of their learning supplies, work and resources home with them tomorrow after school. Being pro-active means that if there is either a provincial shutdown imposed or a move […]
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