Upcoming Date
Exams: June 17- June 23 (Grade 12 period 4 exams : June 16). Please check previous emails for the full exam schedule.
Graduation: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Paramount Event Space
Exam Review Day: June 24: AM Only
PA Days: June 25 and June 26
| EXAM REVIEW DAY - June 24 | |
| Period 5 | 8:00 - 8:43 |
| Period 1 | 8:48 - 9:25 |
| Period 2 | 9:30 - 10:07 |
| Period 3 | 10:12 - 10:50 |
| Period 4 | 10:55 - 11:32 |
2026-2027 School Year Calendar
To support planning for families, please visit the YRDSB website to see the approved calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.
Library Resources are now due!
The final due date for all library materials was Thursday, June 11. Please support your child to return all materials so that the library staff can conduct inventory. Thank you.
Understanding and Navigating the Education System - Families of YRDSB Black Students Monthly Virtual Information Session on Monday, June 15, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Families, parents, and caregivers, please join us for our monthly virtual meeting, where families with Black children come together to learn about resources and upcoming programs for Black students in both elementary and secondary schools. Please see our flyer for more information and the registration link.
Personalized Alternative Education Department
The students in the Personalized Alternative Education Department enjoyed an amazing workshop with Juno Award-nominated songwriter and philanthropist Glenn Marais on Monday, June 1st. Students participated in a drum circle, learning about the principle of "ubuntu" - an ancient worldview originating in Africa highlighting our interconnectedness and the importance of compassion and community. The word can be translated as "I am because we are."
Students used breathwork and the power of rhythm to work together, and to connect with their own bodies, minds, and voices. They expressed themselves in writing, to share their ideas about their lived experiences and the world around them, and together created and recorded a song - a feat many thought impossible in the time we had. Students were able to interact in new and challenging ways, expanding their sense of agency and learning about themselves and each other. What a spectacular experience! Thank you to Glenn Marais and to our students for bringing all of themselves to our workshop.
Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) Scholarships & Awards 2026-2027
A reminder that the 2026-2027 BFCN Scholarships & Awards application cycle has launched! BFCN will once again be awarding six $1000 scholarships and awards to Black students pursuing post-secondary education in accredited Canadian institutions. All online applications and supporting documents must be submitted by July 31, 2026.
To learn more and apply for the 15th Annual BFCN Scholarships.
To learn more and apply for the 12th Annual BFCN Aim 2 Achieve Awards.
Also, the BFCN Scholarship Directory is available as a resource for obtaining additional scholarships.
A Peak Inside: Visual Arts
Students in Ms. La Porta's Gr. 11 Drawing & Painting class are painting up a storm! They were asked to research an Impressionist or Post-Impressionist artist and create a small painting utilizing their chosen Artist’s style and technique. Each student shared their learning, and painting sample, with the class in a collaborative presentation/gallery walk. They were then asked to choose a different artist–one that stood out to them from the gallery walk– Ms. La Porta and her students are very proud of!
