Day: 23 September 2026

Volunteers in Schools

Dear SAW  Families,

Under the requirements of the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, amendments have been made to the Board Policy 608 Volunteers in Schools, to strengthen police record check requirements for all volunteers at YCDSB. Policy 608 Volunteers in Schools

Going forward, all volunteers in schools will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) through  ... Continue reading "Volunteers in Schools"

Child Visual Health Information

Child Visual Health

What a comprehensive eye examination is: • Comprehensive eye exams are full visual health assessments performed by optometrists (eye doctors) to monitor the development of the eye and identify or diagnose any eye health conditions. • Optometry eye exams are free (every 12 months) for children and youth aged 0-19 with a valid Ontario Health card. Your Ontario Health card ... Continue reading "Child Visual Health Information"