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The Peel board produces about 200 news releases a year--most about school-based stories. The most recent news releases appear on our home page. All news releases, including the most recent and those since August 1, 1998 are posted on our site. Many major releases are also archived on the Canada News Wire site.

See news releases from January 2004 to December 2004

2003 December News Releases

Mississauga students reach out to Canadian peacekeepers in Bosnia

Mississauga school receives $10,000 donation for wheelchair bus

Peel students and staff explore diversity and the spirit of giving this holiday season

Peel teaching assistants give 'toys to tots' in the spirit of giving

Derry West Village Public School celebrates official school opening

Environmental conference helps teachers 'change the global mindset'

Public education faces danger of democracy 'black-out,' Peel board chair says

2003 November News Releases

Peel board celebrates success

Peel students offered international exchange opportunity

Spotlight on schools for December

Peel board announces new associate director of Operational Support Services

Peel board releases results of provincial grade 9 math test

Understanding the Early Years report intended to help children reach full potential

David Leeder Middle School students, staff celebrate a love of reading

Over 90 adult learners graduate secondary school

Skilled trades ambassador speaks to North Peel Secondary School students

Peel board students, teachers commemorate Remembrance Day

Meadowvale Secondary School students learn how to prevent bullying

GM engineers help Rick Hansen Secondary School students build a better robot

John Fraser Secondary School hosts 'Post-Secondary Day'

2003 October News Releases

Peel board hosts workshop to help school staff help grieving children

Peel board students remain above Ontario average on grade 3 and 6 tests

Treeline Public School staff and students make healthy choices part of balanced day

Over 125 Peel board schools support UNICEF with orange boxes, student fundraisers

Peel students win Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top scholarships

Peel students learn about AIDS at annual workshop

Peel District School Board kicks off United Way campaign

Peel board celebrates first anniversary of wellness web site during Healthy Workplace Week, Oct. 20-26

Spotlight on schools for the month of October

School boards say 'thanks' to school bus drivers

Students able to leave Mississauga schools affected by gas leak in area

School buses delayed by gas line break in Mississauga

Board streamlines process to enroll newcomer students

Peel teaching assistants take to the streets for breast cancer research

Peel schools celebrate benefits of walking on International Walk to School Day

Peel board celebrates contributions of teachers, staff on World Teachers' Day

2003 September News Releases

Peel board honours accomplishments at regional award ceremony

Mississauga students, staff, parents celebrate at annual fall fair

Fall Institute offers new teachers big ideas to use in the classroom

Breakfast program promotes learning at Bramalea Secondary School

Job seekers learn about careers with the Peel board

Spotlight on schools for the month of September

Brampton school demonstrates 'unbreakable spirit'

2003 August News Releases

Peel board opens nine new schools for 2003-04 year

Peel District School Board offers parents tips to help children get ready for start of school

School bus orientation day prepares kindergarten students to ride the bus

Port Credit student wins John Fraser scholarship

2003 July News Releases

Peel board web site provides parent resources for student summer learning

Peel board's top Ontario scholars lead the way with 99.2% average

 

2003 June News Releases

Mississauga teacher receives Outstanding Community Service award

Mississauga Traffic Safety Council recognizes Peel board's Kiss & Ride volunteers

Peel board teacher receives Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence

Peel students win Chioma Talks scholarships

Boys are less ready for school, study shows

Peel board's chief social worker receives Mary Neville award from Peel Children's Centre

Peel board web site receives its 1 millionth visitor

Mississauga students open their house to Peel board officials

Mississauga students get a clean start on summer

Peel board highlights achievements of over 100 student, staff award winners

Vista Heights students finish in first place at annual cross country run

Peel board wins top communications awards

Peel schools rank among top in fundraising for Terry Fox Foundation

Peel board social workers keep summers bright

Peel teaching assistants hold annual celebration

2003 May News Releases

Peel board launches new, free online teacher application centre

Peel board 'not thankful for inadequate funding,' demands that government act on the recommendations of Rozanski report

Peel students, staff celebrate official openings of four new schools

Rick Hansen students, staff celebrate South Asian awareness month by giving back to community

Northwood celebrates 40 years of school success

Spotlight on schools for the months of May and June

Mississauga teachers trade places to link middle, secondary schools

Mississauga staff, students get new looks during Cancer Awareness Week

Payless Shoes puts books on the shelves of Brampton school

Meadowvale Secondary School hosts second annual lacrosse tournament

Peel schools honour police officers during Police Appreciation Week


Peel students, Variety Village athletes raise awareness, funds for disabled youth

Peel board, elementary teachers reach tentative agreement

Spotlight on schools for the month of May

Peel secondary students' art exhibition challenges sexism, male violence

TL Kennedy Secondary School celebrates 50th anniversary with reunion

ETFO actions 'bizarre and unwarranted', says Peel board chair

Peel students bring home top honours from regional science fair, advance to nationals

Mississauga students salute the Oscars during Education Week

2003 April News Releases

Peel board releases school results for provincial literacy test

Mississauga students earn recognition for exemplary citizenship

International bazaar celebrates the many cultures of The Woodlands

Mississauga school performs Rumors for community

David Leeder Middle School celebrates official school opening during Education Week

66% of Peel board students pass provincial literacy test

Peel educators support UNICEF's program to help children in Afghanistan

Peel board celebrates public education April 22 to May 2

Brampton school promotes literacy with multi-lingual books

Brampton teacher wins UNESCO children's book award

Peel board elementary school custodial team earn ISO 9001:2000 registration

Mississauga school celebrates 80th anniversary with reunion

Peel board, secondary teachers reach tentative agreement

Brampton students bring Shakespeare to Life

Over 700 Peel parents learn ways to make a difference in literacy and numeracy

Mississauga students challenged to show 'excellence in eloquence'

Cawthra Park student wins Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation Award

Heart Lake students and parents receive help dealing with tragic student death

2003 March News Releases

Peel board conference explores impact of violence and fear on the developing child

Peel student field trips, sports, activities affected by new secondary teacher sanctions

Toronto Argonauts help Brampton school tackle bullying

Peel board extends cancellation of international travel

Peel board hosts second annual parent conference

"Sell Your Service" streamlines Peel board's procurement process

Peel board cancels international student travel

Cawthra Park students spring into literacy

Peel District School Board offers parents tips to help children cope with feelings about war

Peel students return from Canada Winter Games with gold, silver, bronze

Peel Model UN delegates challenge resolutions on international terrorism

More than 250 Peel students tackle global issue of terrorism at annual Model UN

Peel students debate action on international terrorism at annual Model UN

2003 February News Releases

Peel board's school social workers pay tribute to parent volunteer with the Starfish Award

Peel board produces report cards for secondary students despite job sanctions

Peel students head to court for mock trial tournament

Glenforest students, staff take action to help global community

Fruteland Jackson sings the blues at Hillside Senior Public School

Conference helps parents, children deal with bullying

Public meetings inform parents about new school choices

Mayfield team heads to 2003 Canada Winter Games

OSSTF job sanctions 'needless and disappointing' says Peel board chair

Peel board's Camp I Can March Break program offers a fun way to learn, explore

Peel board students celebrate black history month at annual forums

Cupid's arrow hits Peel schools

Robert Munsch visits Cashmere Ave. Public School

Sears Ontario Drama Festival puts students centre stage

Mississauga school holds parent information sessions for QE Arts program

Mississauga students, business community discuss careers in flexography

Brampton school profiles E-Arts program at parent information night

Gwynne Dyer speaks to Mississauga students about current world affairs

 

2003 January News Releases

Peel board releases school results for provincial grade 3, 6, 9 tests

Clarkson Secondary School students receive awards of distinction

Peel board donates more than $245,000 to United Way

Mississauga students hold art exhibit at Cawthra Estate

Mississauga students join Robert Munsch at recording studio

Brampton students learn about hazards of smoking

Brampton students make a difference with 30-hour famine

Brampton School walks, jumps, swims to win TVO Kids Active Schools Crawlspace Cup

Peel board discusses cultural exchange opportunities with students, parents

Meetings inform kindergarten parents about French immersion option

2002 December News Releases

Glenforest Secondary School introduces proposed International Baccalaureate program

Peel schools sparkle with holiday, community spirit

Peel teaching assistants give 'toys to tots' in the spirit of giving

Kenollie Public School demonstrates spirit of giving

Bramalea Secondary School students investigate volunteer opportunities

Glenforest Secondary School students celebrate lives of seniors

Family Day Care Services operates Peel board's 'Creative Zone'

Peel students show 'remarkable improvement' in provincial grade 9 math test

Glenforest Secondary presents post-graduation alternatives

Peel board puts the spotlight on partners at 'celebration of success'

Springfield Public School demonstrates community support

2002 November News Releases

Youth summit on leadership, global development helps Peel students 'be world leaders'

Old Britannia Schoolhouse embraces holiday spirit

The Humberview breaks bread for women of Afghanistan

Glenforest students win Mahatma Gandhi Peace Festival essay competition

Students, teachers join Korea Veterans to commemorate Remembrance Day

Brampton schools address bullying with students, parents

Rob Ellis brings workplace safety message to Peel parents

Heart Lake Secondary School prepares students for life

Haitian youth, Canadian author inspire Mississauga students

John Fraser Secondary School holds 'Post Secondary Day'

Peel students join workforce on November 6

Huntington Ridge Public School wins award for playing it safe

Peel board director, associates race to the finish line for United Way

2002 October News Releases

Peel board students, staff learn about healthy lifestyles from Canadian Olympians

Stephen Lewis helps teachers 'create global classrooms'

Peel students learn about AIDS at annual workshop

Peel board schools support UNICEF with orange boxes, student fundraisers

Lincoln Alexander Secondary School hosts popular webcast taping

Peel board secondary schools help students, parents prepare for double cohort

Peel board wellness program receives healthy workplace certification

Students, film producer present Nigerian project to Peel board trustees

School boards say 'thanks' to school bus drivers

Peel board's Global Education program gets set for summer 2003

Peel board releases school results for provincial literacy test

Gordon Graydon Memorial staff, students take on Toronto Trotters for charity

Mississauga quilters teach lesson in caring

Peel teaching assistants take to the streets for breast cancer research

Fall Institute offers new teachers big ideas about teaching, learning

2002 September News Releases

Peel board shows 'significant' improvement in results of provincial literacy test

Peel District School Board kicks off United Way Campaign

Golf classic supports Parkholme School

More than 24,000 Peel students 'walk to school' on Oct. 2

Teacher recognition day highlights every day excellence in Peel schools

Peel board web site attracts more than half million visitors

Gas leak in Brampton delays school buses

Peel board launches powerful online courses for teachers across North America

Funding formula a 'mockery,' Peel board tells Education Equality Task Force

Visit to Nigeria inspires students to raise funds for new school project

Peel conference focuses on ways to help achieve equity for students, staff

Peel board observes moment of silence on Sept. 11 anniversary

Brampton school celebrates 20 years of raising funds for Terry Fox Foundation

Peel District School Board offers parents tips to help children deal with Sept. 11 anniversary

2002 August News Releases

Peel's new director greets students at Whitehorn Public School in Mississauga

Toronto Argonauts honour Tomken Road's flag football team for silver finish at world championship

New teachers get big ideas about teaching, learning

Canada Schools Attuned hosts first institute

Peel students solve puzzles of universe at math-e-motion summer camp

2002 July News Releases

Peel board web site provides resources for student summer learning

Brampton student achieves perfect scores in International Baccalaureate program

Peel's top scholar heads class of 2002 with 99% average

2002 June News Releases

Peel students receive accolades at national music festivals

Peel board approves 2002-03 budget

'Homestead Hoedown' marks official school opening

Brampton student creates motto for school safety patrollers across central Ontario

Elmcrest celebrates 40 years of school success

Sound of music gets sweeter at Earnscliffe through donation of instruments

Vista Heights students finish in first place at annual cross country run

Bristol Road students 'make a difference' with STAR program

Mississauga students challenged to show 'excellence in eloquence'

Meadowvale student leaders receive recognition for 'star' performances

Brampton mayor named 'principal for a day'

Peel board names Jim Grieve as new director of education

Paralympian visits Heart Lake Secondary School

2002 May News Releases

Tomken Road students 'practice with the pros,' learn from NFL, CFL players

Peel teaching assistants celebrate at annual dinner

Clarkson teachers lauded as exemplary leaders

Hillcrest students bring home a silver from national science fair

Caledon Central promotes family learning with FAST program

Brampton school hosts third annual planting day

Olympians encourage Peel board employees, families to 'Act Now'

Peel board opens new school in Bolton

Staff, students 'get ready, get set' for North Peel's 22nd annual fun run

Peel schools welcome spring with annual fun fairs

Brampton students learn about workplace safety

Parkway celebrates 20 years of good old fashioned fun

Brampton school receives $600 grant for student technology

Peel schools get savvy with technology at showcase event

Old Britannia Schoolhouse celebrates 150th anniversary

Cawthra Park students, staff support cyclist's trek across Ontario

Earth angels visit Applewood Acres' peace garden

Peel schools receive recognition for intramural, recreation programs

Peel secondary students' art exhibition responds to sexism, male violence

Nationally recognized Schools Attuned teacher training program comes to Canada

Lorne Park students 'wish on the stars,' raise money for children's charity

Heart Lake students celebrate spring with the arts

Media advisory: Renowned pediatrician Dr. Mel Levine launches new Canadian initiative

Caledon Central showcases student talent in visual arts

Fallingbrook wrestlers take home the gold

Media advisory: Renowned pediatrician Dr. Mel Levine launches new Canadian initiative

Meadowvale falcons compete in 'the fastest game on two feet'

Allan A. Martin hosts International Business and Technology trade show

Glenforest students venture into the business world

Parkholme exceeds campaign goal to buy a wheelchair bus

Mississauga students place in top 10 at business conference in Salt Lake City

Forest Glen students win first place at Peel Music Festival

Eastbourne team 'electrifies' students with skipping routines

2002 April News Releases

Peel students count on extra help to boost literacy, numeracy skills

Cawthra Park students get 'hooked on books' with United Readers Week

Mississauga students set the stage ablaze with musical production

Port Credit alumni raise funds for scholarship at pub night

Peel board celebrates a decade of volunteerism

Brampton schools collect goods, raise funds for Briar Path relief effort

Bristol Road celebrates official school opening

Brampton school celebrates Education Week with 'spring fling'

Brampton fire chief sparks a love of reading

Peel students compete in North American bridge tournament

Peel students help injured, endangered species for Earth Day

Balloon launch to kick-off Education Week rescheduled

Glenforest students showcase their talent in Neil Simon's Fools

Peel schools 'soar' into Education Week

QE Arts celebrates successful inaugural year

Parkholme students celebrate opening of Kids' Kloset

Experts explore causes, prevention of youth violence at Peel board conference

Anita Kaiser inspires students at Cherrytree Public School

Music festival combines performing and learning for 3,000 middle school students

Brampton students participate in Homestead Park clean-up

Huttonville students celebrate Sikh festival

Canadian Olympian 'faces off' with Mississauga students

Meadowvale community comes together to discuss 'solutions to bullying'

Brampton school holds parent information session for E-Arts program

Brampton students raise funds to attend national music festival in Calgary

Brampton mayor provides career insight for middle school students

2002 March News Releases

Mississauga students explore sound, rhythm with Eric Nagler

Gwynne Dyer speaks to Brampton students about war against terrorism

Peel board reaches tentative agreement with CUPE 2544-strike averted

Peel board holds news conference re custodial strike tomorrow

Letters, web site give parents, staff and students information about status of Peel schools in case of strike

Former NHLer, teacher kicks off Lyndwood's 50th anniversary celebrations

Global education program gives Peel students a passport to summer school, travel

Peel board seeks 'fair, negotiated settlement' with custodial and maintenance staff

Peel students score above average on provincial grade 3, 6 tests and national grade 4 standardized testing program

Peel Model UN delegates vote in favour of helping nations prevent HIV/AIDS

Peel board social workers honour Brampton teacher with Starfish Award

Peel board asks students "Are you a 'survivor'?"

2002 February News Releases

Visual arts students at Mayfield display projects for community

Heart Lake student wins international screenwriter's award

Global issue of HIV/AIDS challenges over 250 Peel students at annual Model UN

Peel students celebrate Black History Month

Mississauga student represents Canada at world championships

Sleep Country Canada provides firm support for students with special needs

Great Lakes students, staff take random acts of kindness to heart

Peel students get interactive with Online Math

Brampton students, parents get active with 'Walking Wednesdays'

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation recognizes Middlebury's contributions

Mississauga school holds parent information sessions for QE Arts program

2002 January News Releases

Peel board uses grade 9 math test results to help students improve

Over 650 parents come together to 'make a difference in literacy' at Peel board conference

Peel board literacy conference a sell-out success

Macville's web site wins Golden Web Award from international association

Peel schools raise over $70,000 for victims of Sept. 11th attacks

'Students Rule' at Meadowvale Secondary School in Mississauga

Peel board launches toolkit to increase choice within public schoolsr

Palgrave's web site wins international award

Peel board web site wins national recognition

Glenforest Secondary School open

Peel board starts new year by opening three schools

See news releases from January 2001 to December 2001

See news releases from August 1998 to December 2000

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