September 4, 2026

Monday, 

September 7

Labour Day 

(no classes)

Tuesday,   

September 8  

(Grade 9 and ‘New’ International students only) 

Grade 9 Orientation Day

‘New’ International Students Orientation Day 

Parent-Guardian Presentation/Q & A with the Principal at 8:45 AM in Cafeteria (translation services provided - see more information below)

Wednesday, 

September 9

(All grades) 

First Day of Regular Classes (All Grades)

Cafeteria Service Begins 

Monday, 

September 14

Photo Day

School Council Elections 7:00 PM Library:

The first School Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 14 at 7:00 PM in the Library. At this meeting we will be holding elections for positions on our Council.  If you would like to run for a position please complete a School Council Nomination Form.  You can get more information and access an electronic version of the nomination form here: School Councils.  Please send the completed form to thornlea.ss@sc.yrdsb.ca by Friday, September 11 or bring it to the meeting on September 14.  

Monday, 

September 21

Yom Kippur (Diamond Day)

Thursday,

September 24

International Trip Information Night at 6:30 PM in the Library

 

 

School Start Up Reminders

Please see last week's bulletin for important start-up reminders:  August 28, 2026 bulletin

 

Parent-Guardian Presentation/Q & A on September 8

Tuesday, September 8 is Grade 9 and New International Students Orientation Day. 

All grades start school on Wednesday, September 9. 

All parents/guardians (grades 9-12) are invited to attend the Parent Information Presentation on Tuesday, September 8 at 8:45 AM in the cafeteria

Whether your child starts on Tuesday or Wednesday, you are invited to join us. 

Mandarin and Farsi translation services will be provided. 

Mr. Belmonte will be sharing information and answering questions regarding the following:

  • Attendance
  • Parking, Lockers, Lunch, & Photos
  • Start-Up Consents, Medical Peril, & Family Dashboard
  • School Schedule and Timetables
  • Technology
  • Student Support Services
  • STEM, Clubs, & Athletics
  • SAC Fee, Gym Uniform, & School Cash Online

We look forward to seeing you! 

Photo day

 

 

International Trip

Our next international trip (pending board approval) is to Berlin, Prague, and Vienna.  All interested participants and their parents/guardians are invited to an Information Night on Thursday, September 24th at 6:30 PM in the Library.  The trip itinerary can be found here, and the link to sign up for the information night is as follows: https://bit.ly/Europe2027InfoSession.   If you have questions, please contact Ms. Ceausu (laura.ceausu@yrdsb.ca). 

International trip poster