District School Board of Niagara — Attraction in St. Catharines

I am writing this review to promote and encourage the DSBN, as a whole, in a positive direction . It has been an extremely difficult time period in all our lives whether as a teacher ,student, parent ,administrator or staff-and yes a politician. Our communities have been decimated by this pandemic in so many different and personal ways. There have been many successes(We tend to forget these) and failures(We tend to focus on these). At times, some decisions have been difficult and the journey has been complex. Throughout this , I can say that I have been impressed by how are schools/teachers/staff/administrators and school boards have worked tirelessly to provide our children with the resources needed to enhance their educational journey. It is not a perfect world -There are no perfect solutions. No one is perfect. I can honestly say that our experience as new members of the DSBN community has been excellent and at times inspiring. I could mention names but they know who they are and will just say-"we were only doing the best job we can under the circumstances" You certainly did! So Thank You- We hope to see you in person...

Coming from Hamilton, I have been pleasantly surprised to see a smaller school board that does so much with fewer resources. The schools are fully funded with breakfast programs, guidance, and resource teachers. They have built or modified schools to provide supports and accommodations for students with disabilities. I would like to see them hire more supplies and student teachers into full time roles, rather than drawing from a separate candidate pool. The families and students know these teachers and have worked with them long term. They should be at the top of the hiring list. Parents protested at Harriet Tubman when they hired 4 brand new teachers and none of them were the completely amazing long-term student/supply teacher with a 10+ year tenure at that school. Other than that one thing, they are working very hard to provide supports and education for thousands of students in the region, while maintaining their status as a top, fair wage employer. Especially in 2025, I...

My daughter has two concussions in the last ten months . Our school seems to take this lightly as I have spoken with the principal and ask for help and a buddy to be with her and receive nothing. My daughter receives smart a.. comments from professionals oh were you off from your concussion again. A couple of her teachers were not even spoken to for knowledge of this happening at school This makes my child feel like nobody listens there or really cares for that matter. I have no issues with her doing all her exams but for the principal to say to her that she wouldn't be exempt because it is not fair to the kids that had colds and flu !! WOW A LITTLE DIFFERENT.. Hopefully The District School Board of Niagara get on board and get their principals on board of Concussions and how seriously they really are. My child did not chose this to happen and is a great person and student so may you all have some professionalism when comparing and speaking. Thank...