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Each year, TDSB Trustees and staff work together to pass a balanced budget that best supports the achievement and well-being of all students. The TDSB’s annual operating budget is approximately $3.4 billion and we are committed to using these resources responsibly and effectively. Key discussions regarding the annual budget are scheduled for our Finance, Budget […]

During the 2016 Olympic Games, Penny Oleksiak became the first Canadian to win four medals in the same Summer Games and the country’s youngest Olympic champion. She won gold in the 100m freestyle, silver in the 100m butterfly, two bronze medals in the women’s freestyle relays, and Canadian hearts everywhere. At the time, Oleksiak was also

Dunlace PS has a Kindness Club. Newtonbrook SS has a Mental Health Committee. At Lambton-Kingsway JMS, staff connect about improving student engagement. At George B. Little PS, the youth wellness committee created a wellness mural to raise awareness about emotions and the right to express them. These are just some of the ways schools are

The Toronto District School Board is proud to recognize Chinese Heritage Month during the month of February and the theme this year is “Year of the Pig: Happy, Easy Going, Honest, Trusting, Sincere, Optimistic & Sociable.” During this month, we celebrate the energetic culture and traditions of the Chinese community with students, staff and community members

February is African Heritage Month at the Toronto District School Board and we’re proud to recognize the experiences, contributions and achievements of African Canadians. This year’s theme is Out of many we are one: Across differences our commonalities uplift our African heritage, culture and people. Throughout the month of February, we will highlight the many

Six students from Central Etobicoke High School (CEHS) will be competing in the Track and Field category at the first Invitational Youth Games (IYG) to be held in Toronto next May. The Games will be held over four days and welcome 2,500 athletes ages 13-21, with and without disabilities, from Canada and around the world.

We have received a number of questions from members of our school communities about how the TDSB makes the decision to cancel buses and/or close all schools and we wanted to provide some important information that will explain the process. A number of factors are taken into consideration when deciding on the cancellation of school

From time to time, it may be necessary to cancel student transportation, classes and/or programs due to severe weather. On rare occasions, severe weather makes it necessary to close schools, administrative offices or sites.  With approximately 246,000 students in our schools and sites each day, any decision to cancel buses, classes and/or programs or to

Principals are often asked how we decide whether it’s too cold to allow our students out in the schoolyard for recess. Fresh air and exercise are important for children. It keeps them physically fit, and helps them stay alert all through the school day. Parents can help by making sure their children come to school

The 2018 TDSB Director’s Annual Report is now available online. This report is a summary of the work that is happening across the TDSB system in support of achievement, equity and well-being.