October 16, 2026

Take Our Kids to Work Day

Take Our Kids to Work (TOKW) Day is a national initiative designed to provide Grade 9 students with invaluable insights into the world of work. It aims to assist students in considering future career paths by offering them the opportunity to observe a work environment for one day.

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Grade 9 students will have the opportunity to spend the day at a workplace of a parent/guardian, relative, friend or volunteer. Alternatively, students can choose career-related activities to explore either at home or within the school environment. It is a day dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of various career options and pathways. The Students Commission of Canada is the organization that supports this program and offers resources for educators and students. The 2026 TOKW Day Theme is Different Perspectives, Shared Direction.

This day is treated like a field trip.  Please complete this form https://forms.gle/T7HgrtKfU7HaR2Q16 by Friday, October 23, 2026.

Any questions, please reach out to Dr. Leatham, Vice-Principal (heather.leatham@yrdsb.ca).

Missed Photo Day  

On Wednesday, October 21, students who missed getting their photo taken on Monday, September 14 will be called down to room 144 to have their photo taken.  

Lockers

Students are kindly asked to make sure they close the lock on their assigned locker.  If they need help with using the combination lock, they can visit the main office where a QR code has been posted to provide them with instructions.    

Attendance Reminders

If your child will be absent for the day, you can email us at thornleass.attendance@yrdsb.ca.   

If an absence is reported to you that you believe is an error, please contact the teacher directly (firstname.lastname@yrdsb.ca).  

Please contact the office directly if your child needs to miss a period or part of the school day to attend an appointment (e.g. medical or dental).  When a student is “signed out” from the main office, it is understood that they are leaving school property to attend an appointment as per the parent’s direct instructions.  Parents/guardians may NOT sign a student out of a period to prepare for a test/task in another period. Students enrolled in classes must be in those classes for the full day in order to ensure supervision. Grade 12 students may attend the library for quiet study during their spare period.  

Next School Council Meeting

Please join us for our next School Council Meeting being held on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM in the library.  

The agenda will be as follows:

1. Welcome/Land Acknowledgement/Sign-In/Introductions
2. Review and Approve Meeting Minutes from Monday, September 14
3. TSAC & TWIC updates  
4. Staff & Administration Updates
5. SAC Fee Update
6. School Council Initiatives Planning
7. Any Other Business/Adjournment

We look forward to seeing you there.  

Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) Scholarships & Awards Application Workshop

The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) will be offering another edition of their Scholarship Application Workshop! Join online on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

This workshop is open to all Black students from any school board or institution. Access to this information is vital and helps Black students and their families make informed decisions about funding options and their continued educational journeys. 

Register for the BFCN Scholarship Application Workshop on October 28, 2026.

Also, the BFCN Scholarship Directory is available as a resource for obtaining additional scholarships.