Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Workshop supporting Students of the Chinese Heritage Community
The YRDSB Community Care Team School Social Worker supporting the Chinese Heritage Community is pleased to offer this virtual event for parents and caregivers, aimed at fostering connection, supporting mental health, and promoting healing.
The session is offered for any parent/guardian of students of Chinese Heritage. Parents, caregivers and students are invited to join this workshop and engage in meaningful conversations that will help students thrive at school. Tips on ways to help strengthen family relationships and emotional well-being will be shared. This will be a free virtual event.
Keep the Door Open: Integrating a Compassionate Approach to Foster Effective Communication
Oct 28th, 2025 at 6:00pm-7:00pm Mandarin Session
Registration for Mandarin Session
Oct 28th, 2025 at 7:00pm-8:00pm Cantonese Session
Registration for Cantonese Session
Please email charmaine.tong@yrdsb.ca if you have any questions or difficulties in accessing the registration link. Thank you
Youth Day 2025
York Regional Police is hosting a Youth Day conference for youth ages 13-17 years. It will be an empowering leadership conference with a focus on issues directly impacting our youth. Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Please see more Information on their website
Islamic Heritage Month Celebrations
YRDSB students, staff and families are invited to join the York Region District School Board in celebrating Islamic Heritage Month this October! Together, we’ll honour the cultural and historical contributions of Muslims to society.
Locations and Dates
- North Area: Dr. J.M. Denison S.S., 135 Bristol Rd, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8J7
- Date: October 21, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- East Area: Markham Gateway P.S., 30 Fonda Rd, Markham, ON L3S 3X3
- Date: October 23, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Central Area: Crosby Heights P.S., 190 Neal Dr, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3K8
- Date: October 28, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- West Area: Stephen Lewis S.S., 555 Autumn Hill Blvd., Thornhill, ON, L4J 8X2
- Date: October 30, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Please register for any or all of the events with the registration link.
Please see more on the www link to the events page, with both families and staff.
For any questions, please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca.
PA Day - October 24, 2025
Length: Half Day - AM
Topic: Artificial Intelligence and School Improvement Planning
Entity Hosting: All Secondary Schools
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School administration
Description:
School teams will engage in learning focused on:
- role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education
- how AI can enhance teaching and learning, support student success, and be used responsibly within board and ministry guidelines on cyber safety, security and privacy;
- board-approved AI tools and learn how to use them effectively with students;
- key messages related to professionalism from the Ontario College of Teachers; and
- high-impact instructional and assessment practices to support student improvement.
Length: Half Day - PM
Topic: Multilingual Language Learners and School Improvement Planning
Entity Hosting: All Secondary Schools
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administration and school leaders
Description:
School teams will engage in school improvement planning focusing on:
- Multilingual Language Learners and language acquisition; and
- High-impact instructional practices to support student improvement