Take Your MPP To School Day is a province-wide Ontario Public School Board Association (OPSBA) initiative that invites Members of the Provincial Parliament to visit a local school in their riding.
Opportunities were held between May 21st and 24th, and on Friday John Yakabuski, member for Renfrew – Nipissing – Pembroke visited Opeongo High School in Douglas, together with Board Chair, Susan Humphries, trustee Dave Dobson, Director of Education Kristen Niemi, and an entourage of members of the senior team and school staff.
The gang took the opportunity to school Yak on the technical arts program and demonstrate how the Government’s commitment to the skilled trades is being implemented locally.
“It was a pleasure to host and tour MPP Yakabuski at Opeongo High School,” says Susan Humphries, Board Chair. “We value his continued support and interest in the achievement and well-being of students and staff at the Renfrew County District School Board”
“Our secondary schools are where students are inspired and build the skills needed to enter the workforce.” says Director of Education Kristen Niemi, “Today we saw on display the dedication in the trades classrooms, as well as the investments needed to meet the demands of today and into the future.”
The RCDSB appreciates the leadership of OPSBA for this advocacy initiative.
By Rick Stow
