Dear Friends & Families,
We hope this message finds you well. We are grateful for your continued partnership and support in making our school community a caring, vibrant place for all students. Below you’ll find important updates, celebrations from the week, and additional information to keep you connected.
Important Announcements
- Early Bird ticket sales end May 16th — please purchase by this date to receive the discounted price.
- Boat Party — WAVES “Blue & White Edition”
- Date &Time: June 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM–6:00 PM (boarding begins at 12:00 PM)
- Location: River Gambler, 176 Cherry Street, Toronto, ON
- Age: Must be 19 years & older
- Ticket pricing: $75.00 (until May 16th) | $80.00 Regular
- Tickets available at: CultureTix
- Contacts for questions or to coordinate: Donna 647-828-4631 | Dennise 416-464-3836 | Sherine 416-270-1069
- Media partner: byblacks.com
- Action item: If you plan to attend, secure Early Bird tickets before May 16th and share this info with family or friends who may wish to support the event.
Celebrations from the Week - We are excited to invite families to support the Boat Party fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit our lunch program and scholarship fund — vital programs that help ensure students have nourishing meals and access to postsecondary opportunities.
Thank you to the parent volunteers and alumni association members who have helped promote the event and shared flyers across our community. Your efforts are making a real difference.
Seeing families, alumni, and community partners come together to support students was a true highlight this week—we are grateful for the warm energy and generosity you bring.
Additional Information
Event partners and supporters: Meadowbrook High School Alumni Association (Ontario Chapter), William Knibb Memorial High School, and G.H.S are proudly featured on the event materials.
Visual note: The flyer shows the River Gambler with Toronto’s skyline and CN Tower — a beautiful reminder of our city and community spirit.
How funds help:
- Lunch program: Ensures students receive healthy meals during the school day.
- Scholarship program: Supports graduates pursuing further education or training.
- Volunteer opportunities: If you’d like to help with event promotion or coordination, please contact Donna, Dennise, or Sherine at the numbers above. We appreciate any time you can give.
We are grateful for your ongoing support in raising funds that directly benefit our students’ well-being and futures. Thank you for everything you do to support our school community.
We look forward to continuing this partnership and seeing many of you at the Boat Party as we celebrate, raise funds for our programs, and strengthen our school-family connection.
#OUTSIDE #SCHOOLSUPPORT
