2026/2027 important dates

DateEvent
September 2, 2026PA Day – Professional Development
September 3, 2026PA Day – Professional Development
September 7, 2026Labour Day – No School
September 8, 2026First Day of School
October 12, 2026Thanksgiving – No School
November 20, 2026PA Day – Parent-Teacher Conferences
December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027Winter Break
January 4, 2027Classes Resume
January 15, 2027PA Day – Assessment and Reporting
February 12, 2027PA Day – Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 15, 2027Family Day – No School
March 15–19, 2027March Break
March 22, 2027Classes Resume
March 26, 2027Good Friday – No School
March 29, 2027Easter Monday – No School
May 24, 2027Victoria Day – No School
June 4, 2027PA Day – Assessment and Reporting
June 29, 2027Last Day of School for Elementary Students
June 30, 2027PA Day – Professional Development
DateEvent
(from:https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/School-Year-Calendar, https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/glenview/docs/Days%20of%20Significance%20Calendar.pdf, https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/important-commemorative-days.html, https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/task/learn-about-heritage-months/,
https://www.tcdsb.org/o/iecr/page/heritage-celebrations/
and school emails from the principal)
September 2026Ukrainian Canadian Heritage​​​ Month
September 7, 2026Holiday: Labour Day
September 8, 2026First Day of School
September 30, 2026National Truth and Reconciliation Day – Wear Orange Shirt to remind us that “Every Child Matters”
October 2026Hispanic Heritage Month (City of Toronto)
October 2026German Heritage Month
October 2026Canadian Islamic Heritage Month
October 2026Latin American Heritage Month
October 2026Somalian Heritage Month
October 2026International Walk to School Month
October 2026Women’s History Month
October 2, 2026Deadline to sign up for Fall extracurriculars
https://www.northleaschool.ca/2026/09/2026-fall-extracurricular-programs/
October 6, 2026Terry Fox Run – 12:30-1:30PM
October 8, 2026Meet the teacher night 5-5:30PM, 5:30-6PM
October 8, 2026Grade 8 transition to high school meeting, 6-7PM, library
October 9, 2026Kindergarten parent/guardian meet and greet, 8:15-9:30AM, South Laneway
October 12, 2026Holiday: Thanksgiving
October 14, 2026School Council, Home and School Association first meeting – 6PM, library This first meeting will be to elect this year’s school council members.
October 15, 2026Picture Day
October 15, 2026Fall Fair 5-7PM
October 26, 2026Municipal Elections
October 30, 2026Pizza Lunch 1
October 30, 2026Halloween Parade 12:30-1:30PM
November 2026Indigenous Education Month: Every November is Indigenous Education Month at the Toronto District School Board. This month is an important reminder to centre First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives, voices, histories, and contemporary realities in classrooms across the TDSB. This month is an opportunity to learn about treaties, Indigenous leadership, achievements, resistance and brilliance.
November 2026Hindu Heritage Month
November 2026Albanian Heritage Month
November 2026Lebanese Heritage Month
November 1, 2026Daylight Savings Time – please set clocks back at 2AM one hour for Daylight Savings Time
November 1 –
30, 2026		Terra Cotta Cookies fundraising – orders are all online and can be accessed via this link:
https://fundraising.terracottacookies.com/current-fundraisers/northlea/
Cookies are available in 12 nut-free flavours (two of which are gluten free and one vegan option) – they are frozen in compact boxes.
November 2 –
27, 2026		Apply for early French Immersion for 2027-2028, Junior Kindergarten entry
November 9, 2026Deadline to sign up for H&S communications: https://www.northleaschool.ca/2026/10/sign-up-today-home-school-council-association-sign-up-2026-2027/
November 11, 2026Remembrance day
November 12, 2026Photo retake day – please let your child’s teacher know via email if you’re participating in retakes
November 17, 2026All Progress Reports distributed:
including (Elementary) Kindergarten Communication of Learning, Elementary Provincial Progress Reports Grades 1-8, and ELL Progress Reports.
November 19, 2026Parent/teacher inteviews – after school/evening
November 20, 2026Parent/teacher inteviews – morning
November 20, 2026PA day
November 27, 2026Pizza Lunch 2
December 3, 2026International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 6, 2026National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 10, 2026Human Rights Day
December 11, 2026Pizza lunch 3
December 15, 2026Terra Cotta Cookie Fundraiser – if you purchased cookies from the fundraiser between Nov 1-30, 2026, please pick up your boxes of frozen cookie drops at the school by the North Gym, between 2:30-3:30pm. Please bring a bag to pick up your cookies, bags are not supplied.
December 21, 2026, to
January 1, 2027		Holiday: Winter Break
January 1-31, 2027Tamil Heritage Month
January 15, 2027PA day
January 29, 2027Pizza Lunch 4
February 2027Black/African Heritage Month
February 2027Chinese Heritage Month
February 12, 2027PA day
February 15, 2027Holiday: Family Day
February 24, 2027Pink Shirt Day: Wear a pink shirt today to raise awareness and stand up against bullying in schools, workplaces, homes, and online while promoting kindness and inclusivity.
February 26, 2027Pizza Lunch 5
March 2027Greek Heritage Month
March 2027Irish Heritage Month
March 2027Celtic Canad​​ian Heritage​​​ Month
March 2027Bangladeshi Heritage Month
March 8, 2027International Women’s Day
March 12, 2027Pizza Lunch 6
March 15
to 19, 2027		Holiday: March Break
March 26, 2027Holiday: Good Friday
March 29, 2027Holiday: Easter Monday
April 2027World Autism Month
April 2027Latin American History Month
April 2027Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month
April 2027Sikh Heritage Month
April 23, 2027Spanish Language Day
April 30, 2027Pizza Lunch 7
May 2027Asian Heritage Month
May 2027South Asian Heritage Month
May 2027Armenian Canadian Heritage Month
May 2027Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
May 2027Polish Heritage Month
May 2027Dutch Heritage Month
May 2027Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
May 2027National Speech and Hearing Month
May 24, 2027Holiday: Victoria Day
May 28, 2027Pizza Lunch 8
June 2027Italian Heritage Month
June 2027Filipino Heritage Month
June 2027Portuguese Heritage Month
June 2027National Indigenous History Month
June 2027ABGLTTQQ2S – Gay Pride Month (Toronto)
June 4, 2027PA day
June 18, 2027Pizza Lunch 9
June 21, 2027National Indigenous Peoples Day: National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. For generations, many First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities have celebrated their cultures, languages, and traditions at this time of year. The summer solstice holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for many Indigenous Peoples, marking a time of renewal, connection, and celebration.
June 24, 2027Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: In Canada, nearly 10 million people speak French. On June 24, on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Francophones across the country show their pride by celebrating their language and their traditions.
June 27, 2027Canadian Multiculturalism Day: Multiculturalism is one of Canada’s great strengths. On June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. Take this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm your commitment to equity, inclusion and mutual respect.
June 29, 2027Last day of school
June 30, 2027PA day
July 1, 2027Holiday: Canada Day: Since 1868, July 1 has been a day for Canadians from all communities to come together and celebrate our identity and what makes us unique as a nation. Wherever we are, Canada Day is an opportunity for us to show our colours and share our pride across the country. Be part of the celebrations!
August 15, 2027National Acadian Day: The Acadian people, pioneers and builders of the country, have celebrated Acadian Day on August 15 since 1881, the year in which the first national Acadian convention was held in Memramcook, New Brunswick. The National Acadian Day Act was passed by the Government of Canada in 2003. National Acadian Day is an opportunity to celebrate Acadian cultural vitality in Canada.