Block 3: Day School Courses The following Day School Courses are available at the Bracebridge, Huntsville and Lindsay Adult & Alternate Education Centres for Block 3 starting December 7, 2022. Bracebridge TFJ3E – Hospitality and Tourism (Grade 11 Workplace) This course enables students to acquire knowledge and skills related to the food and beverage services sector of the tourism industry. Students will learn how to prepare, present, and serve food using a variety of tools and equipment, and will develop an understanding of the fundamentals of providing high-quality service to ensure customer satisfaction [...]

Dawn your favourite club/sport jersey or shirt on Friday, December 2 for the Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) Jersey Day! Don’t have a jersey? No worries, wear your favourite shirt. Jersey Day is a Board-wide community-to-community fundraiser with all funds raised going right back into supporting TLDSB families through the TLDSB Feed All Four Fund. So be sure to wash your favourite jersey or shirt, and find a toonie to donate (optional) to the TLDSB Feed All Four Fund. 100 per cent of all donations raised directly support families in our school communities. Learn more about the TLDSB Feed All Four [...]

Are you located in the City of Kawartha Lakes area and interested in entering the health care field, working in community settings and long-term care facilities? If so, Trillium Lakelands District School Board’s Personal Support Worker (PSW) program is for you! The PSW course is now accepting applications and will run from February 1 to June 30, 2023, at the Lindsay Adult and Alternate Education Centre. All accepted applicants are eligible to earn six senior credits toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and be certified as a qualified PSW. Application deadline is Friday, December 9. Learn more and apply online by [...]

LINDSAY, ON – In late October, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released the results from the 2021-2022 testing for both the province and school boards. For the past two school years (2019-2020 and 2020-2021), EQAO testing was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB), the 2021-2022 results showed areas of improvement and areas for further growth. The results in Grade 3 and 6 students highlighted an increase in four of the six areas from previous test years. Specifically, a three per cent increase in Grade 3 reading and mathematics, a two [...]

Grade 9 to 12 students and their families are invited to attend a Pathways and Programs Information Session to learn more about the opportunities currently available to Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) students. This virtual session will be taking place on Tuesday, November 29 at 6:30 to 7 p.m. To learn more and to register for this event, see the Google Form. If you have further questions, contact 7-12 Pathways and Experiential Learning consultant, Kate Pellerin, by email at [email protected]

Dear TLDSB families, We are pleased to share that a deal has been reached between the government of Ontario and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). As a result, Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) schools are open to students and staff tomorrow, Monday, November 21, with regular educational programming. Transportation will operate as usual. If you have any questions, please contact your child(ren)’s school. Sincerely, Wes Hahn Director of Education

Dear TLDSB families, As negotiations continue between the government of Ontario and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), we wanted to let you know that should a strike action (full withdrawal of services) take place on Monday, November 21, all Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) schools will move to synchronous remote (online teacher-led instruction) learning until further notice. In preparation for a potential strike, your child(ren)’s teacher(s) will be reaching out to ensure students are prepared for synchronous learning. For students who do not have access to a computer, schools will be signing out the school’s inventory of technology [...]

LINDSAY, ON – Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) welcomes newly appointed trustees following the October 24 municipal election. School board trustees are locally elected representatives and are the community advocate for public education. “I am looking forward to working alongside the new and returning trustees who all bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to TLDSB,” said director of education, Wes Hahn. “I also want to take the time to thank the previous group of trustees for their contributions and input in the creation of the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.” The trustee term began on November 15 and runs for four [...]

Dear TLDSB families, Please see the letters below from the Board’s two local health units, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), regarding protective health measures families are encouraged to take part in as the fall season progresses. City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County schools HKPRDHU letter District Municipality of Muskoka schools SMDHU letter All COVID-19 information and updates can be found on the Board’s COVID-19 Response page.

Dear TLDSB community, Talks have broken down between the province of Ontario and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and CUPE has given notice today that they are in a legal strike action (full withdrawal of services) as of Monday, November 21. Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) is not directly involved in the provincial negotiations and we are hopeful that there will be a resolution before this date. A reminder that in TLDSB, CUPE members include secretaries, clerks, technicians, custodial and maintenance staff, and educational assistants. These members are critical in keeping our school buildings and sites safe for [...]