Local Schools Receive Grants for Mental Health Initiatives

At the suggestion of an Early Childhood Educator at the school whose partner works for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Millbrook South Cavan Principal Sheryl Hunter contacted Kerri Davies, Manager of Development for the local CMHA branch to learn more about a grant opportunity in support of Mental Health… Continue reading

Popular North Cavan Principal Retires

North Cavan parents were shocked last month to receive a newsletter from their Principal Bob Sinclair announcing his retirement at the end of the school year. An engaging, energetic leader at the school, Sinclair’s humour and relaxed leadership style has infected the school with a positive, optimistic and respectful atmosphere… Continue reading

Millbrook South Cavan Extension Update

Plans have just been released illustrating the extension that will proceed to provide Millbrook South Cavan School some much needed space. The 10,570 square foot extension will include five classrooms as well as the much anticipated Daycare facility. Last month, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board authorized administration to… Continue reading

Wutai Shan Temple Opens Its Doors For Annual Open House

The annual Open House at the Wutai Shan Buddhist Temple held last Saturday saw almost 2000 visitors come to witness the progress at this impressive project, much more than the anticipated crowd of 650 organizers expected, and twice number who came last year. Facing heat, humidity and dusty roads, many… Continue reading

North Cavan Students Jump into the Deep End

Grade three students at North Cavan headed to the Peterborough YMCA to receive swimming instruction which provides essential skills required to survive an unexpected fall into deep water. The students and their teacher travelled to the pool for three one-hour, in-water lessons in addition to the delivery of three in-class… Continue reading