Duke of Connaught School Council

Tonight will be the ONLY time TDSB staff will be presenting the budget and it’s happening at an in-person only meeting (inside TDSB HQ directly following the rally, the public is invited!) because Doug Ford’s Minister of Education banned live-streaming and recording of all public meetings.

Parents, students and education workers will be gathering beforehand for a family friendly rally opposing school cuts!

I encourage you to show up if you’re able! Call Doug Ford’s office and demand this his government fully fund education and reverse the cuts at the TDSB. Under Ford’s government underfunding of k-12 education has been underfunded by $6.4 billion. The money is there, the choice to not invest in education is directly on Ford.

It’s so so important that they know we’re paying attention and that we actively care about what they’re doing, and we’re demanding better

Welcome to Pride Month! I hope we all have a chance to celebrate joy in our communities. Pride is a Protest. Fighting for supported education really is life or death stakes for vulnerable youth.

"A 2019 study from The Trevor Project found that LGBTQ+ youth who reported having at least one accepting adult in their lives were about 40% less likely to report a su***de attempt in the previous year compared with those who did not have an accepting adult."

The importance of having safe and caring adults in schools is not abstract. It is life-saving, and this government's cuts continues harm students materially.

If you're so moved, make your ford calls pride themed this week! 416-325-1941

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How is smartphone and social media use affecting kids’ mental health, attention, sleep, emotions, and learning?
Join us on Tuesday, June 9 for an important and practical parent education evening featuring child, adolescent, and parenting psychologist Dr. Zia Lakdawalla.
This will be a thoughtful, hopeful, and science-informed conversation focused on helping families navigate the digital world with greater confidence and intention.

Duke of Connaught Public School
🏫June 9, 6:00–7:30 PM
☕Refreshments + social time included
RSVP: https://forms.gle/MHCkrV58m1xKpZFZ7
Please help spread the word by sharing with other families in the community

The wise words of the Aquabats say it best.

"Friday was Pizza Day, the best day of the week."

Coffee morning this Thursday! Come join us by the office.

Tomorrow is international day of pink!

A little glimpse of colour and spectacular words to live by.

Wow! Thank you everyone!

EXTRA EXTRA!!! Tomorrow is popcorn day!!! Get those loonies and toonies out for your kiddos :)

Extra toonies and loonies donated will go towards Duke Cares.

Phone Ford Friday!!!!

If you've got a spare few minutes give Ford a call to discuss funding our schools.