Wellness Activities for Mental Health Week
For mental health week, Mackenzie’s Wellness@Mac club hosted daily lunch sessions on stress reduction, substance abuse and healthy eating. Students had the opportunity to create stress balls, try a variety of healthy snacks and test out their knowledge on the risks of smoking and drinking. Thanks to the student team who created and led the lunch-time activities.
TDSB French Program Review
June 27th: Commencement
Commencement will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Montecassino Hotel & Event Venue, located on the northwest corner of Sheppard Avenue W. and Chesswood Drive. Click on the following link for more information:
To purchase Commencement tickets beginning Monday May 14th, please click on the following link:
TDSB French Program Review
As part of the Director’s Response to the Enhanced Equity Task Force Report, a review of all French Programs has begun. In collaboration with the TDSB Research Department, this review will focuses on the current status of all French Programs, including the structure, content of the teaching and learning, and policies and procedures related to French. We look forward to receiving feedback about the successes and challenges of the various French Programs through face-to-face consultation with parents/guardians, Trustees, staff, students and community members and an online survey. Parents are encouraged visit the French Review website at http://bit.ly/FSLReview to complete the online Parent survey.
Guidance News for May
Please see attached PDF for April news and events from the Student Services department.
Speaking to Children About Tragic Events
All of us experience tragedy at some point in our lives. Visit the following link for suggestions on how to address tragedy with your children:
Social Media Safety Presentation – Toronto Police Services
Toronto Police Services is delivering a Social Media Safety presentation at Sir William Osler High School on April 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. This presentation is open to all members of the public. For more information please visit:
April 17: Earl Haig SS Presentation – Adolescent Mental Health & Well Being
The Mackenzie community is invited to attend a special presentation at Earl Haig Secondary School. Learn how to recognize youth
mental illness, how to help, what resources are available and how to navigate the system. Please visit the following link for more information:
Guidance News for April
Please see attached PDF for April news and events from the Student Services department.
Saturday, April 28th – Parents as Partners – TDSB Parent Conference – Beanfield Centre
Parents as Partners Conference 2018 is a FREE conference. Whether your child is just beginning on their educational journey in elementary school or closer to graduation and planning for the future, there are informative and empowering sessions for parents/guardians and caregivers of students of all ages and all stages of education.
For more information and to register, visit
ParentsAsPartners.ca