Education

On Thursday, June 25th, the graduating class of Michipicoten High School proudly crossed the stage to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diplomas. The ceremony featured songs by MHS’s Drumming Group and speeches from Algoma District School Board Associate Superintendent, Mr. Nic Turco, principal Mrs. Trish Bernath, and this year’s honoured valedictorian, April Charbonneau. Following the presentation of diplomas, MHS staff and community ...

Confederation College has received approval from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to deliver the classroom training component of the Instrumentation and Control Technician apprenticeship program, 447A, at its Thunder Bay campus. The approval designates Confederation College as a Training Delivery Agent for the trade and allows the College to provide apprenticeship training in accordance with the ...

    The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to celebrate its first cohort of student recipients of the Mino Bimaadiziwin or Mino/Milo Pimatisiwin Scholarship. This distinction aims to honour and support First Nations, Métis, or Inuit students who embody the spirit of Mino Bimaadiziwin or Mino/Milo Pimatisiwin through their cultural awareness, sense of responsibility and connectedness with the community. ...

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has approved a balanced $102,508,367 budget for the 2026-27 school year, reinforcing the Board’s commitment to student success, Catholic education, and responsible financial stewardship.   Developed in response to enrolment changes and ongoing financial pressures, the budget protects key classroom supports and strategic priorities while maintaining fiscal responsibility.   “The 2026-27 budget reflects our ...

At the Board Meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, the Algoma District School Board (ADSB) approved a total budget for expenditures and revenue brought forward by the Operations and Budget Committee of the Board, for the 2026-27 budget year in the amount of $209,010,248. The Committee consists of Board staff and the following Trustees: Chair of the Operations and Budget ...

Le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon est fier de souligner les contributions remarquables de Jordan Chalykoff, finissante de la 12e année à l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa). Elle se distingue par son dévouement envers la francophonie et la jeunesse.   Animée par un leadership naturel, Jordan laisse une empreinte durable au sein de sa communauté scolaire. Par son implication en tutorat auprès ...

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to highlight the remarkable contributions of Jordan Chalykoff, a grade 12 graduate from École secondaire Saint‑Joseph (Wawa). She stands out for her dedication to the Francophone community and to youth.   With a natural leadership ability, Jordan leaves a lasting mark within her school community. Through her involvement in tutoring students from grades ...

On June 9, more than 350 students, staff, Elders, community members, and partners gathered at St. Augustine Catholic School for our first annual Drum Beat Gathering. Students from St. Augustine Catholic School, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School, St. Basil Catholic School, and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School came together to celebrate drumming, song, culture, and shared teachings. The ...

Over 300 young chess masters will meet in Wawa on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for the 10th Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament. The competition, hosted by École Saint-Joseph in Wawa, will bring together Francophone students from the following elementary and secondary schools: École Ste-Marie (Azilda), École Saint-Joseph (Blind River), École Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau), École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau), École Alliance St-Joseph (Chelmsford), École ...

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board joyfully celebrated Catholic Education Week with a variety of faith-filled activities that brought students, staff, families, and communities together in prayer, reflection, service, and celebration. Throughout the week, schools across the board embraced this year’s theme through meaningful experiences that strengthened faith and fostered connection. Students and staff participated in school masses, inspiring liturgies, ...

  During Catholic Education Week, held from May 3 to 8, students from Kindergarten to grade 8 at École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) are proud to celebrate the release of the music video for their song “On va y arriver” (“We’ll Make It”). This original song was created as part of the CBC Music Class Challenge 2026 presented by ...

Sault College is proud to announce the launch of two new tuition-free pre-apprenticeship training programs designed to help unemployed or underemployed individuals build the skills, experience, and confidence needed to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Applications are now open for Utility Arborist, with a secondary focus on Electrician Construction and Maintenance, and Automotive Service Technician, with a secondary focus ...

Thunder Bay Students for Change, a grassroots coalition of students and community members will host a “Save OSAP: Empowering Students” event on May 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the OPSEU Thunder Bay building (326 Memorial Ave). The event will bring together students, educators, workers, and community members concerned about recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program ...

Confederation College is excited to begin offering in-school technical training for apprentice plumbers, expanding skilled trades education in Northwestern Ontario and helping address a growing demand for qualified tradespeople across the region. Confederation College has been approved as a Training Delivery Agent for the Plumber trade (306A). Apprentices registered in the trade must select Thunder Bay as one of their ...

From July 6 to 17, 2026, the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon will offer the “Apprends-P’tit” (Learn, Little One) program to children aged 3 and 4 who will be starting Kindergarten in a French-language Catholic school in September 2026.   This program is offered at no cost in CSC Nouvelon elementary schools to help little ones familiarize themselves with the school ...