October 9, 2026

Prime Minister's Award:  Congratulations Dr. Manivannan, Subject Head of Science

We are pleased to share that Dr. Tharsini Manivannan, our Subject Head of Science, has been awarded a Regional Certificate of Achievement for the 2026 Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence in STEM. This award celebrates her commitment to preparing Thornlea students for future learning and careers in STEM by encouraging them to ask questions, test hypotheses, and drive their own discoveries.  This is a very prestigious and tremendous accomplishment, and we are proud that Dr. Manivannan represents our school.  Please join us in congratulating Dr. Manivannan on her achievement! 

GIVE (Get Involved Volunteer in Education) Free Training Program

GIVE (Get Involved Volunteer in Education) is a free, five-session training program designed to welcome and support parents, newcomers, and community members in becoming active volunteers within YRDSB schools.

Participants will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to volunteer effectively and inclusively, while building connections, developing new skills and gaining valuable experience. GIVE also helps schools strengthen meaningful parent and community engagement, supporting student well-being, success and a strong sense of belonging.

In this workshop series, you will...

● understand the role and responsibilities of school volunteers;
● build confidence to support your child's learning and strengthen parent engagement;
● develop communication and leadership skills for working with school staff;
● learn about equity, inclusion, and how to create welcoming school environments;
● connect with school and community resources that support families;
● build transferable skills for volunteering, leadership, and future employment; and
● make a meaningful contribution to student success and your school community.

All parents, guardians and caregivers are welcome to join this free training program!
 

To become a GIVE participant, please register for one of the training sessions below. Participants must attend all five training days (Monday through Friday) .

Session B
October 19 - October 23, 2026  9:00 AM - 12:00 noon
Maple Creek Public School, 210 Hawker Rd., Maple
This free information session is organized by York Region District School Board in collaboration with Catholic Community Services of York Region.

Register through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLmNSAdKTLDPaT83l78qrdWGhRvZ_aBhnxvLNkyplUUT58dQ/viewform 

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.