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Weather forecast for Thursday, March 7, 2019

Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High minus 2. Wind chill minus 17 in the morning and minus 6 in the afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate.

Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 11. Wind chill minus 8 in the evening and minus 16 overnight.

Canada Learning Code visits SCCDSB

The Canada Learning Code, a national coding organization, were set to visit five St. Clair Catholic elementary schools this week.

Coding is the process that makes it possible to create computer software, apps and websites.

“We are excited to invite the Canada Learning Code into our schools, as a partner in technology education,” stated Laura Callaghan, Superintendent of Education.

“Building capacity for students in 21 st century learning is an important strategic target for St. Clair Catholic.”

The Canada Learning Code will assist in teaching nearly 700 elementary school students how to code using the latest digital software and will visit classrooms from Grades 1 to 8.

The organization has participated in more than 2,800 educational events with 260,000 learners across Canada.

In addition, after school training opportunities will be offered to all principals and vice principals, teachers, educational assistants, early childhood educators and library technicians at three locations across the system.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for students and staff alike, as the Canada Learning Code helps us to become builders, and not just consumers, of technology,” added Callaghan.