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Sistahs Overcoming, Achieving, and Rising

A Graduation Coach for the Black Student Program, speaking to students addressing topics such as leadership and overcoming barriers to success.

Black graduation coach addressing students at the SOAR event.

At Pine Ridge Secondary School on February 9, students from Oshawa, Whitby, and Pickering gathered for the 'SOAR' event, marking African Heritage Month and celebrating the achievements of African-Canadian females. Hosted by leaders from the Graduation Coach for Black Student Program, the event featured seven accomplished women nominated for the "100 most successful Black women in Canada" award. Students from various schools engaged in discussions led by the Graduation Coach for Black Student Program, addressing topics such as leadership and overcoming barriers to success. The event, filled with poetry and song, left attendees expressing gratitude for the enriching experience and anticipation for future events.

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

We all belong on a rainbow of colours.

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Conference

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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