Upcoming Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 7-13 | Sukot |
| October 13 | Thanksgiving- No school |
| October 17 | Interim reports sent home |
| October 20 | Diwali |
| October 22 | Missed Photo Day |
| October 23 | Parent/Guardian -Teacher Interviews |
| October 24 | P.A. Day |
Proposed Secondary School French Immersion Boundary Change
Public Information Meeting
Wednesday October 22nd, 2025 at 7:00 pm
The York Region District School Board will be hosting a public information meeting regarding a proposed change to the Langstaff Secondary School French Immersion boundary.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide information to parents regarding the proposal to add the current Langstaff Secondary School French Immersion boundary to the Thornlea Secondary School French Immersion boundary, effective September 2026. Beginning in September 2026, French Immersion students entering Grade 9 will be impacted by the proposed change.
Please see the PDF attached to the e-bulletin email for a map of the proposed boundary changes.
Semester 1 Clubs List
- Peer Buddy Club
- TLSC Chess Club
- Thornlea Communications Club / Announcement Team
- Feminist Club
- Chem Club
- Thornlea’s Arts and Diversity Council
- The Luminary Awards / Coffeehouse
- Model UN
- Drama Club
- Prom Committee - 2025-2026
- MSA
- French Club
- Thornlea Wellness Initiative Council (TWIC)
- Global Ideas Institute
- Ecoteam Council
- Debate club
- DnD Club
- CYC (Canadian Youth Champion) - Thornlea chapter
- Biology Club
- Photography Club
- Athletic Council
- Ambassadors' Club/ Newcomers' Club
- Thornlea Film Society
- Lego Community
- MultiMedia Club
- Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
- Market and Investment Club
- Board Game Club
- Math Club
- DECA
- Corporate Club
- Next Gen Stem
- Thornlea Computer Science Club
- The Hackers Club
- Youth Entrepreneur Club
- HK-Style Mahjong Club
October is K-12 Cyber Awareness Month!
Helping Ontario students stay sharp, safe, and secure online!
Every October, the Cyber Awareness Month campaign brings awareness to the importance of staying safe online, providing educators of K–12 students additional tools and resources to build good digital habits. Watch this K-12 Cyber Awareness Month promotional video for more details.
Through fun activities, real-life examples, and easy tips, students learn how to protect their info, spot red flags, and make smart choices on the internet. The goal is to make online safety second nature, in October and all year long! Please visit the Cyber Awareness Month website to find resources for students, parents and educators on topics such as Cyber Safety Basics, Digital Wellness, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media/Gaming and more!
School Council News
Hello Thornlea Families! We hope your students are settling in and enjoying the first month of school.
Thornlea School Council consists of a group of parents committed to building a vibrant, supportive school community where every student can thrive. Through this bi-weekly newsletter, we will keep you informed about upcoming Council events, resources, and opportunities to get involved.
A big thank-you to our Principal, Mr. Belmonte, the Admin team, and our amazing teachers and staff for launching the school year with such positive energy and dedication!
Let’s stay connected—sign up for our Email List to be the first to hear about our initiatives -https://forms.gle/o1Qjm1wBtQku2SAr7. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can make this a fantastic year for our students!
Your Support is Needed! Student Activity Council Fee
The Student Activity Council (SAC) fee is essential to keeping Thornlea’s extra-curricular programs alive. Without it, the school cannot offer many of the activities that make our community vibrant and engaging. An enriched school life is beneficial to our students’ physical and mental health. However, extra-curricular activities are not supported by government funding, so our students need your help!
The SAC fee directly funds over 50 active clubs, arts showcases, wellness events, STEM and Math contests, spirit days, Culture Day, Thornstock, sustainability initiatives, Grade 9 Orientation, celebrations, performances, and transportation support for field trips and sports events. For 2025-26, discounts on Homecoming and Prom tickets will be offered to students who have paid their SAC fee.
Thornlea students rely on every family’s contribution—your support of the $35 SAC fee (via School Cash Online) will allow all students, including your own, to benefit from the various opportunities available throughout this school year. We sincerely thank you for your support!
Highlights of Our First School Council Meeting
Thornlea welcomed parents and guardians to the first School Council meeting of the year with introductions from the administration team, along with the teacher representative and the Thornlea Student Activity Council student representative.
For 2025-26, the School Council elected 15 members and formed a Fundraising Committee. Parents reviewed YRDSB’s fundraising policies, noting that fundraising is voluntary but is crucial in supporting student-run clubs, activities and events.
Other discussions included cafeteria capacity, course timetabling, and the installation of vape detectors to support student safety.
The next School Council meeting will take place on Monday, October 27, 2025, and we look forward to meeting with you.
Thornlea School Council
2025-2026
Executive Members
Aroon B. and Pengli C. (Co-chairs)
Diana L. (Communication)
Jane P. and Trisha T. (Secretaries) Khurram S. (Fundraising)
Susan S. (Treasurer)
Members at Large
Ali S.*, Eileen M., Erika G.*, Grace Y., Jenn I.*, Kenneth N., Reshmeen S., Sharon A.
(* Fundraising Committee)
Contact Us: thornlea.ss@sc.yrdsb.ca