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Important Dates
- Oct. 6 - Grade 7 Immunizations
- Oct. 6 - School Council Meeting @7PM
- Oct 13 - Thanksgiving Day - No School
- Oct 24 - P.A. Day
School Council Meeting - October 6 @7pm
Hi BHES Families!
Our next School Council meeting will take place Monday, October 6th at 7pm in the Learning Commons. Please join us and find out more about what the Council does and how you, too, can be involved.
We will elect our new Council for 2025-26 at this meeting as well.
If you would like to be a voting member, please fill out the nomination form (before 12pm Monday, October 6th) included in the School Start Up package and ensure you attend this meeting.
The start-up forms are available at this link:https://startupforms.yrdsb.ca/
Thank you, and see you then!
Hot Lunch Programs
You can still order the following hot lunch programs:
Program | Order by | Start date | End date |
Little Duck | Oct. 8 | Oct. 20 | June 22 |
Swiss Chalet | Oct. 5 | Oct. 9 | June 18 |
Mr. Greek | Oct. 5 | Oct. 10 | June 19 |
Terry Fox Donations
Thank you for donating funds toward critical cancer research in Canada by supporting our participation in the 2025 Terry Fox School Run. We raised just over $3400 toward this very worthy cause!
Making the Invisible, Visible: October is Learning Disabilities (LD) Awareness Month
Learning Disabilities (LD) Awareness Month is recognized during the month of October. Learning Disabilities Awareness Month is a time to break stigma, highlight strengths, and build inclusion for people with learning disabilities (LDs) and ADHD. Awareness alone is not enough — together we can ensure every person has the right to learn and the power to achieve.
Did You Know…?
At least 1 in 10 Canadians has a learning disability — making LDs the most common disability in schools. ADHD frequently co-occurs, underscoring the need for integrated supports across education, mental health, and community services. (Statistics Canada, 2024).
What is a Learning Disability?
Learning disabilities affect how people take in, process, or use information. They are brain-based differences, not a reflection of intelligence or effort — and with the right support, individuals with LDs can achieve at the same level of success as their peers.
What is ADHD?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a brain-based condition that affects attention, self-regulation, and impulse control. People with ADHD may find it harder to focus, stay organized, or manage time — but these challenges are not due to lack of ability or effort. With understanding and the right support, individuals with ADHD can thrive in school, work, and daily life.
The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) has launched their LD Awareness Month campaign with a focus on four key messages:
- When we remove barriers, students with learning disabilities show their true abilities.
- Students with LDs and ADHD have unique minds and remarkable potential.
- Break the stigma — focus on abilities!
- Inclusion works when students with learning disabilities get the support they need.
Please see this video from LDAYS that highlights the launch of this campaign!