The Halton District School Board is "joining school boards across Ontario in celebrating Education Week" from May 6-10, 2024. This year’s theme from the Ministry of Education is, Back to Basics in Education.
The HDSB will celebrate Education Week by dedicating each day to focusing on one of the five areas of focus in the 2020-2024 Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYP) to highlight the importance of schools, staff, families and the community working together to support the well-being and academic success of students.
Monday, May 6: Learning and Achievement: Examples will be shared of how the HDSB elevates student achievement and creates a culture of high expectations to maximize achievement and set students up for success beyond the classroom.
Tuesday, May 7: Mental Health and Well-Being: This area of focus highlights how schools promote well-being and foster supportive spaces where all are equipped to succeed. May 6-12 is Mental Health Week, as designated by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), to promote mental health awareness, decreasing stigma and helpful resources.
Wednesday, May 8: Equity and Inclusion: This area of focus shows how schools champion inclusive practices to cultivate an environment where every student has equitable access to education, support and opportunities for growth and achievement.
Thursday, May 9: Environmental Leadership: This area shows how HDSB schools are providing hands-on learning of science and ecosystems that enables students and staff to elevate local environmental initiatives and practices, and take action to help create a sustainable world.
Friday, May 10: Indigenous Perspectives and Awareness: On the final day of Education Week, the HDSB will highlight the many learning opportunities for students and staff that help promote knowledge and understanding of Indigenous perspectives and realities.
"Creating the right educational environment is crucial for academic achievement and paves the way for continued success," says Amy Collard, Chair of the Halton District School Board.
"It is incredible to witness students thriving, and it speaks volumes to the dedication of our staff who have been doing exceptional work to prepare students for lifelong learning."
"Education Week provides us with an opportunity to highlight the strides in learning being made across our school board at all levels," says Curtis Ennis, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board.
"Throughout the week, we will proudly be sharing the ways in which students are learning the basics and fundamentals in alignment with each area of focus in our Multi-Year Plan."
The 2020-2024 Multi-Year Plan (MYP) that lays out five areas of focus, with the overall purpose of setting direction and prioritizing the collective actions of all stakeholders to ensure our efforts as an organization are aligned and coordinated to support the more than 65,000 students, 11,000 staff and the broader HDSB community.