The Hogarth Herald - November 14

Students, families and staff, please join us as we come together to celebrate Kwanzaa! 

This special event will honour African heritage, unity and culture and will be a time to reflect on the seven principles of Kwanzaa, enjoy cultural traditions and foster community spirit.

Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025

Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Location: Bill Hogarth S.S., Cafeteria. (100 Donald Sim Ave, Markham)

To assist us with planning the event, please register by December 1, 2025 using this registration link. Dinner will be provided.

Please see the flyer invitation or the www event link for more information and registration.

Join us for a Winter Lights: A Unity in Diversity Celebration, a YRDSB community event that will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Thornhill Secondary School.

This celebration is open to all students, families, and community members from across the region, honouring the richness of cultural diversity through the shared symbolism of light during the winter season. 

Our theme this year, “Unity in Diversity: Light Across Cultures,” reflects the universal symbolism of light as a source of hope, wisdom, and renewal. Across cultures, light represents reflection, gratitude, and togetherness, values that unite us beyond boundaries and remind us of our shared humanity.

We look forward to celebrating this with you and making it a truly memorable event. 

Please register for this event using this registration link.

We wanted to communicate again our policy for examinations.  The official Examination period beings January 22, 2026 and runs until January 28. Please note that students must be present for during the exam period.  Exams will not be rescheduled or waived.  

Please also note that for some courses there are final culminating assessments that are required and part of a final mark that are in the weeks from January 12th to January 20th.  

Supporting East Asian Students (SEAS) in partnership with Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) invite students, families and staff to the SEAS 2025 Family Engagement Series Launch - Sharing Student Success & Pathway Planning. 

This Family Engagement evening will focus on understanding educational pathways and celebrating student success. English, Mandarin, and Cantonese sessions will be available. All are welcome to enjoy cultural performances, refreshments and a pathway information session. 

Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Bill Crothers Secondary School.  

Please register by November 25, 2025.