CHAPLEAU EXPRESS
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Vol. 29, Issue 11, November 14, 2024
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Sparking Secondary Success Allows Grade 8 Students to Earn a High School Credit – giving a leg up for the start of secondary school In the 21/22 school year, Algoma District School Board (ADSB) piloted the Sparking Secondary Success (SSS) initiative at a school site in the district. Proving to be immensely successful, ADSB continued to offer the course at select schools. Now, Sparking Secondary Success is available to all Grade 8 students and registration is currently open for the 24/25 school year. Since its inception, over 235 ADSB students have taken part in and successfully completed the program, each student earning a Grade 9 credit. At the October 29th Regular Board Meeting, Trustees heard from students who completed the Sparking Secondary Success course last year. Student feedback was unanimous. All agreed that the SSS course made their transition to high school smoother. Many spoke of how they improved their time management skills and how this is benefiting them in Grade 9. Others shared that knowing the layout of the school and meeting secondary teachers in advance of entering high school was a
great benefit. Still others spoke about gaining confidence in themselves and their learning which has added to their overall school experience. While accelerated learning opportunities are provided in all ADSB 7-12 schools, the SSS course is focused on supporting the transition to secondary school by providing an opportunity to earn a credit prior to starting grade 9. The credit earned is the Grade 9 Healthy Living and Individual/Small Group Activities (PAI1O) which counts as a compulsory credit for their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The course also focuses on supporting students in understanding themselves as learners through the four domains of well-being: physical, social, emotional, and cognitive. Students explore their strengths and interests, utilizing an educational online tool (My BluePrint) to look at their pathways into secondary school and beyond. Throughout the course, students develop their understanding and
skills (i.e. organization, study skills) to support their success in high school. They also plan a leadership event for their elementary or intermediate school and assist in Recess ReThink, where they act as mentors to Grade 5 and 6 students who are training to become recess coaches. Cont’d on P.5
Motor Vehicle In Ditch Resulted In Impaired Driving Charges
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ne person was arrested and charged after police responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the ditch. On October 30, 2024, at approximately Long Term 2:39 a.m., the Superior Forecast East Chapleau detachThursday High 3 ment of the Ontario Low -1 Provincial Police Friday (OPP), responded to a High 6 single motor vehicle Low -1 collision on Highway Saturday High 6 Low 1 Sunday High 6 Low 3 Monday High 5 Low 0 Tuesday High 4 Low 2
129, Reaney Township, south of Hwy 667. OPP arrived a short time later and while speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and an arrest was made. The driver did not require medical attention and was then transported to Chapleau detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, Todd WOODS, 46 years-of-age, from Chapleau, was arrested and charged with: · Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Chapleau on November 25, 2024. The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The driver did not require medical attention. The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please "Make the Call," and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.
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