Brooklin High School

Move to a Regular Semester Schedule

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:45:00 GMT

Good morning.

Initially, please read the attached memo (see below) from DDSB Senior Administration re: move to a regular semester schedule.

Next, Teachers will be having conversations with their classes over the coming days on what a semester looks like. Many have never had the opportunity to experience 4 classes at one time and are nervous of what that will look like. Teachers will assure them that the pace of class will slow compared to quadmester since classes will now be spread out over 5 months and not 9 weeks.

Teachers will also share with students the new bell times which start on February 3rd, reiterating that students are late if they arrive after the START of EACH class during the day. They have 5 minutes travel time between classes, which is enough time to get to lockers and to their next class before the late bell rings.

Also, please be aware that classes will switch on a Week 1/Week 2 rotation - Wk 1: P1,2,3,4 Wk 2: P2,1,4,3

The bell schedule is as follows:

9:45-10:00- doors open and early bell rings

10:00 - Late bell rings

10:00-11:15 - P1(P2)

11:15-11:22-class movement

11:20- Late bell rings

11:20-12:35 - P2 (P1)

12:35-12:40 - class movement

12:40-1:20 -Lunch

1:20-1:25 class movement

1:25- Late bell rings

1:25-2:40 -P3 (P4)

2:40-2:45 -class movement

2:45- Late bell rings

2:45-4pm -P4 (P3)

4pm - dismissal

Finally, Brooklin High will be moving to a 40-minute lunch. Students are still encouraged to go home where possible at lunch or continue to sit with their same group of students each day if staying in the building.

And mask mandates will continue to be enforced. Students should snack if needed during travel times and therefore not need to eat in class.

Students will be getting a hard copy of their semester 2 classes on Monday, January 31st during their period 1 class.

Thank you,

Jonathan Demaray (he/him)

Vice Principal

Brooklin High School

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Parents & Prevention: Domestic Sex Trafficking During Covid 19

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Coming up on Thursday February 24th 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Online via Zoom

AN ONLINE WORKSHOP THAT EMPOWERS CAREGIVERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH PSYCHO-EDUCATION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO PREVENT YOUTH FROM BEING TRAFFICKED.

IN THIS SEMINAR, WE WILL:

- UNDERSTAND HOW HUMAN TRAFFICKING OCCURS IN DURHAM REGION

- LEARN HOW YOUTH CAN BE RECRUITED & LURED IN

- LEARN HOW COVID-19 HAS INCREASED YOUTH VULNERABILITY

- UNDERSTAND WHAT MAKES YOUTH VULNERABLE

- LEARN HOW TO IDENTIFY IF YOUTH ARE BEING TRAFFICKED

- UNDERSTAND WHAT ONLINE SAFETY IS & HOW TO IMPLEMENT IT

- LEARN HOW TO SPEAK TO YOUTH ABOUT THIS TOPIC

- HEAR FROM THE PARENT OF A SURVIVOR

This workshop is not recorded and a recording will not be made available after the presentation to uphold a safe and private environment for all attendees.

For questions and concerns, please email: jcusato@drps.ca

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Labour Action Update - Nov. 17

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:00:00 GMT

Please see attached the DDSB plan for virtual learning should the strike go ahead as planned on Monday.

Director's Update - October 2023

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:30:00 GMT

Dear Families,

It is difficult to believe that the school year is already a month old and that we find ourselves transitioning into the beautiful season of fall. Many of our schools are walking schools and October is International Walk to School Month. If you are able, we encourage families to walk or ride their bikes to school to take in some fresh fall air and get some exercise. It also helps to manage the amount of traffic that many of our school sites experience.

Over the past month, our schools have commemorated important dates, such as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, recognized in our schools as Orange Shirt Day. This day serves as an important reminder of the historical and ongoing impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples and their territories. We want to reaffirm our commitment to bringing Indigenous presence and voice into our schools. We are dedicated to creating opportunities for Indigenous students and staff while fostering mutual respect and reconciliation. We also commemorate the survivors of Residential and Indian Day schools, recognizing the lasting impacts and current realities affecting Indigenous peoples as we continue to work toward removing systemic barriers.?

As the school year unfolds, staff are working on implementing DDSB-wide initiatives to support and improve student achievement through targeted and precise instruction in reading to help improve early literacy, the revised Grades 1-9 Language curriculum, financial literacy modules for secondary students, and a new Grade 10 Digital Technology and Innovations in the Changing World course. Ensuring educators and other school-based staff are well prepared to deliver new curriculum and course options to students has been the focus of professional learning sessions so far this fall.??

In particular, we have been working diligently to design DDSB’s new math strategy in response to the Ministry of Education’s renewed focus on mathematics through the Math Action Achievement Plan. We will present our plan publicly in early November that will include next steps for implementation as well as specific goals and strategies to ensure students are challenged and supported in achieving success in math throughout their time in DDSB schools.?

We have now completed the first round of public consultation on the development of our new multi-year strategic plan. We appreciate the input from our students, families, staff, and community members as we work together to shape the future priorities of our organization. We anticipate sharing more with the community in early November. To learn more about the strategic planning process, please visit our website.

Durham Region is growing! We have five new schools planned to open between September 2024 and September 2026, and there is a continued need for more in many areas of our community. There is a lot of work taking place behind the scenes to respond to this challenge and we have created an Enrolment Growth and New Schools webpage to share more information with you on our planning to ensure families have access to great schools in their communities.

I know that many of us have observed recent media coverage of current events involving public education, which may impact students, staff, and families, especially those who are members of 2SLGBTQI communities. We have supports available through our schools for any student who may require it. Our focus as a District will always be on upholding the human rights of those in our school communities and ensuring that our learning and working environments are safe, welcoming, inclusive, respectful, accessible, and free from discrimination and harassment.

This month, in partnership with the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association, we highlight Local Government Week, taking place from October 16 to 20. This event aims to raise civic awareness among our students, emphasizing the vital role that government plays in our community and promoting the role of school trustees. School trustees are dedicated community members who play a pivotal role in setting our educational vision, policies, and resource allocation.

The Not in My Name Holocaust Exhibit recently opened at the DDSB Education Centre and, along with it, new professional learning opportunities and resources related to the exhibit and Holocaust education have been made available for staff and students. The exhibit tells the important story of the MS St. Louis where a group of Jewish refugees were denied entry into Canada, the United States, and Cuba prior to the start of the Second World War and explores the intersections of the Holocaust, Antisemitism, and Canada’s discriminatory immigration policies at that time in history.

As we approach this October long weekend, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continued partnership in your child’s education. Happy Thanksgiving to those who recognize this holiday. We hope everyone will enjoy time with friends and loved ones and that our students return to school refreshed and ready for the exciting stretch toward the winter season.

Sincerely,

Camille Williams-Taylor
Director of Education
Durham District School Board

To Students: Update and Additional Survey on Bell Times

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:45:00 GMT

Message to Students

Distribution: Students attending Brooklin HS, Donald A. Wilson SS, O’Neill CVI, Pickering HS, Pine Ridge SS, Port Perry HS

Subject: Update and Additional Survey on Bell Times

Dear Student,

You may have heard about Durham Student Transportation Services’ (DSTS) recent bell time review and public consultation process. Through the month of February, families, students, and staff from Durham District School Board (DDSB) and Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) were able to provide feedback about bell times for the 2022-23 school year.

The options proposed for your secondary school included a change from the current 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. bell times to an 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. schedule. What we heard from students and families through survey and ThoughtExchange responses, was that the current 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. bell times may be a preferred schedule for some families.

DSTS has identified that the following schools could be accommodated with a 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. bell time without a significant increase in fleet and drivers:

Brooklin High School
Donald A. Wilson Secondary School
O’Neill C.V.I.
Pickering High School
Pine Ridge Secondary School
Port Perry High School

We are following up to ask whether you prefer an 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. bell times through this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TXJRL6T and ask that this be completed by Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. for consideration.

Following the analysis of additional feedback received through this survey, a report will be presented to the Board of Trustees for a final decision on 2022-23 school year bell times on April 19, 2022

If you have any questions, please contact DSTS at 289-278-7171.

Sincerely,

Durham District School Board on behalf of Durham Student Transportation Service

Cellphone Use - Secondary & Elementary

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:00:00 GMT

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School Resumes on Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:15:00 GMT

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Earlier today, the Province of Ontario announced that they are extending the winter break for all students and that all schools in Ontario will be closed on Monday January 3 and Tuesday January 4 to students. All students will return to classes on Wednesday, January 5. This direction also applies to students enrolled in DDSB@Home.

We are waiting on more specific information from the Ministry of Education regarding updated protocols and will be sending you a follow-up communication next week as we adjust our planning and meet with the Durham Region Health Department.

We understand that families may be concerned about the spread of the Omicron variant and the impact this may have on your child’s learning. Key strategies for all members of our community are to wear a mask, be vaccinated, and to avoid unnecessary high-risk situations. Most importantly, please follow the province’s updated public health guidance if you are sick or a close contact of someone with COVID-19.

Our collective efforts will help support our school communities. On behalf of everyone at the DDSB, we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we navigate this new reality together.

Sincerely,

Norah Marsh
Director of Education

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BHS Honour Roll & Top Overall

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

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Subject: DDSB Schools Open on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Message to all families

Subject: DDSB Schools Open on Monday

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are pleased to share that a tentative agreement between CUPE, the Council of Trustees Associations and the Government of Ontario has been reached.

All DDSB schools will be open to in-person learning tomorrow and operations will proceed as usual.

Sincerely,

Durham District School Board

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Follow up Family Message RE: start of Learning on Mon Jan 17 2022

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:15:00 GMT

Attached is a PDF of a school community communication from Principal Julie MacKenzie.

RE: Follow up family message about the start of Learning on Mon Jan 17 2022

Message to Families RE Update on Masks and Learning Preferences

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Message to Families RE Update on Masks and Learning Preference for 2022-23 March 11, 2022

Subject Line: Update on Masks and Learning Preference for 2022-23

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please find below some important updates. Some of these changes will have an impact on individuals and DDSB staff will be doing their best to support families as we all adjust.

On behalf of our school teams, we ask that everyone approach these changes from a place of kindness, respect and understanding as we follow the direction of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Durham Region Health Department.

We know that for many families, next week will be one of reconnecting and enjoying each other’s company in a more relaxed fashion. On behalf of the team at the DDSB, we wish you an enjoyable and safe week. We look forward to welcoming your children back on Monday, March 21.

Sincerely,

Norah Marsh

Director of Education

Masking in Schools

Further to Wednesday’s announcement on changes to province-wide public health and safety measures and yesterday’s Board of Trustees meeting, we are writing to confirm that as of March 21, students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 will no longer be required to wear a mask while at school. The Durham Region Health Department has also indicated that they are following the provincial guidance released on Wednesday and are not recommending additional measures for schools or daycares at this time.

Although the masking requirement has been removed in schools, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has indicated it is still encouraged to wear a mask in public settings. Schools will be a mask friendly environment and students, visitors, families, and staff are welcome to continue to wear masks while at school and/or on the bus. Yesterday, the DDSB Board of Trustees passed a motion to commit to continue providing three-ply masks for students who request them until the end of June 2022. We ask that everyone be kind, considerate and respectful to one another and the choices that individuals make on wearing a mask.

When students return to school after the March Break, we ask that families continue to complete the daily self-screening for accurate guidance on whether your child should attend school. If your child is sick, please ensure that they do not attend school. If your child has travelled internationally over the March Break, they are required under current federal travel requirements to wear a mask for 14 days after re-entry to Canada when in public places (including schools and child care), maintain a list of all

close contacts and self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19.

If you have not yet been vaccinated, please consider doing so to help protect yourself and your family. You can find out more information on vaccination from the Durham Region Health Department.

Learning Preferences for 2022-2023

We are also sharing with you that starting from Friday, March 18 to Sunday, March 27, families will have the opportunity to select their learning preference (in-person or virtual learning) for the 2022-2023 school year on the parent portal. We will be sharing more information with families on this process after March Break but wanted to ensure that you have an opportunity to start thinking about what learning mode you would like your child to be in for next year.

Remote Learning Information Items

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As we begin remote learning today for all of our students, we have a couple of information items for our families.

All secondary schools will continue to follow the same bell schedule and daily timetable that was utilized prior to the winter break. Secondary students should continue to log into their Google Classroom and/or d2L Classroom at the start of their scheduled class.

DDSB Digital Learning Support

A variety of useful resources for remote learning including device support, password reset, and online student safety and well-being guides can be found on the DDSB Digital Learning site at: https://www.ddsb.ca/en/family-and-community-support/digital-learning-and-device-support.aspx#Distance-Learning

Assessment and Evaluation

Over the course of the next several days as students adjust to remote learning, assessments will be temporarily paused to ensure the opportunity for successful transitions.

Mental Health & Well-Being Supports

The shift to remote learning may have an impact on student and parent/guardian mental health and well-being. Staff from DDSB Psychological Services and Social Work Services are available to speak with students or their parents/guardians when there is a need to talk things through or to seek more immediate advice about directions for support. Connection may be made through your school team or by visiting the DDSB Mental Health & Well-Being webpage for more information and to view available community resources.

Student Attendance

Attendance will continue to be taken in each course throughout the day. Please continue to notify our office of any partial or full absences for the duration of the remote learning period. You can report an absence through the SchoolMessenger app or by calling 1-844-350-2646.

As per Government of Ontario direction, our school will be learning remotely until at least Monday, January 17. Please continue to follow the advice of the Government of Ontario to stay safe.

We will provide further updates as they become available. On behalf of our school team, we are looking forward to welcoming students back virtually today, Wednesday, January 5th and thank you for your understanding as we all work through what is a challenging situation.

Thank you,

Julie MacKenzie

Principal

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Sex Trafficking Prevention Workshop

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Workshop to be delivered on Thursday January 27th 2022

6:00 to 8:00 PM Online via Zoom

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AN ONLINE WORKSHOP THAT EMPOWERS CAREGIVERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH PSYCHO-EDUCATION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO PREVENT YOUTH FROM BEING TRAFFICKED.

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UNDERSTAND HOW HUMAN TRAFFICKING OCCURS IN DURHAM REGION
LEARN HOW YOUTH CAN BE RECRUITED & LURED IN
LEARN HOW COVID-19 HAS INCREASED YOUTH VULNERABILITY
UNDERSTAND WHAT MAKES YOUTH VULNERABLE
LEARN HOW TO IDENTIFY IF YOUTH ARE BEING TRAFFICKED
UNDERSTAND WHAT ONLINE SAFETY IS & HOW TO IMPLEMENT IT
LEARN HOW TO SPEAK TO YOUTH ABOUT THIS TOPIC
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Re: 2022 DELF Cancellation

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:00:00 GMT

Message to Parents/Guardians/Students

Re: 2022 DELF Cancellation

Distribution: This message is being sent to all families of secondary students and all secondary students (through their schools)

Date: April 21, 2022.

Please see attached PDF for details.

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Secondary Students Return to In-Person Learning on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:15:00 GMT

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Earlier today, the Ministry of Education officially announced that all schools in Ontario will return to in-person learning on Monday, January 17 and all in-person schools will resume a full-day schedule. We understand that this change may be stressful for some families and we acknowledge the uncertainty that some of you may be feeling during this period of continued change.

We know how important your child’s educators and school administration are to you in answering questions. With the move back to in-person learning, their first responsibility will be to support the health and safety of students who are in the school building. For that reason, there may be a delay in their communications with individual families. Please be patient as they focus on creating a safe and welcoming school environment.

We are sharing some updates with you below as part of this message to secondary families. Your school principal will be in touch with more updates later this week as they become available. We ask for your patience so that we can prepare up-to-date and accurate information to share with you.

Sincerely,

Norah Marsh
Director of Education

Testing and Masks

The Ministry has indicated that they are providing two COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for in-person students and staff and we will share more information on this as we receive it. They have also provided a supply of high-quality three-ply cloth masks that schools will be distributing to students. In addition, all staff are being offered non-fit tested N95 masks to wear while working in-person.

Sharing COVID-19 Data in Schools

Following a motion from the DDSB Board of Trustees, we are preparing to share data to the extent it is available, on confirmed and presumed cases of COVID-19 in DDSB schools, including self-reporting of COVID-19 test results. We will also be sharing information on school and class closures and unusual rates of absenteeism in schools. Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with families through this public reporting.

In addition, we have received direction from the Chief Medical Officer of Health to report absenteeism that is at or above 30% and the Durham Regional Health Department will then support the school in terms of any key steps families or schools need to take. However, we will be reporting out absenteeism publicly by school when it reaches 15%.

Potential Impact on School Staffing

With the spread of the Omicron variant, it is expected that more people will be required to self-isolate due to being in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 and this challenge, like in all employment sectors, will have an impact upon the staffing of schools. We will be taking additional steps to help reduce the possibility of school closures including combining classes or assigning students to different classes to ensure adequate and effective supervision. We will continue to be following class size standards in all scenarios.

While closing a school is our last option, we want to highlight the possibility that individual schools may need to close to ensure that children remain safe and have appropriate levels of supervision. While we will endeavour to provide as much notice as possible to parents/guardians, this may not always be possible and there may be times where parents/guardians are notified of a school closure on short notice.

Rotating Planned School Closures

As a strategy to mitigate the emergency closures of schools, the Ministry of Education has authorized up to one day/week where schools may do planned closures. At this time, the DDSB will not be implementing this strategy. However, we do anticipate that each elementary school will be closed for one day between now and Family Day Weekend to alleviate staffing shortages. More information will be provided from individual schools with notice.

Getting Vaccinated

Vaccination continues to be the most effective strategy to reduce COVID-19 transmission and the severity of symptoms. Please get vaccinated if you have not already done so, and if you are eligible for a second or third dose, please consider booking an appointment to help provide yourself with additional protection. Please read the notice below for an update from the Durham Region Health Department.

Increased Number of Vaccination Appointments

The Health Department has increased COVID-19 vaccine appointments at community immunization clinics in Durham Region. Over 10, 0000 appointments have been made available until January 17. This includes appointments for school staff over 30+ and children/youth 5 – 17 years old. The Health Department continues to open 200 - 400 additional appointments daily for those aged 30 and older related to late cancellations and no shows. To book an appointment, visit www.durham.ca/vaccineappointment

Lakeridge Health

Lakeridge Health offers immunization to individuals 5 years of age and older. The clinic is located at 2200 Simcoe Street, North Oshawa and operates from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Call 905-571-3344 for more information.

Grandview Kids Clinics

Grandview Kids is offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Durham residents 5 – 17 years of age. These clinics provide a child-friendly environment in an accessible building. Children and youth do not need to be a client of Grandview Kids to access this service. To book an appointment for your child or youth, visit Grandview Kids.

Carea Immunization Clinics

The south Oshawa location of Carea Community Health Centre (115 Grassmere Ave., Oshawa) is offering Moderna vaccine to individuals aged 30 and older, by appointment only. First, second and third doses are available between January 10th and January 25th. Call 1-877-227-3217 for more information and to book an appointment.

GO-VAXX Mobile Clinics

COVID-19 vaccines are also available for individuals ages 5 and older through the provincial GO-VAXX program. This program uses GO transit buses as vaccine clinics. These clinics are available by appointment only. Find out when, where and how to book an appointment to get vaccinated at a GO-VAXX bus clinic.

Pharmacies and Health Care Providers

Designated health care providers and pharmacy locations in the community are offering COVID-19 vaccines to individuals 5 years of age and older. Appointments are typically required. Check with the health care provider or pharmacy directly before you go.

For more information, please visit durham.ca/covidvaccines

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To Families: Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS) 2022 Bell Time Review

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:45:00 GMT

Message to Families

Distribution: All families from Brooklin HS, Donald A. Wilson SS, O’Neill CVI, Pickering HS, Pine Ridge SS, Port Perry HS

Distribution to additional feeder school populations - All Grade 8 families at: Blair Ridge, Brooklin Village, Chris Hadfield, Winchester, Captain Michael VandenBos, Jack Miner, Robert Munsch, Williamsburg, Julie Payette, Meadowcrest, Beau Valley, Dr. S. J. Phillips, Hillside, Kedron, Mary Street, Northern Dancer, Queen Elizabeth, Sunset Heights, Alexander Graham Bell, Eagle Ridge, Lincoln Alexander, Lincoln Avenue, Michaelle Jean, Rosemary Brown, Vimy Ridge, Westney Heights, Bayview Heights, Glengrove, Vaughan Willard, William Dunbar, Cartwright Central, Greenbank, Prince Albert, R H Cornish, S A Cawker

Subject: Update and Additional Survey on Bell Times

Dear Families,

Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS) recently completed a public consultation process to garner feedback from Durham District School Board (DDSB) and Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) communities regarding bell times for the 2022-23 school year.

The options proposed for some secondary schools included a change from the current 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. bell times to an 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. schedule. What we heard from families through survey and ThoughtExchange responses, was that the current 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. bell times may be a preferred schedule for some families.

DSTS has identified that the following schools could be accommodated with a 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. bell time without a significant increase in fleet and drivers:

Brooklin High School
Donald A. Wilson Secondary School
O’Neill C.V.I.
Pickering High School
Pine Ridge Secondary School
Port Perry High School

We are following up with families and students at your child’s school to ask whether you prefer 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. bell times through this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TXJRL6T and ask that this be completed by Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. for consideration.

If you have any questions, please contact DSTS at 289-278-7171.

Sincerely,

Durham District School Board on behalf of Durham Student Transportation Services

Register for Grade 8 Parent Information Night

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

BROOKLIN HIGH : GRADE 8 INFORMATION NIGHT

Parents MUST register through this link for the February 3rd, 2022 (7PM) meeting.

The link will take you to a screen that looks like this:

Emergency Two-Week Shift to Virtual Learning Jan. 5-14

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 19:15:00 GMT

Please note this important change:

Students will be attending school virtually January 5-14 returning to in person learning on Jan. 17, 2022.

Bear Necessities for the Week of October 7-11, 2024

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Bear Necessities for the Week of October 7-11, 2024

Bear Necessities for March 31-April 4, 2025

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Bear Necessities for March 31-April 4, 2025

Next Week's Plan Re: CUPE Strike

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:30:00 GMT

See the attached memo from the DDSB for detailed information in regards to next week due to CUPE strike.

1. Elementary students (excluding DDSB@Home)

2. Secondary students (excluding DDSB@Home)

3. Student Technology

4. Special Education Classes

Message to all Families and all students in Grades 7-12 RE: Bell Time Changes

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:15:00 GMT

This is a follow up on the Durham Student Transportation Service (DSTS) bell time (school day start and end time) review that took place earlier this spring.

See attached message.

Bear Necessities - May 6-10, 2024

Tue, 07 May 2024 14:30:00 GMT

What activities are going on at BHS this week?

Check them out in the attachment!

The Bears' Closet

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 20:15:00 GMT

Please help us send students to Prom or Grad in style!

Drop off is open from April 26th-May 6th

Our main goal is to offer clothing and accessories for students to be able have fashionable attire to wear to Prom or grad.

Donations can be dropped off in the front forum of Brooklin High School in the mornings from 9:30 - 9:45am, from April 26th - May 6th. There will also be a donation bin in the school office to receive donations throughout the school day.

For more information click HERE!

Bicycle & Skateboard Saftey - while on school property.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:15:00 GMT

A message to students and the wider community.

We appreciate your cooperation for a safe school experience. So, please remember to disembark and walk your bike or skateboard while on school property.

This includes the school parking lots.

Thank you.

Bear Necessities for June 16-20, 2025

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:45:00 GMT

Bear Necessities for June 16-20, 2025

Take-Home Rapid Antigen Screening Kits Information

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:45:00 GMT

To: All In-Person Families

Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Subject: Take-Home Rapid Antigen Screening Kits,DRHD COVID-19 Vaccination Information for Families with Children Aged 5-11, and Municipal & School Board Election Voter Information

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As mentioned previously, we are sharing instructions for the take-home rapid antigen screening kits as well as important information from Durham Region Health Department and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

Take-Home Rapid Antigen Screening Kits

In an effort to promote a safer return to the classroom after the winter break, the Government of Ontario has provided the Durham District School Board with take-home rapid antigen test screening kits for every child attending school in-person, regardless of their vaccination status. Most DDSB schools are distributing these test kits for students to take home on Wednesday, December 15 and some may have distributed these kits already.

These take-home rapid antigen test screening kits are intended to be used by students over the holiday break prior to the return to school. Please read the instructions in this memo carefully.

Your child’s participation in this rapid antigen screening is voluntary. Students are not required to participate to return to school after the winter break.

While providing students with rapid antigen screening kits is an important tool for managing the spread of COVID-19, vaccination remains the most effective protection against the virus and its variants. Ensuring that children and youth are vaccinated will provide them with a strong level of protection and help to keep schools open and as safe as possible. It also is important to remember that we all need to continue with key public health strategies that have been effective in keeping this pandemic under control, including staying home when sick, getting tested if you have symptoms, washing your hands frequently and wearing a face covering as required.

Please read the important information below and the attached instructions prior to using the rapid antigen screening kit.

When to Use the Rapid Antigen Screening Kit (distributed prior to the winter break):

For students who choose to use rapid antigen screening kits, it is recommended students conduct the rapid antigen tests every 3-4 days over the holiday break, on every Monday and Thursday beginning December 23, until all five tests have been used.

Rapid antigen screening kits are only to be used when a child is asymptomatic (i.e. does not have any symptoms of COVID-19 and has not had any exposure to a confirmed case of COVID-19).
Anyone with symptoms or who is identified as a close contact of a case should still get PCR testing.
Rapid antigen screening tests should not be used as a substitute for PCR tests for people with symptoms or for people who are close contacts of cases.

Using the Take-Home Rapid Antigen Screening Kit:

The BTNX Rapid Response™ can be performed using anterior nasal swabbing (per the package insert, as approved by Health Canada) or using deep nasal swabbing (as recommended by Public Health Ontario in this document, given higher sensitivity compared to anterior nasal swabbing). Both types of specimen collection can be performed using the NP swab provided with the kit.
Please follow the instructions provided with this letter.
Important note: Parents or guardians may choose to administer this screening on children who may need help (i.e., younger children).

What to do after your test:

You will know the outcome of the test within 15 minutes. If test results conducted so far are negative, your child may attend school as usual. Even if your child tests negative, they should continue to adhere to all relevant public health guidance, such as guidance on gathering, distancing, and masking.
A positive result on a rapid antigen screening test is considered a preliminary positive. A child that receives a positive result on a rapid antigen screening test should seek a confirmatory PCR test as soon as possible (ideally within 48 hours) at a local testing site or pharmacy that offers testing and isolate themselves until the result of that confirmatory PCR test is known.

DRHD COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Children Aged 5-11 and Parents/Guardians

The following information is being shared on behalf of the Durham Region Health Department:

The Durham Region Health Department hosted a virtual Town Hall on Thursday, December 2 for parents and guardians of children ages 5 - 11 to receive information about the pediatric COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine and have their questions answered. More than 500 participants heard from a panel of local medical and health care professionals. The recorded virtual Town Hall session is now available for those who were not able to attend.

Check out these videos for a tour of our children's clinic and to hear from four young Durham residents who are happy to have received their COVID-19 vaccine.

Walk through one of our children’s clinics with public health nurse Darshani
Colton shares why he is happy to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Hear how these three sisters feel about getting the COVID-19 vaccine

For additional information about the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 – 11, visit our webpages:

COVID-19 vaccination for children 5-11
- durham.ca/covidvaccines#Children-5-11
Community Clinics Calendar for Children ages 5-11
- durham.ca/ChildrensClinics/
Walk-in vaccination opportunities are also available in Durham Region via the provincial GO-VAXX program

Municipal & School Board Election Voter Information

The following information is being shared on behalf of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC):

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for collecting the information of residents in Ontario (name, date of birth, citizenship and school support) in order to create a preliminary list of electors for municipal and school board elections. Municipalities will use the preliminary list of electors to prepare their voters lists for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections.

One of the ways MPAC collects this information is through voterlookup.ca. Here, Ontarians can add their name and the names of other members of their household to a secure database and confirm or update their information.

The upcoming year will be a busy one for Ontario voters, with the Ontario Provincial Election and Municipal and School Board Elections happening just a few months apart. Make sure you are on the list to vote in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections on October 24. Register and verify your information at voterlookup.ca.

We hope you have a safe and happy winter break and wish you all the best in 2022.

Durham District School Board

Transgender Awareness Week

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:30:00 GMT

Hey BEARS,

This week is Transgender Awareness Week. Below is a resource created in conjunction with many GSA students across the DDSB that can be used in classes.

Additionally, we will be hosting our own Transgender Day of Remembrance flag raising on Thursday Nov. 18 at 7:30am for any staff who wish to join our GSA students at the flagpole that day.

Transgender Awareness Week November 14th-18th

Thank you to all DDSB GSAs and student groups who contributed to this resource. Click here for information and ideas for recognizing this week.

DDSB will be raising the Transgender Flag at the Education Centre on Thursday, November 17th, 2022 (due to the provincial PD days on November 18th). We invite all schools to raise their flag during Transgender Awareness week, or closer to Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Education Centre ceremony will be live-streamed to DDSB Facebook and Twitter. The link to the stream will be sent in an email, next week.

Please click here for more information.

Bear Necessities for June 23-27, 2025

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:30:00 GMT

Bear Necessities for June 23-27, 2025

Bear Necessities for January 6-10, 2025

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:30:00 GMT

Bear Necessities for January 6-10, 2025

Bear Necessities for Jun 2-6

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Bear Necessities for Jun 2-6