Welcome to Ridley Days

8:00–9:00a.m.

Burgoyne House 

Arrival and Welcome  

• Look for the Burgoyne House flag (outside of Lower School red door)
• Begin moving in and meet the boarding team

9:00–9:45a.m.

Mandeville Theatre, Second Century Building (2CB)

9:45–11:00a.m.

Griffith Gym, Evans Athletic Centre

Tiger Launch: Your Start-Up Showcase

• Families are invited to visit key service stations, including IT for device set up, admissions, health services, long weekend and trips, academics, athletics and more.
• Refreshments available

11:00a.m–12:15p.m.

Burgoyne House 

Move In and Meet Roommates

Opportunity to unpack and meet your roommate(s).

12:15–1:30p.m.

Williams Hall, Lower School

1:45–2:15p.m.

Middle School Classroom 103, Second Century Buidling (2CB)

House Meeting

2:30–4:30p.m.

Burgoyne House

House Building Activity

2:15–4:35p.m.

Ross Morrow Theatre (RMT), Upper School

Parent Boarding Immersion Programme

Overview of boarding life including:

• Student life
• Partnership and parenting
• RCFG and Development
• Co-curricular programming and sports

4:35–5:30p.m.

Mitchell Learning Commons, Iggulden Building

Connect and Flourish Social: A Gathering for Burgoyne and Upper School Families

Begin the school year by building meaningful
connections at a warm and welcoming social — a perfect opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow Ridley families in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. As the event winds down, parents will say their goodbyes, sending students off to flourish on their Ridley journey.

5:30–6:15p.m.

Great Hall

Student Dinner

Parents depart before dinner.

6:15–10:00p.m.

Front Field/ Burgoyne House

10:00–10:30a.m.

Mandeville Theatre, Second Century Building (2CB)

10:30–11:30a.m.

Lower School Classrooms and Specialist Spaces

New Student Open House

• New families are welcome to come to the school and visit their children’s classrooms and meet their teachers
• Any items for student cubbies (indoor shoes, spare clothing, etc.) can be dropped off
• Casual Dress

11:30a.m.–1:30p.m.

Lower School Playscape

Lower School Family BBQ

All Lower School families are invited to join us for a BBQ lunch on the Playscape between Open Houses.

1:30–3:00p.m.

Williams Hall, Lower School Classrooms and Specialist Spaces

Returning Families Open House

• Welcome to returning families
• Returning families are welcome to come to the school and visit their children’s classrooms and meet their teachers
• Any items for student cubbies (indoor shoes, spare clothing, etc.) can be dropped off
• Casual Dress

8:00–9:00a.m.

Burgoyne House 

Arrival and Welcome  

• Look for the Burgoyne House flag (outside of Lower School red door)
• Begin moving in and meet the boarding team

9:00–9:45a.m.

Mandeville Theatre, Second Century Building (2CB)

9:45–11:00a.m.

Griffith Gym, Evans Athletic Centre

Tiger Launch: Your Start-Up Showcase

• Families are invited to visit key service stations, including IT for device set up, admissions, health services, long weekend and trips, academics, athletics and more.
• Refreshments available

11:00a.m–12:15p.m.

Burgoyne House 

Move In and Meet Roommates

Opportunity to unpack and meet your roommate(s).

12:15–1:30p.m.

Williams Hall, Lower School

1:45–2:15p.m.

Middle School Classroom 103, Second Century Buidling (2CB)

House Meeting

2:30–4:30p.m.

Burgoyne House

House Building Activity

2:15–4:35p.m.

Ross Morrow Theatre (RMT), Upper School

Parent Boarding Immersion Programme

Overview of boarding life including:

• Student life
• Partnership and parenting
• RCFG and Development
• Co-curricular programming and sports

4:35–5:30p.m.

Mitchell Learning Commons, Iggulden Building

Connect and Flourish Social: A Gathering for Burgoyne and Upper School Families

Begin the school year by building meaningful
connections at a warm and welcoming social — a perfect opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow Ridley families in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. As the event winds down, parents will say their goodbyes, sending students off to flourish on their Ridley journey.

5:30–6:15p.m.

Great Hall

Student Dinner

Parents depart before dinner.

6:15–10:00p.m.

Front Field/ Burgoyne House

7:30–8:30a.m.

Great Hall

8:00–8:30a.m.

Second Century Building (2CB) Foyer

8:30–8:50a.m.

Mandeville Theatre, Second Century Building (2CB)

9:00a.m.

Foyer and front steps of the Second Century Building (2CB)

Middle School Families Reception

Parents depart following reception.

9:00–9:40a.m.

Various

9:40–10:00a.m.

Various

Recess and transition time

10:00–11:10a.m.

Various

11:15–11:55a.m.

Great Hall, Upper School

12:00–1:00p.m.

Various

1:00–1:20p.m.

B Squad

1:25–2:30p.m.

Front steps of the Second Century Building (2CB)

2:35–3:10p.m.

Middle School Classrooms

3:15–4:15p.m.

Foyer and front steps of the Second Century Building (2CB)

8:30–9:00a.m.

Second Century Building (2CB)

Arrival and Welcome

Prefects and Tiger Ambassadors will direct you to parking areas. Pick up the registration package and name tag by House. Continental breakfast will be served.

9:00–9:45a.m.

Mandeville Theatre

9:45–11:00a.m.

Griffith Gym

Tiger Launch: Your Start-Up Showcase

Families are invited to visit key service stations, including IT for device set up, as well as academic and university counselling, admissions, health services, athletics and more.

9:45–11:00a.m.

Houses

11:00a.m.–12:15p.m.

Griffith Gym 

Tiger Launch: Your Start-Up Showcase

Families are invited to visit key service stations, including IT for device set up, as well as academic and university counselling, admissions, health services, athletics and more.

11:00a.m.–12:15p.m.  

Houses   

11:00–11:45a.m. 

Mandeville Theatre

11:00a.m.–1:30p.m.

Great Hall and Williams Hall

Lunch

Great Hall: Dean’s, Arthur Bishop East and West, Gooderam East and West, Merritt North and South

Williams Hall: Burgoyne, Mandeville and Leonard

12:00–12:45p.m.

Mandeville Theatre

12:45–1:30p.m.

Griffith Gym

Tiger Launch: Your Start-Up Showcase Continues

Families are invited to visit key service stations, including IT for device set up, as well as academic and university counselling, admissions, health services, athletics and more.

12:45–2:15p.m.

Houses

1:30–2:15p.m.

Houses

Move-In and Meet the Boarding Team

Day students, please bring any personal items you would like to have in your room.

2:15–4:00p.m.

Houses

2:15–4:35p.m.

Ross Morrow Theatre (RMT), Upper School

4:35–5:35p.m.

Mitchell Learning Commons, Iggulden Building

Connect and Flourish Social: A Gathering for All Ridley Boarding and Day Parents

Begin the school year by building meaningful connections at a warm and welcoming social — a perfect opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow Ridley families in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. As the event winds down, parents will say their goodbyes, sending students off to flourish on their Ridley journey.

5:30–6:15p.m.

Great Hall

Student Dinner

Dinner is optional for day students.

5:30–6:15p.m.

Houses

6:15–7:00p.m.

Great Hall

Student Dinner

Dinner is optional for day students.

6:15–7:00p.m.

Houses

7:00–8:00p.m.

Houses

8:00–10:00p.m.

Merritt Quad

Evening Social

Organized and led by school Prefects.

8:00–9:30a.m. 

Great Hall

All boarding students

Breakfast

9:00–10:00a.m.

Houses

All returning day students and parents

Move-in and Reconnect with Boarding Team

Meet and greet with Heads of House and Boarding teams.

9:00a.m.–12:00p.m.

Evans Athletic Centre and Iggulden Building

All boarding students

Open Facilities

Student leaders will be available to help you explore these campus spaces.

9:00a.m.–12:00p.m.

Griffith Gym

All returning day students and parents

Tiger Launch: Your Start-Up Showcase

Families are invited to visit key service stations, including IT for device set up, as well as guidance, admissions, health services, academics, athletics and more.

9:00–10:00a.m.

School House Room 25–26

Only required if listed on your Welcome Checklist

ELL Testing

10:15–11:45a.m.

School House Room 25–26

Only required if listed on your Welcome Checklist or informed by a Guidance Counsellor

Math Placement Testing

10:30–11:15a.m.

Ross Morrow Theatre (RMT), Upper School

All Grade 9 and 10 students

Belong Programme

Led by Ms. Covent and student Prefects.

11:00–11:45a.m.

Mandeville Theatre

All Grade 11 and 12 students and parents

University/College Counselling and Academic Information Session

• Overview of university/college and academic counselling services
• Pathway to NCCA and USports

11:50a.m.–12:00p.m.

Houses

All students, advisors and boarding teams

Advisory Intro

Students to meet with Heads of House and Advisors in their Houses.

12:00–12:45p.m.

Great Hall

Arthur Bishop East, Merritt North, Leonard, Dean’s and Gooderham East

Lunch with Advisor

12:00–12:45p.m.

Various Locations

Arthur Bishop West, Merritt South, Mandeville and Gooderham West

Advisor Meeting

12:45–1:30p.m.

Great Hall

Arthur Bishop West, Merritt South, Mandeville and Gooderham West

Lunch with Advisor

12:45–1:30p.m.

Various Locations

Arthur Bishop East, Merritt North, Leonard, Dean’s and Gooderham East

Advisor Meeting

1:30–2:30p.m.

Houses

All students, faculty and advisors

House Meeting

2:45–4:00p.m.

Griffith Gym

All students, faculty and advisors

Upper School Pep Rally

4:30–6:00p.m.

Fieldhouse Circle

Optional for all students

Trip to Walmart

Opportunity to pick up supplies and purchase additional materials.

5:30–7:00p.m.

Great Hall

All students

Dinner

7:30–8:30p.m.

Houses

All boarding students, optional for day students

House Meeting

Camp information, packing list and camp skit/dance practice.

9:00–10:00p.m.

Mitchell Learning Commons, Iggulden Building

All students

Café Night