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🏐 Lahey and Agar Take Flight with LKDSB’s Volleyball Family! 🏐
For Kenzie Lahey and Rowan Agar, volleyball at Chatham-Kent Secondary School has been more than just a game—it’s been a community, a family, and a launchpad for their futures. 🌟
Kenzie is off to Queen’s University to pursue Economics and continue her volleyball journey, while Rowan heads to Sheridan College for Athletic Therapy and varsity volleyball. Both leave behind a legacy of championships and academic excellence. 🏆📚
Their success is a testament to the incredible support from their coaches and the LKDSB athletic community. From former athletes to dedicated mentors, this tight-knit group has shaped them into the stars they are today. 🌠
“As an athlete, you take from the cookie jar, and we all need to fill it back up,” says Coach Elish Smith. This cycle of mentorship and passion for the game is what makes LKDSB special. 💪❤️
Read more about their inspiring journey and the community that helped them soar in our newsroom!
It’s Kindergarten Registration Day across LKDSB! 🏫🎒
Lions, Tigers, Bears? Knights, Bulldogs, Colts? Who are our future LKDSB stars joining us this September? 🦁🐯🐻⚔️🐶🐎
Drop your school mascot below and let us know!
We can’t wait to welcome our newest crew 🌟💙
Learn more & register today 👉 www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten
#LKDSBForTheFuture
🚀 Exciting Opportunities with LKDSB’s Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Program!
Students at Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) have the chance to gain hands-on experience and industry-recognized certifications through the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program. Open to Grade 11 and 12 students, SHSM allows them to explore career pathways in sectors like Construction, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and more—all while earning their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Through sector-specific courses, cooperative education placements, and certifications such as First Aid/CPR, Forklift Training, and Working at Heights, students develop valuable skills that prepare them for the workforce, apprenticeships, college, or university. Completing the program also earns them a Red Seal designation on their diploma, highlighting their specialized training.
Each LKDSB school tailors its SHSM offerings to student interests, providing opportunities to connect with industry professionals and local businesses. The program is completely free for families and helps students explore potential careers before they graduate.
🔗 Learn more about SHSM on our website: https://www.lkdsb.net/article/8479
#LKDSBForTheFuture
🌍 National Indigenous Languages Day 🌿
Today, we honour National Indigenous Languages Day – a day to recognize and celebrate the vibrant languages of Canada's First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. 🗣️ These languages are integral to the cultural fabric, history, and identity of Indigenous communities across Canada.
Across LKDSB, this day reminds us of the vital role education plays in preserving and revitalizing Indigenous languages. 🌱 Language is more than words; it is the foundation of traditions, stories, and worldviews. By integrating Indigenous languages into our classrooms, we not only acknowledge the diversity of our students but also take an important step toward reconciliation.
Why does this matter in Canadian education?
• Cultural Preservation: Many Indigenous languages are endangered, and our schools can help keep them alive for future generations.
• Reconciliation: Supporting Indigenous language education is part of healing and building stronger relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Equity: Every student deserves to see their language and culture valued in the classroom, fostering a more inclusive and respectful learning environment.
Let’s continue to work together to support Indigenous languages and cultures, not just today but every day. 💬✨
We are thrilled to celebrate LKDSB International Student Alumni. Continue to follow us to learn about our alumni and the amazing things they have accomplished since leaving LKDSB.
On behalf of the International Education Team, we are thrilled to announce that we are offering an international experience for LKDSB educators who want to voluntarily teach for one month in Taiwan this summer. The approximate dates are July 8- August 2, 2025. Our partner in Taiwan has requested 1 principal and 4 elementary teachers. Please see your principal for the application form and additional details. The deadline for applications is April 4, 2025.
Celebrating Diversity: Exploring Ramadan Through Interactive Learning🌎✨
At LKDSB we know that understanding different cultures fosters empathy, inclusion, and a sense of belonging. And when students feel safe, seen, and connected, they thrive academically and socially. 💙📚
As Eid al-Fitr approaches, McNaughton Ave Public School students and staff reflect on a two-day Ramadan learning event that brought cultural awareness and connection to life. Led by LKDSB teacher Kathleen Brenders, Settlement Worker Wedad Ateya, and ELL Support Teacher Megan Gare, and supported by 12 amazing community volunteers and 7 student volunteers, this event engaged 39 classes in an interactive, hands-on exploration of Ramadan and Islamic traditions. 🕌🌙
Students explored:
✨ Traditional clothing, jewelry & spices
✨ Arabic writing & children's books
✨ Beautiful cultural artifacts & coffee sets
They even had their names written in Arabic, creating meaningful personal connections across languages and cultures. 💬📝
💬 Wedad Ateya: “The Month of Ramadan is about sharing, and that’s what brought us here—to share knowledge & bring communities together.”
💙 Thank you to all the volunteers, staff, and students who made this event a success. By learning from one another, we build stronger, safer, and more welcoming schools for all!
Learn more about the event but visiting our newsroom: https://www.lkdsb.net/article/8456
The LKDSB International Education Program is looking for homestay families who would like to welcome a grade 8 student into their home in September. We have a group of Grade 8 Spanish students coming to study with us for 3 months and we need homestay families throughout the area. We also have a full year young man from Russia who would like to placed in Chatham so he can continue playing hockey.
The LKDSB International Education Program is excited to highlight student successes. Our international students excel in sports, arts, academics, and community volunteerism. We are very proud of the students who have come to make LKDSB home this year. Today we are highlighting one of our Taiwanese students. Francesca has been studying with us since grade 10. Francesca has made a huge impact on her school, homestay, and the community. Recently she shared with us that she has been accepted to university next year. She has had many offers and scholarships to great schools across Ontario. In her free time, Francesca also enjoys squash, tennis, and badminton. She helps coach both squash and tennis. We are very proud of this young lady!
Starting kindergarten is a big step—let’s make it a dance move! Find your groove with the Lambton Kent District School Board! 🏫💃🏾✨
✅ Register today 👉 www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten
✅ Visit your new school & meet our amazing staff on Wednesday, April 2nd! 📅
We can’t wait to welcome you to the LKDSB family—let’s get moving - and grooving - together! 💙🎒
Congratulations to the 14 John McGregor Secondary School students who have officially earned their forklift certifications through the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program! ✅
At LKDSB, we’re For the Future—helping students gain the hands-on experience and industry-recognized certifications that set them up for success after graduation. We give students real-world skills that employers value, opening doors to more career opportunities.
Our students aren’t just learning about the future—they’re driving it forward! 🚀👏
Say Cheese! (Grilled cheese, that is... ) 🧀
Today, LKDSB staff teamed up with our amazing partners at CK Public Health and the Ontario Student Nutrition Program - Southwest Region to serve up a delicious grilled cheese and carrot sticks combo for the awesome students at John McGregor Secondary School! 🥕🍞
This tasty treat was part of ONSP Chatham-Kent's week-long Community Awareness Campaign and is a great way for community partners to connect and see the incredible OSNP-supported programs and events happening in schools across our community. ❤️
The LKDSB International Education Program is excited to highlight student successes. Our international students excel in sports, arts, academics, and community volunteerism. We are very proud of the students who have come to make LKDSB home this year. Today we are highlighting one of our Spanish students. Iria has been on the volleyball team at her school. She has also been an active volunteer in her school community helping out during the school open house and as team manager of the junior basketball team. Iria is one of the first students to offer to help or get involved. We are very proud of Iria and her contributions to the school community.
We are thrilled to celebrate LKDSB International Student Alumni. Continue to follow us to learn about our alumni and the amazing things they have accomplished since leaving LKDSB.
🔍 Looking for the perfect school for your child? 🔍
Your search ends HERE! 🎉 Join the Lambton Kent District School Board and give your little one the best start to their education journey. 🏫✨
✅ Register today 👉 www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten
✅ Visit your new school & meet our amazing staff on Wednesday, April 2nd! 📅
We can’t wait to welcome you to the LKDSB family! 💙🎒
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🔍 Looking for the perfect school for your child? 🔍
Your search ends HERE! 🎉 Join the Lambton Kent District School Board and give your little one the best start to their education journey. 🏫✨
✅ Register today 👉 www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten
✅ Visit your new school & meet our amazing staff on Wednesday, April 2nd! 📅
We can’t wait to welcome you to the LKDSB family! 💙🎒
The LKDSB International Education Program is excited to highlight student successes. Our international students excel in sports, arts, academics, and community volunteerism. We are very proud of the students who have come to make LKDSB home this year. Today we are highlighting one of our Taiwanese students. Francesca has been studying with us since grade 10. Francesca has made a huge impact on her school, homestay, and the community. Recently she shared with us that she has been accepted to university next year. She has had many offers and scholarships to great schools across Ontario. In her free time, Francesca also enjoys squash, tennis, and badminton. She helps coach both squash and tennis. We are very proud of this young lady!
The LKDSB International Education Program is excited to highlight student successes. Our international students excel in sports, arts, academics, and community volunteerism. We are very proud of the students who have come to make LKDSB home this year. Today we are highlighting one of our Chinese students. Collin has studied with us for 4 years. He has enjoyed his co-op experience this year. Collin has been placed in a local electrical company. He is learning so much and hopes to pursue a career in the field in the future. We are very proud of this young man! #lkdsbproud #YourJourneyStartsHere #lkdsb #intled #chathamkent
The LKDSB International Education Program is excited to highlight student successes. Our international students excel in sports, arts, academics, and community volunteerism. We are very proud of the students who have come to make LKDSB home this year. Today we are highlighting one of our Russian students. Iaromir is an active member of the school community. He has also found strong connections on his hockey team. We are very proud of this young man who is studying with us in Grade 7!
