Friday, November 21, 2025
Dear Parents, Guardians & Students,
Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser - DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Our chocolate fundraiser has been extended to November 25th. Click here to grab a sweet treat! The pick-up date has been changed to December 3rd.
RBG ECO Studies Program Information Night
Grade 10 Students/Parent/Guardians are invited to learn more by visiting the program website: ecostudies.ca and joining us at our annual Student/Parent Information Night at 7:00 pm, Thursday, November 27th (repeat virtual presentation Tuesday, December 2nd). Get ready to see how your student can go beyond the classroom and find their future with ECO Studies! Please fill out the RSVP using this link: ECO Studies Program Information Night RSVP
The Aldershot FRC Christmas Event
This event is being run by the FRC team on December 4th from 5 pm to 8 pm in the Aldershot High School cafeteria. The event is being hosted to give back to the Burlington food bank. Every subteam will have a station in the cafeteria where they will display and host activities related to their subteam. During the event, the team will be accepting donations to help the Burlington food bank during the holiday season. See flyer for details
Poinsettia and Gift Shop Fundraiser
The Student Council/Lions Leadership group is launching a fundraiser for the Aldershot school community. All proceeds will support school-wide initiatives designed to strengthen and enhance student engagement. Funds will help offset bussing costs for the Grade 7 and 8 field trip, contribute to Grade 9–12 dances and Lions Leadership–organized events, and also support the Salvation Army.
Please see the flyer for details, and visit School Cash Online to make your purchase.
SEMESTER 1 FINAL EVALUATION BLOCK
Final evaluations (exams and final “practical” sessions) for Semester 1 courses will be taking place at school between Thursday, January 22nd and Thursday, January 29th, 2025, following the outline below:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Last Day of Classes
Thursday, January 22, 2026 Period 1 Final Evaluations
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 Period 2 Final Evaluations
Monday, January 26, 2026 Period 4 Final Evaluations
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Period 5 Final Evaluations
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Final Evaluations/Inclement Weather Make-Up Day
Thursday, January 29th, 2026 Exam Review Day
Friday, January 30th, 2026 PA Day
Monday, February 2, 2026 First Day of Classes
The detailed schedule will be shared before Winter Break. Students and families are asked to ensure that vacations and student employment schedules do not interfere with the final evaluation period.
No Student Left Behind – Supporting HDSB Students in Need This Winter
As colder weather approaches, the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) and its famous cheerful helper, Carrie the Backpack, are sounding the alarm: more students than ever are arriving at school without the essentials they need to stay warm, healthy, and ready to learn.
Students like Esme, whose daily walk to school became unbearable as temperatures dropped.
"Esme's winter coat was too small and thin in places. She had to wear shoes in the slush, and her feet were wet and cold on her walk to school. Her socks were damp all day, and all she could think of was her walk home after school.” You can give Esme and other students hope—and warmth—when you donate at nostudentleftbehind.ca. November and December are the busiest times at HLF. Last year, an average of 25 students each day needed clothing and food in those 2 months in Halton. Your support can make a meaningful difference in students’ lives like Esme. Even a small donation helps ensure no student is left behind this winter.
To learn more or to contribute, visit nostudentleftbehind.ca.
WISE STEM Conference
Women in Science and Engineering GenSTEM conference will take place on Saturday, November 29th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Registration will begin at 9:30 am, and the event will occur at the main McMaster campus. Tickets are available for $10 to help us cover expenses for the day. This registration link can be accessed at tinyurl.com/2025GenSTEM. This is an amazing opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing STEM in the future.
Settlement Workers in Schools
See the attached flyer for additional information on supporting newcomer students and families
REMINDERS:
PA DAY - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Just a reminder that Friday, November 28, 2025, is a PA Day, and the school will be closed, except for Elementary students and their families attending student-led conferences.
Indigenous Rights and Human Rights Virtual Session
Supporting Indigenous, Black, Racialized and 2S&LGBTQ+ Students in the HDSB on their Post-Secondary Journey Wednesday, Dec. 3rd from 7-8 p.m. This will be a virtual event streamed live through the HDSB YouTube channel and accessible from the HDSB website (hdsb.ca).
Registration is not required.
Full Disclosure Reminder
The semester 1 full disclosure date is Monday, November 24, 2025. Students wishing to drop a grade 11 or 12 course without the course appearing on their transcript must do so before this date. After the full disclosure date, any class changes (drops, failures, withdrawals) will appear on a student's transcript along with the marks earned. If a student drops a course before the full disclosure date, the course will not appear on their final transcript. 25/26 - Post-Secondary Pathways Timeline
Next School Council Meeting
The school council meeting, originally scheduled for November 20th, has been postponed until November 27th at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria.
Holiday Giving - McMaster Children’s Hospital
Our Grade 11 Leadership Class raised $100 this past week at a school-wide bake sale; all proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House at McMaster Hospital. They are also still collecting new toys to support McMaster Children’s Hospital this holiday season. Donations can be dropped off at the school anytime before December 1st.
Grade 12 Graduation Photo Bookings Now Open!
We’re excited to announce that Grade 12 Graduation Photos will begin on December 1st. To book your student’s Grad photo sitting, please review the flyer with booking instructions for all the details on how to reserve a session. Don’t miss this opportunity to capture this special milestone!
Student Led Conference
As a reminder, Friday, November 28th, is a PD Day. Student-led conferences for our elementary students will take place next week and on Friday. Families will be contacted directly to set up appointment times.
Advanced Placement (AP) at Aldershot
We're thrilled to announce the launch of the Advanced Placement (AP) Prep program starting in the 2026-2027 school year!
AP Prep for Incoming Grade 9 Students! Our AP Prep program will initially be offered to incoming Grade 9 students. This is a fantastic opportunity for students seeking enriched, high-level academic experiences right from the start of high school.
Key Dates & Information:
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Visit our HDSB dedicated page for full details on the program and options for both current and future Aldershot students
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Applications for the Grade 9 AP Prep program close on December 2, 2025.
We also encourage you to share this exciting news with friends and neighbours who have students who would benefit from the unique opportunities at Aldershot. Help us reach prospective students and families! AP Prep Online Application-External Student
Information regarding the Grade 11 and 12 AP courses that will be available to your students for the 2026-2027 school year will be shared with families in the near future. Stay tuned for those details!
Still have questions? Please review this comparison chart of all HDSB Specialized Programs
Broker Link Coats for Kids Scholarship Program this year
We’re collecting new and gently used coats for the Salvation Army in support of local families in need. Donations can be dropped off in the main office.
I-Stem Updates-▶︎ I-STEM Program Video
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Applications for the Grade 9 I-STEM program are now open - and close on Dec 2 by 11:59 pm.
Don’t miss out - Order your Yearbook Now!
Students wishing to purchase a 2024-2025 Yearbook may also do so using School Cash Online. The Yearbook cost is $45.00. Orders need to be placed by April 30th, 2025. Don’t miss out on this keepsake of the school year!
ALL fees during the school year must be made available via School Cash Online. Never set up your School Cash Online account? No worries - check out this link with helpful info about what you need to register your account.