Gecdsb International Students

🌍 Host a Student. Change a Life. 🏡
This September, international high school students are arriving in Windsor-Essex and we are looking for caring host families to welcome them.
Students (ages 15–17) from Europe, Asia, and South America are excited to experience Canadian life and become part of a local family for 3–10 months.
💙 What’s included:
• Monthly compensation
• Ongoing local support
• Carefully matched students
Open your home, share your world, and make a lasting impact.
Message Erin to learn more or apply! [email protected] or 519-819-7525

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Have a wonderful long weekend! See you on Tuesday, October 14.

School can sometimes feel overwhelming, but making a FRIEND can make all the difference. 💬🤝 This week’s word is all about connection, kindness, and building community together.

📆 Save the date! Experience UWindsor campus tour for international students on Friday, September 19th.

It’s the first day of school and we’re excited to “WELCOME” all our international students to the Greater Essex County District School Board! We’re thrilled to have you here and wish you a successful year ahead. Keep an eye on our page for more Words of the Week. 🎒📝📚

The Lunar New Year begins today, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, marking the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Festivities span 16 days, culminating with the Lantern Festival on February 12, 2025.

This year, we welcome the Year of the Snake. In Chinese symbology, those born under this sign are known for their keen insight, wisdom, and extraordinary intelligence.

Lunar New Year traditions often include sharing festive meals with loved ones, honouring ancestors, fireworks, and vibrant parades. Many people visit their elders, while children receive lucky red envelopes filled with money, sweets, or new clothing as symbols of prosperity.

Lunar New Year is celebrated across many Asian cultures, including China, Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, and the Philippines.

The GECDSB wishes all those celebrating a joyous and prosperous Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Snake bring wisdom, success, and positive transformations.