On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, School Social Worker Charmaine Tong is joined by Youth Development Manager from 105 Gibson Centre, Ariel Yip, and students Eddie Fan, Josh Tam & Liam Chow as they reflect on their experience in the South East Asian Youth Speaks Program.
Sep 19, 2022•25 min
That is a wrap YRDSB! As you know each month we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board. We end this school year with a reflection on the events that took place during the month of June. We wish you all a great summer, and we will see you in the 2022/23 school year!
Jun 28, 2022•7 min
Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!
Jun 01, 2022•13 min
On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, Principal Aneta Fishman is joined by Author Maksim Goldenshteyn, student Sharon Kartuz, and her mother Mery Kartuz as they reflect on Maksim's book, "So They Remember" to learn more about this period of history, the importance of holocaust education and the importance of creating identity affirming learning and working environments. It is critically important that we continue to teach, learn about and remember the lessons of the Holocaust as part of an ongoin...
May 31, 2022•37 min
On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, Principal Debbie Linkewich is joined by four secondary students Benny, Claire, Jennifer and Trinity, as they reflect back on this years Hackathon, and dive deeper into; what is a hackathon, what students learned, the design thinking process, student projects, the benefits for students' future, and so much more!
May 20, 2022•28 min
Welcome to Tune In YRDSB's new sub-series SHINE. In this series, we will celebrate Black excellence in its many forms. Today's episode features Dr. Olubimpe Ayeni and is hosted by Mawuli Chai.
May 10, 2022•36 min
Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!
May 02, 2022•12 min
On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, YRDSB and YCDSB Active Travel Coordinator Reena Mistry is joined by Castlemore P.S. Principal Leeanne Hoover-Joy, Curriculum Consultant Marlee Corcoran and City of Markham Traffic and Transportation Planning Manager Loy Cheah to discuss active routes to school.
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Shine Episode Three: Jayden Hamilton: Welcome to Tune In YRDSB's new sub-series SHINE. In this series, we will celebrate Black excellence in its many forms. Today's episode features Musician Jayden Hamilton (Li'l J Hollywood) and is hosted by Mawuli Chai.
Apr 08, 2022•20 min
Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!
Apr 01, 2022•9 min
On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB , York Region Athletics Association (YRAA) Coordinator of Athletics Mark Arsenault is joined by YRAA President Jeff Masterson, Bill Hogarth Secondary School Coach/Department Head Sarah Succee and Student Athletes Spencer Dillon (Bill Hogarth Secondary School) and Amy Pletsas (King City Secondary School) to discuss athletics at the secondary school level.
Mar 31, 2022•31 min
(LISTENING) ADVISORY While the intention of this podcast is to create an atmosphere of joy and positive affirmation, some content may be emotionally triggering and of a sensitive nature. This episode of the podcast features content related to suicide, which may be emotionally triggering for some students and families. If you or someone you know is triggered by the content or experiencing a mental health concern including having thoughts of suicide. Support is available. Immediate telephone suppo...
Mar 08, 2022•27 min
Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!
Mar 01, 2022•8 min
Welcome to Tune In YRDSB 's new sub-series SHINE . In this series, we will celebrate Black excellence. Today's episode features Actor and Vocalist Saeed Renaud and is hosted by Mawuli Chai.
Feb 04, 2022•27 min
Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!
Feb 02, 2022•8 min
Join the Dismantling Anti-Black Racism team as they explore what makes our Black community shine on our new Tune In YRDSB production, SHINE.
Feb 01, 2022•1 min
On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are going to be taking at a look at GSAs (Genders & Sexualities Alliances or Gay Straight Alliance) throughout the YRDSB in Secondary and Elementary Schools. Joined today by Missy Mae-Ng - School Social Worker, Hayden Bendavid - Equity Teacher Facilitator & Co-Chair, Elementary GSA Network, Brooke Ginsler - ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher, Donna Franklin - Child & Youth Worker and Cove - YRDSB Secondary School Student. On this episod...
Jan 31, 2022•29 min
On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are going to be taking at a look at the Nur Muslim Mentorship Program, brought to you by our guests Wahid Khan - South Asian Teacher Liason, Fahima Raufi - Teacher, Zahra Kaba - Equity Teacher Facilitator, Amira - Grade 10 Student, Alesha - Grade 10 Student and Rhyanne - Grade 9 Student. Our guests will be talking about, What inspired the need for a Muslim Mentorship Program within YRDSB How this program will inspire, challenge and help growth of young Mus...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 14 min
On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are going to be diving deeper into our French Immersion Program, brought to you by our guests Arin Otis - Principal, Deborah Joyce - Principal , Alexandra Papadakis - French Immersion Teacher , Birhavi Somasundaram - Student Teacher , Brandon Wilson - Student Teacher , Kaiden - Grade 3 Student , Mia - Grade 3 Student. Our guests will be talking about, What students like about French Immersion What the program looks like How to register Common questions fam...
Jan 18, 2022•27 min
Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!
Jan 07, 2022•8 min
Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks.
Dec 03, 2021•10 min
Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks.
Nov 01, 2021•10 min
This week we are talking about some of the many exciting Ontario Youth Apprenticeship opportunities available to our secondary students. There are over 150 skilled trades for our students so that they can explore their interests and pathway options. Joined by Mirella Sanwalka, Principal Curriculum and Instruction Services, Reshma Badiani, Curriculum Coordinator and Linda Alati, Curriculum Consultant on the Pathways team. In addition we are joined by a former student from Stouffville DHS, Thomas ...
Oct 25, 2021•38 min
Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks.
Oct 08, 2021•10 min
On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are joined by Heather Schreider - Elementary Principal of Operations, Education and Community Services, Dawn Adams - Senior Manager, Property Development and Planning Services, and Dr. Barry Pakes - Public Health Physician, York Region Public Health as they focus on the topic of the health and safety measures that will be implemented in schools for the 2021-22 school year, and discuss topics on preparing schools , screening & PPE , facility upgrades , ...
Sep 09, 2021•41 min
*Part 1 coming soon!* In our second episode for the 2021/21 School Year, we are joined by, Louise Sirisko - Director of Education, YRDSB, Clayton LaTouche - Associate Director of Education, YRDSB, Dr. Steven Reid - Associate Director of Education, YRDSB, Jannice So - Infection Prevention and Control Specialist, York Region Public Health and Amber Clements - Resource Manager, York Region Public Health, as they share the topics of conversation had during our latest Town Hall, which included questi...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 31 min
In this two-part episode, YRDSB parent Camille Robertson sits down with a team of Kindergarten educators from Johnny Lombardi PS to ask all the pressing questions she has about her child’s first year at school. Part Two Featuring: Lara Chebaro, Principal, Curriculum and Instructional Services, Early Years Lead Rita Angellotti, Principal, Johnny Lombardi PS Falguni Karia, Designated Early Childhood Educator, Johnny Lombardi PS Hannah Wolfstadt, Kindergarten Teacher, Johnny Lombardi PS Camille Rob...
Jul 28, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this two-part episode, YRDSB parent Camille Robertson sits down with a team of Kindergarten educators from Johnny Lombardi PS to ask all the pressing questions she has about her child’s first year at school. Part One Featuring: Lara Chebaro, Principal, Curriculum and Instructional Services, Early Years Lead Rita Angellotti, Principal, Johnny Lombardi PS Falguni Karia, Designated Early Childhood Educator, Johnny Lombardi PS Hannah Wolfstadt, Kindergarten Teacher, Johnny Lombardi PS Camille Rob...
Jul 28, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this two-part episode, YRDSB parent Camille Robertson sits down with a team of Kindergarten educators from Johnny Lombardi PS to ask all the pressing questions she has about her child’s first year at school. Featuring: Lara Chebaro, Principal, Curriculum and Instructional Services, Early Years Lead Rita Angellotti, Principal, Johnny Lombardi PS Falguni Karia, Designated Early Childhood Educator, Johnny Lombardi PS Hannah Wolfstadt, Kindergarten Teacher, Johnny Lombardi PS Camille Robertson, P...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 9
“When we talk about Indigenous education, what are talking about? Is it Indigenous content, is it the way we teach, is it who’s doing the teaching?” In the latest episode of TuneIn YRDSB, hear Indigenous staff members in Inclusive Schools and Community Services discuss this question and more. Listen to this important conversation on Indigenous education in YRDSB – what it is, what it isn’t and where we are as a school board. Learn more about land acknowledgements, residential schools, colonial n...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 7 min