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Events offered through School Council, Northern, or in our community.
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Students or teachers wishing to request council funds should use the form below.
Deadlines for comments is May 13.
Putting Student Achievement First makes broad changes to school board governance in Ontario. It is being reviewed currently and expected to pass in early May. However, parents are invited to send comments and feedback now. To view the proposed changes, some analysis by parents, and feedback information, read this email from Toronto PIAC.
Northern’s very own Melanie Stassis (Curriculum Leader for Student Services, Careers Education and Wellness and guidance counsellor) will be walking families through the process for planning for post-secondary. Gifted families often have questions well before grade 12, so this is your opportunity to ask your questions and get a preview of the information that graduating students receive. Presented by the Gifted Advisory Committee.
Join Dr. Marcy Caldwell, psychologist, and ADHD specialist for a masterclass that explores how ADHD shapes family dynamics, and how to improve them. This masterclass introduces the ADHD Triad model to help participants understand how practical challenges, emotional intensity and regulation difficulties interact beneath the surface. This masterclass will be ideal for parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals seeking to better understand ADHD and strengthen relationships within families.
Presented by the Center for Family Initiatives at the Pine River Institute.
Application deadline is May 3, 2026
Ranging from $200 to $2500, the Northern Secondary School Foundation offers scholarships and awards to students (mostly graduating) who have made a positive impact in the Northern community and beyond. Each scholarship has its own criteria and is generously funded by former staff, parents or alumni.