French Programs Application Deadline

For families interested in the Toronto District School Board's French Immersion or Extended French programs, we offer an online process for applying to:

Early French Immersion (EFI) which begins in Senior Kindergarten;
Junior Extended French (JEF) which begins in Grade 4

While admission to the Early French Immersion (SK entry)/Junior Extended French (Grade 4 entry) program is guaranteed at the entry points to all on time applicants, admission to a specific school is not guaranteed if the school reaches capacity. The timelines for applying for these programs for September 2020 are:

Applications for Early French Immersion (for a Junior Kindergarten aged child), must be completed online between November 4, 2019 and November 29, 2019.
Applications for Junior Extended French must be completed online between January 6, 2020 and January 31, 2020.

For further information about French as a Second Language programs, the application process and important dates, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/french.

PIAC Parent Conference

Registration is now open for the PIAC Parent Conference on Saturday, November 16, 2019. This year’s focus is on School Councils, so whether you’re on one, would like to join one, or would like to learn more, join us! Registration is free and includes bussing, lunch and childcare. I will be there and hope you can attend as well!

High School Information Nights

To help you make an informed decision when choosing a high school, TDSB schools host information nights for parents and grade 8 students each year between October and January. Learn everything you need to know about our incredible variety of schools, programs and courses. The dates and times for High School Information Nights in Ward 1 are listed below:

November 21^st from 6:30 PM-8:00 PM

North Albion Collegiate Institute

Specialized Programs: LEAP (LP) & Advanced Placement (AP)

November 27^th from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Thistletown Collegiate Institute

Specialized Programs: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

November 20^th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

West Humber Collegiate Institute

Specialized Programs: Advanced Placement (AP); Math and Science Focus (MST) &
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Upcoming Ward Forum

Please join me on Thursday November 28^th at West Humber Collegiate Institute (1675 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9V 3S3), from 6:00 pm-8:00pm for a Parent Engagement Night. Come out and meet other parents/guardians from schools across Ward 1, bring your questions, share your ideas, and let’s talk about what we can achieve together in Ward 1! Childcare and light refreshments will be provided.