November 17 | School Council Meeting 7:00 PM Library |
November 18 | Awards Celebration |
November 20 | Homecoming (Semi-formal) |
November 21 | PA Day Midterms available |
November 25 | OSSLT (grade 10s) |
November 26 | OSSLT (previously eligible) |
November 27 | Guidance Presentation: Planning for the Future 6:30 PM Library |
November 28 | Full Disclosure |
School Council
We are looking forward to our next School Council meeting on Monday, November 17 at 7:00 PM in the library.
Please see the agenda below:
- Welcome and sign-in
- Approval of Minutes from October 27 Meeting
- Grade 8 Curriculum Night Success
- Fundraising Updates
- School Council Forum Learnings and Resources:
- Social Media
- Pathways
- AI
- Pro Grant Opportunities
- Careers Event: Considerations and Planning
- Any other business
All parents are invited to attend.
Grade 8 Open House
Thornlea opened its doors on Thursday to showcase our amazing programs. We are thrilled that over 600 parents and students attended. Grade 8 students will be visited by our Guidance counselors in January to discuss course selection.
OSSLT
The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) is a requirement for graduation. The test is written in a student’s grade 10 year. All grade 10s will be writing on November 25th. Students who have previously attempted the test will write on November 26th. Testing begins promptly at 9AM on both days.
Students can join the OSSLT Google Classroom where there are videos about the exam and a link to the practice test. The Google Classroom join code has been shared with teachers.
Adult Non-Credit English as a Second Language Classes
Dear Families,
The York Region District School Board, in collaboration with the Government of Ontario, offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) training for adults aged 18 and over. Programs are available from beginner to advanced levels, and registration is ongoing.
Adult non-credit ESL Program - key eligibility criteria:
- Age: 18 years or older
- Residency: A resident of Ontario
- Immigration/Citizenship Status: Naturalized Canadian citizens, permanent residents, refugee claimants and convention refugees whose first language is not English
For details on program offerings, locations, and schedules, please visit the https://www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-programs/adult-learning/english-second-language page. For further assistance please contact uplands@yrdsb.ca or call 905-731-9557.
Winter Lights: A Unity in Diversity Celebration
Join us for a Winter Lights: A Unity in Diversity Celebration, a YRDSB community event that will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Thornhill Secondary School.
This celebration is open to all students, families, and community members from across the region, honouring the richness of cultural diversity through the shared symbolism of light during the winter season.
Our theme this year, “Unity in Diversity: Light Across Cultures,” reflects the universal symbolism of light as a source of hope, wisdom, and renewal. Across cultures, light represents reflection, gratitude, and togetherness, values that unite us beyond boundaries and remind us of our shared humanity.
We look forward to celebrating this with you and making it a truly memorable event.
Please register for this event using this registration link.