These are news releases I wrote for the Peel District School Board that highlight school events, activities and student and staff achievements. This involved reaching out to staff, students and board staff for detailed information, identifying the appropriate media contact and reference, sharing the release on the board’s website and social media accounts and media outreach.
In some instances, noteworthy Spotlight on School’s submissions were further developed into longer stories and shared on the “News Release” section of the board website.
These releases resulted in media coverage and increased awareness of school and board-wide events and promoted school and student achievements to the wider community.
2016
January 4, 2016
Port Credit Secondary School holds clothing drive to support Syrian newcomers
January 26, 2016
Three Peel board principals recognized as Canada’s Outstanding Principals
February 4, 2016
Peel board declares Feb. 9 as United Way Giving Day
February 5, 2016
Cawthra Park hosts Women in Media Panel
February 24, 2016
Peel board students tackle tough legal issues at annual mock trial tournament
March 3, 2016
Peel students showcase skills in trades, technology at seventh annual Peel Technological Skills Challenge
March 9, 2016
Sue McMillan receives 2016 Helen Des Roches Starfish Award
March 22, 2016
Vote for Gordon Graydon Memorial Secondary School in Samsung Canada’s Solve for Tomorrow Challenge
April 13, 2016
Peel board students tackle tough issues at first iDebate Therefore iExist competition
April 14, 2016
Peel student filmmakers project their work on the big screen at the fifth annual Peel Student Film Festival
April 14, 2016
Peel schools, worksites celebrate public education with special activities
April 18, 2016
Peel board Showcase of Excellence highlights week-long celebration of public education
April 29, 2016
750 educators, healthcare professionals, parents and students tackle mental health at 28th annual Peel Psychology Conference
May 2, 2016
Four Peel board public schools celebrate official school openings
May 5, 2016
Peel schools mark milestone anniversaries with performances, time capsules, open houses
May 12, 2016
Peel board declares May 17 as Toonie Tuesday to support Alberta fire relief effort
May 13, 2016
Peel board students learn safe bike-riding practices through Helmets on Kids
May 27, 2016
Peel board students compete in first Canadian high school kabaddi tournament
June 15, 2016
Peel board students, staff raise more than $130,000 to support children and families affected by the Alberta wildfire
October 17, 2016
Peel board declares Oct. 18 as Toonie Tuesday to support Hurricane Matthew relief effort
October 25, 2016
Peel board declares Oct. 26 as United Way Giving Day
2015
January 6, 2015
Peel board kindergarten registration takes place Feb. 2, 3, 4 and 5
January 26, 2015
Peel board offers Adult English as a Second Language non-credit programs for newcomers
February 23, 2015
Peel board students tackle tough legal issues at annual mock trial tournament
March 12, 2015
Agnes Taylor Public School hosts second annual anxiety, mental health community resource fair
March 20, 2015
Peel secondary students take a stand against mental health stigma at regional summit
April 14, 2015
Peel schools mark milestone anniversaries with performances, time capsules, open houses
April 22, 2015
Peel board Showcase of Excellence highlights two-week celebration of public education
April 28, 2015
Peel board declares May 1 as Toonie Friday to support Nepal earthquake relief effort
April 30, 2015
Allan A. Martin Senior Public School to host trade show
June 1, 2015
Peel board students learn safe bike-riding practices through ‘Helmets on Kids’
August 17, 2015
‘Young Rider Orientation Day’ reinforces school bus safety for new students and their families
September 29, 2015
Louise Arbour Secondary School students learn the importance of safe driving at ‘The Sweet Life Road Show’
October 15, 2015
Peel board celebrates opening of Child and Family Learning Centre at Munden Park Public School
2014
Feb. 4, 2014
Peel students and teachers pass the torch to take Olympic spirit to new heights
Feb. 24, 2014
John Fraser Secondary School hosts leadership event to inspire the leaders of tomorrow
Feb. 24, 2014
Peel board students tackle tough legal issues at annual mock trial tournament
Mar. 13, 2014
Heather Deslippe receives Helen Des Roches Starfish Award
Mar. 24, 2014
Peel students take the stage at ninth annual Peel Dance Showcase
April 1, 2014
Peel board students shine in the spotlight at the 68th Sears Ontario Drama Festival
April 7, 2014
Riverside Public School students celebrate Canada’s diversity in cross-cultural learning experience
April 8, 2014
Sandalwood Heights student-filmmaker nominated for international film award
April 9, 2014
Agnes Taylor Public School hosts anxiety, mental health community resource fair
April 17, 2014
Cawthra Park Secondary School students shed light on post-traumatic stress disorder in Macbeth
May 2, 2014
Peel board students unite to celebrate the universal language of music
May 5, 2014
Castlebridge Public School celebrates green living with Outdoor Learning Garden
May 5, 2014
Applewood and Stephen Lewis students perform unique anthems at Jays game
June 19, 2014
90 Peel board schools earn Ontario EcoSchools certification
October 16, 2014
Peel board declares Oct. 21 United Way Giving Day
November 10, 2014
Meadowvale Village staff and students create powerful poppy display for Remembrance Day
November 21, 2014
Three Peel board schools receive Premier’s Award for Safe and Accepting Schools
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