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Secondary Program Review and Optional Attendance
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is undertaking a review of secondary schools to ensure all students have equitable access to programs and opportunities as close to home as possible. As part of the Secondary Program Review, the TDSB is reviewing the Optional Attendance policy (P013), which allows students to apply to schools other than their designated school by home address. […]
TDSB PROPOSED BUDGET 2019-20
The TDSB is facing a total budget shortfall of $67.8 million. This week, staff submitted a proposed balanced 2019-20 Operating Budget to a special meeting of the Board’s Finance, Budget and Enrolment Committee (FBEC). Please note that the proposed budget reductions listed in the report are not final and are subject to change by FBEC and the […]
Toronto Summer Music Camps
The camp offers grades 5–9 instrumental music students the opportunity to attend a residential music camp held at Mono Cliffs Outdoor Education Centre, near Orangeville. Three camp sessions are held over the course of the summer. Camp 1: Grades 6–9, from June 29 to July 7 (Experienced Band & Strings)—$700 Camp 2: Grades 5–8, from July 9 to 14 (Experienced Band & Strings)—$578 Camp 3: […]
TDSB Rally for Education—Saturday, April 6
TDSB trustees, school administrators, and staff are planning to attend a Rally for Education this Saturday. Please consider joining students, their families, and other community members to partner together in support of all Ontario students. Everyone’s presence speaks volumes.
Spirit Day and Earth Hour
Friday, March 29 the TDSB will be honouring Earth Hour from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. During that hour, we will be turning off all interior lights at Allenby and refraining from using any technology or electronic devices. We are asking students and staff to come dressed in blue and green to show support for this […]
TDSB Updates
Optional Attendance Students have the right to attend schools based on their home address. Students also have the opportunity to access schools outside of the school that is designated to serve their residential address by applying for optional attendance. Acceptance at these schools is subject to space availability and program suitability. Check the status of […]
TDSB Employment Opportunity Fair
The Toronto District School Board is excited to host the first-ever TDSB Employment Opportunity Fair. Date: Saturday, January 26, 2019 Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Location: Montecassino Hotel & Event Venue, 3710 Chesswood Dr. Learn more about exciting opportunities in the following areas: Secondary teaching and elementary teaching Support Staff, On-call replacement opportunities are available for: Educational assistants—special education […]
Mindful Parenting Workshop
The TDSB Parent Partnership Committee on Mental Health and Well-Being invites all parents and caregivers to attend a special presentation on Mindful Parenting. Come and learn simple mindfulness practices with Sue Hutton from Mindfulness Everyday that can help support the well-being of the whole family, including yourself! Join us on November 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 […]
Register for the 12th Annual PIAC Conference
Registration is now open! PIAC’s 12th Annual Parent Conference is coming to Earl Haig S.S. on Saturday, November 17. Registration is free through EventBrite.