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$The visual states the title 9th of August: International day of the World\'s Indigenous Peoples. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations logo is in the bottom left and right corner. A photograph of individuals walking through water with lush green forests in the background are featured.$

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

August 9 is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

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$The visual contains the text \"Have a great weekend!\". The visual is of a student-made piece of artwork made with construction paper. There are black cut out clouds along the bottom of the visual and a sun with a smile and two eyes with rays of sun stretching across the visual. The DSB1 logo is in the bottom left corner.$

Civic Holiday

We wish all students, families, staff, and communities a safe and enjoyable long weekend and upcoming Civic Holiday on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Artwork created by a student attending Roland Michener Secondary School.

Lughnasadh/Lammas

Wishing joy and gratitude to all those celebrating this time!

$The visual features the title \"Emancipation Day, August 1\". There is a graphic of a chain snapping, a hand in the air and a maple leaf. The background is watercolour effect of grey and brown.$

Emancipation Day

August 1 is designated as Emancipation Day to commemorate the day in 1834 when the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British Empire.

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$The visual features the title \"Winners! Kindergarten Registration Contest\" in a speech bubble with a hashtag that states #ReadyForKindergarten. The DSB1 logo is in the top right corner. There are three photos of smiling Kindergarten students.$

Ready For Kindergarten Contest

We are pleased to announce and congratulate the three winners of our DSB1 Kindergarten Registration Contest who are #ReadyForKindergarten!

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2024 Celebration Strategic Plan Vignette

DSB1 is pleased to conclude the end of the 2023-2024 school year with a final 2024 Celebration Strategic Plan Vignette showcasing examples of students and staff creating school communities where everyone belongs.

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Fostering Relationships during Elementary Summer Learning Program

On International Day of Friendship we celebrate the relationships fostered during the Elementary Summer Learning Program.

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$The visual features the title World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 30 July with a blue heart to the left of the text. In the centre of the visual is the title \"Leave no child behind in the fight against human trafficking. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime logo is in the bottom right corner. On the right side of the visual is a graphic of a person with a pink \"X\" next to the graphic.$

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

July 30, 2024, marks the 10th World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year's global campaign, "Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking," urges accelerated action around the world to end child trafficking.

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Ashura

As the beginning of Ashura approaches, we wish all those commemorating this day peace and blessings.

$The visual features the title \"World Youth Skills Day\" and photos of one student welding, one student using power sander, and two students making cookies. The DSB1 logo is in the top right corner.$

World Youth Skills Day

July 15 celebrates World Youth Skills Day! This day, declared by the United Nations General Assembly, recognizes the importance of equipping young individuals with the skills and knowledge to help support their future employment or entrepreneurial paths.

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