In The Schools

On Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30, two students from Georgian Bay Community School took part in the OFSAA West Track and Field competitions held at Western Alumni Stadium in London, Ontario. There were over 1,000 participants in attendance and the competition was fierce as athletes fought hard to claim the top four places and advance to the final stage of OFSAA Track and Field. Junior girl Isabel Spence qualified to race in both the 1500m and the 800m...

The Bluewater District School Board has announced the appointment of its new Director of Education. AJ Keene will begin a transition into the position on August 18, to coincide with the retirement of current director Lori Wilder. Having grown up in a rural setting in Essex County, Keene comes to Bluewater with nearly three decades of experience in public education. He has been serving most recently as Superintendent of Education with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, where he leads the...