Symmes – D’Arcy McGee Update – 10/23/26

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Resource Newsletter

• Please see the attached October newsletter from our Resource team

Heritage College

• Heritage College will be hosting its Open House on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
• This event is a great opportunity for students and families to learn more about the cégep’s programs, tour the school, and have all your questions answered
• Visit the college any time between 11am and 2pm

Optional Survey

• Our Sante Quebec partners at Vallee Jeunesse are collecting information from our community
• Students between 14-16 years old, the parent of a youth of that age, or a young adult who has faced school-related difficulties are encouraged to take part in the short (15-20 minute) survey
• The results of the survey will help our partners gain a better understanding of the challenges related to school motivation, engagement and success

👇 Complete the survey: 

🔗 Parent Survey: Parents: Your Opinion Matters  – Remplir le formulaire 

🔗 Youth Survey: Your Voice Matters: Tell Us What You Think About School! – Remplir le formulaire 

Upcoming Dates

• November 5^th – End of term 1
• November 6^th –  PD day
• November 23^rd – Term 1 report cards
• November 26^th – Parent-Teacher Interviews – more information to come
• November 27^th – PD day

Have a great weekend!

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