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Horizon demonstrates more than just an ability to educate

When you think of Horizon School Division what do you think of? For many people it would be that they are the division, which oversees our schools. In other words, a lot of people see Horizon as an educator. Which, in a way they are.
Christopher Lee
Humboldt Journal Reporter

When you think of Horizon School Division what do you think of?

For many people it would be that they are the division, which oversees our schools.

In other words, a lot of people see Horizon as an educator.

Which, in a way they are.

But the longer I live in Humboldt the more I realize they are so much more than just a school board.

With the school year about to end many employees of Horizon are about to go their separate ways for the summer.

But when they return in the fall, what happens?

Before students ever step foot in the halls, the division welcomes educators and former students for a Celebration Day.

This day is to celebrate everyone who plays a role in the development of Horizon’s students.

This is, I believe, an integral part of the school year.

Too often we are exposed to bad news or negativity.

We could all use a dose or two of positive reinforcement, which is exactly what Celebration Day provides.

It’s also a chance to celebrate former students, who put the hard work of their educators to good use in one way or another.

But that’s only the tip of the iceberg with Horizon.

They also work hard year round to train and encourage their staff to look out for and help those struggling with a mental health concern.

While I cannot say whether more people are actually dealing with those concerns, we all know more and more people are being open about it.

Horizon’s own efforts are important.

This brings me to last week, where Horizon demonstrated yet another aspect of their commitment to providing everyone in Horizon School Division with more than just an education.

Last week, during National Indigenous Peoples Day the division celebrated that with a ceremony and flag raising, which honoured seven First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities.

Horizon is home to many First Nation, Métis and Inuit students and schools, so seeing them honour their own students was nice.

Having students who are First Nation, Métis or Inuit can make it easier for the division to do, but by no means did they have to do it.

However, they chose to because they saw it’s importance.

While this time it was the First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities who were honoured by the division, they have showcased in the past a desire to honour all.

This is evident in the Celebration Day, where they have welcomed many different communities, including the Ukrainian community.

So good on Horizon.

The next time you think of Horizon remember, they are doing so much more than simply providing an education for their students.