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Chair and Vice Chair Acclaimed

12/10/2019

Board of Trustees Acclaim Chair and Vice Chair.

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French Immersion students give filmmaking a try

12/03/2019

French immersion students given filmmaking a try

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From the Boardroom for November 19, 2019

11/22/2019

From the Boardroom - Your 'at a glance review' of the November 19, 2019 Board Meeting.

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Student Trustees Provide November Report at Boardroom Table

11/20/2019

Student Trustees Deliver November Report.

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Trustees Honour Wauzhushk Onigum Nation for Fall Harvest Opportunity

11/20/2019

Catholic Trustees Thank Wauzhushk Onigum Nation for Fall Harvest.

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Free Anishinaabe Omiinigoziiwin App Available for Download at the App Store

11/20/2019

Anishinaabe Omiinigoziiwin App Available for Download at the App Store

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Important Notice to families and partners - Kenora Catholic Schools REMAIN OPEN.

10/04/2019

Important Notice to families and partners - Kenora Catholic Schools REMAIN OPEN.

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Statement by Director of Education on Kenora Catholic's 2018 - 2019 EQAO Results

09/25/2019

Statement by Director of Education on Kenora Catholic's 2018 - 2019 EQAO Results

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Kenora Catholic Reveals Book About Traditional Teachings

Kenora Catholic Reveals a New Book About Traditional Teachings.

09/18/2019

Students and teachers resized - IMG_4232.jpgat Kenora Catholic will have a new resource to learn about the sacred teachings and items that

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Board officially approved its new 2020 – 2025 Multi-Year Strategic Plan

Kenora Catholic Approves Its 2020 - 2025 Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

09/18/2019

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is off to a great start to the new school year.

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Kenora Catholic Welcomes First Nation Trustee

Kenora Catholic welcomes Jeffrey White to the position of First Nation Trustee.

06/19/2019

Kenora Catholic Welcomes First Nation Trustee

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Nature is Calling at St. John School

04/15/2019

Nature is Kindergarten children at St. John School are getting an extra does of fresh air and exercise in...Calling at St. John School

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Teresa Gallik was elected as chair and Paul Landry was acclaimed as vice chair

After three terms as Vice Chair,Teresa Gallik is elected as Chair of the Kenora Catholic...

12/05/2018

At the Inaugural Board resized - IMG_1646.jpgMeeting of December 4th the trustees held their annual elections for the position of

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Kenora Catholic's bright, welcoming learning spaces profiled globally in VS America Case Study.

11/14/2018

Kenora Catholic’s learesized - Kenora Catholic District SB EMAIL -24.jpgrning spaces are beiresized Kenora Catholic District SB EMAIL -7.jpgng profiled globally iresized - Kenora Catholic District SB EMAIL -25.jpgn a Case Study recently published by VS America.

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Students at St. John School are excited about winter because they just learned that their SJS...

11/01/2018

Students at St. John School are excited for snow after learning that their SJS Ski Club will receive $1,500 from

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Kenora Catholic Announces Director of Education Appointment.

10/16/2018

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Kenora Catholic Releases EQAO Results for 2017 - 2018

09/19/2018

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released school board results for Grades 3 and 6 assessments in reading, writing and mathematics, Grade 9 applied and academic mathematics as well as results for the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).

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Dominique Novelli Selected for EQAO Student Advisory Committee

06/27/2018

Dominique Novelli will have input into informing Education Quality and Accountability Office's (EQAO) testing for future students.

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Students Give Old Pianos a New Lease on Life for The Piano Project

06/27/2018

Kenora’s city center is going to be filled with the Students working on pianos in art departmentsound of music this summer thanks to The Piano Project.

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Former Student Trustee Awarded with Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Assocation 2018 Student Alumnus Award

06/20/2018

ForMaria and Carlos Silva with Frank Bastonemer Student Trustee and St. Thomas Aquinas High School Alumnus, Dr. Anthony Silva, recently received provincial recognition as a distinguished alumnus.

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Director of Education Announces Intent to Retire

06/20/2018

At the Regular Board Meeting of June 19, 2018, the Kenora Catholic District School Board accepted, with regret, the notice of retirement for Phyllis Eikre, Director of Education, effective January 31, 2019.

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Students Unveil Meaningful Mosaic Art Piece to Residents at Pinecrest Nursing Home

06/11/2018

Peace, joy, faith, wisdom and family are a few of the words embedded into a neresized - DSC01706.jpgw mosaic glass art installation resized - DSC01702.jpgdisplayed in the garden at Pinecrest District Home for the Aged.

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St. Louis School Raises $3,500 for Heart and Stroke Foundation

06/01/2018

St. Louis School celebrated this past FridSt. Louis School Jump Rope for Heartay after they far surpassed their fundraising goal for Jump Rope for Heart.

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Kenora Catholic Students Enjoy a little Puppy Therapy During EQAO Testing

05/25/2018

Kenora, May 25, 2018 – It's Education, Quality and Accountability (EQAO) testing tiGroup of students and puppyme at Kenora Catholic for Grade 3 and 6 students and the school board has teaGroup of students with puppymed up with It's a Dog's Life to give students a little puppy-therapy.

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Symphonic Winds and Percussion Ensemble Achieves Silver Award at 46th Annual MusicFest Canada Nationals

05/24/2018

The results are in and St. Thomas Aquinas High School could not be happier.

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Announcement of Vice Principal at Pope John Paul II School and Early Years Coordinator

05/15/2018

At the Board Meeting of May 15, 2018, held at St. John School, Phyllis Eikre, Director of Education announced the appointment of Jamey Robertson as the new Vice Principal at Pope John Paul II School and Marnie Buffett as the new Early Years Coordinator. The appointments will be effective, September 2018, at the start of the new school year.

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Pope John Paul II School's Teagan Tom Places First in the Annual Media Literacy Competition

05/11/2018

The results are in for the Annual Kenora Area Media Literacy Competition.

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St. Thomas Aquinas High School Delivers the Classics at Jukebox Heroes Vocal Show

05/11/2018

Tonight is the final show for St. Thomas Aquinas High School's Spring Concert – Jukebox Heroes.

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The Kenora Catholic District School Board and the Northwestern Health Unit Launches FRIENDS Program

05/07/2018

The Kenora Catholic District School Board and the Northwestern Health Unit recently partnered to launch the FRIENDS program at the Kenora Catholic District School Board.

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Kenora Catholic Cleans-Up 220 Pounds of Garbage for Earth Day 2018

04/21/2018

On Friday, April 20th, students and staff cleaned-up 220 pounds of garbage in neigbourhoods around their school for Earth Day 2018.

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Over 650 Liters of Soup, 72 Dozen Muffins and Countless Sandwiches Made to Help Feed the Hungry

04/21/2018

Students and staff at Kenora Catholic have made over 650 liters of soup, 72 dozen muffins and countless sandwiches since September to help feed the hungry within the community. Staff members bring in various ingredients to contribute to making the large pots of homemade soup, and various classes throughout the board dedicate time to preparing meals.

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Saints Cheer Performs National-Winning Routine

04/21/2018

St. ThoSaints Cheerleading Squad performing national routinemas Aquinas's cheer team hit the floor on Friday afternoon to perform their gold-medal winning routine for the public.

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The Saint's Cheerleading Team is Bringing Home National Gold

04/09/2018

The Saint's Cheerleading Team is bringing home national gold. They won first place in the senior small novice division in the Cheer Evolution National Championships over the weekend in Niagara Falls, April 6 – 8th.

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Students Qualify for Skills Ontario Competition

04/09/2018

Grade 12 students, Kellen Willis and Ben Woods, are heading to the provincial Skills Ontario Competition on May 7 – 9th in Toronto.

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STA's Gabe Mastromatteo Brings Home OFSAA Gold

03/01/2018

St. ThoOFSAA Swimming TEammas Aquinas's Gabe Mastromatteo is returning to Kenora as a provincial champion. The Grade 10 student won gold in the Open division 100 m breaststroke at the Ontario Federation of School Athletics Association's championships in Toronto this week.

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Ministry of Education Invests $403,336 to Expand Child Care Opportunities in Kenora

02/22/2018

Families in Kenora will have even more opportunity to access quality, licensed child care in 2018, thanks to $403,336 in funding provided by the Ministry of Education through the Early Years Capital Program.

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Regional Kindergarten Registration Week 2018

01/15/2018

The school boards of Northwestern Ontario have teamed up to offer families a Regional Kindergarten Registration Week for 2018.

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Announcing New Vice Principal at École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys

12/07/2017

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that the recruitment of a Vice Principal for École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys has ended with Hilary Aitken recently accepting the position.

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Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week Kicks-Off in a Big Way at St. Thomas Aquinas High School

11/20/2017

Over 800 post-it notes, with positive messages were posted everywhere at St. Thomas Aquinas High School today to welcome students as they arrived at school.

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Trustees Recognize Local Government Week

10/17/2017

October 15 – 21st has been designated by the province of Ontario as Local Government Week and was established to increase youth and public awareness about the role local government plays in our communities.

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Every Child Matters

09/27/2017

September 30th is declared Orange Shirt Day by the Orange Shirt Day organization in recognition of the harm the residential school system caused to children and affirmation of the commitment to ensure that every child matters.

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The Kenora Catholic District School Board is Proud to be Compliant with the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation

09/25/2017

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is proud to be compliant with the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation and today launched its Commercial Email and Text Alert subscription website.

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New Student Trustee Takes Office

09/20/2017

The Kenora Catholic Disresized - DSC00983.jpgtrict School Board welcomed a new Student Trustee to the boardroom table during Tuesday's first Board Meeting of the new school year.

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The KCDSB Surpasses the $100,000 Mark for the Terry Fox Foundation

09/20/2017

Thanks to the generosity of students, staff and school communities, the Kenora Catholic District School Board has surpassed the $100,000 mark in donations for the Terry Fox Foundation.

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Education Quality and Accountability Office Results for 2016 - 2017

09/20/2017

Today the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released school board results for Grades 3 and 6 assessments in reading, writing and mathematics, Grade 9 applied and academic mathematics as well as results for the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).

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St. Thomas Aquinas High School Alumnus Recognized as “Best in Class”

09/17/2017

Eric Sundmark, a graduate student from St. Thomas Aquinas High School, is leaving his mark in athletics in men's volleyball and he is excelling in the classroom at Douglas College where he is currently taking Business.

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New Partnership Creates Kids' Zone Child Care Center at Pope John Paul II School

06/21/2017

Families in Kenora will have additional opportunities for quality, licensed child care in the fall. The Kenora Catholic District School Board (KCDSB) and the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) are pleased to announce a new partnership with Kenora Association for Community Living (KACL) to open a Kids' Zone Child Care Center at Pope John Paul II School.

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Kenora Catholic Invests In Outdoor Learning Environment at St. Louis School

06/20/2017

Students at St. Louis School will have a new outdoor learning environment when they return to school in September. The Kenora Catholic District School Board has allocated $240,000 within the Capital Plan to upgrade the existing playground, fulfilling the vision of students.

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New Collaborative Leadership Team at St. Thomas Aquinas High School

06/05/2017

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is set to have a new collaborative Leadership Team for the 2017/2018 School Year.

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Welcoming our Youngest Students to Kindergarten

05/24/2017

Each of our elementary schools is hosting a spring Kindergarten event to welcome our youngest students to Kindergarten in the fall.

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New Principal Team Announced for Pope John Paul II School

05/23/2017

The Kenora Catholic rresized - DSC00667.jpgDistrict School Board is pleased to announce that there will be a new Principal, Vice Principal team at Pope John Paul II School.

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Grade 6 Tours and Welcome Night at St. Thomas Aquinas High School

05/10/2017

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is hosting a Welcome Night for students and families. At the Welcome Night you will learn about the school's outstanding academic, arts and athletics programs as well as specialized programs and pathways available for all students. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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High School Students Host 1920's Themed Soiree Prom for Elderly Residents

05/10/2017

Over 40 students in Grades 9 – 12 from St. Thomas Aquinas High School will bring a prom to the residents at Pinecrest this Saturday.

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Ontario Graduation Rates Hit All-Time High and Kenora Catholic Increases Five Year Rate

05/09/2017

Ontario's unprecedented investments in education have pushed the high school graduation rate to a historic new high, as more students than ever before are obtaining a high school diploma and gaining the skills and experience required for the jobs of tomorrow.

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New Catholic Graduate Expectations and Grandfather Teachings Mural

05/09/2017

There is a new art installation in the chapel at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. The 16-foot fused glass mosaic mural blends the Catholic Graduate Expectations with the Grandfather Teachings. Approximately 40 students worked on the art piece, under the guidance of Artist in Residence, Betty Wires.

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Musical Talents of KCDSB Students Showcased at Pinecrest Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

05/01/2017

District of Kenora Homes & Community Support Services and the Kenora Catholic District School Board are proud to team up to help make this year's Volunteer Appreciation Dinner a special night.

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Meet Kenora's Next Generation of Entrepreneurs!

04/27/2017

Meet Kenora's Next Generation of Entrepreneurs!

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KCDSB Anticipates 300 People for the Family Art Jamboree

04/26/2017

Registration is complete, and approximately 300 people will be participating in the 2017 Family Art Jamboree on Saturday, April 29th at Pope John Paul II School.

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Over 1,400 Kenora Catholic Students will Celebrate Catholic Education Week

04/26/2017

Over 1,400 students from the Kenora Catholic District School Board will celebrate Catholic Education Week 2017 from April 30th to May 5th, with students all across the province.

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Board Hosts Family Art Jamboree

04/06/2017

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is very pleased to once again host the Family Art Jamboree. This event is open to students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 from all KCDSB elementary schools.

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Parent Information Night

03/28/2017

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is proud to partner with FIREFLY and the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Mental Health and Addictions Program to provide KCDSB families with information on how to teach children to manage stress and anxiety as well as learning to parent in a technological world.

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Partnership Brings Student Art to Health Unit

03/24/2017

The walls of the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) Kenora CityView office have received a face-lift in the form of a newly donated art project from St. Louis School’s Visual Arts Group.

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Principal Transfers for the 2017 - 2018 School Year

03/22/2017

The Kenora Catholic District School Board would like to announce the Principal transfers for the 2017/18 school year.

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Launch of Anishinaabemowin Omiinigoziin App

02/28/2017

Today, as part of the Kenora Catholic District School Board's winter powwow the board released its Anishinaabemowin Omiinigoziin App.

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Announcing Retirement of Superintendent of Instructional Services

02/22/2017

Please join the Kenora Catholic District School Board in congratulating and offering best wishes to Mary Cunningham on the announcement of her retirement. Mary Cunningham will be retiring effective August 31, 2017, after 14 years of dedicated servant leadership to the Kenora Catholic District School Board.

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Mental Health Awareness Raised at Saints Hockey Team Home Games

01/24/2017

The Kenora Catholic District School Board and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Kenora Branch are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of mental health during upcoming Saints hockey home games.

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2016 Director's Annual Report

01/20/2017

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is very proud to release its 2016 Director's Annual Report.

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Announcing Superintendent of Business Services

01/19/2017

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is very pleased to announce that Alison Smith has been appointed to the position of Superintendent of Business Services.

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Elections for Chair and Vice Chair for the 2017 Term of Office

12/21/2016

At the December 20th Annual Board Meeting of the Kenora Catholic District School Board, Frank Bastone was acclaimed as Chair and Teresa Gallik was elected Vice Chair.

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Flexible, Dynamic Learning Environment Featured by Natural Pod

12/07/2016

Natural Pod recently featured an article about the flexible, dynamic learning environment Megan Baker has created in her Grade 1/2 classroom at École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys.

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KCDSB Elementary Schools Receive Top Marks in Kenora and Red Lake

12/07/2016

According to the Fraser Institute's 2016 Annual Report Card on Ontario's Elementary Schools, Kenora Catholic District School Board's elementary schools received top marks in Kenora and Red Lake.

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World Teachers' Day

09/12/2016

TTeacher helping students to learnhe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) World Teachers' Day is celebrated annually on October 5th

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Alumni Recognized by Canadian Blood Services for her Volunteer Work

09/12/2016

Today, Cassidy Swejda, a 2016 graduate from St. Thomas Aquinas High School is being recognized by the Canadian Blood Services for her volunteer work as a peer recruiter. For the past four years at the high school, Cassidy has worked to educate her classmates and peers about the importance of donating blood and she also helped them to sign up.

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Acting Vice Principal at Pope John Paul II School

09/09/2016

Pope John Paul II School has a new Acting Vice Principal for the 2016/17 School Year.

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Valedictorians Featured in Ministry of Education Commercial

09/08/2016

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is proud to announce that our 2016 St. Thomas Aquinas High School Valedictorians, Elyssa Woodbeck and Daniel Phillipow, played a feature role in a recently released Ministry of Education TV commercial. In addition, a few members of the high school's graduation audience are also profiled in the videos.

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Announcing New Religious Education and Family Life Coordinator

09/01/2016

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is very proud to announce that Mariette Martineau is the board's new Religious Education and Family Life Coordinator.

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St. John School Achieves Ophea Gold Level Healthy Schools Certification

06/22/2016

The Kenora Catholic District School Board would like to congratulate St. John School for achieving gold level Ophea Healthy Schools Certification.

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Vice Principal Extension at Pope John Paul II School

05/18/2016

The Kenora Catholic District School Board would like to announce that Lori Bazelo will continue as the Vice Principal at Pope John Paul II School for the 2016/2017 School year.

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High School Graduation Rates Reaches All-Time High of 85.5 Per Cent

05/17/2016

Ontario's high school graduation rate has increased to 85.5 per cent – the highest level in the province's history, with more students than ever graduating with the skills and knowledge they need to reach their full potential.

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Catholic Principals' Council of Ontario Principal of the Year Award

05/17/2016

The Kenora Catholic District School Board extends its warmest congratulations to Michelle Sawa, Principal of St. John School in Red Lake who was awarded by the Catholic Principals' Council of Ontario (CPCO) as Catholic Principal of the Year for 2016.

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Announcing Vice Principal at St. Thomas Aquinas High School

05/17/2016

The Kenora Catholic District School Board extends sincere congratulations to Victoria Swejda who has accepted the permanent position of Vice Principal at St. Thomas Aquinas High School.

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Announcing New Principal at St. John School

05/17/2016

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is proud to welcome Corinna Glazier as the new Principal at St. John School in Red Lake.

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Catholic Education Week 2016

04/26/2016

During the week of May 1 – 6 the Kenora Catholic District School Board will celebrate the significant contribution that Catholic Education has made to the community, the province and to Canada.

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The Board Announces New Principal of St. Thomas Aquinas High School

04/25/2016

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is very proud to announce that Michelle Sawa has accepted the position of Principal at St. Thomas Aquinas High School.

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The Board Partners with the Kenora Athletic Soccer Association

04/07/2016

Students at the Kenora Catholic District School Board (KCDSB) will have the opportunity to learn soccer skills from the pros! The board recently launched a 10-week Soccer Skills Development Program in partnership with the Kenora Athletic Soccer Club (K.A.S.C.).

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Board Announces New Superintendent of Instructional Services

03/22/2016

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul White as the new Superintendent of Instructional Services.

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The Board Acclaims a Chair and Elects a New Vice Chair

12/10/2015

At the December 10th Annual Board Meeting of the Kenora Catholic District School Board, Frank Bastone was acclaimed as Chair and Teresa Gallik was elected as Vice Chair.

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St. John School Celebrates Transformation with a New School Logo

12/10/2015

St. John School continues its evolution after many exciting years of transformation by unveiling a new school logo. The new logo reflects the 'SJS' school community, the recent achievement of FranklinCovey Leader in Me Lighthouse recognition as well as the Catholic values of the school community.

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Talk Today Pilot Program at St. Thomas Aquinas High School

12/07/2015

Talk Today Pilot Program provides mental health, suicide prevention training for student athletes at the Kenora Catholic District School Board

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Important Notice - Buses Will Run As Usual at the KCDSB

11/06/2015

Important Notice - Friday, November 6th

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Math Results Show Huge Improvement on Grade 9 EQAO Testing

10/28/2015

The results from the Grade 9 Mathematics testing from the Education Quality Accountability Office (EQAO) have been released and the Kenora Catholic District School Board is celebrating the good news.

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Kenora Catholic District School Board to Renew Efforts in Literacy Across the Curriculum

09/23/2015

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is looking seriously at the results of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) and setting up committees to review strategies and options for making improvement in literacy in all subjects. This year, the school scored lower than the province.

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Launch of New Website Design

09/21/2015

The Kenora Catholic District School Board invites visitors to explore the brand new websites that have recently been launched at the Board and at each school.

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Ratification of Three Year Collective Agreement with Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association

09/18/2015

Today the Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association released a media release that a new three year collective agreement has been ratified with the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association.

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Announcing New Vice Principal at Pope John Paul II School

08/27/2015

The Kenora Catholic District School Board would like to extend congratulations to Lori Bazelo who has recently accepted the position of Vice Principal at Pope John Paul II School.

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The Board Welcomes A Social Worker to the Team

07/23/2015

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is very excited to announce that Jason Cortvriendt has accepted a position with the board as our Social Worker. Jason will begin his new career with the board on August 31st and will be home-based within schools.

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St. John School Lighthouse Video Available to Watch

06/26/2015

Today the Kenora Catholic District School Board is announcing the launch of St. John School’s Leader in Me Lighthouse video. After a full day of filming in May, St. John school’s video is available to watch.

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