Dear Northern Families,
One week to go before March Break. A big push this week to ensure you are caught up will let you really relax for the break!
- have moved our mark update forward to March 24th to give an earlier indicator of hour your child is going in class. Semester Two Parent/Guardian Teacher Interviews will be held on Thursday, March 30th. The school will close early (12:15pm) on the 30th and re-open at 9:55 on the 31st. There will be an afternoon session as well as an evening session. As with previous sessions, we will be using the online booking system: ParentInterview. Specific timelines and booking information will be given closer to the interview date.
Please see Trustee Rachel Chernos Lin’s most recent NEWSLETTER
Some exciting athletics news from this week- way to go Red Knights!
Northern SS Swim Team this past week at OFSAA:
Medaled in 6 events (2 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze):
Senior Boys 200 Medley Relay (Nate Latham, James Kachin, Jaydon Webber, Eric Latham)- Gold
Senior Boys 200 Freestyle Relay (Nate Latham, James Kachin, Jaydon Webber, Eric Latham)- Gold
Junior Boys 200 Medley Relay (Daniel Gefter, Eli Rethazy, Andrew Wood, James MacLean)-Silver
Junior Boys 200 Freestyle Relay (Latham Rossi, Andrew Wood, James MacLean, Daniel Gefter)- Silver
Junior Girls 200 Freestyle Relay (Nina Choi, Amelia Shlagbaum, Eden Till, Georgia Moser)-Bronze
Senior Boys 100 Breaststroke- James Kachin- Bronze
Northern placed 6th place overall at OFSAA this year.
Ski & Snowboard Team - OFSAA Success!
Northern's Ski & Snowboard Teams had tremendous success at OFSAA this week. Congratulations to Paige Durnford, who won 2 gold medals in Alpine Skiing in Slalom and Grand Slalom. The Girls Snowboard Team placed 3rd overall, bringing home bronze medals. Congratulations to our girls team: Astoria Yen, Sanaa Sawa Kohlman, Olivia Greer, and Gabrielle Zigelman. Our Boys Snowboard Team placed 8th overall. Congratulations to our boys team: Jasmine Benum, August Gambrelis, Phoebe Benum, Colin Shier, and Peter Christeas.
3 Things to Know About Northern Next Week:
- Monday: Winter Athletic Assembly- details below.
- Monday: Info Meeting for SAC Elections Committee.
- Friday: Beginning of MARCH BREAK! (@3:15pm)
Music:
"Sounds of Spring" is here! Northern's second outdoor barbeque and concert will be on Thursday May 4th! Anyone is welcome to perform, no matter whether you're a solo singer or in a group. Signup to perform at bit.ly/soundsofspringsignup. Tickets will go on sale closer to the date. Follow @nssmusic on instagram to stay up to date with all the music news at Northern.
Winter Athletics Assempby
Attention all winter sports athletes! Our Winter Athletic Assembly will be taking place on Monday March 6 during Period 1 in the auditorium. All winter athletes must pick up an admittance ticket from any of the Phys Ed offices or any Phys Ed teacher on Monday morning before period 1. Come and celebrate all of the incredible achievements our winter teams and athletes have accomplished!"
Northern Secondary School Foundation:
Accepting Applications for Scholarships and Awards March 13-May 1, 2023
Attention Parents/Gurdians of Graduating Students
The Foundation is pleased to offer many Scholarships and Awards to graduating students. We are grateful to former teachers, parents and alumni who fund these awards.
Applications will be accepted starting on March 13th.
Go to nssf.ca/scholarship for a complete list of the awards and application forms.
- scholarships and awards recognize academic achievement in math, science, social science, business, family studies, music, art and design.. Others recognize leadership in community service, environmental and humanitarian initiatives, participation in athletic and extracurricular activities, and perseverance in face of adversity.
Award winners are selected by the Scholarship Committee of Northern Secondary School. If you have any questions about the awards or the application process, contact info nssf@nssf.ca and we will get back to you
2023 Euclid Math Contest hosted by uWaterloo
The NSS Math Department is excited to be running the 2023 Euclid Math Contest hosted by the University of Waterloo Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing. The Euclid Contest is designed with grade 12 students in mind, but open to students in grades 9-11 who are looking for a challenge.
Contest date: Tues. April 4
Registration due: Fri. March 3
Registration fee: $19 (once registration closes)
Interested in testing out your mathematical problem-solving ability? Sign up by completing the registration form on the 2022-2023 Math Contest Google Classroom using class code: cyoa3rl
2023 Fryer, Galois, and Hypatia Math Contests
The NSS Math Department is excited to be running the Fryer (gr. 9), Galois (gr. 10), and Hypatia (gr. 11) Math Contests hosted by the University of Waterloo Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing. These contests are open to all students in Grades 9-11!
Contest date: Wed. April 5
Registration due: Mon. March 6
Registration fee: $13 (once registration closes)
Interested in testing out your mathematical problem-solving ability? Sign up by completing the registration form on the 2022-2023 Math Contest Google Classroom using class code: cyoa3rl
Please direct any contest questions to stephanie.kendall@tdsb.on.ca
Registration due: Mon. March 6
Registration fee: $13 (once registration closes)
Interested in testing out your mathematical problem-solving ability? Sign up by completing the registration form on the 2022-2023 Math Contest Google Classroom using class code: cyoa3rl
Please direct any contest questions to stephanie.kendall@tdsb.on.ca
Excellence Awards 2023 to Celebrate Staff Dedication
Every year, the TDSB Excellence Awards help shine a light on the stories of extraordinary staff commitment, and we are delighted to announce that nominations for the Excellence Awards 2023 will open today, February 27, 2023.
Last year, the Excellence Awards were modified to align with our shared system priorities and help highlight TDSB staff’s efforts to foster joy, engagement and belonging in our schools, workplaces, and communities as a foundation for academic achievement, student success and service excellence.
We want to know about the TDSB colleagues you know who are inspiring students, innovating the curriculum, championing digital transformation, creating inclusive schools and workplaces, and working behind the scenes to support events, operations, initiatives, learning, and wellness in so many different ways.
We welcome nominations from anyone – staff, students, parents/caregivers, or community members – so we encourage you to submit nominations and to encourage your colleagues to submit nominations between February 27 and April 6, 2023.
Continuing Education Update: (click link)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mQipTtuCehhJOoAFpRL68WUO78vIAlUx/view
Scarborough
You’re invited! Join the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement for a virtual screening of Scarborough followed by a conversation with the author and screenwriter of the novel and adapted film Catherine Hernandez!
Scarborough the novel employs a multitude of voices to tell the story of a tight-knit neighbourhood under fire: among them, Victor, a Black artist harassed by the police; Winsum, a West Indian restaurant owner struggling to keep it together; and Hina, a Muslim school worker who witnesses first-hand the impact of poverty on education.
Scarborough (film description, from TIFF website): Adapted from the critically acclaimed novel by Catherine Hernandez, Scarborough is an unflinching portrait of three low-income families struggling to endure within a system that’s set them up for failure. It shows the love and perseverance communities can foster, lifting up families to overcome the obstacles placed in their way.
Audience: Caregivers, community, staff
Date: March 7, 2023
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Register here
School Council News :
1) Thanks to all who attended the February 27th School Council Workshop on Canadian University Admissions by Teo Salgado from VerveSmith. It was a highly informative presentation. Teo has graciously shared an overview for the Canadian University Landscape. You can view this document here. We look forward to welcoming Teo back next fall to hear more about what's new for the 2023-24 admissions year.
2) Walking Buddies - Saturday, March 11 at 9:30 - 10:30 am - join other Northern parents to walk and talk about parenting, school, and life. Email nss.school.council@gmail.com for more details.
Gifted Advisory Committee Re-Launch
Families of gifted students at Northern are invited to complete a short survey to provide input into upcoming activities of the Gifted Advisory Committee. The survey includes the following:
- An opportunity to sign up for the new email list,
- Information about a summer enrichment opportunities event,
- Information about a planning for university event,
- An opportunity to share your experience in the gifted program so far, and
- An opportunity to make suggestions for issues that you would like the gifted advisory committee to address moving forward.
Save the Date Northern!
Guidance is hosting a live presentation on OSAP and Financing your Post Secondary Education at lunch on Wednesday, March 29 at noon. It's a late start day so the presentation will start at the beginning of lunch and it's a 30-45 minute presentation. The presentation will be given by Robyn Papoff, George Brown College.
This is designed to help students understand the what the ins and outs of the OSAP program are including, eligibility, how to apply, loans and bursaries, where the money comes from, repayment, interest relief (Repayment Assistance Plan), etc.
Student Success:
NSS Peer Tutoring
Peer Tutoring for Semester 2 is now available! If you would like to be matched with a tutor, please fill out the form here.
Please complete the form for each class you require support.
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America- Fall Leadership Conference 2022
If you are interested in participating in health science competitions at HOSA’s Spring Leadership Conference (SLC) taking place on May 17 and 18, 2023, in Downtown Toronto, join Northern’s HOSA Club. The last day to register, pay, and change your event/teammate information is March 17 at 11:59 pm. The top three competitors/teams from each event will be offered the opportunity to compete at the International Leadership Conference taking place June 21-24 2023 in Dallas, TX
Our google classroom code is CQBHZXH -- join to receive updates and information. Everyone is welcome!
To learn more about HOSA Canada: https://hosacanada.org/
To learn more about HOSA’s International Leadership conference: https://hosa.org/ilc/
Guidance Updates:
- Thank you to everyone for all the work they did to support Course Selection!
- The TDSB Ukrainian Welcome Fair is taking place 11:00AM-2:00PM, Saturday, April 15, at Western Technical-Commercial School, 125 Evelyn Crescent. All TDSB Ukrainian secondary students and families are welcome.
Please complete the registration form by April 1st 2023.
- Opting-Out of the e-Learning Graduation Requirement
Students may withdraw from the online e-Learning requirement. A parent/caregiver/guardian or student (18 years of age or older or 16 or 17 years of age and withdrawn from parental control) may withdraw by submitting the TDSB Opt Out/Withdrawal Form to their school. No explanation or reason is needed to opt out/withdraw.
If you are not ready to make a decision with regard to participating in e-Learning, there will be future opportunities to participate in e-Learning courses or withdraw from the graduation requirement. A final decision is not required at this time.
If you have decided now to withdraw from the graduation requirement, please complete the TDSB Opt Out/Withdrawal Form.
- Post- Secondary Updates:
- Individual colleges and universities are booking presentations with NSS. Be sure to check out the Post-Secondary calendar in the Grade 12 Guidance Google Classroom for dates and times.
- OUAC Updates can be found here.
- York University is collaborating with George Brown to deliver a joint
"Post-Secondary Pathways" sessions.
The programming will include an overview about College & University
(types of programs and credentials, admissions, how and when to apply)
An overview about Apprenticeships (why now is a great time to get a career in skilled trades, how the model works, where to apply)
Please register for one of the dates below:
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March 1 (Wednesday)
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Click here to register.
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April 6 (Thursday)
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Click here to register.
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May 2 (Tuesday)
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Click here to register.
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- SCHULICH BUILDERS SCHOLARSHIPS
Schulich Builders are scholarships for students enrolling in an eligible, full-time skilled trades program at a participating college in Ontario. Ten colleges award a total of 100 scholarships annually. Each college will award ten scholarships: Five for one-year certificate programs, Five for two-year diploma programs
Valued at $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year), these scholarships support the costs of tuition, tools and living expenses.
Northern Application is due April 1, 2023. Please apply here.
https://schulichbuilders.com/ for more information.
- Looking for Scholarship Application Support?
Seeking Scholarships has released their February Scholarship Report which has new and upcoming scholarship dates listed, as well as tips to support a strong application.
Northern students, teachers, and families can access from this link using the password, scholar1: https://seekingscholarships.com/the-scholarship-report-2/?mc_cid=0a7a52e07f&mc_eid=a90fd997dd
Please note: This resource is copyrighted and only available to Northern families - please do not share outside of the Northern community.
The Northern Secondary School Foundation will be opening scholarships for application soon. Graduating students can choose up to three scholarships to apply for. Grade 12s can start exploring available awards here: https://nssf.ca/scholarships/
- Please note: the TDSB Volunteer Policy States that an eligible volunteer activity constitutes:
- An event or activity designed to be of benefit to the community.
- A volunteer activity – not for pay or credit.
- An event or activity to support a not-for-profit initiative.
For more information please visit the TDSB Community Involvement policy.
Students, looking for Volunteer or Youth Employment Opportunities? Check your Student Guidance Google classroom: Gr. 9 code: 4ixv2jl; Gr. 10 code: kmv6fcz; Gr. 11 code: twdxca6; Gr. 12 code
Have a great weekend!
Adam Marshall
Principal
Follow me @PrincipalNSS