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$The visual contains the words \"Ready for the 2024-2025 school year\". There is a photo of a smiling student wearing protective equipment for welding. There are images of the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar and another image of the 2024-2025 Elementary 5 Day Cycle calendar.$

Ready for the 2024-2025 School Year

DSB1 is here to help you get ready for day ONE!

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$The visual features the International Youth Day logo by United Nations. Additional text indicates 2024 Youth Digital Solutions. The DSB1 logo is in the bottom left corner. A photo taken from above students heads\' features a grouping of students standing and listening while a Northern College staff member points to a 3D printed object at the front of the room. The second photo features 3D printed items created by DSB1 students. At the forefront of the photo is a 3D printed phone case.$

International Youth Day

August 12 is International Youth Day, which celebrates the power of youth and digital innovation!

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$The visual states the title 9th of August: International day of the World\'s Indigenous Peoples. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations logo is in the bottom left and right corner. A photograph of individuals walking through water with lush green forests in the background are featured.$

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

August 9 is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

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$The visual contains the text \"Have a great weekend!\". The visual is of a student-made piece of artwork made with construction paper. There are black cut out clouds along the bottom of the visual and a sun with a smile and two eyes with rays of sun stretching across the visual. The DSB1 logo is in the bottom left corner.$

Civic Holiday

We wish all students, families, staff, and communities a safe and enjoyable long weekend and upcoming Civic Holiday on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Artwork created by a student attending Roland Michener Secondary School.

Lughnasadh/Lammas

Wishing joy and gratitude to all those celebrating this time!

$The visual features the title \"Emancipation Day, August 1\". There is a graphic of a chain snapping, a hand in the air and a maple leaf. The background is watercolour effect of grey and brown.$

Emancipation Day

August 1 is designated as Emancipation Day to commemorate the day in 1834 when the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British Empire.

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2024 Celebration Strategic Plan Vignette

DSB1 is pleased to conclude the end of the 2023-2024 school year with a final 2024 Celebration Strategic Plan Vignette showcasing examples of students and staff creating school communities where everyone belongs.

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$The visual features the title World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 30 July with a blue heart to the left of the text. In the centre of the visual is the title \"Leave no child behind in the fight against human trafficking. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime logo is in the bottom right corner. On the right side of the visual is a graphic of a person with a pink \"X\" next to the graphic.$

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

July 30, 2024, marks the 10th World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year's global campaign, "Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking," urges accelerated action around the world to end child trafficking.

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$The visual features the title \"Legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada\" July 20, 2005. There is a graphic features line art hands holding hands on top of a circle with the colours of the Progressive Pride flag.$

Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in Canada

Today commemorates the enactment of the Civil Marriage Act on July 20, 2005, which marked the legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide.

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Ashura

As the beginning of Ashura approaches, we wish all those commemorating this day peace and blessings.

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