April 9, 2026
Fire Drill - Friday, April 10
Fire Drill season is upon us again as we round out the final 3 drills of the 6 annual drills required by the Ministry of Education of Ontario. The construction on the Huron-Washington Parkette is anticipated to start in May and we hope to have 2 of our remaining drills completed before constructions begins. The next drill will be Friday, April 10.
Teachers, please review the fire drill and evacuation protocols here. In summary, during evacuation, students must leave via assigned routes, stay together, remain quiet, and leave belongings behind. Teachers take the red attendance folder (blue only if red is missing), ensure no one is left behind, and exit last, closing but not locking doors. Classes proceed in single file to the designated outdoor meeting spot, where students must line up in front of their teacher. Teachers take attendance and send a student runner to report. Teachers signal status with a green card (all present) or red card (missing students). Students must not wander. Wait for the all-clear before returning. Afterward, return calmly to class and reattach red folders to classroom walls.
The fifth drill is scheduled the week of April 20. For the last drill, we will likely have to assemble on an alternate site near the Robarts Library. At the April 29 staff meeting we will go through the new protocols for the Parkette.
UTSPA Funding Requests
The UTSPA request form for school activities deadline has been extended! The form can be found HERE with the submission period going to Friday, April 10, 2026. Good luck to all the applicants!
Junior Play! Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl
Monday April 13, 6:00 p.m. and period 5 matinee
Jackman Theatre
All are welcome Join us on April 13 for this year’s Junior Play: Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl. Brought to life by a deeply committed cast, crew, and student leadership team, this imaginative and visually striking production reimagines a classic myth with humour, heart, and originality.
If you would like to bring your F1, F2 or M3 class to a period 5 matinee on Monday April 13, please reach out to Melissa Shaddick, we would love to have you.
M3 Celebration Staff Invitation
Staff are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate our M3 students and their transition from Middle School to Senior School.
This is a meaningful moment for our students, and we would love to have colleagues there to help mark the occasion and celebrate their growth.
Monday, May 25, 2026
5:30 p.m. – Ceremony in the Withrow Auditorium
6:00 p.m. – Reception in the Fleck Atrium
Dress code: a little bit fancy
Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
We hope you can join us.
Interested in ordering lunch?
Reminder that you can order through Basil Box and have something warm and delicious delivered and waiting for you in the Main Office. Life's too short for a sad snack at your desk.
