At Near North District School Board (NNDSB) there are various jobs that promote a safe and enjoyable learning experience for its students. Each month, NNDSB will be featuring a position in the board; the purpose is to share with parents and guardians the services available and to acknowledge all of the professionals employed by NNDSB.
December Feature:
JK-12 Program department develops several methods of learning math
By Deb
Near North District School Board’s (NNDSB) K-12 program team has been busy brainstorming, developing, and implementing new and engaging ways for students to learn math from JK-12. […]
NNDSB’s Student Trustee position
By Josh
What is a Student Trustee and what do they do? A Student Trustee is a representative of the students in their board at the Board table. They express the opinions of the students and strive to make change using the student voice. There are four main responsibilities for Student Trustees: running Student Senate; attending Board […]
Indigenous language studies at NNDSB
By Josh
The following interviews were conducted and the feature was written in mid-May for publication in early June to acknowledge and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, June 21. The discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia brings to the fore […]
New communications team building confidence with initiatives
By Josh
If you’re reading this right now, you’re experiencing the work of Near North District School Board’s (NNDSB) communications team. The team disseminates information from the Board of Trustees and Director of Education Craig Myles to a wide number of stakeholders. The two-person team is supervised by Liana Blaskievich, Officer Corporate Affairs and works closely with […]
Meet NNDSB’s mental health and well-being department
By Josh
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 […]
Enhanced cleaning protocols, increased infection prevention measures at NNDSB buildings
By Josh
Since the onset of COVID-19, cleaning measures have been strengthened at all Near North District School Board (NNDSB) buildings – measures that have kept COVID-19 numbers low in board schools. Deb Lamb, an NNDSB facilities supervisor says custodians are frequently cleaning high-touch and high traffic areas in their buildings, in addition to increasing the concentration […]
NNDSB News
Recent Posts
- November Letter to Families
- Board Highlights – October 8, 2024
- Sundridge Centennial Public School to create Halloween community hub with Trunk or Treat event
- NNDSB system principal Emily Samuel appointed as executive member of Ontario Principals’ Council
- October Letter to Families
- EQAO releases 2023-2024 school- and board-level results
- NNDSB Letter to Families – Truth and Reconciliation Day
- West Ferris Secondary School has been designated an Apple Distinguished School
- Board Highlights – September 9, 2024 meeting
- Nanak Sidhu will bring northern perspective to role as president of Ontario Student Trustees’ Association