Welcome to Dr. Norman Bethune C.I.

Students are expected to pick up their report cards in the cafeteria on Friday, June 28th from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The office will not be open after 11:00 a.m. on June 28. You are not permitted to pick up someone else's report card on their behalf. Graduates will receive their report card and their diploma on Thursday at the Commencement Ceremony. Report cards will not be mailed home. If you are unable to pick up your report card on Friday, June 28 at 10:00 a.m., you can come to the school office in July. Please bring your identification with you. The office will be open from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. until July 25. If you are unable to pick up your report card in July, you can pick it up when the office re-opens on August 19, or when you return in September. Report card packages will include registration instructions for the 2019-2020 school year. Registration information will also be emailed to all students and posted on the school website.

Graduates, please arrive at 12:30 pm in the gymnasium. Remember to bring your gown and v-stole. Ceremony starts at 1:00 pm. Parking is limited.

Will you be starting Grade 9 at Bethune in September 2019? If so, please join us on August 28th, 2019 for our Head Start to High School program. Participate in a day of fun activities and learn about starting and surviving grade 9! Register by having your parents fill out the form attached to the following link. Registration must be completed by June 20th, 2019. Grade 9 Head Start to High School

All graduating students must wear a gown and v-stole at commencement this year. If you have not ordered a set and you will be joining us at the ceremony, please see the main office. Gown sets will be given out after the Grad lunch on Friday, May 31st.

To all potential graduates, please check your TDSB email, or AW to access the application form for special awards. Special awards are for a variety of accomplishments and/or school involvement. Applications forms are due Monday, May 6, 2019 at Noon. Please see Ms. Blom in the Library if you have any questions about the special awards application process.

Unfortunately, Bethune will not be offering the 2 week Bear Camp in July as we have done in the past; however, we are excited to offer a different opportunity for our incoming grade 9 students. Incoming grade 9’s have an opportunity to complete a FULL CREDIT REACH AHEAD course during the month of July at Bethune: BTT1O1. Click here for more details and how to register for this credit.

Deadline for Ontario University Applications is January 16, 2019. www.ouac.on.ca

Deadline for Ontario College Applications is February 1, 2019. www.ontariocolleges.ca

At Bethune, student well-being is of great importance. We believe school is a place for everyone to be supported and respected. The Report of Concern is for Bethune students to bring forward issues of concern anonymously. Please advocate for yourself AND others. If you are a parent/guardian, please contact the school directly with your concern (phone or email).

Please see the attached letter for tips on staying healthy this flu season!