Wed September 18, 2024
Wed. September 18, 2024
1. LEAP's first meeting is today, all three lunches, in the Lecture Hall. Come up, right at the start of lunch and In 15 minutes you will learn everything about LEAP and all the amazing opportunities. Get ready to leap into LEAP!!!!
2. Any grade 9 students interested in joining student council should see Ms Ristov in TLC at lunch to pick up an application form. Applications are due no later than next Friday morning.
3. Attention all new and returning STEM members: our first meeting will be this Thursday, September 19th at lunch in the lecture hall. Bring your lunch and a Loonie for a lanyard. We can’t wait to see you there!
4. Say cheese! Picture Day is this Thursday, September 19th. Please listen carefully to the announcements throughout the day as you will be called down to the gym alphabetically by your last name. You do not need to bring anything with you. Once the photos are ready, you will receive information about how to order online.
5. The Sr. Girls Basketball team got a start on their season last night, dominating Paris by more than 40 points. Erin Banting was solid on the boards while also putting up 11 points. Arhyanna Petrella added 10 points to the total as well. Great job lions! We are back on the road on Thursday to play SJC.
6. Last night the junior girls basketball team defeated Paris 60-7. A strong team effort was too much for the panthers,as the girls allowed only 1 point in the first half. Kate Kostiuk and Sunita Tiwari scored 12 points each to lead their team. Taya Sindrey had 6. Congratulations on a great game team! The girls travel to SJC on Thursday at 4:00 to play a strong st John’s team! Come out and support your lions!
7. All senior boys rugby players interested in playing 7s please pick up a permission form from Mr. Prior at the end of the day outside of Portable 20. If you are playing another sport already, please seek permission from that coach to also participate on the 7s team.
8. A list of those who have qualified for the AABHN golf tournament is posted outside of the boys and girls phys-ed offices. We will have a very quick meeting after school on Thursday, Sept 19 in room 2060
9. The enrichment group for history and geography, known as CWAYC, is proud to announce that debate club begins this week. Do you love to argue and debate? Come out and join CWAYC. There will be an information meeting in the lecture hall after school on THURSDAY for ALL NEWCOMERS with details about how Parliamentary Style debate works. The first debate of season will take place later this month. See the CWAYC bulletin board outside student services, and posters up around the first floor, for details. Contact Mrs. Flanagan in 1013 if you have questions.
10. On September 25th, BHN will be hosting a Skilled Trades Day for Indigenous students at The Gathering Place on Six Nations. If you are an Indigenous student in Grades 9 – 12, you have an opportunity to participate in this FREE event where you can learn more about the skilled trades from experienced Indigenous tradespeople and community organizations from Brantford and Six Nations. The event will run from 9AM to 2PM on September 25th. Transportation and lunch will be provided free of charge, and you will have the chance to win some great prizes. If you are interested in participating in this event, sign up in Student Services by Friday, September 20th.
11. Attention girls field hockey will continue to practice tonight. Please speak to Mrs. Mcdade or Mrs. Hawkins if you cannot attend.
12. Junior tennis practices will be held on Wednesday and Thursday.
13. Mrs. Sheldrake is looking for students to be altar servers for our school Masses. You must be Catholic and be attending Mass regularly in order to be an altar server but if you have never done it before and would like to try it the school will provide training for you and partner you with an experienced server the first time. Contact Mrs. Sheldrake in room 2050 if you are interested in helping.
14. Would you like to be a retreat leader for the grade 9 retreats here at Assumption and new mini-retreats for Grade 8 students that will also be taking place at Assumption. Be a leader and mentor to Grade 9 Lions and future Lions. Sign up today in the cafeteria on the lunchtimes at Club Fest. Look for the Retreat Leader display beside the 180 Team display - if you like to make new friends, help make our community a better place and have fun doing it - join the 180 Team today at Club Fest
Cafeteria Special: Sweet and sour chicken balls over rice for $6.50
