From organizing provincial qualifiers to representing Team Canada at Special Olympics, Jennifer Kil helps students of all abilities build confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging through sports.
Read her story in TDSB & Me: www.tdsb.on.ca/home/ctl/Det...
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🌳 Looking for an outdoor space for your next program? Book one of our fields for your sports league, camp, or community activity!
Apply for a permit: tdsb.on.ca/permits
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Our March newsletter is here! Have your say in our budget survey, plan ahead for March Break, and explore upcoming sessions for parents and caregivers.
See what's new 👉 www.tdsb.on.ca/enewsletter
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Happy #Holi to everyone celebrating today! May this festival of colours bring joy, harmony, and positivity.
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As we plan for the upcoming school year, your voice can help shape budget decisions to support student success.
Share your input in our brief survey: bit.ly/4cWG50Y
We proudly recognize Greek Heritage Month in March. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Identities: From Alpha to Omega.”
Learn more: www.tdsb.on.ca/home/ctl/Det...
📣 Last chance to nominate! Do you know a staff member or team who goes above and beyond? Show your appreciation by submitting a nomination for the #TDSB Excellence Awards before tomorrow’s 5 p.m. deadline.
Learn more: tdsb.on.ca/excellence
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🔎 Looking for a summer job? We're #hiring students for various opportunities from May to September!
View openings: www.tdsb.on.ca/summerjobs
The deadline for nominations is only three days away! Whether it's innovative curriculum, inclusive practices, or outstanding operations, the #TDSB Excellence Awards celebrate staff who make a significant impact.
Submit today: tdsb.on.ca/excellence
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Join our community of lifelong learners! From art and literature to #technology and wellness, we’re offering a variety of courses this spring.
Register now: learn4life.ca
Behind every successful partnership is a commitment to students. Jessica Dalinda shares how relationship-building, fundraising, and collaboration help remove barriers and support student well-being across the system.
Read her story in TDSB & Me: www.tdsb.on.ca/home/ctl/Det...
A large group of students sit on the floor of a school gym watching a hockey game projected on a big screen at the front. The gym is decorated with Canadian flags, red and white items, and Olympic-themed decor.
A group of students sit on a gym floor holding handmade “Go Canada” posters. Many of the children wear red and white clothing. A larger “Canada” Olympic poster hangs on the wall behind them.
A red gym wall covering displays a large sign that reads “GO CANADA” in bold red letters. Next to the sign hang a Canadian flag and a Progress Pride flag.
Students and staff at Bessborough Drive EMS gathered to watch #TeamCanada compete for gold in women’s hockey at the #MilanoCortina2026. Moments like this inspire the next generation of athletes and celebrate the girls in our community who lace up their skates and dream big.
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Our staff make our schools and workplaces strong, caring, and inspiring places to learn and work. Each year, the Excellence Awards provide an opportunity to recognize the individuals and teams whose work reflects the very best of public education.
Submit a nomination: www.tdsb.on.ca/excellence
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Due to weather-related delays, all school buses are cancelled today. Schools will remain open.
A group of children sit and work on crafts at a table inside a school hallway decorated for an Olympic-themed event.
Two children lean over a white cardboard box with a circular opening in the top, using wooden sticks with strings attached as part of a hands‑on activity.
Children stand in a school gym participating in an activity using floor scooters shaped like skis and holding foam hockey sticks. Bright orange cones and blue mats form an obstacle course across the gym floor.
A child wearing a red “Canada” winter hat and matching red shirt stands at a table where several other children are seated, drawing and colouring with markers and crayons.
In celebration of the Winter Olympics in Milan, students and staff at Lambton Park Community School hosted their own mini Olympics. The event featured interactive winter sport stations such as curling, magnetic ice fishing, skiing, and more!
Andre Harriott’s early work in criminology opened the door to meaningful conversations with youth and set him on a new career path. His work in education now focuses on student voice and student leadership.
Read his story in TDSB & Me: www.tdsb.on.ca/home/ctl/Det...
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❄️ There's still time to donate to our Winter Outerwear Drive. Every coat, hat, or scarf counts toward making a difference.
Let's keep our community warm: tdsb.on.ca/outerwear
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Our February newsletter is now available! Here's what's new:
- Annual Report 2025
- Report Card Guides
- #Scholarship Application Workshop
- Student and Family Support Office
Stay informed: tdsb.on.ca/enewsletter
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🎉 Nominations for the Excellence Awards are now open! Your stories help shine a light on the dedication, professionalism, and care that staff bring to their roles every day.
Learn more: tdsb.on.ca/excellence
We proudly recognize African Heritage (Black History) Month each February. This year’s theme, “The Power of Us,” highlights Black student well-being, belonging, and Black brilliance.
Learn more: www.tdsb.on.ca/home/ctl/Det...
We proudly recognize Chinese Heritage Month each February. This year, we celebrate the Year of the Horse under the theme, ‘Play, Progress, Prosper.’
Learn more: www.tdsb.on.ca/home/ctl/Det...
School buses are running today. Please be advised that some routes may experience delays due to extreme cold temperatures.
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With extreme cold forecasted for tomorrow, we will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates on school bus service in the morning.
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On the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia, we remember the victims of the hateful attack on the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City. The trauma and memory of this day live on in the hearts and minds of Muslim communities.
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As a friendly reminder, tomorrow is a Professional Activity (PA) Day for our secondary students.
More information: tdsb.on.ca/PAdays
The author is seated on the left, while the students stand together holding their copies of the book “To Hope and Back: The Journey of the MS St. Louis.”
A seated audience listens attentively as the author speaks into a microphone during a live panel discussion.
A student in a blue hoodie holds a microphone while speaking during a group discussion.
A group of children gather around a display table while listening to an adult explain items laid out in front of them. The table holds historical objects and photographs.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Grade 6 students at Cosburn Middle School joined a panel discussion on the book "To Hope and Back: The Journey of the St. Louis" with author Kathy Kacer, Madeline Avedon, and Talia Avedon Mirkin.
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Today is Family Literacy Day! This year’s theme, Make Mealtime Family Learning Time, highlights the importance of mealtime as a fun and engaging way for families to learn together.
Learn more: bit.ly/4679IZf
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Today marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day dedicated to commemorating the tragedy of the Holocaust and remembering the millions of Jews and countless others who were murdered during the Second World War. #WeRemember
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All schools and administrative sites will be open on Tuesday, January 27. Snow cleanup is ongoing following the weekend storm, and conditions may vary at schools and sites. Families and staff are encouraged to allow extra travel time, and school bus delays are possible as street plowing continues.
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All TDSB schools, sites and administrative buildings (including Child Care centres) will be closed to students and most staff on Monday, January 26, due to ongoing snow removal and a Major Snow Storm Condition and Significant Weather Event declared by the City of Toronto.
