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Here’s when the first day of school is for every GTA school board

While the day after Labor Day is typically when millions of Ontario students return to class for a new school year, some in the Toronto area will have an extra day off this week.

Several school boards have PA Day scheduled for Tuesday, meaning the first day of school for students in those boards will be pushed back to Wednesday.

Here’s a breakdown of when the first day of school is for each GTA school board.

SEPT. 6:

Peel District School Board

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

Durham District School Board

Durham Catholic District School Board

Halton District School Board

Halton Catholic District School Board

SEPTEMBER 7:

Toronto District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School

York Region District School Board

York Catholic District School

For those heading back to school on Tuesday, they can expect a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 25C.

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On Monday, Education Minister Stephen Lecce issued a statement ahead of the start of the new school year, saying it “marks the beginning of a return to a normal school experience with students in classrooms, for the entire school year with a full school experience. “

He added: “This means that after two years of pandemic disruptions, students are returning to a normal, enjoyable school environment, including the extracurricular activities such as sports and field trips that we know are so important to student success.”

Lecce, who is in the middle of contract negotiations with the unions representing Ontario’s teachers and education workers, said he is fully committed to keeping classes open until the end of the school year.