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The new school year for elementary and secondary students starts on September 7. Read More...

Grand Erie staff attend "summer school"

The Grand Erie District School Board is hosting the Principal's Course at their head office on Erie Avenue this summer. Eight enthusiastic individuals who are currently elementary or secondary teachers are participating in part one of their principal's training through the month of July with instructor Ruth Mills, principal North Ward School. This 100 hour course is being offered through the Ontario Principal's Council and is considered to be a Masters level university course.

Large donation from Brier Park students

Students from Brier Park Public School opened their hearts and generously donated food items to the Brantford Food Bank.

Hagersville Secondary students' talent on dsplay

Students from Hagersville Secondary School proudly displayed some of the wonderful art work they created during the past school year. Family and friends took in the show and were impressed with the quality of the work.

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Branch out with Reading

Grand Erie students used technology and books to promote literacy. West Lynn Public School teacher-librarian Rebecca Malo, along with students from West Lynn, Elgin Avenue, Jarvis, Bloomsburg, Cobblestone, Burford and many others participated in a video conferencing event focused on reading.

Port Rowan Public School designated as a “School on the Move” by the province

Thanks to a steady and sustained improvement in its literacy and numeracy testing, Port Rowan Public School has been designated as one of the “Schools on the Move” by the Ministry of Education.

Grand Erie District School Board launching new solar energy partnership

Grand Erie District School Board students began to see green energy and conservation as the way of the future , thanks to a large-scale solar-energy initiative that will install solar panels on the rooftops of 23 selected schools. The renewable-energy program, which also features a strong educational component, was officially launched at a special ceremony at Pauline Johnson Vocational School in Brantford.

Houghton Public School secures generous donation

Perseverance has paid off for Houghton Public School, as result the school has received an outstanding donation of $65,000 donation from Indigo Canada.

Ground breaking for new joint school in south west Brantford

The Grand Erie District School Board is partnering with the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board to build a new joint elementary school on Blackburn Drive in Brantford.

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There's no place like Hodge

Agnes Hodge Public School students and staff participated in a school-wide art initiative in an effort to cultivate and celebrate the arts.

Bellview celebrates new playground

Students and staff participated in a ceremony and festivities to mark the redesign ad "greening" of Bellview Public School's playground. The project was made possible thanks to a grant and support by the school community.

Board names new Director of Education

The Grand Erie District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of John Forbeck as the new Director of Education. Mr. Forbeck will succeed Jim Wibberley who is retiring in August.

Ecole Dufferin opens their collective hearts for others

Staff and students at Ecole Dufferin in Brantford were in a giving mood as students learned about the concept of Paying it Forward.

Native artist shares talents with students

Back by popular demand, Aboriginal artist Moses (Amik) Beaver, who recently returned to Caledonia-Centennial Public School. The visit by the popular artist was welcomed by both students and staff.

Ryerson Heights moviemakers

David McGaghran's class at Ryerson Heights recently completed a media project on stop-motion movies. Some used claymation and others used Lego figures or other props. The students had to make their characters, write a story, and then film the movie using digital cameras.

Communities and Board team up to improve schools

Once again this year the Grand Erie District School Board has worked with local school communities o fund projects designed to improve our schools.

Banbury Heights cooks up spaghetti lunch fundraiser

Students in Mr. Stevens Grade 6 class show their appreciation with flowers to Miss Tina, who cooked a homemade spaghetti and meatball lunch at the school.

Spring food drive at James Hillier Public School

James Hillier School Council organized a food drive in support of the Brantford Food Bank. The school community enthusiastically supported the effort, with Mrs. Metcalfe's Grade 1 class and Mrs. Jones' Woodview class leading the way. The school's donation was the largest ever by an elementary school to the local agency.

Board approves school year calendar for 2010-11

The Board of Trustees and Ministry of Education have approved the school year calendars for 2010-11. Please note, the first day of class for students will be September 7, 2010. September 2, 2010 is a Professional Activity Day and only staff attend that day.

Cardboard boat races a big success

Earlier this year elementary schools from across our region converged on North Park Collegiate for Skills Canada’s Annual Cardboard Boat Challenge. Schools from Brantford, Hamilton, Kitchener and more arrived to compete in this competition.

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Waterford high schooler reaching for the top

A Waterford District High School student is hiking to the top of Mount Everest to raise awareness about the medical condition that the courageous 16 year-old has conquered.

Grand Erie students teaching the teachers

In a role reversal, the Grade 7 class at Major Ballachey Public School were the teachers, as they lead a Virtual Grande Project (VGE) interactive podcast event

Dunnville students attend career fair

Dunnville students participated in a day long career fair, that provided the with the opportunity to talk to representatives from post-secondary institutions, as well as people working in a variety of interesting careers.

Reading Rocks!

Banbury Heights recently held a special literacy event for its students. Among the guest readers was Jane Angus, Grand Erie trustee.

The 21st century classroom at Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant students are benefiting from two recent technology grants which have enhanced the use of laptops in the classroom by senior students.

Board approves school year calendar

The Board of Trustees has approved school year calendars for 2010-11. The calendars must still be approved by the Ministry of Education, which is expected to occur in May. Please note, the first day of class for students will be September 7, 2010. September 2, 2010 is a Professional Activity Day and only staff attend that day.

Sharing Our Knowledge Grand Erie-Brock Cohort conference

Brock University is now accepting applicants for the third Masters of Education cohort starting in July.

Grand Erie students and staff continue to donate in support of Haiti

Grand Erie schools have responded to the tragic earthquake in Haiti by donating to help the victims. These Oakland-Scotland Public School students initiated a Hearts for Haiti campaign at their school. Students and staff collected more than 1,200 bars of soap, boxes of toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs and bandage boxes to send to support survivors in Haiti. Schools have raised more than $34,000 so far, with more donations coming in from Grand Erie students and staff.

Major Ballachey students demonstrate creativity on Apple laptops

Grade 7 students at the Rawdon Street school thoroughly embraced the opportunity to use some of the newest Apple laptops to create podcasts which they will share at a later date with Nipissing University students.

Bellview selected for playground project

Parent input is required, as Bellview Public School has been selected to receive $9,000 from the Brantford Earth Week Committee for playground enhancements.

Mobile computer lab a hit with Cobblestone students

Students at Cobblestone Elementary School in Paris take full advantage of the new mobile, wireless suite of laptops available for use by the students.

Grand Erie District School Board Trustees elect board and committee chairs and vice-chairs

Carol Ann Sloat has been elected Chair of the Board for the Grand Erie District School Board. Rita Collver has been elected Vice-Chair.

Work Education project at Simcoe Composite School

Participants in recent professional development sessions were the fortunate recipients of hand crafted tote bags, created by students through Simcoe Composite School's Horizons program.

Dilbert the Dog for Autism

Dilbert the Dog is a regular visitor to Naudia Draus's Autism class, and the National Service trained dog's regular visit is eagerly anticipated by the students.

First Valley Heights Turning Point grads supported by local Rotary clubs

The first graduates of the Valley Heights Secondary School Turning Point were recently honoured. The students were well supported by school staff as well as the Rotary Clubs of Simcoe and Delhi.

Talented Caledonia teens featured on U.S. network television

This talented trio from McKinnon Park Secondary School in Caledonia recently had one of their original songs featured on U.S. channels ABC and ESPN during a college football game.

WDHS staff and students come together to celebrate community

Waterford District High School students and staff gathered recently to celebrate the great school and community spirit that resides in the school.

Elementary Students write to make a difference in Africa

Teachers and classrooms throughout the Grand Erie District School Board are signing up to help kids throughout Africa by writing and publishing books. These students are from from a small village in the Masai Mara in Kenya. The donations from the books will be going towards children in Kenya and Uganda, to help support a feeding program as well as teacher's salaries.

Thompson Creek staff and students participate in fundraiser

Students and staff at Thompson Creek Elementary School had great weather and enthusiasm for their sixth year participating in the Canada-wide Terry Fox School Run.

SCS teachers accept challenge for good cause

On Sunday October 4, the CIBC RUN for the CURE was held in Simcoe. The students, staff and school community of Simcoe Composite School were challenged by three members of the SCS staff to participate and contribute to the cause against breast cancer.

Agnes Hodge and five other schools going green

The Board has launched a pilot blue box recycling program that will be expanded to all city public schools by year's end. The program will eventually be expanded to all schools across the system.

Archives search now available online

The Grand Erie District School Board, in partnership with the co-terminus separate board, houses these items in three Archives Room, located at Waterford District High School. The Archives are run by two dedicated volunteers, Dan Walker and Bob Stevenson, and an Archives Committee meets throughout the year to provide input and guidance.

Thompson Creek staff and students participate in fundraiser

Students and staff at Thompson Creek Elementary School had great weather and enthusiasm for their sixth year participating in the Canada-wide Terry Fox School Run. All participated in decorating the Dunnville school with the colourful message "LET'S BEAT CANCER AT THE CREEK!"

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