Purple Day March is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and March 26 marks Purple Day, an international day dedicated to raising understanding about epilepsy.Click the title to read more.
Half-Mast Notice Flags across all DSB1 schools and workplaces have been lowered to honour the life of Marc Gorecki, Teacher at Englehart High School. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.
TH&VS SHSM Culinary Arts Students Explore the RC Show in Toronto Mr. Mathieu’s Culinary Arts SHSM students recently travelled to Toronto to attend the RC Show (Restaurants Canada Show), Canada’s largest foodservice and hospitality trade show.Click the title to read more.
Trades Career Day Connects THVS Students with Local Industry Leaders Timmins High & Vocational School hosted a Trades Career Day, connecting SHSM students and others interested in skilled trades with industry and post-secondary partners. Students learned about apprenticeships, OYAP, dual credits, and co-op opportunities through structured networking sessions.
March Break We are excited to wish our students, staff, and communities a relaxing and enjoyable March Break from March 16 to March 20, 2026.We look forward to welcoming our DSB1 students back to school when classes resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
World Down Syndrome Day World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is celebrated worldwide each year on March 21st. On this day, DSB1 joins the single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of individuals with Down Syndrome.Click the title to read more.
International Day of La Francophonie International Francophonie Day, celebrated on March 20, honours the French language and Francophone cultures worldwide while promoting linguistic diversity and cultural exchange. Click the title to read more.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! This St. Patrick’s Day, we celebrate the amazing students, families, staff, and community partners who make our schools so special. Your dedication, support, and teamwork help every learner shine and reach their full potential.Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀
SHMS Welding Students at Timmins High and Vocational School in the SHSM Welding class recently had the exciting opportunity to tour the underground operations at Lake Shore Gold’s Bell Creek site. Through this hands-on experience, students explored real-world mining processes and saw firsthand how skilled trades like welding play a vital role in safe and efficient operations.
March 12 - School Bus Cancellations Buses have been cancelled in Kapuskasing, Smooth Rock Falls, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls, Timmins, Matheson, Kirkland Lake, Englehart, Temiskaming Shores, Elk Lake, Kerns and Temagami.
