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Local students share their outlook returning to class cumstance we find ourselves, but being able little bit more normal,” said Rowden Written By Paula Brown to see students, talk to them, get feedback Despite returning for the start of another Local Journalism Initiative Reporter from students who are right there in front of school year out of online learning, when stu- Summer is out, and school is back in session. you is something that all our staff are look- dents were asked by the Free Press about We’re Here To Help! Students from grades 9 to 12 gathered out- ing forward to doing again.” how they feel returning, many expressed 110 Adeline Street, Shelburne side of Centre Dufferin District High School This year marks the third school year anxiety about the year ahead. 519.925.3145 | crewsoninsurance.com (CDDHS) on Tuesday (Sept. 7) morning as affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Two Grade 11 students at CDDHS, Keylisa they awaited the official start of another difference entering the 2021/22 school year Lewis and Jaden Leid told the Free Press school year. can already be seen. they are nervous about the in-class curricu- “It was really nice to have students back Where an assembly line of COVID-19 pro- lum after experiencing online learning. with us in-person,” said Adam Rowden, Prin- tocols and safety measures were was once “It’s mostly the subject I’m scared about. cipal of the local high school. “There’s a lot set up, students wearing masks now freely The whole COVID thing happened in Grade of energy and excitement, and all kinds of walk up to the school, sanitize their hands, 9 for me, so I never really had that full high hope and optimism that comes with the start and make their way to class. 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The council is made The Suicide Awareness Council of Wel- Local Journalism Initiative Reporter up of different organizations and agencies in lington-Dufferin alongside their campaign the community as well as those interested are also looking to launch a new website The Suicide Awareness Council of Welling- in mental health and suicide awareness and by mid-September to help provide further ton-Dufferin is recognizing World Suicide prevention. reaching resources to specific groups in Duf- Prevention Day (Sept. 10) locally this year While the council doesn’t provide services ferin County and Wellington. with the launch of a new campaign. can lead to mental health challenges, which like a helpline or counselling, they do look to As part of World Suicide Prevention Day, “World Suicide Prevention Day is a chance can lead to higher risk for suicide,” said reach people in the community in ways that an invitation is open to the community to to bring the messages behind suicide aware- Glenister. “What we decided to do was look larger organizations can’t. light a candle at 8 p.m. on Sept. 10. ness and prevention to a public audience,” at protective factors that can help us build “We come together as a collective and look Glenister said the candle is a symbol of said Heather Glenister, coordinator of the resilience and gives us a chance to look at at what are some of the gaps in our commu- hope and helps show support to bereaved local suicide awareness council. “Suicide is things that make us happy and joyful.” nity,” said Glenister. families and those who struggle with suicidal very much stigmatized, it’s not a word that Since the start of September, the coun- She added that the organization has a ideation. people want to talk about, and it’s not an cil has encouraged community members number of working groups that look at par- “It lets them know that there are people issue that people want to talk about.” to share photos on social media of the ticular populations and their journey with out there that care about them. Suicide is World Suicide Prevention Day, which is numerous ways they reconnect based on 10 mental health and suicide prevention. These a conversation that you don’t have to be a observed on Sept. 10, was first established in themes. The themes chosen by the council working groups including seniors and most professional to help somebody, we all have 2003 by the International Association for Sui- include; physical wellness; self; heritage, cul- recently the farming, agriculture and veteri- a part to play, and it’s really about just being cide Prevention (ISAP) and the World Health ture and traditions; community; spirituality; nary communities.