The Woodbridge Wyvern - April 10, 2026

April

We recognize the following;

Sikh Heritage Month

World Autism Month

Earth Month

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)

On Tuesday, April 14th, we will be having an assembly for students writing the OSSLT in second semester. Families should have already received an email regarding the test. On Thursday, April 16th, grade 10 students who have previously not written or students who were previously unsuccessful in writing of the literacy test will have an opportunity to take the test. 

Adult Day School

Adult Day School offers high school credit course,s including English as a Second Language (ESL) Credit Courses.

It operates Monday to Friday, in-person, in 9-week quadmesters. A place where adults return to school to earn Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits and achieve their goals, leading to college, university, or career success.

Morning Courses - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Afternoon Courses - 12:10 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.

Quad-mester 4: April 14 to June 15, 2026

Please see flyer for more information. If you require assistance with course selection and would like to book an In-Person registration appointment, please email adultdayschool.guidance@yrdsb.ca 

Annual Budget Consultation Process - York Region District School Board

YRDSB invites families and community members to participate in the annual budget consultation process. 

Community members are invited to attend a virtual public budget consultation on April 13, 2026 at 7 p.m. and join using this meeting link. Community members are also invited to complete an online budget survey by April 17, 2026 that can be accessed in various languages through the YRDSB website.

Please feel free to share this information. The next presentation will be a 2026-2027 Budget Overview and members will have an opportunity to provide budget input during the meeting on April 16, 2026. Information to support the presentation will be shared in the near future. 

Jewish Family and Child Service

Jewish Family and Child Service is hosting several parenting groups this winter. 

Parenting (Latency)

For caregivers of children, 7 years to 12 years of age

6 Sessions beginning Tuesday, April 14, 2026.  Please see this flyer for more information.

Tuesday evenings, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

ZOOM

This parenting group provides parents with tools and strategies to reduce power struggles, promote calm    communication, encourage problem-solving and empower parents to feel more confident in managing challenging behaviours while fostering a cooperative family environment.

Parenting (Adolescence)

For caregivers of children, 13 years to 18 years of age

6 Sessions

Wednesday evenings, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

ZOOM

Start date to be determined 

This parenting group provides parents with tools and strategies to promote parent-teen communication and  interactions, conflict management, letting go and setting limits and realistic expectations. Peer relationships and pressure, like drugs, alcohol, dating and sexuality, will also be discussed. Participants will engage in conversations about why mental well-being is important. Participants will feel more confident in recognizing signs and symptoms (red flags) in youth, opening up compassionate and empathetic conversations and providing supportive resources for next steps.

If you have any further questions, please reach out to Group Programs GroupPrograms@jfandcs.com  or contact our intake department at 416-638-7800 x6234.

 Parent and Caregiver Mental Health Event

Join YRDSB for an evening dedicated to building emotional connections and supporting student well-being. This  panel discussion, “How to Support Youth and Conversations about Mental Health at Home,” features youth with lived experience from YouthSpeak Charity, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Wendy Manel (CMHA), and YRDSB Mental Health Lead Patricia Marra-Stapleton.

  Event Details:

 When: April 16, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Registration starts at 6:00 p.m.)

Where: Westmount Collegiate Institute (1000 New Westminster Dr., Thornhill)

Who: All YRDSB elementary and secondary parents and caregivers.

Registration & Accessibility

Register through the Monthly Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Newsletter, the YRDSB Events Page, or your school’s Mental Health Liaison. Interpretation services will be available in select languages (details on the registration form).

Please see this flyer for more information or contact Patricia Marra-Stapleton, Mental Health Lead, patricia.marra-stapleton@yrdsb.ca, Paula Vicente, Assistant Coordinator of Mental health paula.vicente@yrdsb.ca, or Cassandra Fezzuoglio, Assistant Coordinator of Mental Health cassandra.fezzuoglio@yrdsb.ca.

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

Families, parents, and caregivers, please join us on Monday, April 20, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 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, as well as YRDSB www event link.

For further information, please email the Centre for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) at blackstudentexcellence@yrdsb.ca.

Sikh Heritage Month Event

Inclusive Schools and Community Services (ISCS) and Sikh Educators Voice Alliance (SEVA) will be hosting a Sikh Heritage Month Event. This year, we will be honouring the contributions of the Sikh community in Canada, as well as Sikh culture, history, and identity. Join us for a lively evening celebrating Sikh Heritage Month, featuring educational displays, music, and community connection.

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Emily Carr Secondary School, 4901 Rutherford Rd, Vaughan, ON L4H 3C2

All students, families, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.

Please see our flyer for more information and to register by Monday, April 20, 2026.  

Students who would like to participate in the Sikh Heritage Month event by showcasing their talents on stage, hosting an activity booth, or volunteering their time for community service hours, are encouraged to complete the registration form. Here is the www link to this board event. 

For further information, please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca.

 Equity in Action: Combating Antisemitism and Racism workshop

JF&CS is proud to be hosting the upcoming Equity in Action: Combating Antisemitism and Racism workshop on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

This in-person workshop will provide a meaningful opportunity to deepen our understanding of equity, explore strategies to address racism and antisemitism, and strengthen inclusive practices within our workplace and client services. It will be led by the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre for Holocaust Studies and will include facilitated 

discussions to translate learning into actionable steps.

This event is free to attend. Moderated by Zach Sadowski, Director, Antisemitism, Programming and Outreach, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre.

Speakers include:

•   Jess Burke – Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Training Liaison to 2SLGBTQIA+ Partnerships, CIJA
• Kalea Kirsh – Neurodiversity Educator and Advocate, Founder of NeuroInclusivity
• Tyler Samuels – Community Outreach Coordinator, Adraba Toronto

There are two identical sessions being offered on the day. Please select one:

• Morning Session | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Afternoon Session | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

We encourage everyone to register as soon as possible, at this link, to secure your spot,.

Registration will remain open until April 21^st.  Please see this flyer for more information.

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at equityevent@jfandcs.com. 

LAMPS: Learning About Mental Health Presentation Series

The YRDSB Central Mental Health Team will be hosting a virtual mental health and wellness presentation for families and caregivers on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Based on information shared with us from the YRDSB Welcome center, and the 6 language capacity of Microsoft Teams we will be providing language translation in Farsi-Persian, Mandarin (simple Chinese written), Cantonese (traditional Chinese written), Turkish, Ukrainian, and Korean. Translation can be provided during the presentation through the online virtual platform tool.

Registration information will also be shared through our Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Newsletter, through the WWW Events Page, social media, as well as through your school’s Mental Health Liaison. 

YRDSB is proud to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week from May 4th to May 8th, 2026. 

To complement the incredible work already happening in our classrooms, the Central Mental Health Team has curated a comprehensive Family Toolkit. Within the toolkit, you can find helpful tips on how to support mental health as well as  Live & Recorded Presentations: Facilitated by the Central Mental Health Team, York Region Public Health and external presenters. Included are also carefully selected tools to support student well-being.

We aim to foster emotional connection and enhance identity-affirming spaces where every student feels a deep sense of mattering and belonging. 

We invite you to explore the Family Toolkit to choose resources that best fit your family’s journey. Together, let’s continue building a community where every student knows they belong.

Please see this flyer for more information and registration.

York Region Anti-Human Trafficking Conference

Victims of Crime Week

Parents, caregivers, guardians, community members, and youth 11+ are welcome to attend the 4th Annual Anti-Human Trafficking Conference in York Region.

Join us at Seneca Polytechnic College King Campus on May 12, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for an evening of learning, networking, and collaboration in the fight against human trafficking. Registration for the 4th Annual York Region Anti-Human Trafficking Conference. 

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, please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca. 

York Regional Police Festival - Rise of Road Tennis

Join us at the York Regional Police Community Safety Village in Whitchurch-Stouffville to learn about the game of road tennis and participate in the sport firsthand.

Bring your family and friends to learn how to play a sport that originated in Barbados.

A mix between the sports of tennis, table tennis and pickleball, this sport will get you moving. 

This event will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please see this link for more information and registration.

York Region Summer Programs 2026

York Region offers subsidies for recreation programs, day camps and youth overnight camps. Recreation programs and day camp subsidies provide children from families with low income the ability to take part in programs offered by the municipal recreation departments. The youth overnight camp funding helps eligible youth ages 12 to 17 attend an approved overnight camp.

Available Subsidies for:

• Positive Leisure Activities for Youth (PLAY)
• Summer day camp funding
• Youth overnight camp funding

York Region does not guarantee space in programs or camps.

Please visit the York Region website for registration and information or call Access York at 1-877-464-9675 or https://www.york.ca/support/financial-assistance/recreation-subsidies. 

Information can also be found on the YRDSB Community Supports Page. 

Black Youth Mental Wellness and Empowerment Series: R.I.S.E. Program

NACCA is delivering a virtual, 8-week Africentric mental wellness workshop series for Black youth up to Grade 12 who reside in York Region. All sessions will be supported by a mental health clinician. Please see this link for more information and registration.

ATTENDANCE ABSENCE REPORTING

Parents/guardians, please email attendance absences to woodbridgecollege.attendance@yrdsb.ca 

Please note: EDSBY is not monitored for student absenteeism.

Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletters

Winter 2025 - Embracing Winter: Building Warmth and Resilience

Fall 2025 - Embracing Autumn: Nurturing Well-being This Season

Students and/or parents are able to make a Guidance appointment through TeachAssist.  Appointments are to be made based on your last name with the alpha guidance counsellor listed below.

Mrs. Kolianou - A to K

Mrs. Ricci - L to P

Ms. Zupnik - Q to Z

College and Polytechnic presentation

Families and students learned about degree programs offered at college and polytechnics in the GTA.

Seneca, George Brown, Humber, Sheridan, Georgian and Centennial spoke about the specialty programs at their institution and how easy it is for students to transfer between different post-secondary institutions. Another thing they mentioned is to visit the different campuses to experience a day in the life of a student. Below are dates for upcoming open houses.

Post-Secondary Spring Open House

March break and in the spring is a great time to go visit the Ontario Colleges and Universities.  Below are the spring schedules for most post-secondary institutions in Ontario.

• College Open House dates
• University Open House Dates

Graduation Photos

There are a number of students who have not taken their graduation photo. We have a couple of pop up studios over the weekend students can go to.  We have our Toronto, Markham, and Aurora studio almost every weekend starting this week servicing all of York Region

How to Book an Appointment:

• Visit https://www.bookmygrad.ca/
• Select “Book at Offsite Studio”
• Choose the studio location closest to you (Markham or Aurora or Toronto)
• When prompted for the school, begin typing your school name or use your school
• code “WBC”
• Select a date and time that works best

Full Disclosure Date for Semester Two - May 8

The Full Disclosure date for Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses is May 8. If a student withdraws from a Grade 11 or 12 course on or prior to May 8, 2028, then the course will not be recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript.  The full disclosure date for YRDSB Fall Session night school is Tuesday, April 28.

Potential graduates who are applying to an Ontario college and/or university who are planning to drop a course are encouraged to connect with their guidance counsellor in advance of these dates. Guidance appointments can be booked via TeachAssist.

Important dates

• April 22 - this date falls prior to midterm report distribution.  To support students who may be graduating to make an informed decision about mark transmissions, teachers are to make marks visible on TeachAssist.
• April 24 - This is the date that Grade 11 and 12 marks are uploaded to OUAC
• April 24 - This is the date that Grade 11 and 12 marks are uploaded to OCAS
• April 29-May 1- report cards are e-transmitted
• May 8 - This is the date any Grade 11 and 12 courses will permanently appear on
  your transcript. Courses dropped by this date will not show on a student’s transcript

Summer School - Continuing Education

Acceleration Courses (18 days)

For students who wish to earn a credit in a subject they have not previously studied or those who wish to upgrade a mark in a course that they have successfully completed. 

Students are encouraged to register early to avoid disappointment. Course offerings are not guaranteed as they are based on sufficient enrollment and teacher availability. 

Students can only take one acceleration course during the summer session. Transportation is not provided for this program.

Registration opened March 25 and closes June 5

Option 1: Online Learning​ (formerly elearning)

Courses that are specifically designed to be taught in a fully online format. Online learning does not require pupils and teachers to be face-to-face with each other. Classes occur online using an asynchronous model, with check-in opportunities with the teacher. The learning platform is Brightspace by D2L.

Dates:   June 30 to Friday, July 24
Hours:  Flexible (6 hours per day minimum)

Learn more about Secondary Summer School Online Learning.

Option 2: In-Person Learning

Courses will be offered in a face-to-face learning model.  
Dates:  June 30 to Friday, July 24
Hours:  8:45 am to 3:32 pm
Locations:  Bill Hogarth SS, Bur Oak SS, Keswick HS, Maple HS, Middlefield CI, Newmarket HS, Richmond Green SS, and Thornlea SS

Learn more about Secondary Summer School In-Person Learning.

Option 3: Remote Synchronous Learning

The learning platform is Google Classroom. Classes will be a mix of synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous learning. The teachers will be expected to be online for most of the day.  A majority of the day will be spent in synchronous learning experiences (Google Meet with whole class or small groups, phone or video chats, individual conferencing – a combination of many tools to engage in synchronous learning).  In July, before the start of classes, your child will receive an email with instructions on how to log on and participate in the class. Remote Summer School

Y2 LEGACY: A Black-Centred Approach to Leadership, Innovation, and Excellence 2026 Summer Program

Y2 LEGACY is a transformative summer learning program that empowers students through a Black-centred lens  celebrating leadership, innovation, and academic excellence. By building foundational knowledge and identity-affirming skills, students emerge with the confidence and capabilities to lead in their schools and communities. The foundational skills students gain in the summer will support them in navigating the school year with confidence and leadership.

Registration Participation in Y2 LEGACY is competitive, and space is limited. To be considered for enrollment, interested students must complete the following:

1. All students must complete a Y2 LEGACY Google Application Form (will be available in March 2026).

2. 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. 

Registration opens March 23, 2026.

Summer Dates: Tuesday, June 30 to Friday, July 24, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. - 3:32 p.m.

Please see Newsletter April 2026 for more information.

Community Involvement Hours

Grade 12 Students,

This is a friendly reminder that your 40 Community Involvement Hours must be completed and submitted by March 31st in order to meet graduation requirements. This allows enough time to order diplomas.

If you have not yet finished your hours, March Break is an excellent opportunity to complete them. Many community organizations welcome student volunteers during this time, and it’s a great chance to get involved, support your community, and finish this requirement before the deadline. Please remember to get pre-approval before you start.

Please be sure to submit your completed hours by March 31st. If you have any questions or need support finding volunteer opportunities, feel free to reach out.

Behind the Scenes of Life-Saving Care: SHSM Co-op Students Visit Canadian Blood Services                          

Two of our dedicated Health and Wellness SHSM co-op students recently had the incredible opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Canadian Blood Services production site in Brampton. This was a truly unique, first-hand experience that allowed them to step outside the classroom and witness the vital inner workings of "Canada’s Lifeline." During their visit, the students observed the entire life-saving journey of a donation, seeing exactly how blood is processed, packed, and transported through a complex logistics network to reach hospitals across the country. By witnessing this high-stakes production and delivery process up close, our co-op students gained an invaluable perspective on the essential role of laboratory science and healthcare logistics in saving lives every day.