Friday, February 3rd, 2023
Welcome back Lions! We are looking forward to an awesome second semester!
If any student needs to see their guidance counsellor regarding semester 2 schedule changes, you must come to Student Services and sign-up for an appointment. Schedule changes require an in-person appointment and will not be done through email. The last day to sign-up for schedule changes is Wednesday, February 8th.
Attention Graduates! The time has come, your community service hours are due! Please bring your completed community hours sheets to Student Services by Thursday, February 9th. Remember, they must be signed by you and your parent/guardian to be handed in.
Parish Bursary applications are due to Mrs. Fergus, hard copy or electronically, by the end of the day TODAY.
The OECTA writing contest entries are due to either Ms. Engell or Ms. Fergus, before the end of the day, Monday February 6th.
Valedictorian essays and applications are due to Mr. Cacilhas, via the Main Office, before the end of the day, Friday Feb. 10th. At that same time, the electronic copy of your essay is due to Ms. Fergus at pfergus@bhncdsb.ca. See your Grad Information package for all these details.
There will be no Jack Chapter meeting today as we want everyone to enjoy their first day of second semester. The next meeting will be held on Friday February 10th! So be sure to mark your calendars! Have a mentally healthy weekend!
For all students wanting to tryout for the Badminton, There is a signup sheet and permission forms in front of the Male phys ed office. Junior Tryouts will be at 7am next Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, while seniors will be the following week. Please see Mr. Dyjack, Mrs. Cassano or Mr. Prior if you have any questions.
Attention all singers!! Did you miss joining Vocal Ensemble in semester one? Well now is your chance! We meet in the music room #1154 on Tuesdays from 3-4pm, with the first one being on Tuesday, Feb 7th. See Mrs. Ratelband for more information.
A reminder to all those involved in NTS: we have extended our rehearsals to include Mondays as well as Thursdays from 3-5 on both days. Please be reminded of your rehearsal on Monday, Feb. 6 from 3-5. See Connor Cabral or Lucca Berardi for more information.
This message is for Grade 9, 10 and 11 students who have signed up for the Waterloo Math Contest. There will be a general information meeting this Monday, February 6th, in the Library after school with details about the contest and practice sessions.
Attention all Semester 1 Visual Arts students! All semester 1 art projects must be picked up by Monday, February 6th by the end of the school day. Any work that is not picked up by Monday after school will be thrown out.
Welcome back, Lions! And welcome to any new students this semester. Your school library's Book Club and LEAP are hosting two amazing events this month and we want you there. This coming Wednesday, Canadian author Judy Lin will be speaking about her White Pine nominated novel, A Magic Steeped in Poison and about the writing process in general. You will have the opportunity to ask Judy questions directly. Even if you haven't read the book, there is something for everyone. All students are welcome. LEAP members will receive points for attending. Please sign up in the library at the circulation desk. The presentation is at 12 PM in the Reading Room on February 8th. Students will be given slips to get out of class, if necessary. See Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Engell in the Library if you have any questions.
A message from the cafeteria. Welcome Back Lions! Today’s special is a Chicken Nuggets Combo for $6.75 that includes a small drink. Just fries and nuggets for $6.00. There is a scaled down menu for the first day back. Have a great day Lions!
