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​Families, students, staff and community members are invited to attend the final Director’s Panel series session of the 2023-2024 school year on Monday, June 3. Each session in this series explores issues and themes impacting students and education today. Sessions are led by Director of Education Curtis Ennis and Human Rights & Equity Advisor Pardeep Nagra. Panelists featured in the Director’s Panel series may also include HDSB students, parents/guardians and subject-matter experts. 

The upcoming session in the series will be:

Talk It Out
Monday, June 3 from 6 - 7 p.m. 

This will be a virtual event with the livestream linked on the HDSB website (hdsb.ca). 

Registration is not required.

Talk It Out explores 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, the panel will discuss how to collaborate effectively and constructively with mutual respect, even when there are different perspectives. 

Joining the panel will be members of the Interfaith Council of Halton (IFCH). The IFCH will bring their unique perspective to the panel discussion, drawing on their extensive experience in guiding conversations that bridge differences and promote understanding. They will provide valuable insights on creating inclusive and respectful environments in our community.

Those interested in attending the event can submit a question to the panel before the session through this Google Form: https://bit.ly/3VgVKPH 

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“The conversations held in these sessions are vital to creating a more inclusive and understanding community within our schools,” says Curtis Ennis, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board. “We look forward to the meaningful conversations that will emerge from this final session to help us better support our students and staff in navigating diverse viewpoints."


For additional information, contact: Amy Mejia, Senior Communications Officer

communications@hdsb.ca