Message from the Board Chair and Director of Education
Every child deserves to learn in a safe and inclusive school, regardless of their faith, heritage, orientation, race or income. To help ensure student safety, the Province of Ontario has launched an online survey to hear from students, parents and guardians and school staff about their experiences with bullying in Ontario schools. The online survey will help the province better understand the different ways that bullying occurs in classroom settings.
Celebrating Black Excellence
A principal turned national television sports broadcaster.A student whose quiet leadership and passion for trucks have put him on the path to success. A teacher giving her students voice through the art of spoken word.
Letter of Concern to the Minister of Education and local Members of Provincial Parliament
Recently, Trustees of the York Region District School Board passed a motion to send a letter of concern to the Minister of Education and local Members of Provincial Parliament regarding the announced plan to make online learning a requirement for secondary school graduation.
Annual Board of Trustees’ Assessment and Governance Action Plan for 2020
At the regular Board meeting of February 4, 2020, following a comprehensive review process, the Board of Trustees confirmed completion of and approved its Annual Assessment and Governance Action Plan.
Novel Coronavirus
We are writing to families today sharing specific concerns related to the Novel Coronavirus and are seeking your support as members of our community. We understand that students and their families are feeling some anxiety regarding the Novel Coronavirus.
About 3,000 People Attend Community Vigil Honouring Flight 752 Victims
On Monday, close to 3,000 people gathered at a vigil in Richmond Hill to honour the victims of Flight 752 in Iran. The York Region community, including our students, families and staff members, have been deeply and directly affected by this tragic event and we came together united in our grief and support for one another.
York Region District School Board to Host Community Vigil
We join Canadians and others around the world in mourning the loss of the victims of yesterday’s plane crash in Iran. We are heartbroken to learn that five of our students died in this devastating tragedy, from four of our schools: Adrienne Clarkson P.S., Beynon Fields P.S., Meadowbrook P.S. and Richmond Green S.S. Our focus continues to be on providing support to students at the affected schools, and we have staff members trained in responding to tragic events at the schools this week.
January 8, 2020
Nothing prepares us for the news of the airline crash that took place in Iran on Wednesday, especially one that affects children and youth. Sadly, we are aware that our region and schools have been directly affected by this sudden and tragic loss of life.We are heartbroken by the news and our thoughts and deepest condolences are with all those affected. This is a global tragedy affecting us locally and we join our families and communities in grieving.
Inaugural Board Meeting
Dear families, Yesterday, at our annual inaugural Board meeting, the trustees elected our officers of the Board. I am humbled to serve this year as Board Chair.
Letter to the editor of Professionally Speaking
Please see below a letter to the editor of Professionally Speaking in response to their December 2019 issue.Dear Editor,