News & Announcements

Students at Earle Miller have been busy in crochet club. Every Monday students meet with the CYW to learn to crochet. One student who was leaving to India for 3 months worked especially hard and made her first creation as a special gift for our Roots of Empathy baby Brinley! She worked hard and completed this beautiful hat before she left.

A Huge Thank You to Discovery Porcupine! Timmins High & Vocational School was proud to receive a generous $2,500 donation from Discovery Porcupine in support of our THVS Student Closet. This incredible contribution helps us continue providing clothing, food, hygiene items, and essential supports for students in our school community. Thank you, Discovery Porcupine, for investing in our students and helping us keep THVS a caring, inclusive place for all.

THVS students partnered with the Rotary Club’s Adopt-a-Senior Secret Santa program to “adopt” 12 seniors from Spruce Hill Lodge, thoughtfully selecting gifts, writing cards, and wrapping everything with care to help make the holidays brighter. Thank you to all participating homerooms, staff, and students for showing the caring, compassionate spirit of the THVS community.

DSB1 worked with the three other local school boards to develop a shared calendar for next year, based on community feedback across the region.

Review the draft and complete the survey by clicking the title.

The survey closes January 9 at 4 p.m.

Students from IFPS visited South Centennial Manor in Iroquois Falls to help spread holiday cheer. During their visit, students sang festive songs, delivered handmade Holiday cards, and shared meaningful moments with the residents. Experiences like this help our students build empathy, strengthen community connections, and understand the importance of kindness, compassion, and giving back. It was a wonderful opportunity for both students and residents to learn from one another and celebrate the spirit of the season together.

Jamie McMillan, a journeyman ironworker and founder of Made in the Trade, visited 12 of our schools in early December, speaking to Grade 5 and 6 students about resilience, skilled trades, and the many pathways to success. Her presentation supported key Ontario Curriculum expectations—such as social-emotional learning, career planning, and critical thinking—while inspiring students to recognize their potential and explore diverse future opportunities.

In Understanding Fashion, students worked together to design and construct a dress with accessories out of newspaper. This project took on a life of its own and soon became a competition. Pictured is the winning design - as seen on Manny Quinn.

Grade 10 KLDCS student Mason Smith is showcasing impressive craftsmanship in Mr. Daviau’s Manufacturing class, where he designed, cut, prepped, and assembled a custom steel fire pit. The piece features Northern Ontario wildlife, Canadian symbols, and personalized family and pet names.

The THVS leadership class had an amazing experience participating in character education activities with Grade 8 students from Beattie.

We are proud to share DSB1’s 2024–2025 Director’s Annual Report!

This digital report celebrates the incredible dedication, creativity, and commitment shown across DSB1. Click the title to view the full report: https://dsb1dar24-25.my.canva.site/2024-2025-annual-report

Thanks to the generous support of local community partners, students at Clayton Brown Public School and Hearst High School are starting their days with an enhanced Ready to Learn Breakfast Program. The program ensures that students begin the school day nourished, focused, and ready to achieve. Click the title to read more!

Mrs. Carre’s Grade 6 class took part in an Art Therapy program where students drew themselves as trees, using colours, roots, and tree size to express their personalities, values, and feelings.

Today we recognize Human Rights Day and this year’s theme, “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials.” This theme reminds us that human rights are the foundation of dignity, safety, and fairness in our daily lives.

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We’re celebrating the success of our co-op program that supports students with special needs as they gain real-world work experience and increasing independence. Thanks to dedicated staff, supportive local businesses, and the hard work of students like Jesse and Michael MacKinnon, the program is becoming a strong pathway to confidence, inclusion, and future employment.

December 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day commemorates the 1989 tragedy at Polytechnique Montréal, where 14 young women lost their lives.

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Created by a student attending R. Ross Beattie Public School, this design will proudly be featured on the cover of our 2025 DSB1 holiday card and widely distributed across our communities during the month of December and beyond.

Thank you to every DSB1 student who submitted beautiful entries for our annual DSB1 Holiday Card Contest!

December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, highlighting this year’s theme: “Fostering disability-inclusive societies.” With over one billion people worldwide living with a disability, inclusion matters more than ever.

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We are pleased to engage families and staff in the creation of a draft school year calendar for 2026-2027.

Please click the title to complete the short survey by Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at noon.

Thank you, Meegwetch and Merci for sharing your thoughts with us.

Join us virtually for the upcoming meeting of the Board.

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School buses have been cancelled in all areas.