Finding their lockers, touring their buildings, getting their schedules and meeting their new classmates will be just a few of the activities that Grade 9 students will participate in when they attend high orientation dates scheduled for later this month.

“Grade 9 students are often a little nervous about starting high school, but the experience can be a whole lot easier when they come to an event that’s intended to help familiarize them with their new surroundings,” said Director of Education Emelda Byrne. “This makes for a much more comfortable first day of school, and for a great start to the new school year.”

All WECDSB high schools have orientation days scheduled in August. Below is a list of dates and times.

Assumption College Catholic High School

Aug. 31, 9 - 11 a.m.

Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School

Aug. 29, 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Catholic Central High School

Aug. 24, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

F.J. Brennan Catholic High School

Aug. 31, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Holy Names Catholic High School

Aug. 31, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

St. Anne Catholic High School

Aug. 31, 9 - 11 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Catholic High School

Aug. 29. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School

Aug. 25, 9 - 11:30 a.m.

For more information, please contact your high school office.