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Important Updates

Weekly Newsletter: Monday, February 17


Anti-Sex Trafficking - Grade 11 & 12 Assemblies

Sex trafficking is one of the fastest growing and most lucrative crimes worldwide. It is predatory and damaging to victims, survivors, their families and communities, and Ontario is no exception. The majority of victims are between 13 and 24 years of age. Families are encouraged to access resources and videos on the HDSB Anti-Sex Trafficking page to learn more.


Grade 11 (period 2) and 12 (period 3) students will attend an assembly on Tuesday, February 18th with guests from SAVIS of Halton and Alexandra Ford, founder of The Laughing Survivor. The session will explore who’s most vulnerable, how traffickers groom their victims, what to look out for, how to support someone who is or you suspect is being trafficked, as well as how to keep yourself safe from traffickers. Alexandra, a sex trafficking survivor, will share her remarkable journey of resilience, and engage in a Q&A session with students.


Anti-Sex Trafficking Community Event - Feb 20

The HDSB, in collaboration with SAVIS of Halton and EFRY Hope and Help for Women, invites families and community members to an Anti-Sex Trafficking Information Session on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. The session is open to all members of the Halton community and will be held from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Georgetown District High School. 


This session is being held in response to overwhelming participation in the joint Anti-Sex Trafficking information sessions held in February and June 2024 in Milton. The event will uncover the realities of sex trafficking and provide insight into who is at risk, digital and cyber security considerations, warning signs and how to keep our children and youth safe.


Learn more and register: https://t.co/zLrJnvUKx3 


Mental Health & Wellbeing Info Sessions

The HDSB has announced additional Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions for parents/guardians this Winter and Spring. Each session will be led by a mental health expert in that area who will share their knowledge and provide helpful information and resources.​​ The upcoming sessions include: 

Registration is required as limited spots are available. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/48QhPrJ 


Pink Shirt Day - Feb 26

This day has its roots in the events of two high school students in Nova Scotia who wore pink to support another student after he was bullied for wearing pink. Pink Day has come to represent Anti-Bullying in education settings. At GDHS, we encourage staff and students to wear pink on February 26th to show their commitment to kindness and inclusion.


Problem Gaming Awareness Information Session

ADAPT (Addiction, Drugs and Gambling Assessment Prevention and Treatment Services) is offering a free virtual education and information session on Wednesday, February 26th from 6-8pm via Zoom. This presentation is designed for families, loved ones, and friends who want to better understand Problem Gaming, support a loved one struggling with Gaming dependency and learn how to maintain boundaries and a healthy balance. See this flyer for details.


Inclement Weather Reminders

With temperatures still keeping us guessing, winter weather could surprise us any time! To stay prepared, families are encouraged to review the HDSB Inclement Weather Reminders to know how we communicate important updates about school closures and bus cancellations. A printable version of this information is also available. If your child is bused to school, please ensure you know which transportation zone you are located in. Let’s stay connected and safe when wintry conditions arrive!


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Take a look HERE for an opportunity to earn volunteer hours toward graduation right here in the Georgetown community.


Coming up at GDHS


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-Your GDHS Admin Team

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