Back-to-School Message from the Minister of Education
As the 2025-26 school year begins, Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, has prepared messages to Ontario parents.
English PDF: Minister’s Back-to-School Letter – English
French PDF: Minister’s Back-to-School Letter – French
Dear Parents, Students, Teachers and Staff,
As the new school year gets started, I want to take this opportunity to wish students, families and educators across the province every success. The first days of school are always filled with new opportunities, new friendships and new goals.
To all our students, I know you will meet the year ahead with hard work, determination and creativity. Your success is at the centre of everything we do, and I encourage you to take on new challenges with confidence.
To teachers and staff, thank you for the incredible work you do every day. Your dedication, expertise and care are what make our schools strong and supportive learning environments. As you welcome students back, know that your hard work is deeply valued and that our government will continue to support you in helping every child succeed.
To parents, thank you for your ongoing commitment to your children’s education. Your encouragement and involvement are essential, and you deserve to have confidence that decisions being made are always with your child’s best interests in mind.
That’s why our government has been focused on strengthening accountability and transparency across Ontario’s education system to ensure that every dollar invested is
preparing students with practical skills for good-paying, stable careers.
As we begin the new school year, I want to thank you for your commitment and wish all teachers, staff and students the best of luck.
Wishing you a positive year ahead!
The Honourable Paul Calandra
Minister of Education
Updated on Thursday, August 28, 2025.