Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – May 21, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- Anderson
- The WDDS care group home located at 136 Anderson Street.
- AR
- Alter Ridge, the primary residence for senior girls (Grades 11-12).
B
- Bazaar
- Refers to the Mussoorie town market area (Library or Landour).
C
- CARE
- Community Awareness and Relevant Education, the school's service-learning program.
- CCR
- Co-Curricular Record; an official document that tracks a student's non-academic involvement and volunteer work.
- Chalo
- A Hindi word meaning 'Let's go,' used universally by students of all backgrounds.
D
- Day-scholar
- A student who lives locally in Mussoorie rather than in the dorms.
- DECA
- The business club where students compete in marketing, finance, and management challenges.
- Dhabas
- Local roadside eateries just outside the school gates where students go for snacks.
- DSW
- Developmental Services Worker, the professional role and academic program for students completing placements at the campus.
E
- East Park
- The residential group homes located at 104 and 106 East Park Drive.
- Edgehill
- A residence for junior girls, often used for younger students.
F
- Falcons
- The official mascot and collective name for Fanshawe students and varsity athletes.
- Fanshawe Residence
- The general term for college-managed housing; while the Woodstock campus is primarily commuter-based, students often refer to the London-based residences (Falcon, Peregrine, Merlin) when discussing housing options.
- FSU
- Fanshawe Student Union, the primary organization representing student interests and providing services.
- Funshawe
- Slang for Fanshawe College, which maintains a Woodstock campus and partners with WDDS for student apprenticeships.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- Hostel
- The main residence for middle and high school boys (Grades 7-10).
- Huron
- The WDDS care group home located at 373 Huron Street.
J
- Job Links
- The employment services division of WDDS that assists participants with community-based job placement.
L
- Lansdowne
- The WDDS care group home located at 334 Lansdowne Avenue.
M
- Maggi
- The staple instant noodle snack, essential for late-night dorm life.
- Midway
- A residence for middle school girls (Grades 7-9).
O
- ODEN
- Ontario Disability Employment Network, a professional body that provides training and resources to the campus.
- OSSTF
- Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation; the union representing teachers, often mentioned in the context of labor updates or school closures.
P
- Pebble Beach
- The WDDS care group home located at 74 Pebble Beach Crt.
- PSW
- Personal Support Worker; one of the largest and most prominent vocational programs at the Woodstock campus.
R
- Red and White
- The school colors, often used in 'spirit days' and campus branding.
- Red Devils
- The official mascot and collective nickname for the school's athletic teams and student body.
- Red Squad
- The FSU's team of student ambassadors and volunteers who help run campus events.
- Ridgewood
- The residence for senior boys (Grades 11-12).
- Runway
- The 'Runway of Stars' annual fashion show, a major community event featuring participants and local leaders.
S
- S-Cape
- The student-run snack bar and social hub (short for Student Center).
- SAC
- Student Activities Council; the student government body responsible for school events and spirit days.
- SIL
- Supported Independent Living, a program for individuals who live in the community with intermittent assistance.
- SYE
- Senior Year Experience, a program and set of privileges for the graduating class.
T
- Taste
- Taste of Woodstock, the organization's catering social enterprise and primary food service for events and training.
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria where students eat lunch and congregate during breaks.
- The Chefs Table
- Fanshawe's signature teaching restaurant and cafe, often frequented by students for high-quality meals.
- The District
- A common shorthand name used by students to refer to Woodstock District Secondary School.
- The Hill
- The steep, paved path that students must walk daily between the school and dorms.
- The Hub
- The Breakfast Hub, a community-focused nutrition and social program.
- The Oasis
- The main student-run dining and social hub managed by the Fanshawe Student Union (FSU).
- The Out Back Shack
- The campus pub and restaurant known for student events and affordable meals.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor quadrangle where lunch is served and students socialize.
- TVDSB
- Thames Valley District School Board; the administrative body that oversees the school.
W
- WCI
- Woodstock Collegiate Institute; the cross-town rival school often mentioned in the context of sports and local competition.
- WD
- The most common shorthand name used by students and staff to refer to Woodstock District Secondary School.
- WDDS
- Woodstock and District Developmental Services; a major community partner where many Nursing and PSW students complete their clinical placements.
- Woodcock
- A common local slang term for the city of Woodstock used by students and residents.
- WOSA
- Woodstock Old Students Association, the global alumni network.
- WSA
- Woodstock Student Association, the elected student government body.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 212 Bysham
- The main administrative and service hub located at 212 Bysham Park Drive.
- Activity Week
- A week-long break from classes for outdoor treks, service projects, or cultural trips.
- Brightspace
- The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where teachers post assignments, grades, and course content.
- Bus Portal
- The MyBigYellowBus website (STS) used by students to check for morning transportation delays or weather-related cancellations.
- C-Plan
- The staff referral incentive program used to recruit new employees and student workers.
- Check-in
- The mandatory evening roll call for students in their respective residences.
- F1066
- The specific room designation for the Library Learning Commons at the Woodstock campus.
- FANCard
- The official Fanshawe student ID card, required for library access, printing, and as a transit pass.
- Finkle Street
- The common way students refer to the Woodstock campus location (369 Finkle St).
- FOL
- FanshaweOnline; the mandatory learning management system where students access course materials, grades, and emails.
- Goff Hall
- A large community hall located within the Woodstock District Community Complex, frequently used for Fanshawe Woodstock orientations and large events.
- Guidance
- The student services office where students meet with counselors for academic planning and mental health support.
- Handi-Transit
- The specialized public transit service in Woodstock used by participants for city-wide mobility.
- Hanifl
- The Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education and Environmental Learning.
- Hanson
- Hanson Field House, the main indoor gymnasium and sports facility.
- Late Start
- Specific days in the school calendar where classes begin later than usual for staff professional development.
- Learning Commons
- The modern name for the school library, used for research, quiet study, and computer access.
- Media Centre
- The library and technology hub of the school.
- MFA
- Multi-Factor Authentication; the required security step (usually via an app) to log into FOL and other college systems.
- Middlesex County Connect
- The inter-community transit service that connects Woodstock students to London and Ingersoll.
- Next Steps
- The transitional program used to help participants move from campus-based services to community employment.
- Options Learning Centre
- The dedicated educational wing where participants take courses related to personal goals.
- OSSLT
- The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test; a mandatory provincial exam that students must pass to graduate.
- Parker Hall
- The school's main auditorium used for assemblies, concerts, and plays.
- SchoolMessenger
- The automated system and app used by students and parents to report absences or receive school alerts.
- Student Card
- The official school photo ID required for borrowing library materials, accessing school dances, and student discounts.
- Student Lounge
- The central social area on the Woodstock campus where students gather between classes.
- The Cover
- The covered outdoor basketball and multi-purpose court.
- The Gate
- The main security checkpoint and entrance to the school campus.
- The Greenhouse
- The social enterprise facility where native trees are grown and sold to the community.
- The Gym
- The main gymnasium used for physical education classes, sports games, and school-wide assemblies.
- The Library
- The school's resource center, also referred to as the Learning Commons, used for quiet study and research.
- The Portal
- The TVDSB student landing page used to access school email, Google Drive, and other digital tools.
- The Shop
- The technical education wing housing specialized classrooms for automotive, woodworking, and manufacturing courses.
- The Van
- The dedicated transport vehicle assigned to each individual group home for participant travel.
- Town Leave
- Official permission required for boarding students to visit the Mussoorie bazaar.
- WebAdvisor
- The online portal used for course registration, checking schedules, and accessing financial statements.
- Winter Break
- The long vacation from December to February due to the Himalayan winter.
- Woodstock Transit
- The local bus system that serves the Finkle Street campus; students use their FANCard for access.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – May 21, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 52 approved campus terms and 39 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.