VOTE Jennifer WIGSTON YCDSB School Trustee Vaughan Wards 3, 4, 5

A FEW ACHIEVEMENTS 2018-2026

New Elementary School for VMC

Ensured the Accommodation Request to the Ministry of Education included a new school for Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, which is approved and expected to open in 2030.

Prioritized Mental Health

New Elementary School for VMC

Increased the number of mental health professionals available to support our students and served as a member of the Mental Health Advisory Committee.

Math Strategy

New Elementary School for VMC

High Performance Athlete Program / Sports Dome

Supported the budget to implement a math strategy to improve math scores in our schools as per the Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

High Performance Athlete Program / Sports Dome

Updated Religious Education and Family Life Curriculum

High Performance Athlete Program / Sports Dome

Supported the HPA program at Holy Cross Catholic Academy by partnering with Woodbridge Sports Dome to open the artificial turf Sports Dome and hard courts.

In addition to the Holy Cross students, community members, and local athletic teams that share this space, it is used by the elementary athletic association for volleyball and basketball Board Championships.

Updated Religious Education and Family Life Curriculum

Supported the implementation of the new and more comprehensive Religious Education and Family Life Program approved by the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario. Allocated budget for Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ digital and print resources up to grade 8 and secondary resources up to grade 10.

School Day On-Line Cashless Payment System

Updated Religious Education and Family Life Curriculum

Added convenience for parents by introducing School-Day online cashless system.

Besides improving school level accounting practices, the system allows parents to order hot lunches, pay for trips and activities and submit permission forms.

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