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It is our privilege to welcome you to our celebration of Education Week 2012.  This year’s theme is: “Strong Foundations, Bright Futures.” 

Education Week has traditionally been a time to celebrate the amazing things taking place in our schools and this year is no different. Students, staff and administrators will come together at various events across Thames Valley to reflect on our successes to date and the exciting road ahead.     

The official kickoff takes place Monday, May 7 at London’s H.B. Beal Secondary School, which joins Rolph Street Public School in Tillsonburg and Ealing Public School in London celebrating 100 years of learning in their communities this year.

At Thames Valley District School Board, we believe each student has unique abilities and potential. It’s up to all of us – parents, teachers, administrators, trustees, support staff, volunteers and community partners – to help our students reach their full potential.  

We do that by keeping our focus on student learning – each student, every day.  In every case, it’s about respect, compassion and an unwavering focus on meeting student needs in our schools.

Our many achievements could not be realized without the continued support of our school communities to whom we owe a great debt of gratitude. Education is a partnership and Thames Valley schools benefit tremendously from the ongoing support and commitment of the community.

On Friday, May 11, Education Week winds up with the official opening of one of Thames Valley’s newest schools – Laurie Hawkins Public School in Ingersoll. 

Please accept our invitation to participate in Education Week by visiting your local school and witnessing first-hand the achievements of our students and the exciting initiatives in our schools.

Bill Tucker   Joyce Bennett
Director of Education Board Chair

 
Thames Valley celebrates Education Week

Thursday, May 3, 2012 – Board Chair Joyce Bennett and Education Director Bill Tucker will help kick off Education Week on Monday at a special ceremony at London’s H.B. Beal Secondary School.

“We believe each student has unique skills and abilities," says Chair Bennett. “It’s up to all of us – parents, teachers, administrators, trustees, support staff, volunteers and community partners – to help our students reach their full potential.”

Director Bill Tucker agrees, adding that the Board’s collective focus is on student learning for each student, every day.

“In every case, it’s about respect, compassion and an unwavering focus on meeting student needs in our schools,” says Director Tucker.

At Beal, students and staff have been celebrating the high school’s 100th anniversary – joining Tillsonburg’s Rolph Street Public School and London’s Ealing Public School celebrating a century of learning in their communities.

In keeping with this year’s theme, Strong Foundations, Bright Futures, the week wraps up with the official opening of Thames Valley’s newest school – Laurie Hawkins Public School in Ingersoll. 
The school was named in honour of well-known OPP Const. Laurie Hawkins, who died of carbon monoxide poisoning in her home along with her husband and two children in 2008.

Hawkins’ mother Donna Gignac is expected to offer her remarks, along with OPP Chief Insp. John Cain.

Education Week, held May 7-11, is an annual province-wide opportunity to celebrate the good things that are happening in public education. See the following page for a list of activities planned throughout the week.

What: Education Week Launch
Where: H.B. Beal Secondary School, 525 Dundas Street, London 
When: Monday, May 7, 2012 at 9 a.m.

For More Information:
Rena Princis, Education Week Committee Chair
Thames Valley District School Board, 1250 Dundas Street E. London N6A 5L1 
519-452-2000 ext. 20202   r.princis@tvdsb.on.ca

Julie Maltby, Public Affairs Officer
Thames Valley District School Board, 1250 Dundas Street E. London N6A 5L1
519-452-2000, ext. 20210 j.maltby@tvdsb.on.ca


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