PA Day Activities 2025/2026
The Superior-Greenstone District School Board is pleased to provide the details of our upcoming Professional Activity (PA) Days with families. Our schools have several PA Days during the school year. During these days, students do not attend school, but schools remain open, as school staff focus on professional development.
The Ministry of Education's regulation states that school boards must designate three (3) Ministry Directed PA days and may designate up to four (4) additional PA days per school year.
Below are the PA Day activities that are happening for the 2025-2026 school year. Details for each PA Day will be shared at least fourteen (14) days in advance of each scheduled date throughout the year.
For general information about Professional Activity Days in Ontario, please visit the Ministry of Education's website at https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r23226
Please consult the School Year Calendar to view all PA Days for the 2025-2026 school year. Staff can access their Professional Activity Day agendas through The Exchange (Intranet) or through email.
Date: August 29, 2025
Learning Delivery Methods:
In-person school teams/ online delivery of learning, lectures/ independent learning & group discussions
Length: AM
Topic of Focus:
Artificial Intelligence/ Student Engagement Framework / Team Building meetings
Presenter/Facilitators: School Administration
Description:
The activities of the PA Day will focus on learning regarding AI's potential as a teaching and learning tool within the board's and Ministry's policies. Also providing educators with targeted training on cyber safety, cyber security and online privacy to address technology-related risks and ensure student safety.
The staff will engage in Team building meetings and discuss school climate, relationships, and the student engagement framework.
Length: PM
Topic of Focus:
Keeping Schools Safe
Presenter/Facilitators: School Administration
Description:
The activities of the PA Day will focus on keeping schools safe. Review of policy requirements and supports for safe schools regarding the Provincial code of Conduct, violence prevention, bullying prevention and intervention, duty to report children in need of protection and trauma-informed principles.
Date: September 2, 2025
Learning Delivery Methods:
In-Person School Teams/ Online delivery of learning, lectures/ independent learning & group discussions.
Length: Full day
Topic of Focus:
Multiple Theme Day
Presenter/Facilitators: All schools, hosted by SGDSB
Description:
The activities of the PA Day will be devoted to violence prevention, health and safety training, as per central terms with federations and education workers unions. Learning will be focused on curriculum and assessment, student Learning Plans including support with resources, data protocol and goal setting/staff meeting.
Date: October 20, 2025
Learning Delivery Methods:
In-Person School Teams/ Online delivery of learning, lectures/ independent learning & group discussion
Length: AM
Topic of Focus:
Tackling Racism
Presenter/Facilitators: All Schools, hosted by SGDSB School Administration
Description:
The activities of the PA Day will be discussing the mandatory curriculum for tackling racism. This includes mandatory learning in different subject areas across curriculum on the important contributions, perspectives and experiences of people from diverse backgrounds and the mandatory Indigenous-focused learning.
Length: PM
Topic of Focus:
Artificial Intelligence
Presenter/Facilitators: All Schools, hosted by SGDSB School Administration
Description:
The activities of the PA Day will explore mandatory learning in Ontario curriculum on AI and digital literacy, including learning on cyber security. Learning activities to become familiar with the Board's approved AI tools and how to effectively and safely use those tools with students.
Date: November 28, 2025
Learning Delivery Methods:
In-Person School Teams/ Online delivery of learning, lectures/ independent learning & group discussion
Length: AM & PM
Topic of Focus:
Multiple Theme Day
Presenter/Facilitators: All Schools, hosted by SGDSB School Administration
Description:
The activities of the PA Day will be promoting mental health and well-being. Learning will also include achievement of learning outcomes in core academic skills including reading, literacy and numeracy.
Date: January 30, 2026
Learning Delivery Methods:
In-Person School Teams/ Online delivery of learning, lectures/ independent learning & group discussion
Length: AM & PM
Topic of Focus:
Report Card Preparation
Presenter/Facilitators: All Schools, hosted by SGDSB School Administration
Description:
The activities of the PA Day will be focused on assessment/evaluation, report card preparation, reporting to parents and a focus on student success/school learning plans. Learning will take place for role specific training for Educational Assistants.
Date: April 17, 2026
Learning Delivery Methods:
In-Person School Teams/ Online delivery of learning, lectures/ independent learning & group discussion
Length: AM
Topic of Focus:
School Resource Officer Program
Presenter/Facilitators: All Schools, hosted by SGDSB School Administration
Description:
The activities of the PA Day will be providing information about the role of police in providing high-quality, age-appropriate public safety presentations to students on subjects such as cyber-crime, human trafficking, and road safety. A review and implementation of policy requirements with the police.
Length: PM
Topic of Focus:
Artificial Intelligence
Presenter/Facilitators: All Schools, hosted by SGDSB School Administration
Description:
The activities of the PA Day will provide learning activities to become familiar with the Board's approved AI tools and how to effectively and safely use those tools with students.
Date: June 5, 2026
Learning Delivery Methods:
In-Person School Teams/ Online delivery of learning, lectures/ independent learning & group discussion
Length: AM & PM
Topic of Focus:
Report Card Preparation
Presenter/Facilitators: All Schools, hosted by SGDSB School Administration
Description:
The activities of the PA Day will be focused on assessment/evaluation, report card preparation, reporting to parents and a focus on student success/school learning plans. Learning will take place for role specific training for Educational Assistants.