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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Sharing a few messages, events, and dates;
A huge thank you to everyone who made Leadership Camp a success!
Despite the rainy weekend, everything ran smoothly thanks to the incredible efforts of our team. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing Leadership Camp counsellors, Ms. Aunger, and the dedicated volunteer staff who helped bring our Leadership Camp to life!
We’re incredibly grateful to the staff...
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The air was filled with excitement, laughter, and the heartbeat of drums as the Maamawi iyaawag Public School officially opened its doors in a powerful, community-led celebration earlier this month. 
The name “Maamawi iyaawag,” meaning “they are gathered together here” in Anishinaabemowin, was more than just a name — it was a lived experience. The event brought together families, students, staff, community leaders, and special guests...
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
A lot has happened these past 2 weeks, so let us share a few messages, events, and dates before we head into the weekend;
Last week we had a successful and amazing Performing Arts trip to Boston last week.  We saw some breathtaking performances, participated in a few singing and dancing workshops showing off our incredible talents, all the while learning a little bit of Boston history along the way. It was an incredible week and pictures...
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
The safety and well-being of the students and staff remains our top priority. With this in mind, we are writing to share some information about a social media trend that may impact our school.
A TikTok challenge (nicknamed “Senior Assassin”) is impacting secondary schools in the United States and elsewhere, wherein students sign up to purposefully bring water pistols/squirt guns/etc. to school for the purpose of Fortnite-style elimination...
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At the Ignite Durham Learning Foundation (IDLF), we know that when our schools and communities work together, every student has a better chance to thrive. Gerdau Whitby recently demonstrated their generosity and support for West Lynde Public School in a meaningful and impactful way.
Gerdau Whitby generously provided a nutritious lunch for all students and staff at West Lynde Public School, demonstrating their ongoing support for the school community and their commitment to...
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