Month: March 2021

UPDATE – OSSLT not to be administered for Spring 2021

In an ongoing effort to support the mental health and well-being of our staff and students, YCDSB has decided not to move forward with the administration of the optional OSSLT field test planned for Spring of 2021.

The literacy graduation requirement for all students graduating during the 2020–2021 school year has been waived by the Ministry of Education. ... Continue reading "UPDATE – OSSLT not to be administered for Spring 2021"

UPDATE – OSSLT not to be administered for Spring 2021

In an ongoing effort to support the mental health and well-being of our staff and students, YCDSB has decided not to move forward with the administration of the optional OSSLT field test planned for Spring of 2021.

The literacy graduation requirement for all students graduating during the 2020–2021 school year has been waived by the Ministry of Education. ... Continue reading "UPDATE – OSSLT not to be administered for Spring 2021"

UPDATE ~ Community Service Hours for 2020/2021

The Ministry of Education has issued temporary changes to the community involvement graduation policy for the 2020-21 school year. These temporary changes are there to reduce barriers students may face and make it easier for students to earn community involvement. Currently, the Ministry has reduced the total number of hours required for students graduating in the 2020-21 school year to 20 hours ... Continue reading "UPDATE ~ Community Service Hours for 2020/2021"

UPDATE ~ Community Service Hours

The Ministry of Education has issued temporary changes to the community involvement graduation policy for the 2020-21 school year. These temporary changes are there to reduce barriers students may face and make it easier for students to earn community involvement. Currently, the Ministry has reduced the total number of hours required for students graduating in the 2020-21 school year to 20 hours ... Continue reading "UPDATE ~ Community Service Hours"

Markham District Energy Sustainability Bursary

A Canadian leader in providing sustainable energy, Markham District Energy established its Sustainability Bursary in 2010 to promote and reward youth leadership in the area of environmental sustainability.

Graduating Markham high school students who have distinguished themselves through academic excellence and participation in extracurricular, volunteer and community service activities relating to environmental sustainability are invited to apply ... Continue reading "Markham District Energy Sustainability Bursary"