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3 | T h u rs d a y , F e b ru a ry 1 6 , 2 0 1 7 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | w w w .in s id e H A L T O N .c o m Oakville and Burlington principals win national honour An Oakville and Burlington principal are among a select group of educators recognized with a national award. Sunningdale elementary school principal Loui Silvestri has been named one of Canada' s Outstanding Principals for 2017 by The Learning Partnership. He joins M.M. Robinson High School' s Andrea Taylor, as the only two Halton educators named among the 40 principals. N ow celebrating its 13th year, Canada' s Outstanding Principals program recognizes the contribution of principals in publicly-funded schools. The 40 principals were chosen for demonstrating innovation, having an entrepreneurial spirit and for employing creativity to find solutions and opportunities for students. This is the third year Halton District School Board principals have received the award. Alka Sahai and Michelle Newlands were recipients in 2015 and 2016, respectively Touched to have received the award, Silvestri emphasized these recognitions are more about the team of people he works with than it is about himself. "I thank the many individuals who supported my nomination and I share this award with all of them, including teachers, our support, office and custodial staff. They played, and continue to play, a vital role in ensuring our students are challenged, supported and successful in their learning journey -- academically, socially and emotionally I also share this award with my Halton principal colleagues. They are it represents everybody in the school community coming together to do great things. Being a school principal is a multi-faceted job and the key is to keep students at the centre of what we d o ...." Stuart Miller, director of education for the public board, said Taylor and Silvestri are great examples of principals who help lead Halton schools at the elementary and secondary levels. Lou Silvestri "Andrea Taylor and Loui Silvestri are dedicated principals who put student success and fulfillment at the centre of everything they do. Their desire to ensure students and staff members are included in creating an inclusive and vibrant learning climate with a strong focus on educational success on all levels is a testament to their leadership and teamwork skills." The Learning Partnership invites nominations of outstanding principals from school boards, colleagues, parents, teachers, students and community members. More than 400 principals in Canada have received the award. Recipients get to attend a five-day leadership training program at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto in late February. a committed and dedicated group of professionals who are equally deserving. I can say with certainty w e learn from one another each and every day while in the position of principal," Silvestri said. "I am so proud of everybody who is a part of this honour. Even though this is a Canada' s Outstanding Principals award, *R eg. price/select item s FRIDAY FEB. 17- FEB. 19 * BERGER PARIS LA M PE ...A nd More 2501 Third Line (Third Line and Dundas) Oakville, Ontario · 905-827-0700 www.skywayjewellers.com W ILD CARD ! ft Don't see the service you need? Take up to.. if* -v SERVICE SPECIALS S E N IO R D IS C O U N T 20% OFF EVERY W E D N E S D A Y EXC LU D IN G DRIVE C LEAN A N D TIRES $300 m a x im u m d is c o u n t Change Engine Oil (u p to 5 Litres) Rotate Tires Top off all Fluid Levels Check Engine Coolant Check Cooling System for Leaks Check Brake Wear, Belts & Hoses Check Pressure in all Tires Check Exhaust System & Lights W IT H C O u P O N Off 1 S H U T T L E S T O A N D F R O M B R O N T E G O -T R A IN