In The Schools
The annual Geographic Information Systems GIS Day contest had 306 Grade 7 and 8 students from across Bruce and Grey Counties participating in a challenge to solve real-life, geographic problems using GIS technology.
GIS is not only a key tool used for navigation in everyday life, but it also plays a crucial role in decision-making across business and government sectors. Held annually in November, GIS Day celebrates the power of GIS — a scientific framework for gathering, analyzing, and visualizing...
Members of the Optimist Club of Sydenham and District (OCSD), in collaboration with Grey Bruce Settlement and Languages worker Shelley Bell-White, recently came together to hold a cultural craft morning at Georgian Bay Community School in Meaford.
One of the Grade 3/4 classes was introduced to OCSD Ukrainian member Tetiana Suddia from the Owen Sound area, and learned of her homeland and some of the cultural practices. Students were inspired and created unique globe ornaments for the tree.
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