Guidance Update

GUIDANCE UPDATES - January 28

Y2 LEGACY is a transformative summer learning program that empowers students through a Black-centred lens celebrating leadership, innovation, and academic excellence. By building foundational knowledge and identity-affirming skills, students emerge with the confidence and capabilities to lead in their schools and communities. The foundational skills students gain in the summer will support them in navigating the school year with confidence and leadership.

Through credit-bearing courses grounded in technology, literature, business leadership, and community engagement, Y2 LEGACY provides a dynamic and culturally responsive learning experience. Students engage in experiential learning, build essential academic and life skills, and receive mentorship that supports long-term success.

Registration and Program Selection Process

Participation in Y2 LEGACY is competitive, and space is limited. To be considered for enrollment, interested students must complete two steps: 

Step 1: all students must complete the Y2 LEGACY Google Application Form (will be available in March 2026).

Step 2: students currently attending a YRDSB day school must register for their selected course using My Pathway Planner (myBlueprint), while students who do not attend a YRDSB day school must register using the Non-YRDSB Registration Form.  Registration opens March 23, 2026.

All Y2 LEGACY summer program courses will run from Tuesday, June 30 to Friday, July 24, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:32 p.m., except for students enrolled in the Cooperative Education course (DCO3C). For these students, the start and end dates, as well as the daily schedule, will vary based on their individual co-op placements. 

https://www2.yrdsb.ca/Y2LEGACY 

Post-Secondary Fair - (Accessibility Supports)

SAVE THE DATE: Post-Secondary Fair – Now with Accessibility Support!

We are thrilled to share the details for our upcoming Post-Secondary Fair hosted by YRDSB & YCDSB. This is a valuable opportunity for students, families, and staff to connect directly with Admissions, Recruitment, Accessibility, and Student Support Offices.

NEW: This is the first time Accessibility and Student Support Offices have been included in these types of events!

Event Details:

• Date: March 25, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: Sir William Mulock Secondary School (705 Columbus Way, Newmarket, ON L3X 2M7)
• More Info: https://www2.yrdsb.ca/post-secondary-fair

Event Highlights:

• Special Presentation: The Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) will present on "Accessing Support in Post-Secondary: How Accessibility Services Help You Succeed".
• Participating Institutions: Attendees can meet with representatives from numerous institutions, including Centennial, Durham, George Brown, Georgian, Guelph, Guelph-Humber, Humber, Laurier, McMaster, Seneca, Skilled Trades Ontario, TMU, UofT, Waterloo, Western, and York.

Please note: We will share the official invitation with you as soon as it becomes available.

Event Highlights

Each evening will include:

• A shared community dinner to open the event
• Hands‑on STEM and STEAM activities connected to Black innovators and scientists
• Interactive coding workshops facilitated by Black women engineering students from Ontario Tech University
• Student‑led displays showcasing Black inventors and innovators, with opportunities for families to hear directly from students about their learning 

Dates and Locations

• West: Wednesday, February 4 – Maple H.S.
• Central: Wednesday, February 11 – Richmond Hill H.S.
• East: Monday, February 23 – Middlefield C.I.
• North: Wednesday, February 25 – Dr. J.M. Denison H.S.

These events are open to everyone, not only Black‑identifying students

All events run from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. 

Registration

Please encourage families to complete the registration form by Friday, January 30, 2026.