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LLF Speakers' Series: Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Returns to Inspire
03/14/2024
The Limestone Learning Foundation proudly announces the return of the renowned Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe to our virtual Speakers' Series. In an event that reinforces the LDSB's commitment to mental health and well-being.
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Limestone Music Celebration 2024
02/12/2024
On Wednesday, .February 21, 2024, at Queen’s University’s Grant and Kingston Halls, we will witness an extraordinary gathering of 400-500 secondary music students from across the Limestone District School Board
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Golf Tournament a great success!
10/05/2023
The 2023 LLF Sandra Davison Memorial Golf Classic was held in the bright September sunshine this year, and what a day it was!
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LLF Speakers' Series with Roxane Brouillard
05/31/2023
The Limestone Learning Foundation is thrilled to host Roxane Brouillard author of Mon chien-banane - one of many titles sent to schools earlier this year as part of the LLF's Books are Back initiative.
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LLF Speakers' Series: Steven MacDonald
04/18/2023
The Limestone Learning Foundation is thrilled to present Steven MacDonald for an exclusive engagement for students from Grades 4 – 8 on Establishing Safe, Caring and Respectful Digital Communities.
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Speakers' Series: A Path to Everyday Resiliency
04/11/2023
Dr. Hanley-Dafoe's presentation will provide secondary students realistic and sustainable strategies for understanding and practicing wellness, personal resiliency and emotion management, to expand student mental health knowledge.
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Books are Back!: Phase II
10/21/2022
Books are Back: Phase II will bring a variety of new books representing the voices of Indigenous, 2SLGTBQ+, Black and Authors of Colour to primary students in both English and French classes across the Limestone District School Board (LDSB).
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Sheila Watt-Cloutier
Re-Imagining a New Way Forward with Intention: A Conversation with Sheila Watt-Cloutier
04/13/2022
Students in Grade 7 to 12 are invited to join Re-Imagining a New Way Forward with Intention: A Conversation with Sheila Watt-Cloutier on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Hiring: Part-time Development Officer
03/14/2022
LLF hiring part-time development officer. If you have demonstrated understanding of fundraising and donor relations this may be an exciting opportunity for you.
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Virtual Author Visit March 3, 2022 with Zetta Elliott
02/23/2022
Zetta Elliott is a Canadian-born and raised poet, playwright, and author who hare what inspires her as a fantasy fiction writer.
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Reflections on the golf day
11/15/2021
Lots of ingredients made the LLF's Sandra Davison 2021 Memorial Golf Classic at Loyalist Golf Club, an immense success
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Books are Back!
10/21/2021
The LLF is providing all Grade 4 - 6 classrooms in the LDSB with to books to support Indigenous Education, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity.
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Annual golf tournament reaches new heights
10/21/2021
A new LLF initiative was introduced at the golf tournament. Books are Back launched with a generous donation from Johnson Insurance Inc.
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Elly Gotz - Learning From the Past to Counter Hate
04/30/2021
For 1,800 LDSB secondary students and their teachers, it was an unforgettable privilege to bear witness to the haunting recount of Elly Gotz�s life during the Holocaust.
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LLF Placement Students
LLF Placement Students
04/13/2021
LLF is pleased to announce a 6-week placement with St. Lawrence College students, Aidan Woodman and Samantha Tooth, both graduates of Limestone District School Board.
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Building a strong community
01/22/2021
Charitable donations make a huge difference to the health and wellbeing of the community. LLF broadens its mandate to do more for student readiness for learning.
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LLF donates $100,000 to Food Sharing Project
11/18/2020
The LLF awards its single largest gift to The Food Sharing Project, supporting student health and well-being in the LDSB.
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Health and Wellness added to area of funding
07/29/2020
LLF is pleased to announce an amendment to the Foundation's Strategic Plan.
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New Chair honoured to lead LLF Board
07/29/2020
Adam Young will serve as Chair of the Limestone Learning Foundation. He accepted the role at a recent Board meeting.
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Chair's Update April 21, 2020
04/21/2020
We hope that you are staying safe and healthy as we adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our lives.
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Honouring 227 Years of Education
01/17/2020
Kingston Secondary School will house a physical and digital teaching and research exhibit of education in Kingston.
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Family Math Night at Cataraqui Woods E.S.
11/21/2019
Families were invited to attend and were introduced to math games that supported numeracy skill building.
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Old Time Fiddle Club
11/13/2019
The club as gotten off to a great start this year purchasing new instruments with their grant from the LLF.
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The Josiah Henson Project by Cassel Miles
11/12/2019
Cassel Miles shares how he became deeply entranced with the exploration into the life of Josiah Henson.
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Board embarks on new strategic plan
11/07/2019
The Limestone Learning Foundation will embark on a new strategic planning process this fall, seeking input from various stakeholders on developing a long-term plan to ensure the Foundation is accountable, equitable and sustainable.
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World Premiere of Josiah Henson to benefit LLF
09/20/2019
Josiah Henson - From Slave to Saviour is an epic tale of courage and bravery in the face of unimaginable trials.
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News from the Chair
09/03/2019
A new school year always brings with it the promise of a fresh start and this is true for the Limestone Learning Foundation too.
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CFKA funds FIRST LEGO League
08/28/2019
Lake Effects Robotics will be introducing the FIRST LEGO League to elementary students this fall thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Kingston & Area, totalling $14, 870.
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Golf Tournament Nets $60,000
06/25/2019
The Sandra Davison Memorial Golf Classic hosted a record number of golfers at Loyalist Golf and Country Club June 6, 2019. An excellent day celebrating LLF-funded projects and fundraising to support future initiatives.
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GREC student turns project into business
06/14/2019
Grade 11 student Ryleigh Rioux is taking her learning about drone mapping and turning it into a summer job.
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Drum roll-Vanier awarded Larry Gibson Music Fund
05/09/2019
The Estate of Larry Gibson supports music education at elementary schools in the Limestone District School Board. This year's recipient is Module Vanier.
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LLF awards $35,000 to deserving school projects
05/01/2019
Student wellness, environmental stewardships, mentorship, STEM, cooperative and experiential learning, bucket drumming and LEGO robotics, these are just a few of the initiatives
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Johnson Insurance Title Sponsor for Golf
04/30/2019
Johnson Insurance Inc. lead sponsor for annual golf tournament.
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New design for LLF
03/05/2019
The LLF has recently launched a new website and we have also captured the concept of learning beyond books with a dynamic new logo.
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How does kindness grow at Southview P.S.
02/20/2019
What is kindness? How does kindness grow? These are some of the questions author Peggy Collins helps students explore
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Registration now open for annual golf tournament
01/29/2019
Registration is now open for the annual Sandra Davison Golf Classic Thursday, June 6, 2019 with tee-off at 12:30 p.m.
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Crystal Concert & Online Auction raises $60,000
01/09/2019
The Crystal Concert was a superb performance featuring students and alumni of the Limestone District School Board.
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NASA blasts off at NDSS
01/07/2019
The NASA mentorship program at NDSS inspires and encourages students in the sciences and math.
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La Salle S.S. Inclusive Garden Project
12/28/2018
The students of La Salle’s Senior Construction Class are proud of the work they did to foster inclusiveness in the school.
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Holiday online auction raises funds
12/17/2018
The Crystal Concert offered a companion holiday online auction. Hosted by Maxsold.com it offered hundreds of items.
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Crystal Concert Tickets Now on Sale
10/02/2018
The Crystal Concert & Online Auction is a unique fundraiser for the Limestone Learning Foundation. Tickets are now on sale.
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