CHESLEY – The regular board meeting on June 20 featured the return of a popular Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) year-end tradition.
Special guests were joined by family members and friends at the BWDSB Education Centre for the presentation of the 2023 Awards of Excellence, honouring the many outstanding contributions made to our local education system.
Trustees took turns recognizing the recipients, each representing a school area, or “family of schools.” From breakfast programs, fundraising, and athletics, to supporting literacy, diversity and equity, and the transition of newcomer families, recipients were thanked and celebrated for a broad range of initiatives.
The Awards of Excellence is an annual recognition held during the final board meeting in June. As it is impossible to honour every individual who contributes to the betterment of education in local schools, the awards are designed to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts and contributions of an individual from each family of schools within the district.
The Bluewater District School Board congratulates the following recipients of the 2023 Awards of Excellence:
– Bruce Peninsula District School/Peninsula Shores District School Family of Schools – Nicole Gamble
– Georgian Bay Community School Family of Schools – Sonia Kulakowsky
– Grey Highlands Secondary School Family of Schools – Joan John
– John Diefenbaker Senior School Family of Schools – Jack Davis
– Kincardine District Senior School Family of Schools – Katie Kloosterboer
– Owen Sound District Secondary School Family of Schools – Brenda Long
– Saugeen District Senior School Family of Schools – Ningwakwe George
– Walkerton District Community School Family of Schools – Lance Rock
Walkerton District Community School volunteer honoured
Lance Rock has been an active volunteer within the school community for the last five years. He volunteers countless hours of his personal time to the school track and field team, coaching long jumpers, triple jumpers and sprinters. Under his guidance, WDCS athletes have been excelling at local, regional and larger sporting championships. He also volunteers with the school cross country team and other in-school sporting events.
Rock brings both experience and passion for sport and encourages sportsmanship, dedication and for students to always try their best. In addition, he is an advocate for healthy living, and is a role model and mentor to many local student athletes. Rock is a WDCS graduate, and the school is beyond grateful to have him return as a much-appreciated community volunteer.
