🌟 Weekly Message to Our School Community 🌟

What an exciting and eventful week it has been!

We are incredibly proud of our badminton teams, who competed with determination and sportsmanship in the finals. While they did not win the championship, we are thrilled to share that two of our teams advanced to the city championships—an outstanding accomplishment that reflects their hard work and dedication. 🏸

Our Fun Fair was a tremendous success and truly a highlight for our community. The energy, joy, and sense of togetherness were felt throughout the event. Thank you to all of our families, staff, and volunteers who gave their time and support—events like this are only possible because of you. 💙

To wrap up the week, there was plenty of excitement on the court as well! In the much-anticipated staff vs students basketball game, the staff came ready and got their revenge this time around. It was a fun and spirited way to bring everyone together and celebrate school pride. 🏀

Thank you for another fantastic week of learning, connection, and community. We look forward to all that next week will bring!

EarlyON Spring Programs (April–June 2026)

Families with children ages 0–6 are invited to explore a wide range of free, play-based programs offered through LAMP EarlyON Child & Family Centres. From Gym Explorers, Baby Time, and Sensory Play to outdoor “Toys in the Park” programs starting in May, there are many opportunities to support your child’s development while connecting with other families in the community.

Programs take place at multiple local sites, including John English, and include specialised offerings such as Learning & Growing Together (for Black families) and Parents–Bambins (for French-speaking families).

👉 View the full schedule and program details here: CLICK HERE

                       Grade 8 Reach Ahead Credit - Summer 2026 

The TDSB’s Continuing Education department is excited to offer the Reach Ahead Program for incoming Grade 9 students. This July, students can take Technology and the Skilled Trades (TAS1O1) in person and earn a credit toward their OSSD before high school officially begins.  

This program helps students transition smoothly by building familiarity with secondary school expectations. Registration opens April 28. For details, visit the Reach Ahead website. 

Affirming Early Years Africentric Programming Event – April 25 

The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement, in collaboration with the Early Years Department, welcomes Black families and families raising Black children to an Early Years Africentric Programming Event. This event features a Caregiver Keynote and Workshop along with interactive Africentric learning experiences and Reggaecise for Black children. 

Kindly complete the following form to secure your spot and bring your children (ages 3 to 7) with you! Refreshments for registered families will be available. Please share with eligible families.  

• April 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  
• Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement - Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute (2239 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON) 

Register here or see the flyer for more details

🌲📚 Announcing Our Blue Spruce & Prix Peuplier Favourites! 📚🌲

We’re excited to share the results of this year’s Forest of Reading celebrations!
It’s been a fantastic week filled with enthusiastic voting, lively discussions, and a shared love of reading across our school.

Here are our top picks for 2026:

🌿 Blue Spruce Results

🥇 1st Place
The Great Dinosaur Sleepover by Linda Bailey (83 votes)

🥈 2nd Place
The Weedflower by Elizabeth Davaze (34 votes)

🥉 3rd Place (Tie)
Fox and the Mystery Letter
The Girl Who Loved Poutine (28 votes each)

🍁 Prix Peuplier Results

🥇 1st Place
Comme toi et moi par Priska Poirier (28 votes)

🥈 2nd Place
Les mal-aimés par Anne Renaud (27 votes)

🥉 3rd Place
Le gros méchant Mwa-Mwa-Mwa par Geneviève Jannete (20 votes)

What’s Next?
Voting for the Grades 4–8 Forest of Reading program will take place next week—stay tuned!

April (Sikh Heritage Month)

April 29th - Kindergarten Open House

May (Asian Heritage Month - Jewish Heritage Month)

May 4th - Teacher’s Day

May 5th - Red Dress Day

May 13th & 14th - FOR Field Trip

May 19th & 20th - Grade 6 Island School Trip

May 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th - EQA0 Testing

May 26th - Bus Safety Presentations

Cash Online

John English's parents can now pay student-related fees online.  To access the online service, parents can visit https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com.  Parents will need to select "Get Started Today" and select a password.  Other information you will need includes the school board name (TDSB), the school name, your child's name, and your child's birth date.  Once you have created your account, you will be ready to pay online.

Bus Route Information for 2025-2026

The TDSB has launched a new transportation portal that provides families with specific information about their child’s bus service.  When parents sign up, they will be able to identify the bus company name and phone number serving their family, the route number, the bus stop location, and the associated times.   In addition, enrollment sends an email alert when bus route delays occur.