Symmes – D’Arcy McGee Update – 9/13/24

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Health Forms

• Please complete the attached health form for your child
• Your child can return a hard copy to our front reception desk or it can be emailed directly to cgreen@wqsb.qc.ca

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

• We will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30^th (Orange Shirt Day)
• This day honours the children who did not return home from residential schools as well as the survivors, their families and their communities
• Recognizing the tragic and painful history and it’s ongoing impacts is a necessary part of the reconciliation process
• More information to come on resources and how to purchase an orange shirt for your child

Academic Immersion In Healthcare (AIH)

• AIH has an e-mentoring program that allows students to be paired with healthcare students from McGill University
• This mentorship allows for a unique opportunity to make meaningful connections that will expose students to careers in healthcare
• I have attached additional information to this email

Sexuality Curriculum

• Here is a link to the Ministry of Education’s comprehension guide to Sexuality Education in the province of Quebec:

Learning Content in Sexuality Education (gouv.qc.ca)

• Apologies as the link I sent out last week was not working
• If you would like to have your child exempt from portions of the curriculum, please refer to the attached procedures and request form

Annual General Assembly (AGA)

• The AGA for Symmes parents will be in our auditorium on September 18^th at 6pm
• The AGA for D’Arcy parents will be in our auditorium on September 25^th at 6pm
• The purpose of the AGA is to inform parents of the structures and routines of school as well as to elect the parent representatives to our Governing Board
• I have attached information about Governing Boards to this email for your information – it’s a great way to get involved!
• At the AGA, we will also be taking names for potential spots on the WQSB Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
• Parents will also have an opportunity to meet their child’s teacher and tour the school

Upcoming Dates

• September 18^th – AGA Symmes
• September 25^th – AGA D’Arcy McGee
• September 30^th – National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day)
• October 1^st – School Photos

Have a great weekend!

Tara Laine Directrice Principal Symmes-D’Arcy McGee High School