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National Wildlife Week runs from April 7th to 11th! This year the focus is on migrating species. The CWF has a great resource to help teach students about different species, impacts of climate change, and ways to help! Check it out at cwf-fcf.org/en/explore/nat… #getoutside

World health day is April 7th 2025! This year’s campaign focuses on newborn baby health and women’s long term health and well-being. Support the cause by donating, sharing your story, or participating in events at who.int #HopefulFutures #HealthForAll

World Water Day is March 22nd and this years focus is “Save our Glaciers” 70% of earths freshwater exists as snow or ice and it is melting quickly. You can help by organizing a local clean up of streams or teaching by and about waterways. #WorldWaterDay @TOES_TDSB

International Day of Forests is March 21st! Forests provide medicine and food for billions of people and are crucial for agriculture. Tree planting, student debates, and photo competitions are great ways to get your class involved! #ForestDay youtu.be/lDb7DYR8lrA

March 18th is Global Recycling Day! Recycling is an important effort in our fight against climate change and every little bit helps! You can help by sorting waste in schools or cleaning up and recycling school yard waste. #GlobalRecyclingDay

Photo dump from our snowy wonderland at SOES so far this winter! Stay warm and get outside in the beautiful snow when you can! #winterwonderland #getoutside #outdooreducation @TOES_TDSB

Great Backyard Bird Count starts today! From February 14th-17th help protect birds by getting outside and counting and identifying birds with students! Learn how to get involved at birdcount.org! #getoutside #outdooreducation @TOES_TDSB

Tomorrow is winter walk day! Join us in getting students outside by walking to school or going on winter themed walking adventures all month! #WWD #JourneyOutside Learn more at ontarioactiveschooltravel.ca/winter-walk-da…

Students from Bendale JPS witnessed a baby snapping turtle making its way to the pond after it had just emerged. Offspring have only a 1% chance of surviving to breeding age. @TOES_TDSB @BendaleJuniorPS

@Jameazuberi @tdsb @tdsb_lordduf @LC4_TDSB @VoteWilliamsTO @JackNigro @TOES_TDSB

A special note of #gratitude to @SOESKearney for taking care of the group @tdsb @tdsb_lordduf. The students loved it! @LC4_TDSB @VoteWilliamsTO @JackNigro

Toronto is home to beautiful rivers such as the Humber, Don, and Rouge rivers. Join us September 22nd for World Rivers Day by paddling or cleaning your local rivers! #worldriverday @TOES_TDSB Find more info at worldriversday.com

@Jameazuberi @tdsb @tdsb_lordduf @LC4_TDSB @VoteWilliamsTO @JackNigro @ONeducation @UIEC_Tdsb Thank you for sharing!

Sometimes we have to interrupt the space and pace, and just breathe @tdsb @tdsboutdooreducation #grade5&6 so grateful @tdsb_lordduf @LC4_TDSB @VoteWilliamsTO @JackNigro @ONeducation #nature @UIEC_Tdsb Land-based learning

🌟 June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day! 🌟 Join us in celebrating Indigenous stories, culture, and experiences. 📚✨ Our collection of children’s books shines a light on the rich heritage and diverse voices of Indigenous communities. Some of the titles we proudly offer include: •When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson •On the Trapline by David A. Robertson •Powwow Day by Traci Sorell •Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock by Dallas Hunt •I Hope by Monique Gray Smith •Métis Like Me by Tasha Hilderman •We Sang You Home by Richard Van Camp •I Am a Rock by Ashley Qilivaq-Savard •When We Are Kind by Monique Gray Smith •Stand Like a Cedar by Nicola I. Campbell •Just Like Grandma by Kim Rogers Discover the beauty of Indigenous storytelling and nurture understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures. Explore our collection: maadaookii.ca Miigwech for your support! #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousStories #IndigenousCulture #Maadaookii #SupportIndigenousAuthors #IndigenousBooks #BookLovers #BookCommunity #BookRecommendations #BooksOfTwitter #ReadingList #AmReading #DiverseBooks #ChildrensBooks #ReadMoreBooks #OwnVoices

Your invited to participate! Share your insight on Outdoor Learning in Canada. 🌱🎒 For more information regarding the survery visit: brock.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6F…

Eid Mubarak to everyone in our community celebrating #EidAlAdha! 🌙

Hoping our Grade 6, 7 & 8 students had a great first day at SOES and are allowing their teachers to fall asleep!😴

@Jameazuberi @tdsb @tdsb_lordduf @LC4_TDSB @VoteWilliamsTO @JackNigro We loved having your students and staff! Please do come back, new dates now available!

As we wrap up the year with students from @GeorgePeckPS , @TDSB_Waterfront, and @TDSB_Bridlewood , Chester the bullfrog watches over the swim area, never wavering from their spot! Have a wonderful summer and hope to see you @Camp_Kearney or back in the fall! Booking weekends now!