International World Water Day

International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The United Nations General Assembly responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day.

Each year, World Water Day highlights a specific aspect of freshwater. On this page, we present a brief overview of the different themes that have been the focus of World Water Day celebrations.

Check it out - http://www.worldwaterday2011.org/

March 8 - TODAY is International Women's Day

Check out Are We Eqauls? 

http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/show-video/are-we-really-equals.html

March 8th is International Women's Day

March 8 is International Women's Day and has been observed since the early 1900's.  In 1977, the United Nations proclaimed March 8 as International Women’s Day to commemorate the deaths of 145 mostly poor immigrant women who were killed in a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in New York City on March 25, 1911. In 1979, the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.

International Women’s Day is observed around the world. The day provides an opportunity for us to recognize and reflect on the progress made in advancing women’s equality as well as react to the global challenges women continue to face. The United Nations has identified this year’s theme to be:

Equal access to education, training and science and technology:

Pathways to decent work for women.

Education is vital to ensuring a better quality of life for all.  In country after country, educating girls yields spectacular social benefits for the current and future generations.  An educated girl tends to marry later and have healthier children. The children she does have will be more likely to survive; they will be better nourished and better educated. She will be more productive at home and better paid in the workplace.  When you educate a girl, you educate a nation (Unicef).

For activities to use in the classroom on International Women’s Day, or any other day, please visit TDSB International Women's Day or consider organizing a social justice activity with your students to commemorate the day.

On 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements.  For events in Toronto please visit:

• International Women's Day
• YWCA Canada Events

How to Chill

Check out the new site we added to our list.

http://www.howtochill.ca/index.html

Great PD!!

Wednesday was the first PD session for mentors that YWM invited B2M mentors.  It was a great day!!  Modules from the binder that was distributed will be posted on our website -  www.tdsb.on.ca/YWM

Grade 7 to 12 Tuesday Event

Yesterday at "Navigating Your GPS" with Cheryl-Anne Webster (http://www.cawebster.com/) was wonderful.  The TDSB is full of caring, confident, courageous young women on the move.

Thank you for being so fearless and sharing your dreams with us. 

Follow us on twitter (TDSB_youngwomen) for news when the photos Will be posted.

A great day!

More testimonials from staff, students, and parents.

"Our 10 year old daughter attended the conference on Wed. Feb. 9 and she enjoyed it so much! Ever since she has been talking about self esteem and body image and she said that attending the conference was one of her best experiences that she has had in her life!! This is so interesting because Victoria (our daughter) has many friends, does well in school and is very involved in school life. However, participating in the conference made such an impact on her.  Thank you for all that you do for our students. I can assure you it is so important and very much appreciated".

Take care, Diane.

"It was a powerful, exciting and motivating event for everyone!!

Cheryl Ann Webster was a highly captivating speaker and held her audiences attention and interest throughout the entire day.  The Thorncliffe Park girls brought back ideas that will likely linger and influence their entire lifes.  One of our girls even won a prize which added to the element of excitement.  We thank you for putting so much thought, effort and interest into your planning this very special day.  
Thank you again for everything you and your team so thoughtfully and creatively put together.  I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have been part of this unique experience".

Pina