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Strengthening Schools Through Kindness, Connection and Community​
Monday, April 7 from 6 - 7 p.m. ​

 

Strengthening Schools Through Kindness, Connection and Community will explore the HDSB’s commitment to Kindness, Connection and Community, as outlined in the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan, and how it is being brought to life in our schools and workspaces through meaningful actions. Join us as we discuss how centring a culture of kindness in learning and working environments supports staff and student success and well-being, creating a genuine sense of belonging and the conditions for students to thrive. ​

Note: Opinions and views expressed by guest speakers in the Director's Panel Series may not reflect the values of the Halton District School Board. The Director's Panel Series provides an opportunity to create awareness of multiple perspectives of insight and analysis on how individual identities can be reflected and engaged.​


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  Past Director's Panel Series Sessions
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January 13, 2025 - Delving into the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan 

Delving into the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan

​In this session, we unpacked and explored the HDSB’s 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan and how the six commitments it is built upon work to create inclusive and welcoming learning environments. The panel discussed how this plan will be brought to life inside and outside classrooms to support the achievement and well-being of all and guide students toward a bright and successful future. 


 

Note: Opinions and views expressed by guest speakers in the Director's Panel Series may not reflect the values of the Halton District School Board. The Director's Panel Series provides an opportunity to create awareness of multiple perspectives of insight and analysis on how individual identities can be reflected and engaged.​
October 21, 2024 - Schools, Human Rights and the Canadian Charter​

Schools, Human Rights and the Canadian Charter​
Held on Monday, Oct. 21 from 6 - 7 p.m.​​

In this session we explored how human rights and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are applied within HDSB schools. We discussed emerging challenges and considered best practices for upholding human rights in a way that supports both individual freedoms and the collective well-being of our school communities. ​

 
June 3, 2024 - Talk It Out

Talk It Out
Held on Monday, June 3, 2024​

In this session we explore the ways in which individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying perspectives and values can engage and listen to one another to foster more inclusive and harmonious communities. Through open and honest dialogue, we'll discuss how we can collaborate effectively and constructively with mutual respect, even when we have different perspectives.

Those interested in attending the event can submit a question to the panel​ before the session through this Google Form.

March 19, 2024 - Building Bridges in a Polarizing World

Building Bridges in a Polarizing World
Held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Building Bridges in a Polarizing World delves into the ways in which we can lead with respect and understanding as we navigate conversations around diverse perspectives. Join us to explore how we can hold space for opposing ideas to develop mutual respect and understanding of each other as we forge a way forward together.

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May 16​, 2023 - ​Indigenous Rights and Education​
 HDSB Director’s Panel Series
Indigenous Rights and Education​
Session was held on May 16​, 2023. This session was not recorded.​​

Indigenous Rights and Education will be a panel discussion with HDSB Indigenous students, community member Nancy Rowe, and members from the Indigenous Rights and Education department. As we work towards the MYP goals of Truth and Reconciliation we will highlight board and department commitments, initiatives, and practices that work to develop and support brilliance and excellence. Indigenous Education is a collective responsibility.​

View Director's Panel Series Postcard​

April 18, 2023 - ​Environmental Leadership: Taking Action​​
 HDSB Director’s Panel Series
Environmental Leadership: Taking Action​​
​​​​View Session on April 18, 2023
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March 2, 2023​​ - ​Normalizing Mental Health in Everyday Speech​
HDSB Director’s Panel Series
Normalizing Mental Health in Everyday Speech​​​
View Session on March 2, 2023​​

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​​The first session was on Normalizing Mental Health in Everyday Speech, providing the foundation for students across the HDSB to acknowledge and begin their own mental health journey. The session took place on Thursday, March 2, 2023.  Read the full news release, HDSB hosts Director’s Panel Series on Bringing the Multi-Year Strategic Plan to Life.

View Director's Panel Series Postcard​​​

May 31, 2022 - ​Insights on Islam and Islamophobia: Lessons for and from the Education Sector ​
 The most recent session in the panel series is: ​

Insights on Islam and Islamophobia: Lessons for and from the Education Sector​​​
Tuesday, May 31 at 6 - 7:30 p.m.​

Insights on Islam and Islamophobia: Lessons for and from the Education Sector​​​​​​​

April 26, 2022 - ​​Self-Determination and Anti-Colonial Practices: Indigenous Righ​ts, Education and Food Sovereignty 
The fourth session in the panel series was Self-Determination and Anti-Colonial Practices: Indigenous Rights, Education & Food Sovereignty ​​

​Self-Determination and Anti-Colonial Practices: Indigenous Righ​ts, Education and Food Sovereignty ​​Even​t Poster​​​​​​​​

This session was not recorded.​​​

March 29, 2022 ​ - Two Spirit & Transgender Awareness: Beyond Bathrooms
 The third session in the panel series was ​Two Spirit & Transgender Awareness: Beyond Bathrooms​​​

View Two Spirit & Transgender Awareness: Beyond Bathrooms (PDF)​​​​​​

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Feb. 28, 2022​​ ​ - Black Excellence: Today and Every Day​​ ​​

The second session in the panel series was Black Excellence: Today and Every Day​​​

View Black Excellence: Today and Every Day​​​

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Feb. 7, 2022 - Antisemitism: The Longest Hatred

The first session in the panel series was Antisemitism: The Longest Hatred

​View ​​Antisemitism: The Longest Hatred​ Flyer (PDF)​​​

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