High Park Alternative JS School Council

Big Chill
2026-01-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Lambton Arena, 4100 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M6S2T7, Canada
Get those skates sharpened! Whether your student is gliding with confidence or mastering the art of staying upright, the Big Chill is always a highlight.
For students travelling with their families: HPAS staff will meet families at the arena. Families driving their own children are asked to be back at the school by 12:30pm.
For students travelling with the school: These students will take the TTC (not school bus) with HPAS staff.
Departure: We will be leaving the school at 9am sharp to catch the TTC bus from the corner of Dundas and Clendenan.
Return: TTC bus leaves from the corner of Dundas and Howland.
Relevant forms:
– (Mandatory) The excursion form has already been sent out and can be found here.
– (Mandatory) Fill out this form by January 16 to confirm how your student will travel to Lambton Arena.
– (Mandatory) Fill out this form to confirm whether you need to borrow skates / helmet for your child(ren) or adults.
– (Optional) Please fill out this volunteer form if you’re able to help with setup, cleanup, and other day-of activities.
Take note:
🪖 Helmets are required for all skaters. Students who choose not to skate will enjoy fun off-ice art activities led by senior students with help from parent volunteers.
⛸️ Borrowing skates? Please fill out this equipment form. Fittings will be available at school on January 22 and 23.
🍎 Snacks and some beverages will be provided (not lunch). Students travelling by TTC should leave lunches at school.
🙋‍♀️ We’re also looking for volunteers to help with setup, cleanup, coffee & hot chocolate pickup, the craft table, and skate support. Please fill out this volunteer form if you’re able to help.

HPAS January Council Meeting
2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:30 | High Park Alternative School, 10 Jennings Ave, Toronto, ON, M6P 1M6, Canada
In person at HPAS and online (link will be in Jummi’s bulletin the week before the meeting)

Winter Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02 | High Park Alternative School, 10 Jennings Ave, Toronto, ON, M6P 1M6, Canada

Pizza Lunch
2025-12-11 | High Park Alternative School, 10 Jennings Ave, Toronto, ON, M6P 1M6, Canada

HPAS Winter Concert
2025-12-09 18:30 - 19:30 | High Park Alternative School, 10 Jennings Ave, Toronto, ON, M6P 1M6, Canada
You are invited to watch your child(ren) in our Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 9th at 6:30 p.m. Students should arrive by 6:00 p.m.
Students have been working hard on their songs, movements, and performance roles, and we are excited to share their efforts with you. If your child cannot attend, please email their homeroom teacher and copy Joanne and Betty so we can finalize roles and performance elements.
Thank you for your support!

Open House
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00 | High Park Alternative School, 10 Jennings Ave, Toronto, ON, M6P 1M6, Canada
Open House Agenda:

6:00 pm – Welcome and Introductions in the gym
6:20 to 6:40 pm – Kindergarten applicants will stay in the gym for Q and A

Families applying for other grades will visit appropriate classrooms of the grade for which they are applying for Q and A

6:40 to 7:00 pm – Visit other classes and meet the other staff, students and caregivers

*Caregiver and Student ambassadors will be on-site to share information and directions.

Type Books Fundraiser
2025-11-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Type Books, 2887 Dundas St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Type Books Junction is hosting a fundraiser for HPAS classrooms! When you shop that day, simply mention you’re part of the HPAS community at checkout to earn store credit for our teachers to buy new books for their classrooms.
