Students who complete the Chippewa International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma will be provided the equivalent of one full year of university credits to Nipissing University as a result of a recent policy implementation. Under the new rules, students who successfully complete the IB program with at least six subjects, including three at a higher level, with […]
Directors January Board Report
Director of Education Update: January 2019 North Bay Secondary Schools With a decision regarding the 2019/202 student transitions confirmed, the focus is now on communicating that message to the community. All North Bay high schools remain open and the Fricker graduating Grade 8 students will be either moving to specialized programs offered at Chippewa and […]
NNDSB RELEASES DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT
The 2017/2018 Director’s Annual Report was presented to the Board of Trustees at the December 18, 2018 Regular Board Meeting in accordance with the requirements of the Education Act. The Education Act, 1990 stipulates that a Director’s Annual Report must be prepared and presented to the Board of Trustees at the first regular meeting in […]
Inclement Weather and Transportation
Inclement weather season is once again upon us. With our northern winters being very unpredictable, there will be days when cancelling the school bus becomes necessary. It is therefore important that parents have contingency plans in place in advance. You should monitor weather conditions as we do. The NPSSTS uses all weather resources we have […]
Reflecting on Treaties Recognition Week
All Near North Schools are situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe. We value the cultures, histories and relationships with Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (North America). Our commitment and focus on truth and reconciliation is incorporated into learning activities that take place throughout the year and support cross curricular learning in our schools. […]
Veterans’ Week November 5-11, 2018
Canada remembers Canada’s Hundred Days and the First World War Armistice In many ways, Canada’s military efforts over the years can be seen as a “road to peace.” 2018 marks the centennial of “Canada’s Hundred Days”—the series of impressive battlefield victories by the Canadian Corps over the last three months of the First World War. […]
Treaties Recognition Week November 4 – 10, 2018
What is Treaties Recognition Week? First Nations were the original occupants of the land now known as Ontario. Treaties, which are legally binding agreements that set out the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of First Nations and the federal and provincial governments, were signed with the intent of delivering mutual benefits. Despite this promise, Indigenous peoples […]
Directors October Board Report
The 2018/2019 school year is off to a great start and as in past years, the Near North District School Board (“NNDSB”) continues to meet the priorities and commitments identified in the Multi-Year Plan. This Report will focus on the ways in which we are achieving the following two priorities: Excellent in the Teaching and […]
Board of Trustees Election Results
The following persons have been elected/acclaimed to the Board of Trustees for the Near North District School Board: Zone 1 (4 Representatives) Jay Aspin Donna Breault Louise Sargent Bill Steer Zone 2 (1 Representative) Greg Barnes Zone 3 (1 Representative) Rob Learn Zone 4 (1 Representative) John Cochrane Zone 5 (1 Representative) Al Bottomley Nipissing […]
Provincial Education Reform Consultation – Telephone Town Halls
Telephone Town Halls for Northeastern Ontario (including the surrounding area of North Bay, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie) will be held: October 23: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., November 20: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., November 26: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (French), November 29: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Please register at the link below […]
