Meaford and The Blue Mountains school board trustee Linda Hamill has passed away.
A former teacher, school volunteer, and children’s author, Linda dedicated her life to education and many other pursuits in her community. She was elected as a trustee for the Municipality of Meaford/The Blue Mountains in 2014
It was an excellent opportunity for Grade 11 and 12 students enrolled in the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program to share their ideas and interact with a diverse range of industry-leading local businesses and organizations. The first of three Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) student training events scheduled for the current school year was held on Friday, November 25, at the Bluewater District School Board Education Centre in Chesley.
Thanks to the organizers of the Beaver Valley Crawl Triathlon, things are looking up for two classes at Georgian Bay Community School. In conjunction with Beaver Valley Outreach, a donation of $1,620 has been made to the school to help purchase a new Smartboard system.
The Bluewater District School Board is joining other school communities across Ontario to honour the first ever Treaties Recognition Week, which takes place from November 6 – 12.
As announced by the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, this special occasion to promote public education and awareness about treaties and treaty relationships was designated by the Province to occur annually during the first week of November.
