The Week of May 7-11 is Education week across Ontario. 
The Ministry theme this year is “Equity in Action” and the LKDSB will take the opportunity to highlight the diversity in the region.
On May 8th students and teachers in grades 6 through 8 will take part in the second annual Black Heritage Symposium at the high school in Dresden.
The event at Lambton Kent composite School will focus on the importance of Black heritage and identity and will also include a tour of the worlds famous Uncle Tom’s Cabin. They will also get a chance to tour the Buxton National historic site and Museum.
Meantime Catholic Education Week follows the theme “Renewing the Promise.” 
The St Clair Catholic District School Board will be joining other Catholic boards in Ontario to recognize the contribution Catholic education has made both locally and nationally.
A number of events are being held, focusing on learning excellence through literacy and numeracy events, technology and celebrations of the arts; and others demonstrate commitment to service through acts of charity.