Richard Beasley News – Dec 7

Days of Significance
Dec 8 – Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) (Buddhism)
Dec 10 – International Human Rights Day

Richard Beasley Events
Dec 9 – Popcorn Day (last day to pre-order popcorn and pizza for week of Dec 15)
Dec 9 – SK Vision Screening
Dec 11 – Pizza Day
Dec 12 – Cookie Day
Dec 12 – Food Drive Ends

Week Ahead
Dec 16 – Ugly Sweater Day
Dec 17 – Holiday Assembly 12:05 pm (School doors will open for parents/guardians at 11:50 am)
Dec 19 – Pajamas/Movie day

Human Rights Day 2025 – In celebration of Human Rights Day 2025, the HWDSB Human Rights Office (HRO) is hosting two virtual information sessions for students and parents/guardians in HWDSB. The sessions will provide an opportunity to familiarize students and families with their rights and responsibilities in schools. They will learn about:

• Human Rights as Everyday Essentials
• The Ontario Human Rights Code and how it applies in upholding students’ rights in schools
• What the HWDSB Human Rights Office is and how it operates
• The Board’s Human Right Policy, Complaint Resolution Procedure and reporting
• What constitutes discrimination and how to report and address human rights concerns in
schools
• System navigation supports for students and families

The virtual sessions will be offered through HWDSB’s Teams Channel. Questions and comments will be moderated.

Registration is required for attendance:
• Parents / Guardians Session: December 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm-7pm register here
• Student Session: December 11: 2025 @ 6:00 pm –7pm register here