Education
Worries about octoblocks grow as students, teachers deal with relentless pace
Despite the mostly positive reports coming from senior Trillium Lakelands District School Board staff regarding octoblocks, a different narrative is… Continue reading “Worries about octoblocks grow as students, teachers deal with relentless pace”
Parents push for school photos; more money coming for tech, infrastructure
Bobcaygeon area trustee John Byrne told fellow trustees at the recent Trillium Lakelands District School Board meeting that parents are… Continue reading “Parents push for school photos; more money coming for tech, infrastructure”
Remember good old snow days? Say hello to online learning instead
On snow days bused students generally stay home when the harshest winter days mean bus cancellations, something that seems to… Continue reading “Remember good old snow days? Say hello to online learning instead”
Pinnguaq celebrates one year anniversary of Lindsay Makerspace
With a complete year since its grand opening, Pinnguaq is celebrating the Lindsay Makerspace. On Oct. 3, 2019, Pinnguaq’s Lindsay… Continue reading “Pinnguaq celebrates one year anniversary of Lindsay Makerspace”
Octoblocks: Trustees hear pros, cons of 22 days of only one class
Trillium Lakelands District School Board staff and trustees spent much of their recent board meeting looking at statistical and anecdotal… Continue reading “Octoblocks: Trustees hear pros, cons of 22 days of only one class”
Local student wins first place in international math contest
Jace Jolicoeur, a 2nd grade student at Heritage Christian School in Lindsay, recently took 1st place in the worldwide Caribou… Continue reading “Local student wins first place in international math contest”
At-home learning by workbook starting five weeks later than planned: TLDSB
It’s been back to school for a while now — but not for everyone. Staff and trustees of the Trillium… Continue reading “At-home learning by workbook starting five weeks later than planned: TLDSB”
