April 10 2026 Sabres Community E-Bulletin

Georgina After the Bell:  Bytes, Beats, Buckets and Beauty

We are excited to extend an invitation from Keswick High School for the first annual BSA “Georgina After the Bell: Bytes, Beats, Buckets & Beauty” community event on Thursday, April 23, hosted at Keswick High School from 4:45 pm - 8:00 pm. 

Georgina After the Bell will be an evening celebrating community, designed to bring together Black students in Grades 6–12 from Keswick High School, Sutton District High School, Newmarket High School and our elementary family of schools. This event will offer a welcoming, identity-affirming space where students can meet peers from other schools, build meaningful connections, and enjoy shared activities focused on community, creativity, and play.

We are delighted to offer a complimentary dinner for students and staff attending Students will participate in two 45-minute SESSIONS that are supported by a Black mentor and a YRDSB teacher connected to each session: 

• Session A: Computers, AI, & Gaming
• Session B: Hair, aesthetics, &  self-expression activities
• Session C: No sheet music. No rules. JUST sound.
• Session D: Basketball
• Session E: Teacher Facilitated: ideas / supports for BSA staff

Please use the following LINK  to sign up your students for Georgina After the Bell: Bytes, Beats, Buckets & Beauty event @ KHS.

Blue Jays Trip - April 1, 2026

Staff and students cheered on the Toronto Blue Jays against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday April 1. Next year we hope to have even more students attend! 

Upcoming 2025 2026 Dates to Remember:

Apr 14 - Vaisakhi

Apr 15 - Sem 2 Term 1 ends

Apr 16 - Sem 2 Term 2 begins

Apr 16 - OSSLT

Apr 21 - Ridvan

Apr 22 - Earth Day

Apr 23 - Earth Day Movie Buy-In

Apr 29 to May 1 - Sem 2 Midterm report cards e distributed

Apr 30 - Science/Geography Field Trip to the Toronto Zoo

May 4 - PA Day

May 14 - Relay for Life

May 18 - Victoria Day

May 21 - MADD presentations

May 27 - Eid-ul-Adha

June 4 - Prom

You can see these dates and more on our Sutton District H.S. Calendar

Guidance updates

Community service hours update:

The Ministry of Education has created a new certificate for students who complete community service hours beyond the required 40 hours.While we don’t know all of the details about this, as this is the first year of implementation, here is what we can share with you.

Students who complete between 50 and 99 hours of community service will earn a bronze certificate.

Students who complete between 100 and 199 hours of community service will earn a silver certificate.

Students who complete  more than 200 hours of community service will earn a gold certificate.

Please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/use-high-school-volunteer-hours-build-your-future  for more detail or to view the information on the ministry’s website.

Summer school information:

The information about summer school is now available.  Students are now able to sign up for courses.

Students must sign up for courses from their MyBluePrint account.

NEW this year, the board is offering a second summer school session in August!

The July session offers in-person courses (at select locations), online courses (asynchronous) and remote learning courses (synchronous).

The August session offers only online courses.

As always, do not hesitate to contact us as any time.

Your guidance team.

Resources

• Kids Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868, text 686868
• YSSN (Your Support Services Network) - 1-822-310-COPE (2673)
• Suicide Prevention Canada, Call or Text 988
• Black Youth Helpline -  1-833-294-8650
• Youthline - 647-694-4275

Eco Council Earth Week Celebrations - April 20 - 24

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Eco Council is excited to host Earth Week at Sutton! Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of engaging and environmentally focused activities.

Hands-on initiatives include creating seed bombs and birdhouses to support local native wildlife. Students can also take part in climate-conscious actions such as waste-free lunches and “Wear a Sweater Day” to promote energy conservation.

As part of the celebration, students are invited to purchase tickets at the Student Council booth for a special in-school screening on April 23 of Rio (2011), an animated adventure that highlights themes of wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and the importance of biodiversity.

In addition, students can support our Mental Health Initiatives by purchasing snacks at the movie event and entering a raffle for two exciting LEGO prize packs. All proceeds will go toward supporting our annual Sutton Sabre Day.

We look forward to a fun and meaningful week of learning, action, and community involvement!

York Region subsidies for recreation programs and day camps

York Region offers subsidies for recreation programs, day camps and youth overnight camps. Recreation programs and day camp subsidies provide children from families with low income the ability to take part in programs offered by the municipal recreation departments. The youth overnight camp funding helps eligible youth ages 12 to 17 attend an approved overnight camp.

Available Subsidies for:

• Positive Leisure Activities for Youth (PLAY)
• Summer day camp funding
• Youth overnight camp funding

York Region does not guarantee space in programs or camps.

Please visit the York Region website for registration and information or call Access York at 1-877-464-9675 or https://www.york.ca/support/financial-assistance/recreation-subsidies  

Information can also be found on the YRDSB Community Supports Page.

Student Success is our Business! - Student Academic Success Room (337): 

The Student Success Room (Room 337) will be open to students during designated days/hours. This room will serve as an alternative, quiet workspace where students can seek academic support from our dedicated team of educators.

We believe that a collaborative effort between students, parents, educators, and support staff is essential for a student's overall success. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to learn more about the Student Success Team and our academic support services, please do not hesitate to contact us.