For immediate release
August 14, 2001

New teachers arrive for school

        Ninety new teachers are joining the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board this September. These eager teachers, new to the Board, will be busy over the next few weeks getting ready for their students, meeting their colleagues and receiving some additional training.
        All the new teachers will receive training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Health and Safety. There's also a full day of New Teacher Orientation sessions being held at the Education Centre, in Belleville on Wednesday, August 22.
These new teachers will be filling vacancies created by teacher retirements in June of 2001 in elementary and secondary schools in Hastings and Prince Edward counties. Some of the teachers are just beginning their careers in education while others bring with them years of skills and experience.
        "We are looking forward to the new teachers adding to our excellent teaching team in Hastings and Prince Edward," says Board Chair, Audrey Carter. "With their contribution, our students are sure to enjoy a great year."
 

For information contact:
Gillian McCurdy, 966-1170 ext. 2265