Good Afternoon Northern Families,
Welcome to our incoming families- I will be sending this bulletin to you starting today. There is NO essential reading for you here at this time, but if you want to get a flavour for what lies ahead next year, this is the weekly communication we get out on Fridays.
It has been an unbearably warm week. Thank you to all our students for making do in less than ideal conditions. Next week looks to be a little better!
During all this heat….Tuesday was our Spring Athletic Assembly. Last night we had an overhauled Northern Lights Arts and Technology evening this which was a real hit. Thank You to our artists, students, and staff for making this show such a success. It has been a busy week on the sports field as well- some details below but several of our teams are headed to OFSSAA! Finally we had our Student Activity Council Carnival today during lunch. Thank you to our volunteers and all the students who made it a success.
Next week is Northern’s Pride Week! GSA will be fundraising for a charity called Rainbow Railroad which aims to help 2SLGTBQ+ individuals escape countries with restrictive rules regarding 2SLGTBQ+ rights (https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/about). During the week, GSA students will provide information over the announcements. Students will be selling buttons, stickers and pins. On Wednesday, the GSA will host a bake sale in the main foyer. Please join us in raising funds to support 2SLGTBQ+ communities here and abroad.
There is a Joint Ward Forum focussed on budget being held next week. Details HERE .
Please see an update from Lumenus and its future operations with/ at Northern HERE .
Reminder: Please ask your student if they have completed the Student Census Survey for the TDSB. We currently have about a 35% completion rate and want to make sure Northern voices are represented in the board data. Please encourage your student to look in their TDSB email for a message about the survey and ask them to complete it. Thank You!
Semester 2 Final Exams: Please find HERE the Semester 2 Final Exam Schedule (updated). You will note the adjustments from the TDSB’s original exam schedule in order to accommodate the necessary shift of commencement to June 27th (at 1pm). More details like room numbers for exams will be shared as we get closer to June.
3 Things to Know About Northern Next Week:
- Monday: Grade 8 visits (4 schools only)
- Wednesday: Grade 8 Welcome Event in the evening
- Friday: Locker Clean-Out Day (exams begin May 12th)
OSSLT Results:
EQAO has released the results from the Spring 2023 administration of the OSSLT. We will be distributing to all students who wrote the OSSLT during April 2023 during lunch (11:45 – 12:35) in the Auditorium on Tuesday June 6, 2023. We request students not to come to the office requesting their results before this scheduled distribution date. In the event students are not able to get their results during this scheduled distribution they will be available after school in the VP office for pick-up.
Northern Lights:
Thank you to everyone who attended our Northern Lights Arts & Tech show last night! Over 250 students and a team of 9 staff brought the show together. It was the first of its kind and a resounding success, with music, dance, drama, technology and visual art displays, performances and interactive workshops throughout our school! Please click the link below to see some pictures of the evening! We can't wait to launch our show again next year!!
Track & Field Team News:
Congratulations to the Northern Track & Field Team. We had a tremendous showing at the South/West Regional Championships and at the Metro City Championships this season. The Northern boys team won both South Regions and Cities, earning them the title of South Region Champs and Overall Boys City Champions. We also celebrated a lot of personal bests this season and took home a bunch of medals and top 10 finishes. Congratulations to our top finishers at Metros and our OFSAA qualifiers: Kieva Birmingham (2nd in 3000m & 3rd in 1500m), Lucas Dyck (2nd in 400m & 4th in 200m), Kaine Hamilton-Wright (4th in spring hurdles), Shamiso Sikaneta (1st in both 400m & 800m), Zane Sikaneta (1st in 400m), and Ena Smailbegovic (2nd in 800m). We'd like to wish our OFSAA-bound athletes the best of luck at the OFSAA Track & Field Championship in Ottawa next week.
Want to Learn More about Vaping?
Please find attached information on our upcoming Vaping Webinar happening on June 6 from 7:00-8:00 PM that can be shared with your school community.
There is a QR code on the poster , and a Zoom link can be found here: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/s/99911354295
No Pre-Registration is required for this event.
A Huge Thank You!
A huge thank you to local optometrists Dr. Brenda Li and Dr. Izumi Yamamoto at Davisville Eye Care who conducted sight tests and eye health checks for eight of our students in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Department last week! Staff at Davisville Eye Care worked efficiently, supportively, and with crystal-clear communication to ensure our students had access to the best quality of eye care. For more information on this local, NSS student-recommended vision care practice, please visit https://www.davisvilleeyecare.com/
With all the best,
Heather/Mrs. K
HOSA Spring Leadership Conference 2023
Students from HOSA club participated in the HOSA-Future Health Professionals Canada Spring Leadership Conference on May 17 and 18 at The Exhibition Place. HOSA gave students an opportunity to learn about and participate in competitions related to various healthcare professions. Students also had the opportunity to participate in workshops such as Suturing and Knot Tying, Scrubbing and Sterility, Casting and Fractures, Code Blue Simulation, DNA Extraction, Mental health, Narrative Medicine, etc.
Congratulations to Elin Yates (1st Place, Clinical Laboratory Science), Nadalin Greenfield (4th place, Sports Medicine), and Laura Roobaert (5th place, Clinical Laboratory Science) for their achievement at the HOSA Canada Spring Leadership Conference. Elin was invited to attend the International Leadership Conference taking place in Dallas, TX.
Congratulations to Tara Hymus for achieving Bronze in the HOSA Canada Leadership Certificate Program.
Learn more about HOSA Canada: https://hosacanada.org/
Learn more about HOSA’s International Leadership conference: https://hosa.org/ilc/
Northern CURE:
Northern CURE raised $1,500 for cancer research this year. We are extremely proud of our team and all the hard work that was done in fundraising for this very important cause.
ASD Skills Development:
Summer session of the ASD Skills Development Leisure Program will run from July 5-July 19, 2023 at 13 sites across the TDSB. The program is available to students going into Grades 4 -10 who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The goal of the program is for participants to develop social skills, self-regulation strategies and skills on how to best prepare to transition to a new grade, class, and/or school.
Students enrolled in our program will have the opportunity to work with their teachers to develop and enhance their social skills and develop cooperation skills by playing and interacting with other participants as they engage in a variety of intentionally chosen leisure activities.
The Program Information Letter includes the link for registration to families of students going into Grades 4-10 with ASD in TDSB schools. Transportation is not provided.
The registration period will remain open until Friday, June 16, 2023.
School Council:
Games Night- Friday, June 2 - 6:30-9:30 - That's tonight! Join other Northern parents for a night of good food and good fun. It's a great time to celebrate the year end and make some new friends! Email nss.school.council@gmail.com for more details.
Class of 2023:
Commencement:
The 2023 Northern graduation ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 27th at 1:00 p.m. Our ceremony usually lasts approximately 3 hours. The ceremony will be held at the University of Toronto’s Convocation Hall located at 31 King’s Circle College, Toronto.
This year our Graduation Package Fee is $30 per student and includes tickets for you PLUS two (2) guests and gown purchase.
Grad fees can be paid using School Cash Online beginning until Friday June 9th. Please print/ keep your confirmation/receipt as proof of payment.
Please refer to the email sent to students and their families that are in a graduating position for more details.
Northern Secondary School Foundation
Help Wanted!
The Northern Secondary School Foundation has opening on our Board of Directors.
Join alumni, parents and former staff to enrich teaching and learning, recognize student achievement and support student led initiatives.
Contact info@nssf.ca to express interest and for more information
www.nssf.ca to learn more about us.
Guidance Updates:
- Thinking about taking a course at TDSB Summer School?
Want to know the difference between ConEd. Summer and e-Summer school?
Check out this chart that compares ConEd and e-Summer School.
TDSB Summer e-Learning – Registration is OPEN
Check out this link for more info about TDSB Summer e-Learn.
July e-Learn registration CLOSES June 9, 2023 at 4pm
August e-Learn registration CLOSES July 6, 2023 at 4pm
TDSB Con-Ed In-person & Remote Summer School: Registration is OPEN and Closes June 10, 2023 at 4pm
Check out this link for more info about TDSB Con-Ed Summer
TDSB Con Ed Remote Credit Recovery (for students who earn 1-49%) click here
- Haven’t received an OUAC offer? Use the Admission Information Service (AIS)
Starting June 5, 2023, Ontario high school students can use the AIS to
find possible openings at Ontario universities. To begin your search, visit www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101
Once you find an open program of interest, add it to your 101 application.
Requirements:
• You will be completing or have completed the OSSD (or equivalent),
including six 4U/M courses, by August 2023.
• You must have an average of at least 60%, although higher averages
are usually required.
Visit: www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101 Call: 519-823-1063, Email: 101sup@ouac.on.ca
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.
- Graduating and have not handed in your 40 Community Involvement hours? Please note, we ask for May 31, 2023 to be the last day you submit your hours. See your Guidance Counsellor if you have any questions.
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
- Seeking Scholarships has released their June 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=16e0420b59&mc_eid=a90fd997dd
Please note: This resource is copyrighted and only available to Northern families - please do not share outside of the Northern community.
- BFCN Scholarship
We are happy to announce that the 2023-2024 BFCN Scholarships & Awards application process is now live! All online applications and supporting documents must be submitted by July 31, 2023. This year BFCN will be awarding six (6) $1000 scholarships and awards. We will be once again awarding two scholarships to Black students pursuing graduate studies in addition to Black students pursuing undergraduate studies at accredited Canadian institutions.
Click here to learn more about the BFCN Scholarship Program and access the online applications for the BFCN 12th Annual Scholarships and the BFCN 9th Annual Aim 2 Achieve Awards. Please spread the word within your networks and encourage eligible Black students to apply. For any questions about the application process or to support the BFCN Scholarship program, please contact info@bfcn.ca.
- Summer U of T Programming: Registration is now open for youth summer programs from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. Returning this year will be the Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) for high school students and Jr. DEEP for elementary school students. The programming also includes two streams of coding workshops and CREATE, designed for highly committed and motivated students who have an interest in problem-solving and global issues.
Daniels Design Discovery provides a comprehensive introduction to the
discipline of architecture, giving you the opportunity to experience different
ways of seeing, thinking, and making through the lens of design.
The program will develop your skills in a broad range of design tools and
techniques, providing a strong foundation to explore your creative potential.
- There are Two 2-week courses held in July and August 2023
Click here to learn more and register
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Nurturing Black Student Excellence in Education (NBSE) is an initiative developed by the Department of Management at the University of Toronto Scarborough in consultation with Black U of T administrators (The Private Space Group) to introduce Black-identified high school students to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program and to demonstrate pathways for personal and career development through inclusive higher education communities.
- Date: July 11 and 12 , 2023
- Time: 12 – 5 pm
- Registration is free but space is limited. Registration dates: REGISTER TODAY!
- 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.
- NSS Course Change Policy states: timetable changes are not being considered unless a student is eligible to drop a course (straight drop), needs to add a course for a post-secondary pre-requisite or if a student fails a course. Not all courses are available.
- Help Ahead is an organization to help connect people to Mental Health resources. https://helpahead.ca/ Not sure where to turn? It’s okay, we’re here to help you. Help Ahead is the centralized phone line to access child, youth and family mental health and well-being resources.
- SUMMER 2023 WELL-BEING GUIDE : The TDSB Summer 2023 Well-Being Guide is filled with summer resources for students and parents/caregivers.
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Have a great weekend!
Adam Marshall
Principal
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