Preston Mutanga, Grade 9 student from
@StFXSOS
, animated a LEGO sequence for the movie ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’!
Congrats on making it to the big screen,
@FG_Artist
! The St. FX and HCDSB community is beyond proud!
Read the full story:
The
#HCDSB
Board of Trustees just voted to fly the Pride Flag outside of all HCDSB schools and the Catholic Education Centre for the month of June, and each June moving forward.
#HCDSBPride
#WeAllBelong
🌈 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine during this difficult time. We pray for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, and an end to the senseless violence. 💙🙏
#prayersForUkraine
🇺🇦
Monday, January 17, 2022: 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗖𝗗𝗦𝗕 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 & 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 due to the heavy snowfall and dangerous road conditions. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗗.
Tues. Feb. 16, 2021: All HCDSB schools & offices are CLOSED today due to the heavy snowfall and dangerous road conditions. All in-person and virtual classes are CANCELLED.
HCDSB is requesting that education workers in Ontario are given the highest priority in the current phase of the COVID-19 vaccination schedule.
Please read the following letter from HCDSB to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario:
Tues. Feb. 12/19: All HCDSB schools and offices are CLOSED today due to the forecasted weather conditions and the deteriorating road conditions expected throughout the day. Keep safe and warm, Tweeps!
LATEST UPDATE: All
@HCDSB
schools will remain OPEN! A provincial agreement has been reached with CUPE. This means all HCDSB schools will be open to students on Monday, Oct. 7/19!
Tues. Jan. 29/19: ALL SCHOOLS and workplaces are CLOSED today due to dangerous road conditions. All exams and activities are postponed. Stay safe and warm, Tweeps! ❄️ ⛄️
Wed. Feb. 27/19: All HCDSB schools and offices are CLOSED today due to the heavy snowfall and deteriorating road conditions expected as the day progresses. Stay home and keep safe, Tweeps!
In case you needed any more proof that she is wonderful, our AMAZING Gloria has been busy sewing face masks to protect against
#COVID19
. We miss seeing that beautiful smile 😊 and getting that welcome greeting when we call or visit our CEC!! 🧡
#TogetherApartHCDSB
#IgnitingHope
Friday, February 18, 2022: All school transportation is CANCELLED and 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳. Asynchronous materials/tasks will be posted for students but no live instruction will take place.
Wed. Feb. 6/19: All HCDSB schools and offices are CLOSED today due to the forecasted freezing rain and the deteriorating road conditions expected throughout the day. Stay off the roads and keep safe, Tweeps!
‼️Thurs., February 23, 2023: Due to the freezing rain and dangerous road conditions forecasted today, all school transportation is CANCELLED and 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022: All school transportation is CANCELLED and 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳. Students may choose to access asynchronous materials/tasks but no live instruction will take place.
UPDATE: The Minister of Education has just announced that all Halton schools will reopen for in-person learning on Monday, February 8. An email will be sent to all parents and staff with more information.
Alleluia! Christ is risen! Our faith reminds us there is light after darkness; hope in the uncertainty; joy despite fear. Wishing everyone a blessed
#Easter
! May your hearts and homes be filled with light, hope and joy.
#DoNotBeAfraid
#TogetherApartHCDSB
A HUGE congratulations goes out to Grade 11 student Schanze Sial from
@BishopReding
for being selected for an internship with
@NASA
! 🚀🌎 Read more about Schanze's amazing opportunity here:
#AchieveBelieveBelong
June 1st is ᖇᗩIᑎᙖOᙎ ᗪᗩY
@HCDSB
🌈 – a day to love and celebrate one another, just as God loves and celebrates each one of us. Wear your brightest colours & join us as we launch
#PrideMonth
Awareness across our
#HCDSB
schools! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
#HCDSBRainbowDay
#HCDSBPride
Today, our Catholic community celebrates
#PalmSunday
- the arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, which marks the beginning of
#HolyWeek
. In the midst of so much fear and uncertainty, we ask God to fill our hearts & minds with joy & hope. ✝️
#HCDSBbelieving
#TogetherApartHCDSB
Sending lots of love & prayers to our Burlington Trustee
@brenda4trustee
and her family as their little guy, Maclain, undergoes surgery today. May they feel God’s peace & presence all around them as He carries Maclain safely through his surgery. 🧡💙💚💛 🙏🏻 🙏🙏🏽🙏🏾
#HCDSBPrayers
Today, on Remembrance Day, we honour our heroes and fallen soldiers. Thank you to the men and women that fought for us & selflessly shaped the country we call home.
#RemembranceDay
#LestWeForget
You know the drill, HCDSB Fam! Snow is on the way. Updates will be posted on our website & on Twitter in the event of cancellations, due to inclement weather.
#ONstorm
@haltonschoolbus
Today we enter the season of
#Advent
- a time of prayer and preparation, of renewal and anticipation for the coming of our saviour, Jesus Christ!
#HCDSBadvent
#HopePeaceJoyLove
💜💜💗💜
We are devastated to learn of the shooting today at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Our thoughts & prayers are with the victims and their families. 🙏🏽🧡💙💚💛
#PrayersForUvalde
Happy International Women’s Day! Today & every day, let’s celebrate the intelligent & inspiring women of the past, the present & those making way for the future!
#IWD2021
#HCDSB
is happy to announce the following appointments to Superintendent of Education: Emi Bakaic, Anthony Cordeiro & Nancy Dinolfo. We wish you the best of luck as you embark on your new roles!
@emibakaic
@dinolfon
Today is International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Today, and every day, we are committed to nurturing 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 schools so that the 2SLGBTQ+ members in our community feel a positive sense of belonging and well-being.
"Silence is Not an Option." A statement from our Director of Education, Pat Daly
@Director_HCDSB
, on our commitment to creating safe, welcoming and inclusive school communities across
#HCDSB
:
#HCDSBbelonging
May God give you:
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
October 5th is World Teachers' Day. Today, and every day, we celebrate our
#HCDSB
teachers and everything they do to help foster safe and welcoming school environments, where all of our students can achieve, believe & belong. Happy
#WorldTeachersDay
! 🍎📝
#AchieveBelieveBelong
.
@BishopReding
teacher Doreen Bonsu developed the first ever history course at HCDSB about the African Canadian experience!
@MsBonsuTweets
is presenting about the course at the Regular Board Meeting on Dec 20th.
Learn more & tune in to the Board meeting:
In keeping with the spirit of
#IndigenousHistoryMonth
, and as part of our commitment to truth & reconciliation,
#HCDSB
is proud to announce that St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the official school name for the Milton
#3
Catholic Secondary School. Read more here:
#HappyMothersDay
to all the amazing Moms out there who are doing so much for your families right now - even more than you’ve always done (which says a lot!). THANK YOU for your unconditional love & patience. May God continue to bless you, today and always. 💞💝 🌸 🙏🏻
UPDATE❗️A tentative agreement has been reached b/w CUPE & the province! This means 𝗛𝗖𝗗𝗦𝗕 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁. An email will follow to all HCDSB staff & parents/guardians.
In June, 2020, Superintendent Anna Prkacin announced her intent to retire on July 31, 2020. Thank you for all that you have done for the HCDSB community,
@PrkacinAnna
. We will miss you!
#HCDSB
will be joining the conversation today for
#BellLetsTalk
Let's empower each other, spark the conversation & end the stigma around mental health. Together, we can make a difference!
#HCDSBbelonging
Good morning, Tweeps! It’s a new week, filled with lots of new learning for our
#HCDSBfam
! We’re in this together and we all want the same thing - for our students to succeed!
#WeGotThis
#TogetherApartHCDSB
#HCDSB
is pleased to announce that Cassandra Jack-Caldeira has been appointed Superintendent of Special Education Services, effective August 1, 2023. Congratulations,
@CJackCaldeira
!
Learn more:
We're monitoring the weather, Tweeps! Updates will be posted on our website & on Twitter as soon as we know if there are any bus cancellations or closures. Please RT!
#onstorm
@haltonschoolbus
September 30th, 2020 is
#OrangeShirtDay
. Today, we honour our Indigenous communities and those affected by the residential school system; in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for future generations to come.
#EveryChildMatters
It's
#BellLetsTalk
Day & HCDSB is joining the conversation. Although we're physical distancing, it's important we stay emotionally connected. Check in with yourself, reach out to a loved one & show support for one another. Together, we can make a difference.
#HCDSBMentalHealth
Today we honour all the dads, grandfathers and father figures who love us, guide us, teach us, and believe in us. A special prayer for those who are no longer with us but continue to inspire us. 🙏🏻💙
#HappyFathersDay2020
On this Holy day, may we renew our faith in Jesus as our source of guidance and hope in these troubling times. Wishing you & your family a blessed
#GoodFriday
.
#TogetherApartHCDSB
Happy International Women’s Day! Today & every day let’s celebrate the intelligent & inspiring women of the past, the present & those making way for the future!
#IWD2020
This morning, the Ministry of Education announced funding for the Milton
#3
Catholic Secondary School & Milton
#10
Catholic Elementary School.
#HCDSB
is extremely appreciative of the Ministry’s funding. This is wonderful news for our growing community in
#MiltonON
!
It's the first day back to in-person learning and we're SO excited to have you back!!🤗 We hope you have an amazing day & an even better week!
#WeGotThis
Wednesday, February 23, is
#PinkShirtDay
. Search your closet for your best pink shirt, and join the movement as we take a stand against bullying! 💓
#HCDSBbelonging
Last day of school for our elementary students & a P.A. Day for secondary. Wishing our students, families & staff a safe, healthy & adventure-filled summer! ☀️ 🏖
Throughout June, our
#HCDSB
schools will be raising awareness around
#PrideMonth
. Today, we launch our celebration with
#HCDSBRainbowDay
~ a day to love & celebrate one another 🌈 Share your colourful outfits with us by using the hashtag:
#HCDSBRainbowDay
! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
June is also Italian Heritage Month in Canada. This month, we honour the rich history and diversity of Italian Canadians across the country, and across our Board! 🇮🇹
#ItalianHeritageMonth
Today we bid farewell to our Director of Education, 𝗣𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝘆. THANK YOU for all you have done for our
#HCDSB
community. We have been blessed with your strong leadership over the past 4 years. You will be missed! Wishing you all the very best
@SMCS1852
!
This Wednesday, February 24, is
#PinkShirtDay
. Search your closet for your best pink shirt, and join the movement as we take a stand against bullying! 💓
#HCDSBbelonging
Today we remember and we pray for all the loved ones in our community who have died. May the souls of the faithful departed find eternal peace in the presence of our Lord.
#AllSoulsDay
After more than 40 years of service to Catholic Education, Superintendent Toni Pinelli will retire on August 31, 2020. Congratulations, Toni! We wish you many blessings in all your future endeavours!
September 30th is
#OrangeShirtDay
and the first National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Today, we honour our Indigenous communities and those affected by the residential school system; in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for future generations to come.
#EveryChildMatters
March 8th is 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 and we are celebrating all the extraordinary women who make up our
#HCDSB
community! Let’s work together to create a world that is free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.
#BreakTheBias
#IWD2022
Today, on Remembrance Day, we honour our heroes and fallen soldiers. Thank you to the men and women that fought for us & selflessly shaped the country we call home.
#RemembranceDay
#LestWeForget
Throughout June, our
#HCDSB
schools will be raising awareness around
#PrideMonth
. Today, we launch our celebration with
#HCDSBRainbowDay
~ a day to love & celebrate one another 🌈 Share your colourful outfits with us by using the hashtag:
#HCDSBRainbowDay
! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
October 5th is World Teachers' Day. Today, and every day, we celebrate our
#HCDSB
teachers and everything they do to help foster safe and welcoming school environments, where all of our students can achieve, believe & belong. Happy
#WorldTeachersDay
! 🍎📝
#AchieveBelieveBelong
It’s 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🌈
@HCDSB
! Today, and every day, let’s work together to nurture schools that are welcoming and inclusive where members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community feel 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱, and 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
#HCDSBPride
#WeAllBelong
Throughout June, HCDSB schools will be raising awareness around Pride Month and nurturing our call to build safe & inclusive learning environments where every community member is 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱, 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗱 & 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱.
#HCDSBPride
#WeAllBelong
PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE: Families, please note that all
#HCDSB
school play areas are CLOSED to help stop the spread of
#Covid_19
. Please DO NOT allow your children to play on this equipment while this signage 👇🏽 is up. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe! Pls RT
Congratulations
@Camillocipriano
! Thank you for your strong leadership and your many years of service to our
#HCDSB
community! All the best in your new role! The
@niagaracatholic
community is going to LOVE you!
April 10th is the
#DayOfPink
! Join the movement as we celebrate diversity, stand up to bullying & support inclusion in our communities. 💖💖💖
#InternationalDayofPink
Today, on Remembrance Day, we honour our heroes and fallen soldiers. Thank you to the men and women that fought for us & selflessly shaped the country we call home.
#RemembranceDay
#LestWeForget
Today is 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆
@HCDSB
and we want to give a HUGE shout-out to the 5700+
#HCDSBheroes
who go ABOVE & BEYOND each and every day in support of the students and families we serve. Thank you for all you do! 🧡💙💚💛