The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 requires all students in Ontario to be up-to-date on immunizations. Public health units are to maintain and review vaccine records for every student attending school in their region and those not up-to-date can be suspended from school for up to 20 days. […]
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Health Unit Urges Parents and Students: Plan Ahead to Avoid Fall Suspension
Health Unit Urges Parents and Students to Plan Ahead to Avoid Suspension in September Summer has officially started and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) wants obtaining immunizations and updating student immunization records to be a top priority for parents and students. The WECHU is reminding Grade 7 students (this […]
Calling All Grads!
It’s that time of year again! Of course, the last couple of years have been less than traditional or predictable. There have been a few twists thanks to COVID-19, which made life and school and planning for the future frustrating and confusing. But this community is creative and determined to […]
Local School Lottery Raises Over $19,000 for New Computers
A hearty congratulations goes out to the students and Catholic School Advisory Council of St. John de Brebeuf on the conclusion of a very successful lottery. This recent fundraising initiative was launched to help raise money to purchase additional computer equipment for the students. Everyone put in a great effort and […]
High School Students with Incomplete Immunization Face Suspension in Fall
Secondary School Students with Out-of-Date Immunization Records To Be Suspended in September The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 requires all students in Ontario to be up to date on immunizations. Public health units are to maintain and review vaccine records for every student attending school in their region […]
UMEI Embarks on Project ReNEW to Raise Funds
Over the course of the past 75 years, thousands of young people have graduated from UMEI and have made a difference in the life of this community. UMEI graduates are researchers, greenhouse operators, health care professionals, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, teachers, lawyers and tradespeople. A UMEI education isn’t just about academic development […]
School Bus Safety Reminder from Ontario Provincial Police
(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents of Essex County that passing a stopped school bus with its upper red lights and extended arm flashing is not only against the law but extremely dangerous. Interesting Facts: Each school day in Ontario, approximately 800,000 students are transported in […]
Calling High School Grads! Apply for SECC Change Maker Scholarship Today
SECC Community Change Maker Scholarship Application Is Open Our community is full of change makers, and we see their impact day after day. We hear stories of individuals, families and businesses who make a positive impact on the lives of others in and around our community. As an agency that […]
Farewell to Western Secondary School
April 30 is certain to be an emotional day for current students and many alumni of Western Secondary School. On that Saturday, everyone is invited to an open house farewell event to officially celebrate the school which has been a fixture of the Amherstburg community since it welcomed its first […]
UMEI Participated in Project on Gender-Based Violence ‘UNMUTE’
The pandemic brought with it many hardships, but one was the rise of gender-based violence within families. On March 30, 2022 students at UMEI Christian High School had the opportunity to practice how they might intervene when they suspect domestic violence may be happening to someone that they know. The […]