Strength and commitment in times of difficulty and change
Larry Hope, Director of Education There have been a number of announcements lately that are causing anxiety and uncertainty for all of us, including staff and parents with students in our system. I thought I [...]
High expectations – It’s our collective responsibility
Larry Hope, Director of Education The Trillium Lakelands District School Board vision statement, Better Together, and our multi-year strategic plan slogan, Embrace Learning, resonates with many of us as we try to incorporate these ideals [...]
TLDSB Seeks 2 Volunteers for Audit Committee
Trillium Lakelands District School Board is seeking two community members, with financial expertise and business knowledge, to serve on its Audit Committee for a 3-year term effective May 1, 2018. The Audit Committee is comprised [...]
Ready to Get Back at It!
Is it just me or did the extra week this summer make it feel like a truly refreshing break? Or maybe it was the glorious weather we enjoyed over the long break. I don’t know, [...]
Closing One Chapter and Beginning Another…
We are once again wrapping up, cleaning up, and preparing for a much anticipated summer break. We have had a busy year, with much to celebrate and look back on with pride. The trouble is, [...]
Sometimes feel like your work is never finished?
So here we are, fresh on the heels of what I hope was a relaxing and revitalizing break for everyone. Now we are gearing up for what will surely be a very busy time for [...]
Teaching Healthy Human Development is a Shared Responsibility
The Health and Physical Education (HPE) Curriculum recently released by the Ministry of Education has garnered a significant amount of attention. Many voices are weighing in on the government's review and revision of a curriculum [...]
Exciting Progress as We Transition to Semester Two
As the semester draws to a close, we look ahead to the opportunities and challenges that await us in semester two. I have recently received an update from our senior team on their responsibilities in [...]
Going the Extra Mile for the Holidays
So, it's that time again, where we ready ourselves for a much needed and well-deserved break. I've been in a number of schools lately, and the energy level is at an all time high, I'm [...]
Embarking on a New Beginning
For many of us, particularly in education, there are a couple of times in the year where we can say we have a “new beginning.” The start of a school year is an obvious time [...]
