Inspire

Recognize that in order to be inspired and successful learners, students need to be safe, healthy and happy.

Foster hope, to support life-long learning.

Promote pathways to success beyond graduation.
Provide differing pathways of success for every learner.

Support students, parents, guardians, caregivers, staff and school community ownership of our Vision.

Provide opportunities to engage students, parents, guardians, caregivers, staff and the community with our Vision.

Recognize and enhance family and community partnerships.

Acknowledge and understand that community partnerships foster success for schools.
Continue to work with external groups, including parents, guardians, caregivers and community partners, to determine and aid student needs as well as to provide community building and personal growth opportunities.
Invite community partners to school and Board meetings.
Provide students with the resources necessary to access community supports.
Emphasize importance of communication tools among students, parents, guardians, caregivers, staff and community partners.

Work toward the future.

Foster character development and global citizenship for every student through the incorporation of the values of Lakehead Public Schools.

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Family Fun Ski Day

In March, Armstrong Public School hosted the second annual “Family Fun Ski Day”. Approximately 50 cross-country skiers attended the event. They were especially impressed by the number of little Eagles who got out on the trails! It was also nice to see the many former APS students who came back for a tour of the trails. It was a wonderful day of sun, socializing, and skiing! Thank you to all APS staff who volunteered to make this event possible.

Ubisoft Youth Fusion Game Design Awards

In June, students from Hammarskjold High School were awarded the prestigious ‘Judge’s Favourite Award’ at the Ubisoft Youth Fusion Game Design Awards for their innovative game, “Inside Indigo.”

The award-winning team, consisting of OSCAR ADAMS, ALEX COGHILL, ZACH GARACH, JAYCE JERRARD, and CAYDEN LAIDLAW, created “Inside Indigo,” a game that transitions from platformer levels inspired by Mario games to a rich, lore-driven RPG. This unique blend of genres captivated the judges and showcased the students’ exceptional creativity and technical skills.

“Inside Indigo” invites players to follow the protagonist, Indigo, through various levels and into a new world, where the game evolves into an RPG filled with exploration and storytelling.

The game can be played online at: https://www.fusionjeunesse.org/…/Hammarsk…/InsideIndigo/

The students participated in the Grade 10 computer studies course led by Mr. Russo at Hammarskjold High School with the support of Dr. Jital Shah of Youth Fusion.

Team Contributions:

Sound Design: OSCAR ADAMS using FL Studio

Graphics: ALEX COGHILL and OSCAR ADAMS using Pixlr

Level Design: ZACH GARACH and CAYDEN LAIDLAW

Coding and GitHub Collaboration: JAYCE JERRARD

Visiting the Aerospace SHSM Program

Then Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce visited with past, present and future students of our Aerospace Specialist High Skills Major program in April. It was wonderful to show him all of the incredible skills our students are able to gain through this program. Special shout out and thank you to Westgate student, Ristin Gernat who not only presented Minister Lecce with custom made Lakehead Public Schools OYAP/SHSM gifts, but also designed and created them using his tech skills. Thank you for stopping by Minister!

Got SkillZ Skilled Trades Bootcamp!

We were so proud to introduce a new event to senior elementary students in January, the Got SkillZ Skilled Trades Bootcamp! Piloted at Woodcrest Public School, throughout the day Grade 8 students ventured to various skilled trades stations and received hands-on experience in the following:

• Automotive and Recreational Vehicle with Half-Way Motors Power Sports

• Welding and Rigging with Tom Jones Corporation

• Culinary with A Fine Fit Catering

• Electrical with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

• Plumbing with Thermal Mechanical

• Carpentry with Carpenters Local 1669

The stations had competitive and mathematical components to engage and challenge each student. Thank you to the industry leaders who mentored the stations!

“Dear Self” Campaign

In September, a group of talented Westgate and Superior students were recognized for their efforts in the “Dear Self” campaign sponsored by Thunder Bay Police Service and Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Westgate’s Legacey Davis won first prize in her division and Jordyn Simpson placed third in hers while Superior winners in the digital art category were Ella Peterson (1st), Sofia Davey (2nd), and Lucia Alfaro (3rd). The message was to promote positive self-talk and encouragement.

Kakabeka Falls Public School Alumni

Kakabeka Falls Public School alumnus MPP Kevin Holland stopped by his old school AND Whitefish Valley Public School in May as part of OPSBA ‘s Take Your MPP to School Week. He learned all about the challenges and successes of Lakehead Public Schools and answered some incredibly thoughtful questions from our students. Thank you for taking the time to visit us MPP Holland!

French Resources Donation

The Lakehead French Club (Lakehead club de français) is a Lakehead University student led organization aimed at fostering a love for the French language and culture within our community for French speakers of all different levels. They stopped by in April to donate French resources for our French Immersion students! Un gros merci à Lakehead French Club de la part de Lakehead Public Schools pour leur générosite et les ressources offertes à nos étudiants.

Link Up!

After months of practice, more than 1,000 students got a chance to play and sing with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra thanks to Carnegie Hall’s Link Up program. Ms. Dowdell’s class at Westmount Public School let us listen in a little before the big show to tell us a bit about how they prepared for it. Thanks everyone. Awesome job!

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