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Neighbourhood Cohesion: How is Halton doing on neighbourhood wellbeing?

February 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Learn about research from the 2023 Kindergarten Parent Survey on neighbourhood wellbeing across Halton. Neighbourhoods play a crucial role in children’s development. Neighbourhood assets like parks and recreation centres promote

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The Mental Growth between Grade 7 and Grade 10

By: Juanita Sol-Edeigba, Youth Leader, Milton As a current Grade 11 student, I can reflect on how my mental health and perspective evolved between Grade 7 and Grade 10. Looking back, I had a lot less to think about in Grade 7. I hadn’t gained the independence to...

Navigating High School: Reflections and Insights on Youth Well-Being and Community Connection

By Misimi Sanni, Halton Youth Leader As a recent high school graduate, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on my high school experience and those of my peers. What connections did I form? Did I feel like I belonged? Do I feel I have grown? Hearing about the release...

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Connectedness and belonging in Halton communities: New research report from Our Kids Network explores neighbourhood cohesion

Our Kids Network has published a report about neighbourhood cohesion, based on the results of their Kindergarten Parent Survey (KPS). The research brief focuses on data from the 2023 data collection cycle, highlighting changes compared to previous cycles, municipal...

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