June 1, 2025 

As we enter the last month of school, we are reminded of the work ahead prior to the summer break. Wishing all the students the very best as they prepare for culminating exams and to all the staff supporting them, thank you!

At the TDSB, we celebrate Italian Heritage Month and Portuguese-Speaking Heritage Month in June.

During the month of June, people across the country mark National Indigenous History Month in recognition of the rights, histories and extraordinary achievements of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The unique cultures and perspectives of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities are celebrated nationally and locally. June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is held around the time of the summer solstice - the longest day of the year - and is of spiritual significance for many Indigenous peoples. In schools across the Toronto District School Board, we honour this day through building knowledge about the histories and current contexts of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Join the Urban Indigenous Education Centre (UIEC) throughout the month of June for Indigenous Education opportunities for staff and students to engage with Indigenous artists, authors, and speakers through various virtual workshops and panel discussions. All month long, the UIEC is hosting several events and celebrations with Carolynne Crawley on decolonizing our relationships with the land, Alyssa and Conlin Delbaere-Sawchuk on honouring Métis history, as well as Elder Blu Waters hosing a session on Two-Spirit histories and contemporary realities. 

June is also Pride Month at the TDSB. It’s an opportunity to celebrate diversity and raise awareness among all staff and students about the rich culture and history of our 2SLGBTQ+ community. TDSB school communities are encouraged to hold intentional sessions with their students about issues related to 2SLGBTQ+ communities as well as the impact of homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia on TDSB students, staff, and community members. 

Father's Day on June 15, is a time to honour one's father, as well as those who serve as father figures and are significant mentors for youth. 

Juneteenth (June 19), although officially commemorated in the United States as documenting the end of slavery, many Canadians, particularly within Black communities, acknowledge and celebrate Juneteenth as a day to celebrate Black culture and history. 

June 23 is designated in Canada as the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism. This day is observed to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives or suffered injuries due to terrorist attacks, including the 329 victims of the 1985 Air India bombing, many of whom were Canadian.

Each year in Canada we recognize June 27 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. This day aims to raise awareness about PTSD, a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It's a time to break down stigma, offer support to those affected, and promote understanding of the condition.  

These are but a few of the days commemorated in June. 

The Toronto District School Board proudly recognizes Italian Heritage Month each June, a tradition since 2012. This celebration aligns with the Italian Heritage Month Act, passed in 2010, which designates June as a time to honour Italian heritage across Ontario.

This year’s TDSB theme is La Dolce Vita: Celebrating the Sweet Life of Italian Culture.

Embracing life to its fullest means enjoying a simple meal made with a few modest ingredients, enriched with love and shared with family and friends—often with music in the background and a focus on living in the moment. Italian culture values art, fashion, elegance, and a balanced lifestyle. These elements all contribute to this year’s theme: La Dolce Vita.

An in-person celebration will take place at Newtonbrook Secondary School, featuring performances, presentations, and guest speakers. A video of the event will be shared soon for all to enjoy!

June is also Seniors Month, and students from across the TDSB will mark the occasion by creating postcards featuring Italy’s national flower. Each postcard will include a drawing or a heartfelt message and will be delivered to residents of Villa Colombo Home for the Aged throughout the month.

For highlights and more information, follow the Italian Heritage Month Committee below: X (formerly Twitter): @ItalianHer1 Instagram: @ItalianHeritageTDSB

The Toronto District School Board proudly recognizes Portuguese-Speaking Heritage Month each June, a tradition since 2011. This celebration aligns with the Province of Ontario’s Celebration of Portuguese Heritage Act, passed in 2001.

The month of June and the day of June 10, in particular, have always been a great time of celebration by the Portuguese community.

The celebrations honour the life of Luis de Camoes and his famous epic poems, the Lusiads, with cultural performances, history seminars, poem recitals, street parades, and many other activities. The Lusiads are epic poems narrating the history of Portugal up to and including the era of the discoveries of the 15th and 16th centuries. June 10 is the anniversary of the death of Luis de Camoes.

As part of this year’s celebration, all students, staff, and members of the TDSB community are invited to attend the annual Portuguese Parade on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Join this vibrant and colourful event that brings the Portuguese-speaking community together in celebration of Luís de Camões! We look forward to seeing you:

Parade Details: Meeting Time: 9 a.m. Location: Oakwood Avenue, north of St. Clair Ave. W. Parade Start: 9:30 a.m. Parade End: 12 p.m. TDSB T-Shirts: A limited number will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Look for parade volunteers to help locate the TDSB vehicle.

This year’s TDSB theme is A Festa of Food. Festa means celebration in Portuguese—and no celebration is complete without food!

Throughout June, we will explore the Portuguese-speaking world through its rich and diverse culinary traditions. A special event featuring musical performances, guest speakers, and, of course, delicious food will be held at the Gallery of Portuguese Pioneers.

Follow the Portuguese-Speaking Heritage Month Committee @TDSB_PSHM.

Toronto, May 29, 2025 – "Standardizing some provincial processes can help ensure consistency across Ontario’s education system. When inappropriate activity occurs in school boards, we need to have the appropriate processes in place to address it, and make sure these actions don’t happen again.

That said, the fundamental reason for many of the challenges in classrooms right now is underfunding. We’re always willing to engage in conversations about accountability. It would be helpful if these conversations included a discussion about the funding necessary to support students in Ontario in 2025-26.

Let us be clear: the real issue here is that the system is under financial strain. In fact, recent reports and investigations into school boards have mentioned structural deficits due to underfunding.

We should not forget the essential value school boards bring: the ability to respond meaningfully to the unique needs and realities of their local communities. Trustees are elected local leaders who are directly accountable to voters. Their lived experience and deep community knowledge give them unique and vital perspectives, knowledge, and local relationships. Decisions on important issues, such as school naming and School Resource Officers, should be made collaboratively with those in communities, not from Queen’s Park.

For the last several years, school board trustees have worked hard to pass budgets knowing they do not have the funding they need for areas like Special Education and student transportation. Despite the challenges we face, school boards and trustees remain focused on what matters most: supporting students.

We look forward to providing further commentary as the bill moves forward through the legislative process."

Initial Comments on Bill 33, Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025 

I am concerned about the Minister's expanded Powers for Supervision. Trustees are elected to represent our local communities - their values, their concerns, and their hopes for their child’s education. Even within a ward, communities are different and so are their needs. Local decision-making means we can respond to the real challenges and strengths of our school communities. You can't do that from Queen's Park. Here are some initial comments.

The School Resource Officer Program at the TDSB began in the 2008 in 45 of 113 secondary schools. In November 2017, I was one of the Trustees who voted to end the program following consultations with thousands of students, staff, parents and community members. These consultations culminated in a summary report that found that while many students had a positive impression of the program, a number of students said the presence of an SRO made them feel uncomfortable, intimidated, and/or watched or targeted. At the time, Trustees also voted to have staff continue to work in partnership with Toronto Police to maintain positive working relationships to ensure a safe, welcoming and inclusive culture in every school. Note, the majority of TDSB schools never had an SRO and I would argue in all schools, administrators and school staff work hard to build relationships and have the primary responsibility for working with students and parents to create a safe, inclusive and positive space, accepting of all students. As noted in the Annual Report 2024, Office of the Auditor General of Ontario, between 2017/18 and 2022/23, violent incidents at TDSB increased by 67%. During the same time period, violent incidents at almost all other school boards in Ontario increased by 114%. The TDSB’S rate of violent incidents (about 17 incidents per 10,000 students) is less than the provincial average (about 22 incidents per 10,000 students).

Yes, TDSB has a policy for School Renaming. No, thousands of dollars have not been spent on this initiative. In April 2021, the TDSB announced that it would be undertaking a city-wide review of school names to better reflect the diversity of the city. Two months later, the TDSB announced the establishment of the Renaming Schools Reference Group – a volunteer group that, among other things, would inform the consultation process. After several meetings, the recommendations of the Reference Group were presented to the October 2022 meeting of the TDSB’s Governance and Policy Committee. This report provided Trustees with the recommendations from the Reference Group of the first 3 school names (Sir John A Macdonald CI, Ryerson CS, Dundas JPS) to go through the proactive school name review process – names that were first presented approximately three years ago. 

And, I was part of the Board who voted to post our Trustee Expenses in 2014. By leading with transparency, school boards can model the kind of openness expected from all levels of government. This is not new for us.

I believe in the role of elected school trustees. I post this on my website. Please read - School Board Trustees - Who are they? Why are they important?

Join us Wednesday, June 4th for the Bike to Work Day Group Commute! 

The Bike to Work Day group commute is an annual tradition that brings people from across Toronto together for the largest FREE group bike ride in the city. We will ride together down to Nathan Phillips Square at City Hall for a community celebration with a Pancake Breakfast!

Whether you ride every day or haven’t ridden in years, this event is for you. The official group ride will have well-trained Cycle Toronto Ride Guides to ensure riders arrive safely.

When and where is the ride? This year we have one departure location/time and will aim to arrive at Nathan Phillips Square at approximately 8AM for the group celebration. We ride rain or shine!

Meetup Location - Ramsden Park Departure time: 7:00 AM
Route: Yonge Street > Bloor St > Bay St > Charles St > University Ave >NPS
Distance: ~2 km
TTC Access: Bay Station (elevator access) *routes subject to change

Don’t own a bike? No problem! Our partners at Bike Share Toronto will be providing a LIMITED NUMBER OF COMPLIMENTARY bikes at Ramsden Park. We also encourage participants to ride Bike Share from any station in the City to participate in the Group Commute (see here for passes and membership information). Bike Share will also be onsite at Nathan Phillips Square to collect bikes at the end of the ride — so no need to find a station to dock your bike. Please fill out this form if you are interested in borrowing a Bike Share bike for the ride. Bikes available at the Central meetup, Bay and Charles ONLY.

Planning to arrive by TTC? While the start point is near Rosedale Station, it is important to note that the TTC prohibits bicycles on the subway between 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

What will the ride be like? Our Ride Guides try to keep a comfortable pace for all riders; that means no matter your fitness, age, style of bike, you should be able to keep up a conversation. People are encouraged to have fun, bring along music, and wear what you’re comfortable in. One Ride Guide will take the lead and navigate while the other rides in the back to make sure all riders are safe and they can assist with any mechanical issues.

Staff are basing their reports to date on estimates.

The Ministry recently released the Core Education Funding (Core Ed) and staff are calculating the actual grant revenue to determine any changes required to the estimate.

The June 4 meeting is to update Trustees on the deficit situation now that the Core Education Funding has been announced.

One of our parents in the Ward, Karina Walsh created a What's App group called TDSB Ward 8 community. Ideally we get to having a Toronto wide group, but let's see what happens. For now, please join https://chat.whatsapp.com/IZwQ0Rn. In addition, some east end parents are working hard to bring lots of attention to this matter and help make the changes our kids deserve. A communication package, including phone scripts, email templates and key messages is available to use - please click here.

Call to action: Lobby your MPP (list of MPPS here) to fund Education fully, including statutory obligations of Employer's CPP & EI contributions and negotiated wages and benefits. Ensure MPPs provide sufficient funding to ensure no program directly affecting students is cut in any way.

Please sign the petition to save the Itinerant Music Program: Music Education Canada (CMEC) launched a petition.

Please sign the petition to Save Our Pools - https://www.joshmatlow.ca/saveourpools

The Toronto District School Board is committed to developing opportunities for our wider school community to connect and engage in conversations about education issues. Meetings will be broadcasted live to the public. Click here at the start time to view - https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Boardroom/Live-Webcast-of-Meetings.

To submit a delegation request (written for the Trustees to read or oral to present to Trustees) for a Board Committee (delegations are not accepted for Board meetings), please see here - https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Boardroom/Delegations and email delegates@tdsb.on.ca. If your request is approved, further details will be provided to you via email. 

Full Agenda and Reports for meetings are available here - click on the appropriate meeting https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Boardroom/Agenda-Minutes

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 – Finance, Budget and Enrolment Committee 4:30pm - Boardroom, 5050 Yonge St - Agenda

Thursday, June 5, 2025 – Program and School Services Committee 4:30pm - Boardroom, 5050 Yonge St - Agenda

The 2025-26 capital budget outlines the capital investments that are planned by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) to address growth, accommodation needs, and renew building components that have exceeded their useful life (such as ventilation and windows). 

Proposed expenditures exceed funding by $45.3M. This shortfall is partially offset by a $16.8M reduction which primarily relates to the cancellation of 28 stand-alone childcare projects during 2023-24. The resulting net shortfall of $28.5M will be covered through available POD. There are 3 main sources of capital funding from the Ministry: 

Based on current anticipated project plans and associated costs, it is expected that all funding will be spent prior to the expiration date. 

Capital Projects Status Update - This biannual report provides project status updates regarding the current capital projects as well as the renewal projects planned and underway for 2024-25 and 202526. The previous Major Capital and Renewal Projects Status Update report was presented at the November 2024 Finance, Budget and Enrolment Committee (FBEC) meeting. Please see the list of projects by Ward in Appendix C.

One of the purposes of a district’s special education plan is to provide the Ministry of Education and the public with information about special education programs and services that are provided by the school board in accordance with legislation and Ministry policy on special education. The Special Education and Inclusion Department receives formal and informal feedback about the special education plan through conversations with school and department staff, the TDSB’s Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), community groups, advocacy groups, parents/guardians/ caregivers, and through a survey link at the beginning of each section of the current special education plan posted on the public website. 

The 2025-2026 TDSB Special Education Plan will be submitted to the Ministry by July 31, 2025. The TDSB Special Education Plan will be implemented in its amended form in the 20252026 school year. It will be reviewed again the following year as per the requirements set out in Regulation 306 of the Education Act – Special Education Programs and Services. Please read the full Report here.

Indigenous Education Annual Report - UIEC staff will continue develop and implement strategies to support the achievement and well-being of Indigenous students throughout the Board, including culturally relevant curriculum, enhanced learning opportunities, direct wraparound supports (counselling, traditional healing programs, youth empowerment, etc.) that focus on the unique needs of urban Indigenous students, families and communities; and system-wide professional learning to enhance staff capacity by building understanding of Indigenous sovereignty, cultures, histories and current contexts, as well as trauma informed practices and cultural safety. Indigenous Education has been highlighted as one of the eight proposed strategic drivers that will assist the Board of Trustees to develop the 2025/26 operating budget. This is an important step in ensuring that budget funding decisions support Indigenous Education in the TDSB. UIEC staff will continue to work collaboratively with TDSB central departments (e.g., Professional Support Services, People and Culture, etc.) and Indigenous community partners to provide supports and develop enhanced learning opportunities for Indigenous students across the system. 

Math Achievement Action Plan: Report 3 for 2024-25 - The Math Learning Partnership (MLP) schools for 2024-25 include 157 Ministry-selected target grades (Grades 3, 6, or 9) across 125 schools. MLP schools have been subdivided into six clusters across the TDSB. Educators in all TDSB schools have been provided with opportunities to engage in high-quality centralized math learning focusing on developing effective teaching of fundamental mathematical skills. Data collected from MLP’s daily reports indicated that two-thirds of educators they support have increased confidence in implementing effective math practices. Additionally, MLPs observed that 84% of partnering teachers collected and used assessment data to monitor student understanding and inform their instructional planning. 

Caring and Safe Schools: Annual Report 2023-24 - Our ongoing focus is to ensure that all schools are safe, caring, welcoming, and inclusive. Central to this goal is building strong relationships with students— understanding who they are helps us create learning environments that reflect their lived experiences and meet their individual needs. As part of removing systemic barriers, TDSB continues to inform students and families of suspensions that have been expunged as part of the revised retention schedule included in PR 697. Several recent developments have contributed positively to our efforts, including updates to the Caring and Safe Schools database to improve how “infraction type” is categorized, a continued focus on professional learning around the impact of identity on student discipline, the growth of community partnerships, and the expansion of programming beyond regular school hours. To support school administrators, teams of retired principals have been deployed to schools to provide administrative leadership, guidance, mentoring and coaching in support of building greater accountability and enhancing compliance in the areas of Caring and Safe Schools policy and procedure, building positive school climate, facility infrastructure. 

2025 Year 3 Update “The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement” - This third annual report highlights the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement's key actions from June 2024 to present, marking the second full year of in-person programming. It documents how the Centre advances its mandates by improving Black student outcomes, strengthening student leadership and mentorship pathways, expanding equitable access to STEM, nurturing identity-affirming spaces, and deepening parent, caregiver, and community engagement. The report offers a snapshot of the Centre’s impact on academic achievement, wellbeing, and culturally responsive education across the Toronto District School Board. Looking ahead, the Centre’s work will remain rooted in care, excellence, and accountability to Black students, families, and communities. We will continue to challenge systemic inequities while building the conditions for joy, achievement, and belonging in every TDSB classroom. 

At the TDSB we provide a wide range of enriching summer programs for children, youth and adults.

Elementary

Elementary Summer School

Extended Day Program – Summer Program

International Languages Elementary & African Heritage Summer Program

Outdoor Education Summer Camp

Summer Music Camps

Secondary

Credit Courses for e-Summer High School (online)

Continuing Education Secondary Credit Summer Programs

International Youth Summer Program

Special Education and Inclusion

Special Education and Inclusion Summer Program

Adult

Adult ESL Summer Program

Learn4Life General Interest Courses

Printable Course Listing

Open to adults 18 years of age and seniors, the Learn4Life program offers a unique and valuable opportunity for individuals to pursue their interests, expand their knowledge, and engage in lifelong learning with a wide range of courses and activities designed to cater to diverse interests and passions. Learn more.

Available Courses and Register Here

Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter for Parents/Guardians/Caregivers –This monthly newsletter is designed to support families in navigating the journey of supporting students with special education needs. Each edition features valuable resources, tips, and success stories to empower families and their children.

TDSB Community Services Skills Training - Introduction to Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint - Call 416-396-6368 or email upgrading@tdsb.on.ca

Measles Continues to Spread

Here's what to know:

Measles continues to spread.

Here's what to know.

Check your vaccine records.

You are considered protected from #measles if you got 2 doses of the vaccine.

Know the symptoms.

Find out what to do if you were exposed or get sick.

More info: http://toronto.ca/measles Toronto Public Health

Supporting Your Child’s Well-being: Free webinar series for parents and caregivers focused on substance use, addictive behaviours and youth

School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free, 5-part webinar series designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics related to substance use and addictive behaviours.

This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:

June 4 - 12-1pm Technology overuse and problematic gaming

Each webinar will include time for experts to answer questions sent in advance, plus a Q&A opportunity to ask experts questions during the session. Questions can be entered on the By Your Side learning hub - entries will close 2 weeks prior to each session. For more information, Click Here.

Virtual Urgent Care Kiosk, an in-person space at the Lawrence Allen Center

SickKids started a Virtual Urgent Care (VUC) platform in 2021 (Learn more by clicking here).

After initial community consultation, SickKids have created the Greeter-supported Virtual Urgent Care Kiosk, an in-person space at the Lawrence Allen Center (a local mall located at Lawrence and the Allen Road). This one-year project is a novel, health equity-focused approach to urgent care, which would see SickKids provide an additional way for one of Toronto’s most digitally underserved communities to access our VUC platform.

The initiative launched in late January. SickKids are very excited to bring this novel, health equity-focused resource to the community - we hope this project brings benefits to the local community and learning that will improve care for patients and families.

As staff continue developing the overarching Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Strategy please remember that should an incident of antisemitism or any form of hate or racism occur in our schools, principals have an obligation to report it.

As I repeat in every update, the TDSB collects data through the Bias and Hate (RBH) Portal. An increase in antisemitic incidents is being experienced in our schools as it is in our communities - on my website I have excerpted from all our public reports on the data - TDSB Public Reports with RBH Portal Data 2018-2024. Principals and Superintendents are being reminded of their responsibilities in documenting incidents and educating against them. All students and staff - all students and staff - must be safe in our schools and free from discrimination, harassment and hate. Antisemitism is but one form of hate our students and staff are experiencing. 

From 211 antisemitic incidents in 2022-2023 to 312 antisemitic incidents in 2023-2024 is an increase of 48%.

Incidents of Islamophobia was the only other reported data that rose between 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 - it went from 4% to 4.7% - East Asian racism incidents went from 9% last year to 7.3% this year - Middle Eastern went from 4% last year to 3.3% this year - anti-Black racism went from 61% last year to 59% this year. 

If you are a staff or a student or a parent/caregiver, and you are a victim of/or witnessing an incident of racism, bias, or hate in our schools, please report it to the school's principal, who has a duty to investigate all incidents. For more information, please visit the webpage for Reporting an Incident of Hate or Discrimination Involving or Impacting Students. If you experience it, or witness it, report it. Please. If you are concerned your complaint is not being taken seriously after you follow the Parent Concern Protocol, please let me know.

For incidents involving and impacting students, the following procedures can apply: Reporting and Responding to Racism and Hate Incidents Involving or Impacting Students in Schools, PR728 Parent Concern Protocol, PR505 Caring and Safe Schools related procedures

For employee complaints, the following procedures can apply: Workplace Harassment Prevention and Human Rights, PR515 (for employee conduct alleged to be a human rights violation or Code-based workplace harassment) Non-Code Based Workplace Harassment, PR740

In some circumstances an incident entered into the RBH portal may be a breach of the Criminal Code through the incitement of hate; in which case, the incident must also be reported to the police in accordance with PR728.

Complaints regarding social media postings should be sent directly to the TDSB's Human Rights Office at humanrightsoffice@tdsb.on.ca. The intake process is being centralized in the Human Rights Office to ensure for consistency of process.

If you witness something inside the community, report any allegations of hate-motivated crimes to police for investigation at 416-808-2222 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. The Police state they will not tolerate any intimidation, harassment, or hate-motivated behaviour aimed at specific communities. You can also call 1-800-222-TIPS to Crime Stoppers anonymously.

Please remember TDSB's Mental Health and Well Being Professional Support Staff (PSS) are here to support your mental health and well-being and to help you navigate the tools and resources you may need. Please see resources on their website.

Please ensure you check for Days of Significance before scheduling student and community events - as the TDSB is currently reviewing ours - for 2024-25, the TDSB will only publish a Faith/Creed-Based Holy Days Calendar and an Indigenous Days of Significance Calendar. For now, please check the Multi-Faith calendar available online https://multifaithcalendar.org/cal/index.php.

2005 - 2026 School Year Calendar

The Ministry has approved the 2025-26 School Year Calendar!

It is the hope that presenting this early provides students, parents and staff sufficient notice to make plans for the 2025-2026 school year.

WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum (APPM) - Run for Peace on June 8

To celebrate the 1st anniversary of the birth of the APPM, we are launching a 5 KM Run/Walk this year that also carries a fundraising goal of $200,000 in support of ALPHA’s continuous education work.

We sincerely invite you to participate/ support the 2025 Run for Peace on June 8. Join the event as an individual participant/ a group or with your family

Join and raise funds as a participant/ group/ family (we will set up a profile for you on our webpage).

Support the participants.

School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) has launched By Your Side, a new parent/caregiver learning hub that has been designed to meet the needs of Ontario’s families. By Your Side was created by Ontario parents/caregivers and school mental health professionals and includes resources and supports made available in multiple formats—including web content, PDFs, and videos to ensure that families can easily access information and strategies that promote mental health and well-being at home. Key topics include understanding mental health, promoting mental health at home, supporting mental health at school, stress and anxiety management, substance use prevention, navigating digital technology use, and reaching out for help. Our hope is you find these resources helpful. Mental health matters.

Vaccines - Make Sure You're Up-to-Date

Learn more about where you can get your vaccines, including the flu, COVID-19 and school-based vaccines.

Vaccine preventable diseases are still spreading globally. Vaccines help build and strengthen our immune system, protecting us against diseases.

For more information on timing of recommended vaccinations visit Ontario’s Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule 

In Ontario, the Immunization of School Pupil Act (ISPA) requires all students to be up to date with meningococcal vaccines or have a valid exemption  even if they received a meningococcal vaccine as a child. Visit School Immunization Program (SIP) clinics.

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) presents Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away, which examines the history and legacy of the most significant site of the Holocaust, for its exclusive Canadian showing. The exhibition opened on January 10, 2025, and runs to September 1, 2025.

The public is invited to purchase tickets - more information can be found here.  More information on school visits for grades 6-12 can be found here. 

I have been communicating issues we have been having with dogs on school property with every update. Now, as part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and welcoming environment on TDSB properties, we would like to update you on the policies and new reporting procedures related to dogs on school grounds.

The TDSB enforces a strict policy regarding dogs on its properties. Dogs are generally not permitted on TDSB grounds, with the exception of service animals as defined by the Student Use of Service Animals in Schools Policy (P096) and the Use of Service Animals by the General Public Procedure (PR604). These guidelines are in place to ensure proper management and support for service animals within our schools.

Dogs Are Not Allowed on School Property and Must be Leased in Public

The TDSB enforces a strict policy regarding dogs on its properties. To effectively address incidents of dogs being off-leash on school properties, a new reporting process has been established through the City of Toronto’s 311 service. Call 311 to report dogs off-leash on school property.

If you own a dog, they must be on a leash in public, unless you are at a dogs off-leash area. No excuses! You are responsible for your dog’s behaviour. Learn what responsible dog owners do at http://toronto.ca/LeashYourDog

New Reporting Process for Dogs Off-Leash

To effectively address incidents of dogs being off-leash on school properties, a new reporting process has been established through the City of Toronto’s 311 service. Community members can report such incidents either by phone or online:

Phone Reporting: Call 311 to report dogs off-leash on school property

Online Reporting: Visit the City of Toronto Service Request or Feedback webpage.

If you should you ever see any suspicious activity around school buildings after school hours, please contact 311, Toronto Police Services Dispatch at 416-808-2222, or the TDSB’s 24-hour Call Centre at 416-395-4620.

If you or a family member is in crisis, please contact Kids Help Phone:1-800-668-6868 or get support right now by texting CONNECT to 686868.

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