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âPublic education prepares students to be active, confident, capable and contributing members of society,â Bourget said in a release. âRainbow Schools play a critical role in the academic, social, emotional and physical development of children and young adults.
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âOur first goal will be to reconnect as we safely reopen Rainbow Schools for in-person learning.â
Rainbow students, like those across Ontario, have been restricted to remote learning for much of the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, the provincial government announced plans for a return to class this fall.
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In May, the Rainbow Community Non-Profit Housing completed a feasibility study on the original AB Ellis School building to find out if the structure was viable to be repurposed into rental units. An anonymous donor paid the $30,000 necessary to have the structure studied by Centreline Architecture. The firm found that, even though the original structure was 102 years old, it had been well maintained and any issues would be dealt with when the building was renovated. They envisioned making it into a multi-unit residential facility, with 44 rental units, 16 of which would be fully accessible.
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“These awards represent a rich tradition of honouring excellence in Rainbow schools,” said board chair Doreen Dewar in a release. “We are proud of all recipients for their commitment.”
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The awards for 2020 and 2021 included Outstanding Contribution to the Co-Curricular Program, Community Partnership Awards, the Go Green Globe Awards, Awards for Excellence, the Barbara Konarek Memorial Award and the William N. Roman Teacher of the Year Award.
Employees with 25 and 35 years of service were also recognized.
“On the front lines or behind the scenes, award recipients are champions for children and youth,” said Director of Education Norm Blaseg. “They are dedicated employees and dynamic educational partners who go above and beyond the call of duty to reach minds and touch hearts, enabling students to achieve their fu