The Woodbridge Wyvern - Oct. 17, 2025

October

We recognize the following;
Korean Heritage Month
Hungarian Heritage Month
Latin Heritage Month
Islamic Heritage Month
2SLGBTQIA+ History Month
Women’s History Month
Cyber Awareness Month
IWALK Month
 

YRDSB Resources and Opportunities

IWALK Month
International Walk to School Month (IWALK) is an
annual celebration of active transportation that takes
place around the world throughout the month of
October.
Plan a celebration to encourage and motivate students
and families. More information can be found at
Ontario Active School Travel. 

Islamic Heritage Month Celebrations
YRDSB students, staff and families are invited to join the York Region District School Board in celebrating Islamic
Heritage Month this October! Together, we’ll honor the cultural and historical contributions of Muslims to society.
Locations and Dates

North Area: Dr. J.M. Denison S.S., 135 Bristol Rd, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8J7
Date: October 21, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
East Area: Markham Gateway P.S., 30 Fonda Rd, Markham, ON L3S 3X3
Date: October 23, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Central Area: Crosby Heights P.S., 190 Neal Dr, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3K8
Date: October 28, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
West Area: Stephen Lewis S.S., 555 Autumn Hill Blvd., Thornhill, ON, L4J 8X2
Date: October 30, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Please register for any or all of the events with this registration link.
Please see flyer or the www link to the events.
For any questions, please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca .
 

Fall Tenants Rights Workshop Fall 2025
Parents/Guardians are invited to the free Virtual Tenant Rights Workshops for October and November 2025, offered
in partnership with Inclusive School and Community Services and the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights.
Please see flyer or the www link to the event.
For any questions, please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca .
 

Open Mic Night with York Regional Police
York Regional Police Community Services invite youth aged 12-17 to participate in an Open Mic Night October 17
and November 1, 2025, from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Community Safety Village.
Please see our flyer for more information.

The Centre for Black Student Excellence Newsletter - YRDSB October 2025 - Link 

Lifting the Veil on Black Mental Health Conference: Ubuntu and Supporting the Next Generation 2025
NACCA invites you to join the second annual Black mental health conference, grounded in the African principle of
Ubuntu. on Saturday, October 18 at 9 a.m. Please see flyer for more information.
 

Understanding and Navigating the Education System - Families of YRDSB Black Students October Session
Monthly Virtual Information Session on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Please see flyer for
more information and registration.

The Centre for Black Students Excellence - The Power of Pause: Roots for Renewal Event
The Centre for Black Student Excellence is inviting all students, families and staff to an evening on Wellness and
Well Being. An evening filled with strategies to nourish both mind and body.
 

Dinner will be provided.
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Venue: Tommy Douglas S.S. Cafeteria,
 

Please register by November 3, 2025 and see flyer for more information.
For further information, please email the Centre for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) at
blackstudentexcellence@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 gr. 12 who
reside in York Region. All sessions will be supported by a mental health clinician. Please see flyer for more
information and registration.

BFCN Scholarship Application Workshop
The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN), in collaboration with YRDSB, is offering a free online
Scholarship Application Workshop on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This workshop is
designed for high school students and will guide them through how to search, prepare, and apply for scholarships
and bursaries. Please see flyer for more information and link to register.
 

Students are encouraged to attend with their families to make the most of this informative session. 

🔗 Register directly at: bit.ly/BFCNWorkshopNovember11  
📧 Meeting link will be provided upon registration
 

Workshop Supporting Students of Chinese Heritage
The YRDSB Community Care Team School Social Worker supporting the Chinese Heritage Community is pleased
to offer this virtual event for parents and caregivers, aimed at fostering connection, supporting mental health, and
promoting healing.
The session is offered for any parent/guardian of students of Chinese Heritage. Parents, caregivers and students
are invited to join this workshop and engage in meaningful conversations that will help students thrive at school.
Tips on ways to help strengthen family relationships and emotional well-being will be shared. This will be a free
virtual event.
Keep the Door Open: Integrating a Compassionate Approach to Foster Effective Communication
Oct 28th, 2025 at 6:00pm-7:00pm Mandarin Session
Registration for Mandarin Session

Oct 28th, 2025 at 7:00pm-8:00pm Cantonese Session
Registration for Cantonese Session

Please email charmaine.tong@yrdsb.ca if you have any questions or difficulties in accessing the registration link.

Attendance at WC

Attendance Absence Reporting

Parents/guardians, please email attendance absences to woodbridgecollege.attendance@yrdsb.ca. Please note, EDSBY is not monitored for student absenteeism.

School Council Updates

School Council Meeting

Our next School Council Meeting is on Friday, December 5, 2025. All are welcome to attend.

Guidance Corner

College and University Open House schedule
● List of Colleges and Polytechniques
● List of University dates

Where to start my research for scholarships, bursaries, and grants?
Here is a list of search engines to start your search.

Furthermore, we will be hosting a presentation on Scholarships, Bursaries, and Grants in the Library Learning
Commons in the evening of Monday, November 17.

Potential Grad Assembly for Grade 12 students happened last week on September 25. Grade 12 students
learned about how to apply to universities and colleges. As well what scholarships are available to them. Here is a
video recording of the presentation for you and your child to review. Students were also received a copy of their
credits and were asked to review the checklist provided to see that they were on-track to graduate.

Volunteer Opportunities
19th Annual Kleinburg Food Drive- Volunteers needed
You can get involved in a variety of ways:
• Help with prepping our donation bags – counting bags and stapling our flyer to the bags. This will be taking place
between October 18th to October 24th
• Deliver donation bags door-to-door in Kleinburg before our big event. This will need to be done between October
25th to 29th
• Put out signs around Kleinburg to publicize our event. This will need to be done between October 26 and 28th. A
map will be provided.
You must be able to drive or have a parent drive you around. It is a large area to cover.
• Collection Day: on Saturday November 1st, starting at 9:30 a.m., collect donations door-to-door.
• We also need drivers with their own car to bring the donations to Kline House where the Vaughan Food Bank’s
truck will be waiting. Learn more by reviewing the flyer.

The Fulsang Family is preparing for their 7th annual Food Drive in support of the Vaughan Food Bank. Volunteers
in grades 9-12 are needed on Saturday, October 18th from 9:30 am to approximately 2:00 pm to help in one of two
positions.
The first position is the collection of donation bags. If you would like to collect donations, we encourage you to sign
up in a group of 4, including someone who is able to drive (parent or student) and has access to a vehicle with
ample trunk space (i.e., SUV).
Vaughan Food Bank
The second position is at home base to help unload cars, sort the donations before they are taken to the Vaughan
Food Bank and organize the reusable donation bags.
If you have any questions or if you are interested in volunteering, please don't hesitate to contact Christine Fulsang
at WDFoodDrive@gmail.com  . Please include a number where you can be reached.

Project Fall Fête is
Our upcoming initiative is dedicated to bringing youth together during the Halloween season. This opportunity
involves having volunteers assemble Halloween bags and spreading joy to bag recipients at children’s hospitals and
youth homeless shelters.
Volunteers at the Fall Fête will be tasked with the setup and teardown of the event and will be expected to help
younger participants at their assigned volunteer booths. Additionally, volunteers may be tasked with greeting
attendees and answering questions about the event, meeting every participant with enthusiasm and care! Learn
more by reviewing the flyer

Newcomer Youth: Connections for Success (NYCS)  Program empowers newcomer youth to embark on
post-secondary education and make informed decisions about their future career. The program is open to
newcomer youth aged 15-18 years old residing in North York or York Region who are Permanent Residents
or Conventional Refugees. NYCS offers many programs, including career exploration workshops, information
about Canadian colleges and universities, and group mentoring.

NYCS Mentorship Event is happening on Tuesday, November 4th from 4:30-6:00 pm at 540 Finch Avenue
West, where we will have our university and college student mentors offer advice and insights to our
newcomer students.

NYCS Career Exploration Workshop is on Friday, November 21st from 2:30-5:30 pm at 540 Finch Avenue
West. In this workshop, a career counsellor will lead a free, interactive workshop with coaching and a
personality test that will prepare students for their future career.

NYCS offers transportation support to eligible students in the form of a Presto Card and will have snacks and
drinks available during the workshops.

Co-op and Pathway Opportunities

From Co-op to Career: Bryce’s Bright Future in the Trades!
Congratulations to Bryce, a proud WC graduate, who’s powering forward in the
electrical trade! While still in high school, Bryce completed his Electrical Level 1
through the Accelerated Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (A-OYAP).
Thanks to the incredible support from our community partner, Salson Electric,
Bryce gained hands-on experience and valuable industry insight, leading to a
well-earned scholarship that’s helping him continue his journey. This is just the
beginning!

If you're in your final semester of high school, you too can:

● Earn high school credits while exploring a skilled trade
● Register as an apprentice
● Complete all or part of your Level One Apprenticeship schooling
● Gain hours and competencies toward your certification

📣 Talk to your Guidance and Co-op departments to learn more!

Missed the Virtual Open House on October 15th?
● View this Slide Deck
 

🎯 Interested? Don’t wait; applications are now open and available here!
Deadline to apply: Friday, November 7, 2025