Grade 7-8 Announcements

Gr. 12 Celebration

Our annual Gr. 12 Celebration was held on Monday, June 8th at the Burlington Convention Centre. It was a lovely evening and we were able to honour the achievements of our Class of 2026! We wish them all the best for their next adventure!

Elementary Early Dismissal - Friday, June 26, 2026

Please note that students will be dismissed at 1:10 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026. If your student rides the bus, please ensure they are aware that bus pick-up will also be at 1:10 p.m. on that day.

Secondary PA Day

Reminder that June 26th is a PA Day for all secondary students.

Lost & Found

We will be pulling items from the Lost & Found and putting them on display in the main hallway in the hopes that they find their way home. Unclaimed items will be donated to local charities after July 14th.

Grade 8 Celebration of Learning

We’ve had an overwhelming demand for extra tickets and will not be able to grant all requests, as it would put us well over capacity for the auditorium. Tickets for the Grade 8 Celebration of Learning Ceremony will be given to students at the end of the day on Monday.

Parent Council - Grade 7 and 8 Staff Appreciation Lunch

For families with students in Grades 7 and 8, School Council is hosting an Appreciation Lunch for Elementary Staff on Tuesday, June 16th. We have created a signup link to donate food to the lunch. If you are able to donate an item (nut-free), please sign up to donate an item . More details on drop-off closer to the date. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email aldershotcouncil@gmail.com .

Grade 7 Lunch Sign Out

Please ensure that you have completed the Grade 7 Lunch Sign-Out Form if you are granting permission for your grade 7 student(s) to sign out during lunch (2nd break) and leave the school property. Sign-out starts on June 15th. We cannot grant permission on the 15th for students to sign out if they have not completed the form by then, as we will have 200+ students signing out during the break. The form can be completed for the next day.

HDSB Graduation Coach for Black Students Program is hosting:

• Exploring Us 2026 Summer Camp for students in Grades 6-8, view the flyer with details .
• Sankofa Collective - Afrocentric Summer Literacy Program for students transitioning from grade 8 to 9, view the flyer with details .

Locker Clean Out (Gr. 9 to 12)

Students will have the opportunity to clean out their lockers on Tuesday, June 16, during period 1. Please ensure that all contents are removed from your students' lockers. Any locks left on student lockers after the 26th will be cut off, and the contents will be donated.

Semester 2-Final Exam/Evaluation Block (Secondary)

Final evaluations (exams and final tasks/interviews) for Semester 2 courses will be taking place at school between Thursday, June 18th and Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026.

View the Semester 2 Final Exam/Evaluation Schedule .

Students and families are asked to ensure that vacations and student employment schedules do not interfere with the final evaluation period. View the family letter with important information about the final weeks of June . Report cards will be emailed home on Friday, July 3rd.

Final Evaluation Review Day - Thursday, June 25th (Secondary)

Students will review their course results during Final Evaluation Review Day. Teachers will be taking attendance on this day. Below is the review day schedule:

Halton Learning Foundation - Thank a Teacher Campaign

As the school year winds down, the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) invites families to take part in the ‘Thank a Teacher’ campaign, a meaningful initiative to recognize the incredible contributions of teachers and school staff across HDSB. View campaign details .

School Social Work Support for Summer 2026

Guardians/caregivers can always reach out to their family physicians and self-refer to community mental health support at any time through ROCK Access and System Navigation (ASN) services and ROCK’s 24/7 Crisis Line . ROCK continues to be our lead mental health agency for Children and Youth in Halton. Another wonderful mental health resource is One Stop Talk .

Parent Webinars - Youth Vaping

Youth vaping is more common than many realize - and knowing how to respond matters. This focused 25-minute micro-session from the Quash program, powered by The Lung Health Foundation, gives you practical tools to start real, judgment-free conversations with the teens in your life.

View the English Information Pamphlet .

Gr. 12 Celebration - Monday, June 8th

We are looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 at our Celebration event on Monday at the Burlington Convention Centre. The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m.

Students are asked to arrive at the venue, wearing their gowns, by 4:00 p.m. for marshalling. Families are welcome to take their seats at that time. If you missed the letter we sent home on Monday, please view the Grade 12 Celebration letter .

Parent Council - Grade 7 and 8 Staff Appreciation Lunch

For families with students in Grades 7 and 8, School Council is hosting an Appreciation Lunch for Elementary Staff on Tuesday, June 16th. We have created a signup link to donate food to the lunch. If you are able to donate an item (nut-free), please sign up to donate an item . More details on drop-off closer to the date. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email aldershotcouncil@gmail.com .

Congratulations to the Elementary Girls and Boys Soccer Team

The Girls team came in 3rd place! An Aldershot first! They dominated in the group stage and kept a clean sheet until the semis. They played hard for 4 back-to-back games, pulling off a win for 3rd that came down to penalty kicks. The Boys team also enjoyed a highly competitive tournament, finishing 1st in their pool and advancing through the quarterfinals with a dramatic penalty shootout victory. After a hard-fought semifinal loss in another shootout, the team took 3rd place, winning their last game by two goals. Both teams represented the school with exceptional effort, sportsmanship, and teamwork, making it a fantastic day of soccer and a memorable achievement for all!

HDSB Graduation Coach for Black Students Program is hosting:

• Exploring Us 2026 Summer Camp for students in Grades 6-8, view the flyer with details .
• Sankofa Collective - Afrocentric Summer Literacy Program for students transitioning from grade 8 to 9, view the flyer with details .

Halton Learning Foundation - Thank a Teacher Campaign

As the school year winds down, the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) invites families to take part in the ‘Thank a Teacher’ campaign, a meaningful initiative to recognize the incredible contributions of teachers and school staff across HDSB. View campaign details .

Cafeteria Food Services

The last day of food service in our school cafeteria is Wednesday, June 17th. The cafeteria team wishes all of our students a happy and safe summer and looks forward to seeing everyone in September!

Grade 7 Lunch Sign Out

Please ensure that you have completed the Grade 7 Lunch Sign-Out Form if you are granting permission for your grade 7 student(s) to sign out during lunch (2nd break) and leave the school property. Sign-out starts on June 15th. We cannot grant permission on the 15th for students to sign out if they have not completed the form by then, as we will have 200+ students signing out during the break. The form can be completed for the next day.

Locker Clean Out (Gr. 9 to 12)

Students will have the opportunity to clean out their lockers on Tuesday, June 16, during period 1. Please ensure that all contents are removed from your students' lockers. Any locks left on student lockers after the 26th will be cut off and the contents will be donated.

Support the Aldershot Drama Club

Join us on June 11th or 12th at 5:30 for Blood Moon, a play written and performed by the talented students of the Aldershot Drama Club. Tickets are $10, with proceeds supporting the production costs and future Drama Club initiatives. Tickets can be purchased on School Cash Online . Come out and enjoy an evening of student creativity, talent, and performance!

EQAO

As mandated by the Ontario Ministry of Education, Grade 9 I-STEM students and those currently taking MTH1W1 will complete the EQAO Mathematics Assessment as a component of their final exams. The assessment will be written over two afternoon sessions, Session A and Session B, with a consolidation day in between. The teachers and corresponding EQAO dates are listed below for your reference.

OSSLT Results-Spring 2026

To all our Grade 10 families, our OSSLT results are in. Grade 10 students will be receiving individual reports in their classes next week. Families of students who were unsuccessful have already been contacted by email. Any students who were unsuccessful will be contacted by a member of our Guidance Department to discuss next steps for the 2026-2027 school year.

Protected Learning Time Begins June 1st (Secondary)

As we approach the end of the academic year, we want to remind our families that final performance tasks will begin in all classes starting June 1st. These tasks are important because they will demonstrate your students' hard work, skills, and knowledge acquired throughout the semester (some tasks are worth up to 30% of their final mark). Your students' attendance for these last few weeks is crucial. Students must be in class to participate. We are asking our families to help us encourage your student to attend their classes, as we know attendance is directly linked to academic success.

Semester 2-Final Exam/Evaluation Block (Secondary)

Final evaluations (exams and final tasks/interviews) for Semester 2 courses will be taking place at school between Thursday, June 18th and Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026.

View the Semester 2 Final Exam/Evaluation Schedule .

Students and families are asked to ensure that vacations and student employment schedules do not interfere with the final evaluation period. View the family letter with important information about the final weeks of June .

Final Evaluation Review Day - Thursday, June 25th (Secondary)

Students will review their course results during Final Evaluation Review Day. Teachers will be taking attendance on this day. Below is the review day schedule:

Grade 8 Celebration of Learning

This is a friendly reminder to complete the Grade 8 Celebration ticket request form for our Grade 8 Celebration Ceremony on June 23rd. Check your email next week for event updates and reminders.

School Social Work Support for Summer 2026

Guardians/caregivers can always reach out to their family physicians and self-refer to community mental health support at any time through ROCK Access and System Navigation (ASN) services and ROCK’s 24/7 Crisis Line . ROCK continues to be our lead mental health agency for Children and Youth in Halton. Another wonderful mental health resource is One Stop Talk .