The Hogarth Herald - March 13

Presentation for Parent/Caregivers of elementary and secondary students: 

Date: April 16, 2025

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - registration will open at 6:00 p.m.  

Location: Westmount Collegiate Institute, 1000 New Westminster Dr. Thornhill ON, L4J 8G3 

Topic: Panel Discussion A conversation that will bring valuable tips and tools on “How to Support Youth and Conversations about Mental Health at Home” with Youth Facilitators sharing their lived experience as well as  Dr. Wendy Manel, Clinical Psychologist CMHA and Patricia Marra-Stapleton, YRDSB Mental Health Lead. Audience questions will be encouraged.

Participation: All Parents/Caregivers of YRDSB elementary and secondary schools are welcome. Interpretation will be provided during the presentation in a limited number of languages (more information on the registration form) . 

Registration: Registration information will also be shared through our Monthly Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Newsletter, through the WWW Events Page, social media, as well as through your school’s Mental Health Liaison. The presentation for Parents and Caregivers will be held on April 16, 2026. Schools are invited to use this sample school newsletter insert  and flyer and social media flyer to promote the event. 

The overall intent is to support and build emotional connection and well-being and create/enhance identity-affirming spaces within the learning environment where students know they matter and belong.

More information about the Presentation can be found on the Student Services BWW page. 

For more information please contact Patricia Marra-Stapleton, Mental Health Lead, patricia.marra-stapleton@yrdsb.ca, Paula Vicente, Assistant Coordinator of Mental health paula.vicente@yrdsb.ca, or Cassandra Fezzuoglio, Assistant Coordinator of Mental Health cassandra.fezzuoglio@yrdsb.ca. 

Y² LEGACY is a transformative summer learning program that empowers students through a Black-centred lens celebrating leadership, innovation, and academic excellence. By building foundational knowledge and identity-affirming skills, students emerge with the confidence and capabilities to lead in their schools and communities. The foundational skills students gain in the summer will support them in navigating the school year with confidence and leadership.

Through credit-bearing courses grounded in technology, literature, business leadership, and community engagement, Y² LEGACY provides a dynamic and culturally responsive learning experience. Students engage in experiential learning, build essential academic and life skills, and receive mentorship that supports long-term success.

All Y² LEGACY summer program courses will run from Tuesday, June 30 to Friday, July 24, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:32 p.m., except for students enrolled in the Cooperative Education course (DCO3C). For these students, the start and end dates, as well as the daily schedule, will vary based on their individual co-op placements. 

Registration for Secondary Summer School opens March 24, 2026.

Participation in Y² LEGACY is competitive, and space is limited. Please visit The Centre for Black Student Excellence's Y² LEGACY website for more information and registration details.

When

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 08:00 to Friday, June 5, 2026 - 12:00

Contact

If you have questions or for more information, please contact us at The Centre for Black Student Excellence Y² LEGACY email at y2.legacy@yrdsb.ca or blackstudentexcellence@yrdsb.ca. 

Police Information Session for Youth

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Address:

Training & Education Bureau
70 Bales Drive East
East Gwillimbury, Ontario
L0G 1V0
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Event Details:

We're hiring. Join the next generation of police officers and professionals.

Students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 are invited to a fun, informative session to learn more about policing. Discover what a future career in policing can look like, how police officers help keep communities safe, and what it takes to join York Regional Police.

The session includes presentations from YRP Recruiting, specialty units and Seneca Polytechnic, followed by a question-and-answer period.

Facility doors will be open at 6:00 p.m. for registration, with no further admittance past 6:30 p.m.

Parents/guardians are welcome to attend. Please include the total number of attendees when registering. In the comments section of the registration page, please include the student's grade and name of school.

House Rules

·       No walks-ins will be permitted

·       No bags will be allowed in the building 

·       No personal recording devices, photos or videos. Attendees are encouraged to bring a notebook and a pen to take notes

Location:

Training & Education Bureau

Registration Options

• Police Information Session for Youth

Students in Ontario need to volunteer for at least 40 hours to graduate from high school. Learn more about the requirements to get your high school volunteer hours.

Students can now earn a Minister’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement when they graduate. The new certificate celebrates students’ dedication to helping others and completion of more than 50 volunteer hours during high school. Three levels of certificate are available: 

Bronze: 50 to 99 volunteer hours

Silver: 100 to 199 volunteer hours

Gold: 200+ volunteer hours

Each certificate recognizes civic engagement, leadership and community spirit. It can also help students stand out when applying for:

• jobs
• college or university programs
• apprenticeships
• scholarships

To get started, make sure activities are eligible and visit your guidance department.