Bengal Bulletin - November 7, 2025

A Message from the Office

On Monday, November 11th, our school community will pause to observe Remembrance Day and honour the profound sacrifices made by the brave individuals who have served and continue to serve our country. This is a
crucial day for reflection, gratitude, and ensuring the memory of their courage and dedication lives on. To mark this significant occasion respectfully, we will be holding short, grade-level assemblies throughout the morning. Student participation in these assemblies is important, providing an opportunity for all of us to learn about the importance of peace and freedom. I encourage everyone to approach the day with the seriousness and respect it deserves. Thank you to all of our staff who are helping to
organize this event for our school community!

Assembly Schedule

Looking Ahead At Bayview

Important Office Information

OSSLT

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Updates

Testing Dates and Logistics

Please note the scheduled administration of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) for eligible students

• Format: The OSSLT will be administered in a fully online platform
• Target Students: Eligible Grade 10, 11 and 12 students
• Graduation Requirement: Successful completion of the OSSLT satisfies one of the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Student Testing Schedule

Students will be writing the OSSLT in one of three sessions based on their homeroom and grade. Families of all required students have already been emailed a letter detailing this information.
 

Note: All other classes will run as usual during the OSSLT testing periods.

Students will be writing the OSSLT in one of three sessions based on their homeroom and grade.

Session 1 - November 17-18

Session 2 - November 24-25

Session 3 - November 27-28

Preparation Resources

Students are strongly encouraged to prepare by becoming familiar with the online testing environment.

• Practice Test: Students have the opportunity to become familiar with the online test and its platform through EQAO’s online practice test.
• OSSLT information assembly for students is Monday November 10, during period 1.

Bus or School Cancellations

With winter weather here, we want to share some important reminders for families.

When an inclement weather or extreme cold day is declared, school transportation (including buses and taxis) is cancelled in the morning and afternoon. Schools will remain open. If you drive your child to school, or your child takes alternate transportation, you must make arrangements for your child to get home at the end of the day. Please call the school if your child will not be attending school on those days. Students will not be penalized for missing school on these days.

There may be rare instances when emergency winter events occur and we need to close all schools and Board locations. Please take the time to make plans in the event of an emergency school closure.

Information about transportation cancellations and Board closures will be shared through local media, board and school websites and on X @YRDSB.

Our process for extreme cold, inclement weather and emergency weather days is outlined in the board’s Severe Weather policy.

Final Exams

Final exams for semester one are only three months away. As per our
reporting calendar final exams will be held from January 22nd to January 28th. (schedule to be announced in December) Please be aware that no personal trips are to be scheduled during this time. Missed exams will result in a grade of zero. Only events that are supported by a dated medical note, religious reason, court appearance letter or bereavement will be accepted. Even in these circumstances missed exams will be rescheduled. Please contact your student’s Vice-Principal if you have any questions.

Semi Formal

We are excited to announce that tickets to our upcoming Semi-Formal
are now on sale on School Cash On line. Tickets are $80. The event will
take place on Thursday November 20th, 2025 at Paradise Banquet Hall
7601 Jane Street, Concord, ON L4K 1X2. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m.
and close at 10:30 p.m. This means your child must be picked up
promptly at 10:30 p.m.

This special event gives students a chance to celebrate
together in a fun and festive atmosphere. The dress code is
semi-formal, meaning students should wear attire that’s neat and
dressy, but not overly formal.

Parents, please remind students to follow school guidelines for
appropriate dress and behavior. We can’t wait to see everyone looking
their best and enjoying a wonderful evening!

Dreamer Day

Dreamer Day was an inspiring event that gave students the chance to explore diverse career opportunities, especially in STEM fields. Attendees enjoyed hands-on demonstrations and learned about future job paths, which many found motivating and informative. Overall, the event provided valuable exposure and left participants eager for similar
opportunities in the future.

Events

YRDSB Families of Students in Grades 9-11. You're Invited to Pathways in Skilled Trades and Technology.

Learn about:

• OYAP
• Pathway Planning
• Course selection for skilled trade careers
• Experiential learning opportunities

Exhibitors

Hear about career pathways and opportunities from: 

• Industry partners and associations
• Colleges and Trade Unions
• Local Employers

Important Info

Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Cardinal Carter Catholic School - 210 Bloomington Road, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 0P9

Register online at the Google Form.

Understanding and Navigating the Education System Presented by The Centre for Black Student Excellence

Families of YRDSB Black Students Monthly Information Session - Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Families, parents, caregivers, please join us for our monthly virtual meetings where families with Black children come together to learn about resources and upcoming programs for Black students in both elementary and secondary schools. 

Agenda: Navigating New Narratives with Nobility and Notion

• Welcome and Engagement Exercise
• Presentation on Well-Being
• Upcoming Programs and Events
• Question and Answer Session

Please register on the Google Form as soon as possible. A virtual link will be sent after registration. Let us come together to empower our students and build a stronger community. We look forward to seeing you there. 

Workshop for Newcomer Families 

CCSYR is offering Farsi speaking and Mandarin speaking families a workshop on Wednesday, November 26 from 2:10-3:25pm in the Library. The focus will be on the services CCSYR offer, social work support, attendance from Bayview, Family Dashboard, School Cash Online and Google Classroom. Translation will be provided. 

This workshop for newcomer families is for Farsi-speaking and Mandarin-speaking families. 

Presenters: 

• Najma Amirsoleimani and Jean Wang (CCSYR)
• Afsaneh Zafarani (Social Worker)

Learn About: 

• CCSYR Services
• Social Work Support and Services
• Attendance
• Family Dashboard
• School Cash Online
• Google Classroom

Important Info:

Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Time: Period 5 (2:10 - 3:25 pm.)

Location: Library Classroom

Register on the Google Form. 

G.I.V.E.! Get Involved. Volunteer in Education!

2025 Fall Session - Cohort 2

November 10 - November 14, 2025

Join our workshop series and discover how you can make a difference in your child's education by volunteering in schools. Empower yourself to support our school community and enrich your child's learning experience!

You will learn more about: 

• The Role of a Volunteer
• Transferable Skills
• Equity and Inclusive Education
• Human Rights
• Employment Readiness
• School Information and Community Resources

We will help you: 

• Expand your network
• Effectively communicate with school staff
• Contribute to student learning and parent engagement
• Gain volunteer experience in schools
• Build healthy communities
• Boost professionalism

Location: Catholic Community Services of York Region - 50 High Tech Rd, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 4N7

Dates: November 10 to November 14, 2025 (Monday to Friday) 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

All parents, guardians, caregivers are welcome to join this free training program. Space is limited, visit the registration page to register now. 

This free information session is organized by York Region District School Board in partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region. For more information, please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca. 

Library

The library is excited to be a busy place this year as a place for students to study, but also to take a break. Each week, we have a lineup of activities that include Trivia Tuesdays, Crafting on Thursdays and of course, board game Fridays! This week, we had fun with the October theme creating pumpkins out of old books and learning some spooky trivia.