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Head Lice Reminder

<img src="/images/926fbf2a-98a8-55f5-849d-b723588a6c29" alt="" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Head LiceAttention: Parents of K-12 Students. We have active cases of headlice in our school. Please remind your child to not share hats, or clothing with their peers. (December 2025) Schools play an important role in the control of head lice because of the impact on the educational program of the student.  Parents should take an active role in the control of this problem.    If your child is exhibiting signs of head lice (pediculosis), please be assured that your child’s right to privacy, dignity, and cultural sensitivity is respected. Head lice is common in school-aged children.Having head lice is not a health hazard but does require immediate treatment to stop the spread to other children and adults.We know that treating head lice is a costly expense, but DID YOU KNOW that if you contact your primary care provider such as a doctor or nurse practitioner for a prescription, it will be covered at no cost to you thanks the new OHIP Plus Plan? Your pharmacist, nurse practitioner or doctor will be able to help you decide which treatment is best for your family. If you are unable to access the recommended treatments, please contact the school for support.It is also important to check all family members and notify others (friends, family, neighbours etc.) who may have come into contact with the child who has head lice. As long as your child is being treated, he/she is welcome at school. We must work together so that we can stop the spread of head lice. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school.

2024-06-27 01:55:03.526 +0000 UTC

Family Newsletter November 2025

NAEC November Family Update<h1 class="editor-heading-h1" dir="ltr">Message from Admin</h1>Dear NAEC Families and Staff,As November settles in, and winter weather is upon us, please remember that safety is our top priority. If conditions require bus cancellations, updates will be shared promptly through our usual morning email out to families and staff. We encourage everyone to dress appropriately for colder days and to stay tuned for any weather-related announcements. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we navigate the season together.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Honoring Veterans</h2>We are deeply appreciative of our staff and students who honored veterans this month. Despite challenging weather, our students and staff's commitment to recognizing those who have served made a meaningful impact. Thank you for demonstrating care, respect, and resilience in coming together for this important tribute.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Cell Phone Reminders</h2>We would like to remind students and families that cell phones are not to be used during class time unless a teacher has specifically approved their use for educational purposes. If inappropriate use of cell phones becomes an issue, students will be referred to the administration for further action.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Jazz Workshop Highlight</h2>NAEC was thrilled to host a Jazz Workshop for students in grades 3-8. With generous support from our Parent Council, participants explored new musical styles and learned from talented instructors. The energy and enthusiasm in the room were inspiring, and we’re grateful to everyone who made this enriching experience possible.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Northern Volleyball Tournament Success</h2>Congratulations to our Elementary Volleyball team who recently participated in our Northern Volleyball Tournament.  Our secondary student's leadership, collaboration, and sportsmanship set a wonderful example for our school and our younger students. The event brought together students from the North, families, and staff, celebrating teamwork and healthy competition. Thank you to all who participated and supported this memorable day.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Community Support Gratitude</h2>We are incredibly grateful for the generous donations that allowed 200 NAEC students to attend a Kingston Frontenacs hockey game this past week. This community support provided an exciting opportunity for our students to bond, cheer, and create lasting memories. Thank you to everyone who contributed and made this special outing possible!<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">OSSLT</h2>We want to congratulate our grade 10s on completing the first part of the OSSLT.  Due to inclement weather, the second portion will take place next week.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Looking Ahead: Winter Break Activities</h2>As we approach winter break, we’re excited to announce a variety of activities and events for students and families. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks about celebrations, enrichment opportunities, and ways to stay connected during the holiday season. We look forward to sharing these moments together!Thank you for being a vital part of the NAEC family. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and memorable November! <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Elementary and Secondary Highlights   </h2> ·       Grade 7 and 8 students have been learning Culinary Skills with the LDSB Experiential Learning Team ·       The Fire Department came and did a Fire Safety Presentation·       The Senior Boys Volleyball team finished a strong season.·       The Junior & Senior Girl’s Volleyball season has begun!·       Creative Council hosted a Jack-O-Lantern Hallway for Elementary students with Papier Mache Jack-O-Lanterns created by Grade 9 & 10 Art Students!·       Creative Writing Club is meeting Mondays at lunch in the Computer Lab·       Minecraft Club meeting Thursdays at lunch in the Computer Lab·       Dungeons & Dragons Club meeting on Monday and Fridays at lunch in the Computer Lab·       The Grade 11 & 12 Construction Class is building a shed·       Grade 11 & 12 Photography students provided Photographs for LDSB Writing Contest·       Grade 9 Science Class is learning about and creating Bio Plastics·       Level Up trip for SHSM and Grade 10 students happening on December 2nd in Kingston·       <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Upcoming Events</h2>·       Dec. 2: Level Up – Exploring the Trades in Kingston·       Dec. 3: Christmas Dinner for all NAEC staff and students·       Dec. 3: Nurse Practitioner Maggie @ NAEC (10am-2pm)·       Dec. 5: Elementary Junior Volleyball Tournament at NAEC·       Dec. 10: School Bus Safety Presentation·       Dec. 17: Christmas Concert (afternoon) – Parents welcome·       Dec. 17:  Festival of Trees – Parent Council·       Jan. 9: First Ski Trip (Students Grade 6-12) <img src="/images/ee19dcaa-ea17-42d3-b0aa-e525cb9762b0" alt="IMG 0631" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/7e1da520-be4c-4311-a38e-67304dfaa3c2" alt="IMG 0914" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/cdd7dcca-91ae-4ce4-8152-7df94640270a" alt="9128735945556032649" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/a826de9a-c7dc-4c5f-a7db-8909b94e6db4" alt="IMG 0816" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">

2025-11-21 18:49:52.92 +0000 UTC

Reporting a Student Absence

<img src="/images/8b10d986-c4ec-518c-a451-d39370dd7fef" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit">In some instances, students may need to be away from school for illness, appointments or other events. Parents and guardians can now use the new SafeArrival system to report daily and extended student absences in one of three ways: <img src="/images/301d7fed-18d4-5592-8529-2433332cc320" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit">School Messenger App  1. Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the <a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" title="SchoolMessenger website" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>, or from within the LDSB mobile app. 2. The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system. 3. Select Attendance, then Report an Absence. <img src="/images/3ba3d5a6-b96c-535e-845e-25a58b2f3fb7" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit"><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" title="School Messenger Website Portal" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Website Portal</a> 1. Visit the <a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" title="School Messenger website portal" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>. 2. The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system. 3. Select Attendance then Report an Absence. <img src="/images/daf7e08a-3a2b-5cd4-ae5a-ec374eacf2b1" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit"> Toll-free telephone 1. Call 1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system. 2. Follow the prompts.  These options are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Future absences can be reported at any time using any one of these methods. Please do not call the school directly to report your student's absence. If your student is marked absent and the absence hasn’t been reported in advance, our new SafeArrival system will attempt to reach the student’s priority contact by telephone to confirm the absence. If our system is unable to reach the designated contacts, school office staff will follow up. The new SafeArrival system makes it easier for you to report your student’s absence, reduces the time it takes for our school staff to verify student attendance, and responds to unexpected or unplanned student absences. This time savings makes it faster and more efficient to account for all students and their safety.

2024-06-27 01:55:03.526 +0000 UTC

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North Addington Education Centre Grade 8 Information Night

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About Our School

Welcome to North Addington Education Centre, a unique Kindergarten to Grade 12 school located in the heart of Mazinaw Country in Cloyne. Most of the school's population of about 300 students come from the surrounding townships of Addington Highlands and North Frontenac. NAEC is a small school with a warm and caring atmosphere, where students and staff work together to make the school an exciting place. Students enjoy a great learning experience with small classes, increased one-on-one opportunities with teachers, and a safe, familial environment

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Become a Student Trustee and Make a Difference in LDSB

Student trustees play a crucial role in giving students a voice in the decisions that shape the Limestone District School Board. As a student trustee, you will have the opportunity to represent the student body and advocate for your peers. You’ll attend board meetings, provide input on important issues, and ensure the student perspective is heard.This role offers incredible benefits:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Gain leadership skills that will serve you for life.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Amplify student voice and impact across the district.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Build connections with students, staff, and leaders.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Be an advocate for student voice and change in education.</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Attend conferences in Toronto, connecting with student leaders from across Ontario.</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Bursary at the end of the school year</li></ul>If you are going to be a senior student in the 2026-2027 passionate about student government and want to make a difference, this position may be for you! The application process is straightforward, and your school’s Student Council, staff advisors, and current student trustees are here to help you along the way.Applications are open December 1, 2025, and close January 29, 2026. To learn more and submit your application, visit the <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_trustees" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Student Trustee webpage</a>.Don’t miss your chance to be a voice for students across the Limestone District School Board!

2025-12-08 20:36:52.854 +0000 UTC

Grade 8 Information Nights

The Limestone District School Board is hosting Grade 8 Parent Information Nights at our secondary schools across the region for families and students to attend. Parent information nights include a special presentation about the secondary school, its programs, and the registration process.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Open house dates:</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Bayridge Secondary School - January 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Ernestown Secondary School – February 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Frontenac Secondary School – January 15, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Granite Ridge Education Centre – February 25, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Kingston Secondary School – December 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">La Salle Secondary School – February 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">LCVI – January 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.</li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">Napanee District Secondary School – February 18, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">North Addington Education Centre – February 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem">Sydenham High School – January 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.</li></ul> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Locating your student’s home secondary school</h2>Families can locate their student’s home secondary school by using <a href="https://triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility" class="editor-link">Tri-Board Transportation’s Bus Planner “Which School Do I Attend?” tool online</a>.   <img src="/images/9b35ec19-a92c-4029-b4d7-bcfc1828dd57" alt="Grade 8 Information Nights 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">

2025-12-08 19:47:05.015 +0000 UTC

Limestone’s EQAO Results Improve Across All Categories

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has achieved its strongest Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) performance in four years, with gains in every testing category for the 2024-2025 school year. LDSB’s EQAO results align with provincial outcomes in many areas, while showing notable improvements in others and among specific student groups. Limestone’s 2024-2025 results are at, or above, the provincial average in almost all measures. Results show an upward trend and momentum across all eight areas of assessment for students in Grades 3, 6, 9, and 10, including those with special education needs, underscoring the Board’s intention of making a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school.    "These results reflect the daily dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program teams, and school leaders,” says Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. “I want to acknowledge the efforts of those who have focused on implementing evidence-informed practices, providing targeted supports, and collaborating across schools to ensure student achievement and success.” The elementary school report provides assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics written by students in Grades 3 and 6. The secondary school report provides similar information relating to the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Results at a Glance </h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 3 Improvements: LDSB students showed a 5% to 8% increase in Reading, Writing, and Math, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math, outperforming provincial averages. Students with special education needs improved by 8% to 9% in these subjects.  </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Grade 6 Gains: Achievement rose in all areas, with 88% meeting Reading standards, 87% in Writing, and 51% in Math, matching or exceeding provincial rates. Students with special education needs made significant advances, especially in Writing with a 22% increase.  </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Grades 9 and 10 Results: LDSB’s Grade 9 Math scores were slightly below provincial levels but increased by 5% from the previous year, with students with special education needs performing better than students with similar needs in other jurisdictions. The Grade 10 OSSLT saw 95% participation and 84% success, a 3% rise, with continued improvement among students with special education needs.   </li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grade 3 EQAO Results </h2>Grade 3 student achievement saw a 5% to 8% increase in all subject areas in Limestone, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math.  Results for the province showed a slight increase from the previous year for all Grade 3 subjects and were slightly lower than Limestone across Grade 3 assessment subjects.  This new data shows improvement in all subjects, with Math achievement showing the most significant difference for students in Grade 3.  Of significant note are the gains in achievement in Grade 3 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics made by Limestone students with special education needs – up 9%, 8%, and 9% respectively, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results.  <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grade 6 EQAO Results </h2>Grade 6 student achievement in Limestone also continues to build momentum with improvements in all subject areas.  In Reading, 88% of students met provincial standard in 2024/25 – an increase of 9% from the 2023/24 assessment and a higher rate than the province for 2024/25.  Results in Writing showed an increase of 14% over the previous assessment year, with 87% of students meeting provincial standard, at a higher rate than the province.  In Math, results were equal to the province, with 51% of students meeting the provincial standard, an increase of 11% for Limestone compared to the previous assessment year.  Like the Grade 3 assessment results, achievement in all subject areas for students in Grade 6 with special education needs in Limestone has increased, with significant gains in Reading and Writing by 12% and 22%, respectively, since the 2023/24 assessment. This increase in achievement for students in Grade 6 with special education needs is higher than the province by 3% to 10% across all subject areas.  “Limestone students and staff have worked hard to achieve these gains across Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, including the strong improvements for students with special education needs,” says Burra. “The momentum we are seeing is the result of consistent, evidence‑informed practice—targeted instruction, early interventions, collaborative professional learning, and a sharp focus on what happens in classrooms every day. “We are proud of this progress, and we are committed to sustaining it by continuing the practices that work and adjusting where they do not,” he adds. “Our goal remains steady improvement over time, not one‑year spikes, for every student, in every classroom, in every school.” <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Primary Assessment (administered in Grade 3): </h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Area of Assessment </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Reading </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">75% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">74% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Writing </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">65% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">65% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Mathematics </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">65% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">64% </td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Junior Assessment (administered in Grade 6): </h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Area of Assessment </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Reading </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">88% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">86% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Writing </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">87% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">85% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Mathematics </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">51% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">51% </td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grades 9 and 10 EQAO Results </h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment: </h3>Results for Grade 9 Math in Limestone are slightly lower compared to the provincial results. For all participating students in the Grade 9 Math assessment, 55% achieved the provincial standard in Limestone, and 58% achieved the provincial standard provincially.  Limestone’s Grade 9 Math results increased by 5% as compared to last year. Results for students with special education needs achieving the provincial standard are higher than the province at 34% for Limestone, compared to 32% for the province. <table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Grade 9 Math </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">55% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">58% </td></tr></tbody></table>“Grade 9 Mathematics continues to be a priority area,” says Steve Hedderson, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Curriculum and Program Services: Math and FSL. “Limestone’s five‑point improvement year‑over‑year shows the work is taking hold. We are deepening supports in Grade 9 Math—explicit instruction, daily practice, and timely interventions—and aligning professional learning so teachers have the tools they need. We are focused on building Math confidence and competency for every student.” <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - Administered in Grade 10: </h3>This year, 95% of first-time eligible students wrote the test in Limestone, compared to 94% of students in the province. With this high participation rate, 84% of all students in Limestone were successful, an increase of 3% compared to the 2023/24 school year.  OSSLT results for students with special education needs continue to show an improvement for the 2024/25 year, with 65% of Limestone students being successful on the assessment. <table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Grade 10 OSSLT </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Participation Rate </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">95% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">94% </td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Success Rate </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">84% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">85% </td></tr></tbody></table>“Strong Grade 10 Literacy outcomes begin with strong participation,” says Stephanie Sartor, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Program Services: Literacy Focus. “With 95% writing and 84% successful, up three points from last year, we are encouraged by the trajectory, including the continued improvement for students with special education needs. Literacy is a shared responsibility across subjects, and we will keep pairing explicit instruction with targeted supports so every learner can demonstrate success.” Students in all publicly funded schools in Ontario are required to write provincial assessments, administered by EQAO, a provincial body that tests students’ skills in Literacy in Grades 3, 6, and 10 and Math skills in Grades 3, 6, and 9 in relation to Ontario curriculum expectations. Successful completion of the Literacy requirement is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The EQAO assessments have undergone significant updates, with the newer digital assessments offered entirely online through a digital platform for students over the past four years.   “The dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program team members, and school leaders will remain foundational to continued efforts moving forward,” says Burra.

2025-12-05 19:00:45.215 +0000 UTC

Land Acknowledgement

The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.