Prom Tickets and Permission Forms

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, WCI will be hosting our annual Prom for graduating students at  Venu Event Space. No later than April 29th at 3:30 pm, every WCI student attending must fill in and return to the main office the WCI Permission Form found below. Tickets are now available to purchase on School Cash Online.

For students who plan on bringing a guest, the Guest Application Form must be completed in full and returned to the WCI office by 3:30pm on April 29th. Approved students will will be notified on their school GAPPS account.

Guest tickets for Prom will be posted on School Cash Online April 30th for purchase through May 5th.

WCI Student Permission Form

WCI Guest Permission Form

If you have any questions, please contact the main office.

Y2 LEGACY - Transformative Summer Learning Program through a Black-Centred Lens

Y2 LEGACY is designed with a long-term vision in mind. Ideally, students begin their LEGACY journey in the summer before Grade 9 and return each year, completing a new course annually. This pathway culminates in Grades 11 or 12 with:

• The opportunity to earn grade 12 Business Leadership university/college course and a Schulich School of Business Certificate

• The option to take a summer co-op placement with a Black-led community organization, and

• The possibility of being invited to participate in a York University course in the Fall, expanding post-secondary readiness and access.

Y2 LEGACY is competitive and space is limited. To be considered for enrollment students must compete two steps by May 2, 2025 at 4pm.

Step 1: students currently attending a YRDSB day school must register for their selected course using My Pathway Planner (myBlueprint), while students who do not attend a YRDSB day school must register using the Non-YRDSB Registration Form.

Step 2: all students must complete the Y2 LEGACY Google Application Form. 

Form more information visit the Y2 LEGACY webpage for more information!

Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) Scholarships and 2025 Scholarship Directory

Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) 14th Annual Scholarships Application

This year, BFCN will be awarding four $1000 scholarships to qualifying students pursuing education at an accredited Canadian University or College in September 2025. Two scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students and two scholarships will be awarded to graduate students. Learn more and register by July 31, 2025.

Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) 11th Annual Aim 2 Achieve Awards Application

The Aim 2 Achieve Award will recognize Black students who are celebrating achievement after facing adversity. This year BFCN will be awarding two Aim 2 Achieve awards. The recipients of the $1000 award will be students graduating from a Canadian secondary school or CEGEP and who will be attending an accredited Canadian University or College in September 2025 to pursue undergraduate education. Perseverance and dedication are two qualities that the Aim 2 Achieve winners must embody and believe in. Achievement exists in many different forms and we want to hear about yours! Learn more and register by July 31, 2025.

Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) Scholarship Directory 2025

The BFCN Scholarship Directory is a free, detailed, and up-to-date compilation of 50+ available scholarships, awards, and bursaries for youth pursuing post-secondary education primarily at the undergraduate level. This directory was created to support Black students and their families, educators, guidance counselors, and coaches search, find, and apply for funding opportunities.

Jewish Heritage Month Celebration - Challah Bake

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Youth Skilled Trade Event

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Campus Ready Parents Evening

Update From Guidance

GUIDANCE UPDATES -  April 24

Mark Maintain Date - MAY 6 This is the final day that a student, in a Grade 11 or Grade 12 course, may drop a course in order that it not be recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript.

Ivey @ Western We're excited to share a fantastic summer opportunity for your students currently in Grades 9 to 11!  The John F. Wood Summer Leadership Program (SLP) is a four-day, on-campus experience at Ivey Business School for students interested in business, leadership, and innovation. From August 5–8, participants will develop leadership skills, tackle real-world business challenges, and stay in residence at Western University. We’d love your support in spreading the word—please encourage interested students to apply by filling out the application form, linked here.

Become a Royal Canadian Air Force AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN  They have a paid education program which would completely subsidize the tuition, tools, books, and school fees for your students and offer a salary to attend Centennial College’s Aircraft Maintenance programs, offering an accessible option for incoming students considering studying at DOW campus. Further questions, please connect with MCpl / Cplc Kate Ballard - Katherine.Ballard@forces.gc.ca

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE FAIR:  https://www.ouevents.ca/ouf/how-to-prepare/  MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FAIR: https://www.ouevents.ca/

The 2025 schedule of Ontario Universities' Events is here! Ontario's universities are excited to connect with students, educators and supporters at our virtual and in-person events happening this spring and fall. These events are free, and anyone may attend. Please promote these events to your students and share them on your school website. Ontario Universities' Information Sessions: May 22, 2025, from 5 to 7 pm (ET) This virtual event is divided into 4 sessions, where students can learn about the universities of their choice and ask questions. This event is tailored to Grade 11 and younger students who are beginning their university research. Registration is available now. Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF): Toronto, September 27-28, 2025, 9:30 am to 5 pm daily The OUF is one of the largest educational fairs in North America. Students can gather information and chat one-on-one with students, staff and faculty from Ontario's universities. Ontario Universities' Regional Fairs: Across Ontario, September to October Ontario university representatives will travel across the province this fall offering fair-style events. Individual event dates and locations are to be announced. ·         Northwestern Ontario: September 15-19 ·         Northeastern Ontario: September 15-19 ·         Central Eastern Ontario: September 22-25 ·         Ottawa and Eastern Regions: October 6-10 ·         Southwestern Ontario: October 14-17 Learn more at ouevents.ca.

Victims of Crime Week

Parents, caregivers, guardians, community members and youth 11+ are welcome to attend the 3rd Annual Anti-Human Trafficking Conference in York Region.

Join us at Seneca Polytechnic College King Campus on May 13 and 14, 2025 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. for an evening of learning, networking, and collaboration in the fight against human trafficking. Registration for the 3rd Annual York Region Anti-Human Trafficking Conference. Administrators, please share this link with your community.

Our conference brings together experts, advocates, and community members to raise awareness and education. Through engaging workshops, inspirational talks and community booths, we gain valuable knowledge and tools to protect and empower our community. Free refreshments and a light dinner will be provided.

For more information, YRDSB staff please contact Oksana Majaski, Community and Partnership Developer with Inclusive School and Community Services at oksana.majaski@yrdsb.ca or 416-568-2252. For community inquiries please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca.

Understanding and Navigating the Education System -Families of YRDSB Black Students April Information Session

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Supporting Your Child’s Well-being: Free webinars for parents/caregiver

School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free, 5-part webinar series designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics related to substance use and addictive behaviours.

This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:

• The intersection of addictions and mental health
• Recognizing signs of substance use and addictive behaviours
• How to talk about substance use at home
• Current trends in student substance use in Ontario – What parents/caregiver need to know
• Technology overuse and problematic gaming

April 22, May 7, May 14, May 22, more dates to follow

REGISTER HERE

Sikh Heritage Month Celebration at Kleinburg P.S.

Kleinburg Public School is hosting a community event in celebration of Sikh Heritage Month on Thursday, April 24th, from 5:30-7:30 pm. This will be an evening where students, staff and families come together to enjoy a meal (langar) together, learn about the diversity within the Sikh identity, make connections, and share experiences with one another. 

Please see details below for an overview of the evening. 

5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada Display and Craft Activity

6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Welcome and Performances Martial Arts Demonstration by Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Gatka Akhara 

7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Community Meal (Langar)

We kindly ask that you register if you would like to attend.

If you have any questions, please contact Kleinburg Public School at 905-893-1142 or Ms. Rosen, Principal at sharron.rosen@yrdsb.ca or Ms. Dhaliwal, Vice Principal at amrit.dhaliwal@yrdsb.ca.

Thank you, and we look forward to learning from and with you in celebration of Sikh Heritage Month.

East Asian Heritage Celebration

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Korean Family Engagement

BLACK EXCELLENCE NIGHT

BLACK EXCELLENCE NIGHT

Showcasing Excellence, Leadership, Resilience, and Innovation

All are welcome to join us for:

● Musical Performance by Nobleton PS

● Interactive Carousel Stations

● Collaborative Mural Painting

● Arts and Craft

● Game Show

When

Monday, May 7, 2025

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Where

H.G. Bernard Public School

245 Bernard Ave. Richmond Hill L4S 1E1

Contact

For more information, please contact:

h.g.bernard.ps@yrdsb.ca

This event is hosted by H.G. Bernard Public School in collaboration with Nobleton Public School, Sixteenth Ave. Public School, Doncrest Public School, Richmond Hill High School and Inclusive School and Community Services

Alliance of Educators for Black Students (AEBS) 2025 Scholarships

Alliance of Educators for Black Students (AEBS) invites self-identifying Black students who are graduating from a high school in the York Region District School Board to apply for AEBS 2025 Scholarships. Please see the flyer for more information.

For more information or questions, please contact the Centre for Black Students (CBSE) at blackstudentexcellence@yrdsb.ca.

SUMMER CREDIT BEARING PROGRAM - Y2 LEGACY - A BLACK-CENTRED APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION, AND EXCELLENCE

York Region District School Board, in partnership with York University, presents: Y² LEGACY – A Black-Centred Approach to Leadership, Innovation, and Excellence.  This is a transformative credit-bearing summer learning program that empowers students through a Black-centred lens, celebrating leadership, innovation, and academic excellence.

Learn more and registration link. The admissions deadline to be considered for entry into the program is Friday, May 2, 2025. Students will be notified of their acceptance status by Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

For any questions, please contact the Centre for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) at blackstudentexcellence@yrdsb.ca.

GUIDANCE UPDATES -  April 14

GRADE 12 STUDENTS  Full Disclosure Date:  APRIL 23  If you are dropping a course and do not want the mark transmitted to university or college, you must drop the course by this date.  *Please note:  You must come to the guidance office to see your counsellor BEFORE April 23 as parent/guardian signature is required.   April 24 - marks are transmitted to OUAC April 25- marks are transmitted to OCAS

GRADE 11 or 12 STUDENTS Mark Maintain Date - MAY 6 This is the final day that a student, in a Grade 11 or Grade 12 course, may drop a course in order that it not be recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript.

Student SIN & Summer Job Bank Clinic Spring 2025

Is your child in need of a Social Insurance Number?

Is your child looking for a summer job this year?

Students, parents and guardians, please join us for a free service brought to your school communities from a joint project with Service Canada and the York Region District School Board. 

Meet with a Service Canada representative and receive your Social Insurance Number (SIN) on the spot!

Service Canada representatives will be at the following schools to help students and newcomers apply for their Social Insurance Numbers, learn about the Canada Job Bank and Summer Program for Youth and the Federal Dental Program!

Open Mic Night Series with YRP

Graduation Information for Grade 12’s

**DEADLINE EXTENDED TO PAY YOUR GRADUATION CEREMONY FEE**

FOR GRADE 12 PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND STUDENTS

 

LAST CHANCE!!!

The deadline to pay your graduation fee has been extended.  The final deadline to pay is APRIL 16.

 

If you would like to attend the Graduation Ceremony, please pay your grad fee of $85 through SchoolCash online.

This fee provides all Grade 12 students with their very own cap, gown and stole, which are worn to the graduation ceremony.  The cap, gown and stole can be kept as a keepsake of this major milestone.  In addition, the fee helps to defray the cost of the graduation ceremony.  Please select the appropriate sized gown (size options found on SchoolCash).  Be sure to measure your height from head to toe. 

 

**If you are not sure whether or not you paid your fee, please log into SchoolCash and check under ‘Payment History’.

 

All students who pay the graduation fee will receive 2 guest tickets.  These tickets are numbered and assigned to the student who paid the fee.  Guest tickets are non-transferable.  Students who pay the fee do not need a ticket to attend the ceremony.

 

Date of Graduation:  Wednesday, June 25

Venue:  Paradise Banquet Hall

Arrival for Students:  5:45pm

Ceremony Start Time: 6:30pm

GUIDANCE UPDATES -  April 11

THINKING ABOUT APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY IN 2025-2026? The 2025 schedule of Ontario Universities' Events is here! Ontario's universities are excited to connect with students, educators and supporters at our virtual and in-person events happening this spring and fall. These events are free, and anyone may attend. Please promote these events to your students and share them on your school website. Ontario Universities' Information Sessions: May 22, 2025, from 5 to 7 pm (ET) This virtual event is divided into 4 sessions, where students can learn about the universities of their choice and ask questions. This event is tailored to Grade 11 and younger students who are beginning their university research. Registration is available now. Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF): Toronto, September 27-28, 2025, 9:30 am to 5 pm daily The OUF is one of the largest educational fairs in North America. Students can gather information and chat one-on-one with students, staff and faculty from Ontario's universities. Ontario Universities' Regional Fairs: Across Ontario, September to October Ontario university representatives will travel across the province this fall offering fair-style events. Individual event dates and locations are to be announced. ·         Northwestern Ontario: September 15-19 ·         Northeastern Ontario: September 15-19 ·         Central Eastern Ontario: September 22-25 ·         Ottawa and Eastern Regions: October 6-10 ·         Southwestern Ontario: October 14-17 Learn more at ouevents.ca.

GUIDANCE UPDATES -  April 8

OUAC - Responding to An Offer of Admission https://www.ouac.on.ca/guide/undergrad-respond/  Key Dates https://www.ouac.on.ca/guide/undergrad-dates/  May 29, 2025 The latest date all Group A applicants who submitted their application by the January application deadline can expect a response from an Ontario university. This includes an offer of admission, a refusal or a deferral, once additional information is received.   June 2, 2025 The earliest date a Group A applicant may be required to respond to an Ontario university offer of admission and give a financial commitment (e.g., registration deposit, residence deposit). All other admission-related elements, including scholarships, other forms of student assistance or financial incentives, and offers of residence, are considered part of the offer of admission. Therefore, a student may accept these other offers before June 2, 2025, but Ontario universities will not compel a student in any way to make a decision before this date.

OCAS - Key Dates https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/important-dates    May 1, 2025: Deadline to Confirm Offers of Admission Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission by this date. Log in to your ontariocolleges.ca account to confirm your offer. Colleges may extend offers of admission after this date. Each college will set the deadline to confirm offers made after May 1, and this deadline will be communicated to you with your offer. June 2025: Tuition Deposit Due at the Colleges The colleges require payment of a tuition deposit in June to secure your spot in your program. Each college sets its own tuition deposit amount and payment deadline. This information will be communicated to you by the college.

Bare Necessities

Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA) Scholarships

3rd Annual York Region Anti-Human Trafficking Conference

 

REGISTER HERE

Graduation Information for Grade 12’s

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE GRADUATION CEREMONY

FOR GRADE 12 PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND STUDENTS

 

Please note that the deadline to pay for graduation is fast approaching. 

The deadline is APRIL 9.

 

If you would like to attend the Graduation Ceremony, please pay your grad fee of $85 through SchoolCash online.

This fee provides all Grade 12 students with their very own cap, gown and stole, which are worn to the graduation ceremony.  The cap, gown and stole can be kept as a keepsake of this major milestone.  In addition, the fee helps to defray the cost of the graduation ceremony.  Please select the appropriate sized gown (size options found on SchoolCash).  Be sure to measure your height from head to toe. 

 

**If you are not sure whether or not you paid your fee, please log into SchoolCash and check under ‘Payment History’.

 

All students who pay the graduation fee will receive 2 guest tickets.  These tickets are numbered and assigned to the student who paid the fee.  Guest tickets are non-transferable.  Students who pay the fee do not need a ticket to attend the ceremony.

 

Date of Graduation:  Wednesday, June 25

Venue:  Paradise Banquet Hall

Arrival for Students:  5:45pm

Ceremony Start Time: 6:30pm

NEW! -- Therapy Dog Visits

We are excited to announce that the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program will be visiting our school to help support our students’ mental health.

A visit with a Therapy Dog can:

• Calm the nervous system
• Promotes physical and emotional health - reduce stress
• Release of endorphins (“feel-good hormones”)
• Decrease loneliness
• Help increase social interaction
• Improve mood
• And it’s fun!!

Each dog comes with a trainer, and each dog is tested for suitability (temperament, sociability, ability to follow the handler’s lead, cleanliness, etc.) prior to being accepted for the program.

Our first visit will be on May 7^th, 12:15 – 1:15 pm, in Rm. 115.

The sign-up form will be emailed to students. 

*Students may only sign up during their lunch or spare period.

Additional notes for students:

Students can sign up for a 5-min. time slot.

3 students per dog, per time slot.

Please come on time (we may not be able to accommodate late arrivals).

School bags must be left on the table (supervised by school staff) outside the Therapy Dog room.

Questions?

Please email Mrs. Rosenberg at stephanie.rosenberg@yrdsb.ca

 

 

Please see the link below for parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning and well-being for every family. 

School Mental Health Ontario