b'During 20202021, we have had many successes.We collectively re-opened schools safely, launched a virtual school, pivoted to remote learning, safeguarded our students and each others safety, made sacrifices, juggled priorities at home andwork, took on new and unexpected roles, anddid it all with grace, gratitude and kindness. The pandemic has brought us together as acommunity. It has shown how resilient we canbe in the face of adversity and has revealedthat Kenora Catholic is an incredible teamthat feels like a family.We know that our employees are ourgreatest asset and are at the heart of what makes Kenora Catholic special.Your contributions and dedication to ourstudents, families and board havenot gone unnoticed.That is why every staff member at Kenora Catholic received a Thank You keychain. This keychain reminds us how we all came together to support excellence in Catholic education during the pandemic.Catholic Education directors awards of excellence forCongratulations to the 2021 recipients of the Directors Award of Excellence in CatholicEducation. Each June, the Kenora Catholic District School Board awards one studentAmelia Illman | St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolfrom each school with the Directors Awardof Excellence in Catholic education.This award is presented to students who demonstrate excellence in education by excelling inacademics, arts and athletics. In addition, these students show exemplary behaviours such asempathy, kindness, compassion and respect for their fellow students and teachers, which are part of the provincial Catholic Graduate Expectations.We grow outstanding graduates.We are very proud to present the 2021 recipients of the Directors Award of Excellence in Catholic Education:- Arlie Olson - - Tyson Ponton - - Shayla Deshmukh - - Griffin Kowalchuk - - Chelsea Blackwell -St. Louis Living Arts School St. John Paul II School St. Isidore Virtual School St. John School cole Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys(formerly Pope John Paul II School)6 2021 ANNUAL DIRECTORS REPORT'