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Halton Region Public Health Community Immunization Clinics

by | February 9, 2023 | OakvilleSchoolZone | 0 Comments

Halton Region Public Health will be offering community immunization clinics on February 17, 2023 to help students in grades 7 to 12 (born in 2005-2010) and some students born in 2002-2004 catch-up on missed doses of school-based The following school-based vaccines...
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Halton District School Board acknowledges Black History Month with presentations and events

by | February 3, 2023 | OakvilleSchoolZone | 0 Comments

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 In recognition of Black History Month in February, schools in the Halton District School Board have planned initiatives to celebrate and honour the lives and contributions of Black Canadians, past and present. This year’s theme is, Ours to...
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HDSB Students Can Now get FREE Formal Wear for Proms at Fashion Forward event

by | February 3, 2023 | SchoolZone, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Thursday, February 2, 2023 The Halton District School Board will host open houses in March and April for students to select, at no cost, donated formal wear for upcoming prom or graduation celebrations. Called Fashion Forward, students will have the opportunity to...
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Light Therapy to Fight Winter Blues is FREE for use at some Oakville Libraries

by | February 1, 2023 | Articles | 0 Comments

  Impacted by Seasonal Affective Disorder? Need something to lift your spirits? Well there is something light you up -- literally! Light therapy lamps that mimic natural, outdoor light and can lessen the symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) are now...
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Mental Health & Well-Being Virtual Sessions & Groups for Students In Oakville and Halton

by | January 28, 2023 | SchoolZone | 0 Comments

The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is offering group mental health and well-being sessions for students. Students in Grade 9-12 who would like to learn supportive coping skills in a small group setting are invited to join our virtual well-being groups facilitated...
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Video Cameras in Halton School Buses from Feb 6, 2023

by | January 28, 2023 | SchoolZone | 0 Comments

The Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) is all set to implement interior-facing video cameras on school buses beginning Feb. 6, 2023. These cameras will be activated on 70% of bus routes that include students from the Halton District School Board (HDSB) and...
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The Halton District School Board is Accepting Kindergarten Registrations for September 2023 until Feb 1st

by | January 14, 2023 | OakvilleSchoolZone | 0 Comments

The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is now accepting registrations for Junior (Year 1) and Senior (Year 2) Kindergarten for September 2023. Families are advised to call their local elementary school to find out which dates have been established for Kindergarten...
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HDSB Hosting Online Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions

by | January 12, 2023 | Health, OakvilleSchoolZone, SchoolZone | 0 Comments

The Halton District School Board is hosting additional Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions for parents/guardians in January. Covering specific topics based on feedback from parents/guardians, each session will be led by a mental health expert in that...
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HDSB Now Considers Dress Code

by | January 10, 2023 | OakvilleSchoolZone | 0 Comments

Jan 10, 2022 In a major reversal of its earlier decision, the Halton District School Board has now decided to consider a dress code for teachers. In a meeting held on Jan 3rd, trustees of the board approved a plan to develop a “professionalism” policy for teachers....
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Safe Community Project Zero to Distribute Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms in Oakville to Bring CO-related Deaths to Sero

by | December 26, 2022 | Articles | 0 Comments

December 2022, Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and Oakville Fire department announced have come together to launch Safe Community Project Zero–a public education campaign that will provide smoke and carbon...
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