Director’s Message for Families
Dear families, It’s wonderful to see the spring weather finally approaching after a long winter. And while I’m sure we are all ready to look ahead to warmer weather, I want to acknowledge that many in our communities had to navigate a challenging situation during the recent ice storm. Thank you to the staff, students and families who came together and showed a real sense of community during a difficult time.
Post March Break Message
Dear families,The snow is finally melting after a very long winter and we are happy to see signs of spring and some days filled with sunshine.This part of the year brings a lot of excitement and anticipation as we head into the season of spring concerts, various field trips and many different types of school celebrations and gatherings for our school communities.
Mid-Winter Break
Dear Families, As winter continues and we head into the Mid-Winter Break, we want to wish you all a safe and restful week and to take this opportunity to share some updates.
Message from the Director
As we approach the end of the semester, I want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, families and community partners. For secondary school students preparing for final exams, we recognize this can be a stressful time. I encourage you to take care of your well-being and to remember that school staff are there to help. We have put together some exam tips that may help you in preparing. We are here to support your success and well-being.
Year End Message from Chair and Director
Dear families, As we head towards the winter break, we want to thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to provide your children with a positive and successful school experience. It matters to us that every child has access to the learning, environment and support they need to be successful in school. That drives our work every day. Since the start of the school year, we have:
Message from the Director
Dear families, I hope the first few months of the school year have gone well for you and your children.
Message from the Director
October is Islamic Heritage Month. While we work year-round to create environments that celebrate and affirm the many diverse identities represented in our schools, this month gives us an opportunity to intentionally deepen our learning and understanding and demonstrate our ongoing commitment to supporting Islamic Heritage Month events throughout the region. Some of our schools will once again be attending an Islamic Heritage Month Exhibition next week for a half-day of learning about Islamic contributions to Canadian heritage and global society.
October Staff and Family Supports
It is important to acknowledge that as we approach October 7, this month in particular will be a challenging one for many in our community. There are students, staff and families in York Region who are experiencing the effects and local realities of the conflict in the Middle East in very real and difficult ways, particularly those who identify as Israeli, Jewish, Muslim and Palestinian.
Multi-Year Strategic Plan
Dear families, We are pleased to inform you that at the October 1, 2024, Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a new Multi-Year Strategic Plan: Building Unity, Achieving Excellence. Established by the Board of Trustees, this plan sets our direction and priorities as a school board and guides our work and decision making. It aligns with Ministry of Education priorities and is student-centred.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
I hope the school year is off to a great start for everyone. In visiting schools this month, I am already seeing great examples of student learning, engagement and achievement, and offer sincere thanks to staff, students and families for all their great work.