April 17, 2026

Career Fair Hosted by School Council

School Council will be hosting a Career Fair on Monday, April 27th during lunch in the library! 

This is an informal event where students can chat with some of our amazing parents who work in a variety of fields including healthcare, wealth management, real estate, insurance, finance, and communications. Whether your student already has a career in mind or is still exploring their options, it is a great opportunity to learn about different career paths in a relaxed setting. This is a casual, interactive way for students to discover new opportunities and pathways.  Snacks will be provided. 

Please encourage your student to attend and thank you for helping us make this event a success!

E-Scooters and E-Bikes

YRDSB continues to encourage families to use safe transportation to and from school. We encourage students to use active school travel whenever possible. Active travel refers to any form of human-powered transportation, including walking, cycling, rollerblading, skateboarding, and scootering.

• School Property

Students using any transportation device, whether electronic or not electronic, must dismount before arriving on school property. This includes all sidewalks, pathways, and walkways on school grounds. Please note that the school is not responsible for lost or damaged equipment.

Students cannot bring e-bikes into the school, they are to be secured to the bike racks outside.

• Provincial Regulations

These modes of travel offer many physical, mental, and community benefits. Please visit the Ontario website for a full list of regulations. Every cyclist under 18 must wear a properly fitting bike helmet. Some students may also choose to use electronically assisted devices, such as e‑scooters or e‑bikes. In Ontario, you must be 16 or older to ride an e-scooter or e-bike. When riding e‑scooters or e‑bikes, it is important that students follow all applicable municipal regulations to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

• Municipal Regulations

Before riding any device, it is important for students and families to be aware of the regulations set by their local municipality. These may include minimum age requirements for operating electric devices, helmet laws, and other safety guidelines.

• Respectful Riding

Pedestrians always have the right of way. Students are expected to ride with caution by slowing down, using a bell when approaching others, and passing on the left. Wearing reflective clothing is encouraged to increase visibility and promote safer travel.

For more information, please visit the following:

www.yrp.ca/bikesafety 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/bicycle-safety

https://www.ontario.ca/page/riding-e-bike#section-0

York Region President’s Council

Applications for the 2026-2027 York Region Presidents’ Council Executive Cabinet are opening May 5, 2026.  

The York Region Presidents’ Council (YRPC) is the official student senate of the York Region District School Board, with the mission to promote and enhance communication and cooperation, inspire and foster ethical leadership, and collect the voices of secondary school students. The Executive Cabinet is responsible for YRPC operations and works closely with the Student Trustees to bring student voice to Trustees and staff.

YRPC organizes monthly General Assemblies, where students can provide input on various educational matters (e.g., policy and procedure), share their opinions and concerns, and network and collaborate with other student leaders. 

On May 5, students in Grades 9 to 11 will receive an email in their GAPPS account detailing the nomination and voting processes and dates. Please encourage your student to consider this opportunity. 

For more information access the YRPC public site.

The Centre for Black Student Excellence – Careers and Scholarship Event

The Centre for Black Student Excellence presents the Careers & Scholarships Event - Exploring Post Secondary Pathways with YRDSB. 

Join us for an engaging opportunity to hear from guest speakers, visit displays, and interact with a variety of post-secondary representatives. Dinner will be provided. We welcome all students, staff, and families to attend and participate.

Guest Speakers

Cheryl Yarde - Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN)

Paul Jones - Sportscaster for Toronto Raptors (NBA)

Topics of discussion

• Pathways
• Educational Opportunities
• Scholarships

Event Information

Date: May 20, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: YRDSB - Education Support Centre, 39 Dunning Ave, Aurora

Please see our flyer and register by Friday, May 15, 2026, to help us plan the event.