WELCOME TO
NORTHERN SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNCIL
WE GIVE PARENTS A VOICE IN HOW THE SCHOOL FUNCTIONS
The Provincial election is Thursday, February 27th
Our kids’ education is on the ballot.
Here are some expert perspectives on education and the election
to help inform your vote:
– Ontario Principals’ Council Position Paper on the Ontario Election
– Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario Build Better Schools Campaign
Ontario Secondary Schools Foundation, Toronto and York Region Labour Council and the Elementary Teachers Foundation collaborated on a Fund Our Schools Campaign
– The Ontario Public School Boards Association is tracking how party platforms align with education issues in the province.
The Ward 11 School Trustee by-election is coming up
Election: March 3; Advance voting: February 22, 23
Voter Information
Learn more about the School Trustee role: School Trustee 101
Here are the 10 candidates running for School Trustee, Ward 11
To help voters make an informed decision, Northern School Council asked the candidates
7 questions
Here are their responses:
Jason Stevens
Adam Golding
Aaron Anderson
Stacey Cline
Gus Stefanis
Maryam Rashidian
Diana Goldie
Sonny Yeung
Masood Alam
Andrew Waters
All Trustee candidates were offered the chance to host a Meet and Greet session with parents.
Join us for the following Candidate meetings
Meet and Greet with Trustee Candidate Adam Golding
Friday, February 21st at 6:00 PM via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83161883706?pwd=SEAH74kqb8m9z6qq0dbMEQJT2zar3n.1
Meeting ID: 831 6188 3706, Passcode: 995585
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Meet and Greet with Trustee Candidate Andrew Waters
Thursday, February 27th at 8:00 PM via Microsoft Teams:
Meet and Greet with Trustee Candidate Andrew Waters | Microsoft Teams | Meet-up-Join
Join us for the next School Council Meeting
Thursday, April 3rd at 6:30PM
In the Northern Library or request the virtual link.
Join us!
Walking Buddies
Saturday, February 22nd at 9:30AM
learn more
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Annual Campaign
Your support has enabled us to make the following contributions to the school:
* three cameras for the photography program
* stools for our ceramics program
* cookware for the school nutrition program
* new equipment for science labs
* contribution to the girls’ volleyball team trip
* T-shirts for our PALs
* contribution to the Buddies Conference
Ask a Parent
Have a question? Our team of parents is here to provide answers and support.
Ask Adam
Principal Adam Marshall addresses parent questions at every School Council meeting. Submit your questions here.
Parent Post
Curious about what’s happening at Northern? Stay in the loop about all things Northern. For Parents, by Parents. Sign up for ‘Parent Post’.
Request Funds
Students can request funds for projects, events, and initiatives that enrich their educational experience.
Donations
We rely on your generosity to support student clubs, teams, & classrooms. Every contribution makes a difference! Every bit helps!