Bala Avenue C.S - School Advisory Council

Next Sunday, June 21, we invite everyone to join us at Biidaasige Park for a Morning Ceremony celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day.

Beginning at 7:30 a.m., the ceremony will be led by Indigenous community leaders & will include traditional ceremonial elements such as smudging and welcoming the strawberry as the first berry of the summer growing season.

More info: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/indigenous-events-awards/national-indigenous-peoples-month/

MH LIT: Student Mental Health in Action - School Mental Health Ontario Each lesson includes MH LIT: Student Mental Health in Action should be implemented through a team approach, including educators, mental health support staff and school leaders. SMH-ON has developed a School Readiness Checklist, Educator Preparation Suggestions, and a School Leader Supplement to supp...

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Celebrate the World Cup on home turf with soccer-inspired programs and live watch parties for fans big and small.

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Summer break is almost here and many parents are wondering how to manage the extra screen time that comes with it.

Join Common Sense Media and for a live webinar that pairs the latest research on summer screen trends with age-based guidance and practical resources. You’ll learn how to set healthy expectations, create better digital habits, and find the right balance between screens and summer fun.

Register through the link in our bio.

Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording to watch on demand!

Connect Quest is a set of ready-to-use activities and resources that help students in grades 4-8 build connections to promote balanced device use and substance use health.

Grades 4–8 students: explore ready-to-use activities!

School staff, parents and caregivers: access supportive guides and student-facing resources!

Are you ready to start? Jump into Connect Quest by visiting connectquest.ca.

Discover welcoming programs designed for older adults that support learning, creativity and social connection—whether you're building tech skills, exploring hobbies or meeting new people.

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A big shout out to all the kids who didn't win an award, or make honor roll and barely made it through the school year. You are worthy of a pat on the back and a Facebook post. Don't forget those kids.

For many men and boys, the pressure to “be strong” can make asking for help feel like the hardest step.

In Canada, men die by su***de at nearly three times the rate of women and are less likely to seek support, often not reaching care until a crisis point.

Join CAMH Foundation for a free 1-hour virtual webinar on men’s mental health, featuring CAMH expert Dr. Omair Husain. This candid session includes a live anonymous Q&A and explores how mental health shows up for men and boys across the lifespan—and what better support can look like.

You’ll also receive the webinar recording after.

Hear from a CAMH expert and learn:

- Why men are less likely to seek help, and what gets in the way
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Whether you’re a man, a parent, a partner, or someone who cares—this conversation is for you.

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