The Woodbridge Wyvern - Feb. 6, 2026

Welcome to Semester Two.

First and foremost, I would like to share what an honour it is for me to serve my first placement as Principal as a Wyvern. 

I have worked with the YRDSB for over twenty years in a variety of capacities that include Special Education, Science and Personalized Alternative Education teaching and leadership. For the past nine years, as a Secondary Vice-Principal, I have sought to create an inclusive and supportive environment in each of my previous schools; a goal I plan to continue here at Woodbridge College.

As I talk to people about Woodbridge College, the words “small but mighty” keep coming up and get to know the place a bit more, I see the might in the work of our caretakers to keep our learning spaces clean; I see the great efforts of our teachers to get to know your children as they begin their learning journey together; I see the exceptional care and compassion of our educational assistants as they endeavour to understand and support your child’s learning and I see the immense efforts of our office, guidance and student services team to get everything ready for a smooth semester two start up. Above that, I see the diligent effort that our students (and you) put in to arrive on time every day, ready to learn and grow. While Woodbridge College may be small in size, I believe that, together, it can be a place where big ideas come to life and boundless aspirations become reality.

I look forward to meeting you all as we learn and work together over the semester and into the future.

Dave Cashmore

Proud Principal

February

We recognize the following;

Black History Month

Chinese Heritage Month

Message from our School Trustee 

York Region Public Health - Flu Season Parent Letter

Please see the letter below from YRPH to families.

Letter 

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

Tuesday evenings, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

ZOOM

Start date to be determined 

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.

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

February 2026 Virtual

Understanding and Navigating the Education System - Families of YRDSB Black Students Monthly Virtual Information Session on Monday, February 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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.

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

Chinese Heritage Month Celebration

York Region District School Board, Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) invites students, families, and staff to join us for an evening celebrating.  Please see the flyer for more information.

Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Bur Oak Secondary School (933 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON L6E 1G4)

This student-centred, community-focused event highlights the richness of Chinese culture and history, and the contributions of Chinese-Canadian communities. We welcome all students, staff and families to attend and participate.

Please register for the event to help us with planning for the event. Here is the Board www link as well. 

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

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.

Renewed Computer Technology - Winter Applications

YRDSB is once again working with Renewed Computer Technology to provide limited-income families with access to technology. Applications are open until February 27, 2026. Letter to Families 

Please see the flyer for more information.

Celebrating Sikh & Punjabi Heritage

In honour of Sikh Heritage Month, Sikh Educators Voice Alliance (SEVA) 

invites students, families, staff, and community members to take part in Rangla Virsa Mela, a joyful celebration of Punjabi and Sikh culture, history, and creativity.

This event is a chance for students and families to share their talents, learn from one another, and celebrate the values at the heart of Sikh identity, equality, social justice, compassion, and seva (selfless service). We also hope to help everyone learn about Sikh beliefs and Punjabi cultural traditions, and how they are connected but not the same. Our goal is to explore these differences in a warm, welcoming, and inclusive way that supports understanding for all families. 

Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Tommy Douglas S.S. (4020 Major Mackenzie Dr, Vaughan)

Participation Call Out for Rangla Virsa Mela 

Ways to Participate

We welcome contributions of all skill levels, including:

• Dance (folk, classical, or contemporary)
• Gatka (martial arts)
• Music (vocal or instrumental)
• Art (paintings, crafts, photography, multimedia)
• Poetry or spoken word (Punjabi, English, or bilingual)
• Storytelling or reflections on Punjabi or Sikh heritage
• Presentations on Sikh/Punjabi history, important days, or Sikh beliefs
• Cultural demonstrations (traditional clothing, textiles, practices)
• Community members or elders willing to share experiences
• Vendor Tables 

Everyone is welcome! Your voice and participation matter.

Please complete the Expression of Interest form by March 23, 2026, if you would like to participate or volunteer at this event. Here is the Board www link as well.

Iftar Night at Woodbridge College

Ramadan, in Islam, is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting from dawn to dusk. Iftar is the act of breaking your fast at sunset each day of Ramadan. This year, Woodbridge College invites you and your family to our 3^rd Annual Community Iftar Night hosted by the Woodbridge College Muslim Students Association on Thursday, March 5^th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. For any community partnership or sponsorship opportunity, please contact Ms. Naseem via email at hudaibia.naseem@yrdsb.ca . Tickets for students and families can be purchased through your students' school cash online account. We hope to see you there! Please see the poster below for more details.

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

Grade 12 exit surveys for students graduating in sem 1

All students can access the survey through their My Pathway Planner accounts by doing the following:

1. Go to www.yrdsb.ca
2. Click on the “Online Student Tools” button
3. Click on the “My Pathway Planner” button
4. Log in to their account using their YRDSB credentials
5. Click on the “Complete Survey” button in the blue banner on the homepage
6. Complete the survey questions in the Google Form that opens

Course Selection Presentations:

Course selection presentations happened for students in Grades 9 to 11 before the winter break. Students learned about how to use the graduation tracker, what SHSM sectors we offer, AP courses, and how to register for an online course and/or opt out of online learning. Below are the presentations for each grade for you to review with your child. Course Calendar for 2026-2027 school year and FI student course plan

Grade 9 - presentation and video

Grade 10- presentation and video

Grade 11 - presentation and video

SAVE THE DATE: Course selection support night for WC students and their families 

Thursday, February 12, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Cafeteria

Course selection and use of myBlueprint Night

support students and families with course selection and pathway planning through the use of myBlueprint. MyBlueprint is a student-friendly tool available free of charge to all YRDSB students to support them with their individual pathway plan. This platform offers a wide range of features that assist students in exploring their strengths and interests and discovering career opportunities. 

 To help students and families build greater confidence in using this tool effectively, a virtual session has been organized as follows:

Audience: YRDSB students and families (Grades 7 - 12)

Date:  Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Time:  6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location:  Virtual (a link will be provided to everyone who pre-registers using this form).

Registration link

Please share the above note and this flyer with your students and families.

The Scholarship Report

The Scholarship Report Library provides lists of curated scholarship and bursaries, including those offered by Ontario universities and colleges, information on postsecondary events and opportunities, scholarship application tips, advice from experts, Ontario university & college Open House Schedules, etc. Don’t miss out on this relevant information!

NOTE TO FAMILIES: The password to The Scholarship Report Library, and any documents from The Scholarship Report Library, are not to be shared with others due to copyright issues.

Accessing The Scholarship Report Library:

1. To access The Scholarship Report Library, click on LOGIN here.

2. Then type in the password.  SEPTSCHOLAR25 (only for YRDSB students)

     Password hints:

• The password is UPPERCASE (except for the numbers).
• Try copying and pasting, but be sure that you don’t add any extra spaces at the beginning or end of the password.

3. Keep track of scholarship applications using one of two Scholarship Trackers that can be downloaded HERE.

SAVE THE DATE: Post-Secondary Fair – Now with Accessibility Support!

This is a valuable opportunity for students, families, and staff to connect directly with Admissions, Recruitment, Accessibility, and Student Support Offices.

NEW: This is the first time Accessibility and Student Support Offices have been included in these types of events!

Event Details:

• Date: March 25, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: Sir William Mulock Secondary School (705 Columbus Way, Newmarket, ON L3X 2M7)
• More Info: https://www2.yrdsb.ca/post-secondary-fair

Event Highlights:

• Special Presentation: The Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) will present on "Accessing Support in Post-Secondary: How Accessibility Services Help You Succeed".
• Participating Institutions: Attendees can meet with representatives from numerous institutions, including Centennial, Durham, George Brown, Georgian, Guelph, Guelph-Humber, Humber, Laurier, McMaster, Seneca, Skilled Trades Ontario, TMU, UofT, Waterloo, Western, and York.

Semester 2 Remote Night School Registration on My Pathway Planner - Opened Dec. 15, 2025

Students who need or are interested in a course that is not available at Woodbridge College can register for a course for Remote Night School offered by the YRDSB. The Remote Night School program is delivered synchronously (Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30-9:45). More information about this program, courses offered and how to register using My Pathway Planner is available on the  YRDSB board website and in the Guidance Google Classrooms. Registration for Remote Night school is from December 15, 2025 - February 6, 2026, in My Pathway Planner. Students are encouraged to register early, as course offerings are not guaranteed and are subject to sufficient enrollment. Classes run from February 12, 2026 to June 9, 2026. Please see the flyer for more information and course offerings.

Indigenous Languages & International Languages - Program Registration

Courses for Grade 9 to 12 students are delivered remotely once a week for 3.7 hours, across 30 sessions typically held from September to June. Teachers will lead live language lessons in real-time through Google Classroom, providing both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities during regularly scheduled language classes. Please note that language course offerings may vary based on enrollment.

All program updates will be made on the YRDSB ILIL Program webpage.

We thank you for your ongoing support.  If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Branch, Principal, ILIL at jennifer.branch@yrdsb.ca. Please see the flyer for more information.

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.

Unlock New Skills with Cooperative Education

Attention Students in Grades 10 and 11, Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to share with you an invaluable opportunity for students to
explore real-world work experience and enhance their education through
Cooperative Education. This program allows students to gain practical
work experience in areas that complement their personal strengths,
interests, and educational needs while preparing for the next stage of their
lives, whether it be in apprenticeship training, college, university, or the
workplace.

What is Cooperative Education?
Cooperative Education, or co-op, enables students to participate in
learning experiences outside the classroom in real-world work
environments. It connects classroom learning with workplace
experience, providing students with a deeper understanding of their
studies while preparing them for future career opportunities.
Benefits of Cooperative Education:

● Gain Practical Work Experience: Students have the chance to apply academic knowledge in real-world
situations in areas that align with their personal strengths and career aspirations.
● Discover New Personal Strengths and Skills: Students will develop and strengthen key skills, both
technical and interpersonal, in a work environment.
● Actively Learn as a Responsible Team Member: Experience life as a member of a professional team,
learning the essential traits of reliability, communication, and collaboration.
● Access Workplace Opportunities Not Available to Students Prior to Formal Training: Co-op teachers
assist in securing placements that may not be readily available to students without prior experience,
opening doors to career fields that align with their interests.

● Extend High School Experience: Co-op allows students to gain hands-on experience before deciding on
their post-secondary path, helping to confirm career interests and better understand career options.
● Confirm Career Decisions: Experience first-hand the job you’re interested in before committing to
post-secondary education, including apprenticeships, college, or university.
● Network and Build Contacts: Students will make valuable connections in their field of interest, providing
future networking opportunities and gaining references for future employment.
● Develop Marketable Skills for Success: Co-op will help students acquire the professional skills necessary
to thrive in today’s workplace, giving them a competitive edge as they transition into post-secondary
education or employment.

How to Get Involved:
We encourage students in grades 10 and 11 to consider this fantastic opportunity. Book an appointment with your
guidance counselor or email christina.bazzo@yrdsb.ca for more details. The co-op program will allow you to gain
valuable experience that will benefit you in both your academic and career journey.
Thank you for supporting your student’s growth and development as they embark on this exciting learning
opportunity. We look forward to seeing the positive impact that Cooperative Education will have on their future.