Despite the beautiful weather, and the fact that we're back in school before Labour Day, staff and students were all here and classes are back in session.
The grade 7 and grade 9 orientation and assemblies were informative and, we hope, allowed students to interact with new friends. Melissa Schenk from AChannel was our guest speaker and she highlighted the fact that school is only as good as a student wants it to be. Her message to students was that they should think about "how they want to be remembered". This message is one we've shared over the past few years with our students and we believe that if everyone would consider the impact that they are having on those they meet and would act accordingly, then there would be fewer conflicts in our community.
After Melissa's presentation, grade 9 students toured the club and sports fair set up in the cafeteria by senior students and staff advisors. We really do encourage everyone to get involved in something extra-curricularly. Even if you're not an athlete, you can help with yearbook, DIY club and many other activities.
Students Who Wish to Switch Classes
If a student wishes to change a timetable, he or she should make an appointment in the Students' Services Office to see a counsellor. As many classes are already full, it might not be possible to get the change you'd like to have on your timetable this year. For that reason we ask that you attend the classes shown on your timetable until the guidance counsellors have time to see you--otherwise you're missing instruction in a class that you might need to keep on your timetable and decreasing your own chance of success in that course.
This Week's Schedule
I'd like to remind everyone that this week's classes will run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We then have a four day weekend to celebrate Labour Day. Classes resume for everyone on Tuesday, September 8.
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