This Week @ BHSS:
March is: | Bangladeshi, Hellenic & Persian History Month |
| March 2 | 2:20 PM: Junior Girls Volleyball Tier 2 3:45 PM: Staff meeting |
| March 3 | Boys Indoor Soccer @ York U 8:15 AM: Rock Climbing Qualifier 5:50 PM: Music Field Trip |
| March 4 | Tech Department Field Trip 5:00 PM: Iftar event |
| March 5 | Period 1: Bomb Threat Drill |
| March 6 |
Coming Up @ BHSS:
| March 9 | HOSA Field Trip (Metro Toronto Convention Centre) |
| March 10 | HOSA Field Trip (Metro Toronto Convention Centre) Semaine de la Francophonie lunch events |
| March 11 | HOSA Field Trip (Metro Toronto Convention Centre) 8:15 AM: Rock Climbing Qualifier Semaine de la Francophonie lunch events |
| March 12 | Semaine de la Francophonie lunch events |
| March 13 | 6:30 AM: Robotics Field Trip Semaine de la Francophonie lunch events Samosa Friday |
Our next School Council Meeting is Monday, March 23 at 6:30 pm in the Learning Commons (Library).
Thank you to all parents/guardians for attending our past meetings. In those meets there was sign-up to be members of a variety of committees (Eg. Constitution, Principal Profile, Fundraising, Communication and Parent Engagement). If you would like to join a committee, please fill in the Google Form at your earliest convenience which will be further discussed at the next School Council Meeting. Even if you had already signed up, we encourage you to sign up again.
In 2016, the Government of Ontario proclaimed March as Bangladeshi Heritage Month.
Ontario is home to over 50,000 people of Bengali heritage who have made significant contributions to the province’s scientific, cultural, athletic, and political sectors. Every year on March 26th, Bangladeshis worldwide celebrate Independence Day, commemorating their nation’s independence in 1971 with music, parades, and various gatherings. By designating March as Bangladeshi Heritage Month, the York Region District School Board honors the identities, diverse experiences and achievements of Bangladeshi students, families and staff in our school board.
In 2019, the Government of Ontario proclaimed March as Hellenic Heritage Month.
There are over 270,000 Canadians of Hellenic or Greek descent living in Canada, with more than half residing in Ontario. Since the early nineteenth century, immigrants from Greece have made significant contributions to Ontario’s culture, economy, and various fields such as education, law, medicine, science, and politics. Greece’s vast history, including its structures for democratic governance, philosophy, and scientific methodologies, have influenced many present day practices and structures in Canada. Greek Independence Day, celebrated on March 25, marks Greece’s liberation from the Ottoman Empire in 1821. By designating March as Hellenic Heritage Month, the York Region District School Board honors the identities, diverse experiences and achievements of Greek students, families and staff in our school board.
In 2021 the government of Ontario proclaimed March as Persian Heritage Month to recognize the contributions of over 200,000 Ontarians of Persian descent.
Since the 1970s to present day, the Persian community have played a significant role in shaping the province’s economic, political, social and cultural landscape. Rooted in one of the world’s oldest civilizations, Persian culture has enriched Ontario's identity for generations. In the month of March, millions of Persians from around the world celebrate Nowruz, the beginning of their new year with a special significance of the relationship between nature and human life. By designating March as Persian Heritage Month, the York Region District School Board honors the identities, diverse experiences and achievements of Persian students, families and staff in our school board.