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Hanover - Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Announces its new Director of Education

The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Karyn Bruneel as the new Director of Education, effective August 1, 2024. Karyn is an experienced leader in Catholic Education and becomes Director of Education as the Board prepares to announce its new 2024-2027 Strategic Plan next month.

In a unified move with other school boards across Ontario, the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) and Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) have decided to change the Professional Activity (PA) Day originally scheduled for Friday, April 26, 2024, to Monday, April 8, 2024. This means that BWDSB and BGCDSB that students will not be attending classes on Monday April 8, 2024 and Friday April 26, 2024 will shift to a regular school day.

School Bus Safety Week is from October 17 to 21 and we're emphasizing the critical role of safety for those who ride school buses and the drivers who share the road with them.

The purpose of this Thought Exchange is to gather valuable insights, ideas, and feedback from all stakeholders, including parents, students, teachers, administrators, and community members. Your input is instrumental in guiding our strategic plan and ensuring that we align our goals with the needs and aspirations of our community.

September 1st marks the start of FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Awareness Month. Landmarks and monuments across Canada will be lighting up red for International FASD Awareness Day on Sept. 9th and throughout the month of September.