NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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Over the past school year, the Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) Student Senate set a goal to promote mental health awareness in schools.
Schools were invited to organize mental health events for a chance to win $1,000 towards a guest speaker at their school. Initiatives were shared in hard copy or by using the Twitter hashtag #SCDSBLetsTalk.
“We thank all schools that participated in the contest,” says Nicholas Gulley, Stayner Collegiate Institute student and Student Trustee. “The many entries received showed us all the great things our schools are doing to support environments that foster positive mental health.”
Schools hosted mental health walks, colouring sessions, presentations from mental health organizations and other activities that contributed to the promotion of mental health.
At the final Student Senate meeting on May 25, Eastview Secondary School and Clearview Meadows Elementary School were chosen as the winners.
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