TDSB Welcoming Communities for Newcomer Youth and Kids
| What is it? | Mentorship program for newcomer students in Toronto District School Board schools. |
| Area of focus |
Mentorship Learning Support |
| Agency/ Provider | Toronto District School Board (TDSB) |
| Description |
Working alongside program staff and a peer helper, newcomer students participate in a variety of group activities designed to help ease some of the transitional challenges faced when settling into Canadian culture. Activities may include: homework clubs, English conversation circles, sports and recreational activities, table tennis lessons, a reading buddy program, steel pan drums lessons, field trips and a culturally-based culinary program. |
| Communities Served | For new students in TDSB elementary schools, middle schools and secondary schools. |
| Languages Served | Program is in English. |
| Website | https://www.tdsb.on.ca/New-to-Canada/Adults/Settlement-Services/Welcoming-Communities |
| Contact Information | For more information call 416-395-2027. |
| Client Outreach and Support Tips |
Find out who the Host Facilitator is at TDSB schools in the area(s) you serve so you can easily refer clients. Print a copy of the Welcoming Communities flyer for clients (see link above). |