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Gay Straight Alliance Conference

Gay Straight Alliance Conference welcome sign.

Students throughout the DDSB gathered at the Education Centre on June 1 for the annual GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) conference. At the conference, guests celebrated this year’s theme, ‘unity in the community.’ Returning for another year, Shawnee welcomed students as the 2023 keynote speaker. Shawnee is an Indigenous Two-Spirit singer/songwriter who empowers youth through her music. This event invites active students in their school’s GSA to participate in this educational gathering, featuring guest speakers and interactive workshops.

Blue headphones with the words the cypher inbetween.

Black Male Empowerment Conference

Student engaged in conversation with sign language.

Opportunities for Every Student

Making a Difference: Ignite Durham Learning Foundation

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SOAR:Sistahs Overcoming, Achieving, and Rising

Strategic Priorities

Set high expectations and provide support to ensure all students and staff reach their full potential every year.

Create safe, welcoming, inclusive learning spaces to promote well-being for all students and staff.

Identify future leaders, actively develop new leaders and responsively support current leaders.

Promote a sense of belonging and increase equitable outcomes for all by identifying and addressing barriers to success and engagement.

Engage students, parents and community members to improve student outcomes and build public confidence.

Reimagine learning and teaching spaces through digital technologies and innovative resources.

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