| Thursday, April 2 | Pesach/Passover (Diamond Day) |
| Friday, April 3 | Good Friday (no school) |
| Monday, April 6 | Easter Monday (no school) |
| Friday, April 10 | Holy Friday - Eastern (Diamond Day) |
| Tuesday, April 14 | Vaisakhi (Diamond Day) |
| April 15 - 16 | OSSLT |
DELF
Thornlea is excited to announce we have been chosen as one of two YRDSB secondary schools to pilot DELF exams. DELF (The Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) is an internationally recognized French language certification awarded by the French National Ministry of Education. It assesses students' French proficiency skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. All Grade 11 French Immersion students will be receiving a letter to participate in a DELF diagnostic assessment this April. The full DELF exam will be offered in the fall.
Minister’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement
Students in Ontario need to volunteer for at least 40 hours to graduate from high school. Learn more about the requirements to get your high school volunteer hours.
Students can now earn a Minister’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement when they graduate. The new certificate celebrates students’ dedication to helping others and completion of more than 50 volunteer hours during high school. Three levels of certificate are available:
Bronze: 50 to 99 volunteer hours
Silver: 100 to 199 volunteer hours
Gold: 200+ volunteer hours
Each certificate recognizes civic engagement, leadership, and community spirit. It can also help students stand out when applying for the following:
- jobs
- college or university programs
- apprenticeships
- scholarships
To get started, make sure activities are eligible and visit your guidance department.
Families Invited to Provide Input into YRDSB Budget
From March 24-April 17, YRDSB is inviting families to share their input in the annual budget consultation. Your feedback will help inform budget decisions for the 2026-2027 school year.
How to Participate:
- Complete the online survey (translated into 17 languages)
- Join the virtual consultation on April 13, 2026 at 7 p.m. Details are available on the YRDSB website.
Your voice matters. Please take a few minutes to participate and help shape next year's budget. Questions about YRDSB's budget process can be directed to budget@yrdsb.ca.
The Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) 2026 Scholarship Program
The 2026 Scholarship Program is now open and accepting applications. These awards help support York Region Black students pursuing post-secondary education. The application deadline is April 3, 2026. Click this link for more information.