April 1, 2022 Newsletter

How To Avoid The Self-Esteem Trap Of Social Media

 “Humans naturally compare ourselves to others,” says teen life coach Dr. RJ Jackson. “Social media has brought comparison to a completely different level—it really is an unfair level of comparison. Using social media, we can touch up photos, use filters, remove blemishes and always show our best, always appear happy.” In this sense, experts say social media poses a range of psychological risks, especially when it comes to issues related to body image.

April is Hispanic Heritage Month

During the month of April the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is proud to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month. In March 2010, our TDSB Board of Trustees voted that April be designated as Hispanic Heritage Month at the TDSB.

As stated in the Hispanic Heritage Month Act, (May 5, 2015):

“Ontario is home to more than 400,000 first-, second- and third-generation Canadians of Hispanic origin. As early as 1914, Canadians who originated from 23 Hispanic countries began immigrating to the province and today the Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing in Ontario. Hispanic-Canadians represent a dynamic community that has made significant contributions to the growth and prosperity of the Province of Ontario.

100 Year-Old Wreck of “Endurance” Found

A team of researchers has found the wreck of Endurance, a ship that sank off the coast of Antarctica more than 100 years ago.

The captain of Endurance was the British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. The ship sank after becoming trapped in ice on its way to Antarctica in 1915.

The researchers’ mission is called Endurance22. They set sail from South Africa in February, headed for the last known location of Endurance that was recorded by its captain before it sank.