Please take advantage of the following useful documents, tips and presentations.
GAC Downloadable Presentations:
Screenagers 2: Next Chapter, Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience
WellNSS and School Council provided a showing of this sequel to the very popular original 2016 Screenagers film focusing on the impact social media and other types of screen time can have on the mental health and wellness of our youth (watch the trailer). The film gave parents and youth strategies to deal with stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness and was followed by a Q&A Panel discussion with Dale Callender, Registered Psychotherapist with Skylark Foundation and in-house counselor at Northern. Download the Parent Guide to Screenagers 2.
Teen Substance Use - Helpful Links
Craig Currah, an experienced speaker from CAMH, came to Northern to speak about substances that are commonly used by teens, their risks, impacts, and how to discuss these issues productively as a family. We hope you will use this opportunity to gain information as well as to start conversations to help our students make positive choices for themselves. For more information and resources, check out the website for Drug Free Kids Canada. Read Craig Currah’s presentation slides. Check out this humorous but pointed 30 second video about edibles, sent to us by a Northern parent.
Understanding Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
Learn more about Northern's AP courses and exams, get practical tips, read student perspectives and more.
Enrichment Opportunities
Explore a list of exciting and interesting enrichment organizations. Each of these groups were in attendance at the GAC hosted AP, Scholarship and Enrichment evening in Feb 2020.
Essential Guide to Course Selection
A presentation of essential information about course selection for all grades. With so many courses, programs, and post-secondary pathways to consider, students and parents may feel overwhelmed at how and what to choose for their timetable in February 2020. Melanie Stassis (Northern guidance counselor) covered the essentials from graduation requirements to Specialist Majors. Learn more from the Guidance page on Northern's website.
A Simple Analogy to Understand the TDSB's Proposed Changes to Education
Many people are confused about what changes to education are being proposed, what the impact might be and why or if they should care. This "food court" analogy is an effort to simplify the often confusing language the TDSB uses to communicate with into something everyone can relate to.
MORE Concerned about Education?
In this series of slides School Council shared new information on changes to education and our growing concerns about their potential negative impact on our students and school. PARENT FEEDBACK NEEDED!!
Concerned about Education?
The TDSB is reviewing for key areas of our education system each of which could have a big impact on student success. Parents are being asked to give feedback to discuss the changes being considered, determine other options, as well as identify unintended effects for different people and find solutions. It is very helpful for them to hear personal stories to understand the impact of their proposed changes. If desired, download the Presentation slides with notes.
A Guide to Mental Health and Well Being Supports
At Northern, in the TDSB and in our Community. Current as of Feb. 2019
Empowering your Family: How to Improve Communication and Decrease Stress So Your Teenager Reaches Their Full Potential
Studies have shown that parents who create time for self-care are better able to handle their own stress and have happier teens. Why? Because making time for self-care enables you to be compassionate to yourself and more compassionate towards your teen.
Essential Toolkit for Parent Feedback
This toolkit was put together to help parents understand how to provide feedback regarding the Enhancing Equity Task Force (EETF) in 2019.
- GAC Study Skills A to Z -These slides were delivered with commentary at two in-person speaker events at school, but they are a standalone reference that can provide helpful tips for every type of student, from the most challenged, to the most organized! Improving study skills is an ongoing exercise, and it’s never too late to start. The slides summarize many suggestions to help students build better habits for high school and beyond, including how to more effectively use school time, get organized, and understand learning processes. They also include numerous study and exam preparation tips useful in general and for specific subjects (i.e.math and science, languages).
- GAC Tips for 2020
- Finding Success at School in 2020
Screenagers 2: Next Chapter, Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience
WellNSS and School Council provided a showing of this sequel to the very popular original 2016 Screenagers film focusing on the impact social media and other types of screen time can have on the mental health and wellness of our youth (watch the trailer). The film gave parents and youth strategies to deal with stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness and was followed by a Q&A Panel discussion with Dale Callender, Registered Psychotherapist with Skylark Foundation and in-house counselor at Northern. Download the Parent Guide to Screenagers 2.
Teen Substance Use - Helpful Links
Craig Currah, an experienced speaker from CAMH, came to Northern to speak about substances that are commonly used by teens, their risks, impacts, and how to discuss these issues productively as a family. We hope you will use this opportunity to gain information as well as to start conversations to help our students make positive choices for themselves. For more information and resources, check out the website for Drug Free Kids Canada. Read Craig Currah’s presentation slides. Check out this humorous but pointed 30 second video about edibles, sent to us by a Northern parent.
Understanding Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
Learn more about Northern's AP courses and exams, get practical tips, read student perspectives and more.
Enrichment Opportunities
Explore a list of exciting and interesting enrichment organizations. Each of these groups were in attendance at the GAC hosted AP, Scholarship and Enrichment evening in Feb 2020.
Essential Guide to Course Selection
A presentation of essential information about course selection for all grades. With so many courses, programs, and post-secondary pathways to consider, students and parents may feel overwhelmed at how and what to choose for their timetable in February 2020. Melanie Stassis (Northern guidance counselor) covered the essentials from graduation requirements to Specialist Majors. Learn more from the Guidance page on Northern's website.
A Simple Analogy to Understand the TDSB's Proposed Changes to Education
Many people are confused about what changes to education are being proposed, what the impact might be and why or if they should care. This "food court" analogy is an effort to simplify the often confusing language the TDSB uses to communicate with into something everyone can relate to.
MORE Concerned about Education?
In this series of slides School Council shared new information on changes to education and our growing concerns about their potential negative impact on our students and school. PARENT FEEDBACK NEEDED!!
Concerned about Education?
The TDSB is reviewing for key areas of our education system each of which could have a big impact on student success. Parents are being asked to give feedback to discuss the changes being considered, determine other options, as well as identify unintended effects for different people and find solutions. It is very helpful for them to hear personal stories to understand the impact of their proposed changes. If desired, download the Presentation slides with notes.
A Guide to Mental Health and Well Being Supports
At Northern, in the TDSB and in our Community. Current as of Feb. 2019
Empowering your Family: How to Improve Communication and Decrease Stress So Your Teenager Reaches Their Full Potential
Studies have shown that parents who create time for self-care are better able to handle their own stress and have happier teens. Why? Because making time for self-care enables you to be compassionate to yourself and more compassionate towards your teen.
Essential Toolkit for Parent Feedback
This toolkit was put together to help parents understand how to provide feedback regarding the Enhancing Equity Task Force (EETF) in 2019.