Today is World Mental Health Day – a day to raise awareness about mental health, and to work to end the stigma. Let's continue to support one another, and treat each other with kindness, compassion and empathy. #WorldMentalHealthDay #HCDSBbelonging 💚 HCDSB Mental Health & Well-Being

This year, School Mental Health Ontario supported the development and implementation of the new Mental Health Literacy Modules for Career Studies (GLC2O). Here's what students have to say about the learning. #MyMHTools #StopTheStigma

Supporting someone you care about with an eating disorder can be tough. You may want to help, but it can be challenging to know how to help or what to do. Here are some tips that may help: kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/how-h…

#KindnessMatters #MondayMotivaton

Kindergarten registration at HCDSB is now open for the 2025-26 school year! Learn more: hcdsb.info/KindergartenRe… #HCDSBk

Happy World Kindness Day, #HCDSBfam! 🧡💙💚💛

Acts of kindness are part of healthy relationship skill building by helping students engage in more compassionate ways with each other. Students can build more positive relationships with their classmates. Why not try one today? smho-smso.ca/emhc/healthy-r… #WorldKindnessDay

November 17-23, 2024, is Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week in Ontario, and #HCDSB will join school boards around the province in enhancing awareness and understanding about bullying, and the factors that contribute to safe, caring and inclusive schools.

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Red. White. And Golden! 🍁 Team Canada reigns supreme at the 4 Nations Face-Off, taking down the US in classic hockey fashion! 🇨🇦🏒 - Le Canada en or! 🍁 Équipe Canada s’impose à la Confrontation des 4 Nations battant les États-Unis dans la plus pure tradition du hockey! 🇨🇦🏒

Congratulations to Team Canada! You made us proud, boys!!!🇨🇦🥅🏒❤️

An educational setting rich in relational wealth means children can rely on anyone to help them. Showing them genuine concern, creating relational closeness instead of relational distance, empathy, and a me with you. This is where the isolation as security and safety begin.🧠🌱

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Schools play a key role in fostering identity-affirming mental health supports where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Explore tools for reflection & action: smho-smso.ca/about-us/ident…

One day at a time...♥️🙏.

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So true...will YOU be that one meaningful person? 😁🙏🙌❤️

Celebrating #PrideMonth with solidarity for all in the LGBTQ2S+ community! #Pride2025

Students may feel a mix of emotions about the summer ahead. Whether they're graduating, starting summer school, or just shifting routines, change can affect mental well-being. Check out our new student blog on navigating the transition to summer. smho-smso.ca/navigating-the…

In Ojibwe our word for blue jay is gwiingwiish (pronounced gweeng-gweesh). Haida art by Glen Rabena.