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Izabela Trajkovski, Environmental SHSM Student

This month’s SHSM Student Spotlight features Izabela Kowalski, a passionate and curious student from Walkerville, who has embraced the Environmental Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program as a way to deepen her understanding of sustainability and environmental issues. Drawn to the program for its hands-on learning opportunities and immersive field trips, Izabela has developed valuable skills and gained a fresh perspective on how individual actions can contribute to a healthier planet.

Her...

February 2025: Student of the Month

The Student of the Month for February is Sarah Ahmed, a Grade 12 student at Vincent Massey Secondary School, a remarkable role model for this month’s theme of “creativity”.

Sarah has pursued every opportunity to develop her artistic skills at Massey.  In addition to taking as many visual arts classes as she can, she is a member of the Art Club. She lends her creativity to many events at Massey and her talents have also made a significant impact in the larger community

Last year, Sarah was appointed...

CBC features GECDSB students in segment "What does love mean to you?"

CBC Windsor did a special Valentine’s Day feature titled "What does love mean to you?" where they asked Windsor residents—young and old—what love means to them.

Grades 2 and 3 students from Begley, James L. Dunn, and Gore Hill schools had the opportunity to share their heartwarming and insightful answers.

Watch the video on CBC Windsor to hear what these young minds had to say about love! 

Enhanced Construction and Aviation Students Embark on a Transformative Pilot Project

On Wednesday, February 5th, Enhanced Construction Program (ECP) students at the Local Carpenters Union and aviation students at Sandwich Secondary School received an exciting announcement—they are part of a unique pilot program featuring Award Canada, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Canada for students. This remarkable opportunity sets them on a journey of personal growth, skill development, and community engagement, further enhancing their experiential learning within their respective...

Celebrating Black History Month

On Monday, schools across the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) came together to raise the Pan-African flag in recognition of Black History Month. This annual event serves as a powerful symbol of unity, resilience, and commitment to justice and equality.

At the GECDSB board office, Director of Education Vicki Houston addressed staff, students, and community members, emphasizing the importance of honoring the contributions of Black communities while acknowledging the ongoing...