Dates at a Glance
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 3 | OCAS - 1st Transmission |
| October 7-13 | Sukkot |
| October 13 | Thanksgiving |
| October 14 - 15 | Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah |
| October 16 | Photo Retakes |
| October 17 | McMaster University Visit - Front Foyer |
| October 20 | Diwali |
| October 21 | BLAST - Grade Nine |
| October 22 | York University Visit - Front Foyer |
| October 23 | Parent Teacher Night |
| October 24 | P. A. Day - No School |
| October 29 | Trent University Visit - Front Foyer |
| October 31 | Halloween |
| November 5 | Take Our Kids to Work |
| November 6 | OUAC - 1st Intermission |
Helpful Links:
Caring and Safe Schools:
October is:
We recognize the following:
- Korean Heritage Month
- Hungarian Heritage
- Latin Heritage Month
- Islamic Heritage Month
- 2SLGBTQIA+ History Month
- Women's History Month
- Cyber Awareness Month
- IWALK Month
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.
YRDSB Resources and Opportunities
GIVE (Get Involved Volunteer in Education) Fall 2025 Training Session
We are pleased to invite YRDSB parents, guardians, school assistants, and community members to take part in the fall 2025 GIVE (Get Involved, Volunteer in Education) training program. This engaging and meaningful program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and skills to contribute as volunteers in diverse and impactful ways. Through GIVE, participants will strengthen parent, school, community, and student connections, fostering deeper engagement and collaboration.
Location: Teston Village Public School, 80 Murray Farm Lane, Maple, L6A 3G1
Dates: October 6 to October 10, 2025 (Monday to Friday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Please see flyer for more information o related to the Fall 2025 GIVE Event link to the event.
For more information or 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.
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.
The Centre for Black Student Excellence Newsletter - YRDSB October 2025 - Link
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.
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.
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 Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
The following parents were elected to positions on our 2025-2026 Council:
Chairperson: Manjeet Singh
Secretary: Julie Lee
Co-Chairperson: Sheetal Thadani
Communications Officer: Sheetal Thadani
Treasurer: Dmitry Antropov
Guidance Corner
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-P
Ms. Zupnik - Q- Z
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 PDF version of the presentation. 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. The checklist is to be signed by parents/guardians and returned to their period 2 Gr 12 teacher or guidance by October 10.
Thrive Program dates and times (5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday except for the month of November)
- Thursday Oct 2
- Thursday Oct 9
- Thursday Oct 16
- Thursday Oct 30
- Thursday Nov 6 3:45- 5:00 pm
- Thursday Nov 13 3:45- 5:00 pm
- Thursday Nov 27 3:45- 5:00 pm
- Thursday Dec 11
- Thursday Dec 18
- Thursday Jan 8
- Thursday Jan 15
CO-OP & Pathway Opportunities
Dear Woodbridge College Parent/Guardian Community,
Welcome to an exciting new school year in our Cooperative Education Program! We’re thrilled to have your students on board as they embark on this enriching journey of experiential learning. Over the past few weeks, our co-op students have successfully completed the pre-placement component of the course, which included resume writing, mock interviews, and essential health and safety training with certifications. Many have just begun their placements this past week and are already thriving in their new roles. Our students are gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of sectors including medical clinics, dental offices, classrooms as educational assistants, pharmaceutical labs, automotive shops, restaurants, and retail stores. We invite you to follow along and celebrate their growth by checking out Woodbridge College’s Instagram, where we’ll be showcasing their experiences throughout the semester. Here's to a year of learning, discovery, and professional development!
Accelerated OYAP & Apprenticeship Information Virtual Open House Information
Link for flyer: Accelerated OYAP and Apprenticeship - Information Night October 15th, 2025