Symmes – D’Arcy McGee Update – 11/28/25

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Umbrella Program

• Between December 1^st and December 11^th, all grade 8 students will participate in a workshop with our community police officer, Joel Laurente
• This workshop prepared by the Gatineau Police is a “modern initiative aimed at preventing juvenile delinquency and criminal victimization amongst our youth in Gatineau”
• Please see the attached letter to parents with more information

Free Babysitting Course

• Please see the attached flyer advertising a free babysitting course offered at our school on February 27^th

Guidance Emails

• Please be on the look-out for an email from your child’s guidance counselor
• This email contains important information about promotion policies, graduation requirements and tutoring support

Grad Photos

• Grad photos will take place on February 23^rd, 24^th & 25^th
• The link to book your child’s appointment is finally working and can be accessed here:

Upcoming Dates

• December 22^nd – January 2^nd – Winter Break
• January 5^th – PD Day
• January 23^rd – PD Day
• February 2^nd – 6^th – Formal D’Arcy McGee Midterm Week

Have a great weekend!

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