Dear Families,
We are off to a great start to Semester 2! It has been wonderful to see our students return focused, energized, and ready to learn.
As we move forward, regular attendance and active engagement remain key to student success. Being present each day and participating fully in learning makes a meaningful difference.
If you have any questions, concerns, or need support, please reach out to us at any time. We value our partnership with families and are here to help.
Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to a strong and successful semester together.
Caring and Safe Schools Assembly
Next week, we will be sharing our Semester 2 Caring and Safe Schools Assembly with all students. This presentation will serve as a helpful refresher on school rules, expectations, and best practices, reinforcing the importance of maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for everyone.
OSSLT Results
Results for the Fall OSSLT were shared with families and students. There will be another assessment opportunity for unsuccessful students in Spring 2026. More details to come.
CARR Scoop
Please have a look at the latest publication of CARR Scoop.
School Council Meeting
Our School Council Meeting will be taking place on Monday, February 9 at 6:30pm in the school library.
Guidance Updates
COURSE SELECTIONS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR will open in MBP on Thursday, February 12th at 9:00 am and will close on Friday, February 20th, 4:00 p.m. Please see some key points below to assist in your conversations with your students:
- Grade 9 - 11 students participated in a Course Selection assembly this past week.
- The ECSS Course Offerings Fair will take place on Monday, February 9th in the main hallway during the lunch period from 11:25 am - 11:55 am. This is an opportunity for students to connect with course experts to help make informed decisions about their 2026-2027 course selections and pathway programming.
- Grade 12 Students who are graduating and any other students who are not returning, must submit a “Not Returning" response at this time to finalize their next steps. Counsellors will be circulating to grade 12 period 1 classes on February 10th and 11th to discuss this task and answer any questions.
- Course Selection Student Lunchtime Support in the Library on Friday, February 13th and Thursday, February 19th at 11:25 am - 11:55 am.
- Please note that course selections are not completed/locked in until parent/guardian has approved selections via email (email comes from myBlueprint - parents/guardians should check junk mail folder if they cannot find the email).
There will be a representative from the University of Trent in the main hallway outside of the cafeteria from 10:45 am until noon on Thursday, February 26th. They will be there to answer any questions related to Trent University, campus life, program requirements, and so much more.
Save the date! YRDSB and YCDSB will be hosting a Post-Secondary Fair for Grades 9-12+ students, families, and staff to connect with Admissions, Recruitment, Accessibility, and Student Support Offices. There will be a special presentation, Accessing Support in Post-Secondary: How Accessibility Services Help You Succeed, by the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) and information booths from the participating post secondary institutions. Date: March 25, 2026 -Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Sir William Mulock Secondary School (705 Columbus Way, Newmarket, ON L3X 2M7).