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Acknowledgements and Upcoming Events Student Demonstration Today, many North Toronto students, as well as students across the province, participated in a demonstration to express their views about recent provincial changes to the Physical and Health Education Curriculum (HPEC). They also highlighted concerns regarding Indigenous Education, following the cancellation of provincial summer writing projects as well as issues concerning LGBTQ+ youth. While there are no changes to the Physical and Health Education Curriculum used in secondary schools, the Ministry of Education requires all school boards, including the TDSB, to use the re-issued 2010 HPEC for grades 1 through 8. You can read about some of the changes in that HPEC here: www.tdsb.on.ca/HPEC2010<http://www.tdsb.on.ca/HPEC2010>. It is important to note that the Ontario government's upcoming review of the HPEC will include consultations. Details are not yet available, but once finalized, these will be widely shared. At TDSB, Aboriginal perspectives are infused in the curriculum for all students. Direct wrap-around supports are provided to enhance the overall achievement of First Nation, Métis and Inuit students throughout the TDSB. You can learn more about Indigenous Education at the TDSB by visiting www.tdsb.on.ca/Community/Aboriginal-Education<http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Community/Aboriginal-Education>. The demonstration began at 1:00 pm and continued until 3:00 pm. To be clear, this was not a school or TDSB event. Staff did not actively participate in the students' demonstration. The majority of students were in the building and in classrooms throughout the afternoon, and learning did continue for those students. One of the very top priorities at our school is safety. To that end, organizing students co-operated with staff to ensure the well-being of all those participating. School administration and other staff were present to ensure that students were safe throughout the demonstration. This was a peaceful event. As a school, we encourage students to be well-informed about issues in our society, to think critically, and to express themselves respectfully and responsibly in articulating views they may have. Our students did just that and we are confident that in the days and weeks ahead they will continue to conduct themselves in this way. I would like to thank our vice-principals who supervised this afternoon's gathering as well as the many staff who supported us in supervising the school throughout the afternoon. At its core, today's demonstration proved to be an excellent way for students to get involved with civic engagement at a young age, exercise their autonomy and learn about the power of a young voice. As always, we remain proud of our students for their spirit and passion. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at the school. Upcoming Events for students at North Toronto Sept 24 Terry Fox Run In honour of Terry Fox, all NT students will participate in an honorary walk or run around the track to commemorate the life and accomplishments of Terry Fox. Sept 24 Club Fair Students will learn about the various clubs and teams that are recruiting for new members for the current school year. Sept 24 Parent Council Meeting Please join us at our first Parent Council meeting in room 215 at 7:30 pm. Meet the school administration and the student council reps, receive a calendar with school events, meet the staff reps for the school year! Sept 24 North Toronto Athletic Committee 7pm in Room 221. "Connecting the Past with the Present & building towards the Future for NT Athletics" Help us maintain and further the legacy of sports success stories at NT. Sept 25 Staff meeting; late start. Classes start at 10am. Sept 26 Parent information session for the Cuba service trip (February 15 - 24). An information session for parents regarding our upcoming service trip to Cuba. Please meet in room 215 at 6 pm. Sept 28 Orange Day. The NT community will recognize the victims and survivors of Indigenous residential schools with school assemblies. William Mack Principal North Toronto Collegiate Institute _______________________________________________ Please do not reply to this e-mail. If you do not wish to receive e-mail from North Toronto, please unsubscribe at https://ntci.on.ca/ntparents-unsub/ To contact the school, 393-9180 or e-mail: [email protected] ________________________________________________ North Toronto Collegiate Institute 17 Broadway Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1T7 ________________________________________________ NTparents mailing list: [email protected] http://ntci.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/ntparents_ntci.on.ca _______________________________________________
