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Homework Help for Students in Grades 4-8

The GECDSB is pleased to offer virtual Homework Help sessions for students in grades 4-8. All Homework Help staff are trained teacher employees. Homework help is also available for French Immersion students. 

When?

• November 14th - March 31st
• Monday-Thursday
• 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

What subjects are available?

• Math
• Literacy
• French
• Geography
• Social Studies
• History

How do students sign up?

Parents or students can make a request by clicking the button below and completing the Microsoft Form. A response will be...

Celebrating the Opening of James L. Dunn Public School!

Last week hundreds of students, staff, families and community members gathered to celebrate the highly anticipated opening of the new James L. Dunn Public School.

Construction began in November, 2019. The building incorporates the historic International Playing Card Co. factory and features contemporary design with industrial details, high ceilings and large windows which create inviting learning spaces. We are truly proud of this unique school.

The GECDSB Board of Trustees selected James...

Student of the Month October 2022

Student Senate is proud to have chosen Breanne Epp for Student of the Month. Breanne demonstrates this month's theme of reliability in many aspects of her life. She can always be relied on to be on time to her classes and she never fails to complete homework and assignments on time and to the best of her ability. On top of this, she is always willing to discuss class topics with peers to help them and herself gain a broader understanding and feel more confident in the...

Butch Rickeard Receives Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence

For 2 decades Phillip Rickeard (Butch as he’s better known) has been an innovator, leader, mentor and inspiration. He is now, also, a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

Butch is being recognized for his “work and dedication to empowering students to be contributing members of their communities.” He’s somewhat of a paradox – a history teacher who has used the latest technology and information gathering to engage his students and enhance their learning about the past....

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On September 26th, 2022 the Greater Essex County District School Board held a ceremony to raise the Every Child Matters flag at the Administration Office. We would like to thank Dr. Clara Howitt, Director of  Education Erin Kelly, FNMI Student Support Worker Adrian Klein, Walkerville C.I. students Kaylen Williams and Serena Young, Kennedy Collegiate student Drake Johnston and his sister Kara, their families, members of the Indigenous...