TDSB Student Senate Newsletter - January 2026
By students, for students.
Welcome to the January edition of the TDSB Student Senate Newsletter! As we embrace the new year and prepare for Semester 2, we’re here to keep you informed, supported, and connected. Each month, we share important updates, opportunities, events, and reminders to help you succeed, both inside and outside the classroom.
Have something you’d like to share with students across the TDSB? Need help finding answers? We’ve got you covered.
→ Follow us on Instagram: @tdsbsenate
→ Submit a question to our form: TDSB Student Senate: Ask us!
About Us
The TDSB Student Senate is the official student voice at the Board level. We work to ensure that student perspectives are heard, valued, and reflected in decision-making across the TDSB.
Through monthly meetings, collaboration with Board staff, and student-led initiatives, we advocate for issues that matter to you, from mental health and equity to academics and school culture. We are committed to fostering open communication and creating meaningful, board-wide change for students.
Learn more about us and find your school’s representative through our official channels.
Key Events & Initiatives
TDSB Presidents Council
This year, the Student Senate launched TDSB’s first-ever Presidents Council, a city-wide space for student council presidents to collaborate, share ideas, discuss challenges, and coordinate initiatives across schools.
Interested in joining or learning more? Get in touch through our Student Senate contact form.
Student Voice Meetings
Want to get involved with the Student Senate or raise concerns about your school? Join us at our monthly Student Voice Meetings! It’s a chance to speak directly with Senate members, connect with other students, and yes, enjoy free pizza.
Follow us on Instagram to stay updated on upcoming dates and locations.
Post-Secondary Q&A Support
Have questions about post-secondary pathways, scholarships, or balancing school life after high school? Submit your questions through our Post-Secondary Discussion Form and get answers from a TDSB Centre of Excellence Graduation Coach.
Wellness & Reflection
As we begin a new year, we’re reminded of the importance of looking out for one another. Conversations around mental health, safety, and equity don’t end within a single month, they continue year-round. Take time to check in on yourself and the people around you. Support, empathy, and community matter.
Winter Outerwear Drive
Winter isn’t over yet! The TDSB Winter Outerwear Drive continues to support students by providing coats, boots, hats, and gloves to those who need them. Every contribution helps ensure students can stay warm and focused on learning this season.
Learn more on the TDSB website.
Opportunities for Students
Youth in Policing – Summer Jobs
Looking for paid summer work while giving back to your community? Applications for the Youth in Policing Initiative are now open.
Black Student Summer Leadership Program
The TDSB Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement is accepting applications for the Black Student Summer Leadership Program—a paid 7-week summer employment opportunity for Black students in Grades 10–12.
Important Reminders
Spam & Phishing Emails
If you receive a suspicious or unfamiliar email:
→ Forward it to SpamReporting@tdsb.on.ca
→ Then delete it immediately.
Reporting Concerns
To report incidents of racism, bias, or hate impacting students:
- Speak with your classroom teacher
- Contact your school principal
- Reach out to your superintendent
- File a complaint with the TDSB Human Rights Office
For most concerns, start with your classroom teacher and move forward only if the issue is unresolved.
Academics & Programs
Semester 1 Exams
Exams run January 21–27, 2026.
Check with your guidance department or teachers for your personalized exam schedule.
Good luck on your exams!
Remember to pace yourself, get rest, stay hydrated, and do your best. You’ve worked hard all semester, and we’re rooting for you.
Semester 2
The first day of semester 2 will be on January 30, 2026. January 29 is a P.A. Day.
Cell Phone Use
A reminder that cell phone use is restricted during instructional time for Grades 7–12. For K–6, restrictions apply throughout the school day.
e-Learning & Night School
- e-Learning Semester 2 registration is open (Grades 11–12)
- Night School Semester 2 registration closes January 30, 2026
Post-Secondary Deadlines
- OUAC (Universities): January 15, 2026
- OCAS (Colleges): February 1, 2026
Heritage & History Months
- January: Tamil Heritage Month
- February: African Heritage (Black History) Month, Chinese Heritage Month
Questions or Concerns?
Submit them using our form: TDSB Student Senate: Ask us!