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Announcements March 18, 2024

Announcements                        March 18, 2024

Welcome back from March Break!

Student Services

  • The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) will be on Tuesday April 9, 2024. This is a mandatory test and a graduation requirement for all high school students. For an online practice test you can try this out.
  • Course Selection for 2024-2025 is now complete. If you have not yet submitted, please do so ASAP. If you need help, please watch this video or contact the guidance office after the break. Remember to submit online and print, sign and hand in the Sign off sheet to the Guidance Office.
  • Don’t have plans for Spring Break? Many colleges and universities have Open Houses during the break – here are some options:
  • Are you in grade 11, 12 and looking for a one-day experience of adventure, learning and community during March Break? Act Five and Coldwater Canada are teaming up to host Test the Waters; a one-day event that will give you a taste of Act Five and Coldwater. Test the Waters will include a morning of fun games and wilderness skill training, followed by a map and compass race in the afternoon. Lunch and supper are included, and the day will finish with a time of teaching and worship. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for an adventurous March Break experience with friends and an opportunity to get to know Act Five and Coldwater Canada more! Visit actfive.ca/test-the-waters/ to learn more and register.
  • Are you in grade 10 or 11 and love science? Brock University is hosting Scientifically Yours 2024 May 9 & 10. Registration is required individually and will begin Monday, March 4 and will close when capacity is reached or on April 19 at 4 p.m. For more details check out their website here.
  • Camp Shalom is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join their team as summer staff for a 10-week program. For more information and details go to com\
  • Summit 360 is back! April 2-4, 2024. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to see how our democracy works and learn how to make a difference. Visit cato learn more.
  • West Lincoln Community Care– Smithville
  • Niagara Gleaners– Smithville
  • Rose City Kids– Welland
  • Grimsby Benevolent FundGBF– Grimsby
  • Mission Thrift Store– Beamsville
  • New Again– Beamsville
  • Dunnville Youth Impact Centre– Dunnville

Students Council

Some of the future events we are working on:

Seniors vs. Juniors Game: March 25 is the annual seniors vs. juniors hockey game! Students can sign up on Edsby if they wish to participate. There will be a free skate as well for everyone. More details after the break!

Bring Your Pastor to Chapel Day: Students are invited to bring their pastors with them to chapel on March 27. We created a letter that you can share with your pastor here.

April 12: Spring Banquet 2024

Sports

Badminton

Badminton team practices for the two weeks:
Monday, March 18 - N/J first half, Sr late practice.
Wednesday, March 20 - Sr 3:15 - 5:00
Thursday, March 21 - N/J 3:15 - 5:00
Friday, March 22 - optional practice for N/J/Sr
Monday, March 25 - N/J first half, Sr late practice.
Wednesday, March 27 - N/J first half, Sr late practice.

Boys Soccer

For those interested in trying out for Boys Soccer, here is the tryout schedule:
Tuesday, March 26 - 7-8:30am (in gym)
Tuesday April 2nd - 3:30-5pm (at Youngs Sportsplex)
Thursday April 4th - 3:30-5pm (at Youngs Sportsplex)
EDIT - No April 8 (Eclipse!)

Misc.

Substance Use Information Session Free Session for Parents and Teens.

Guest Speaker - Hannah Robinson Addictions Counsellor - Kait Fretz Learn what substances are common in our community, short- and long-term implications of drug use, peer pressure, warning signs, community supports and more. Q & A session at the conclusion, with the addiction’s counsellor available for private questions. CONTACT US For More Information wlcc@bellnet.ca 905-957-5882 When: April 8th at 6:30 PM Where: the Smithville Library Branch.

Are you a parent who found a vape pen in your teen’s things? Bring them to this free session and educate them. Are you a teen and worried about a friend? Come to this session and learn where to get help.

Mountainview Summer Camo

Mountainview Summer Camp is hiring staff for Counsellor and Coordinator positions. Submission of applications closes on March 22nd. Please see our website for more information or to apply. https://www.mountainviewcrc.org/jobpostings

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Take pictures of the prompts and send them to the yearbook google drive in Edsby for a prize! Thanks, Michaelle

Are you in grade 10 or 11 and love science? Brock University is hosting Scientifically Yours 2024 May 9 & 10. Registration is required individually and will begin Monday, March 4 and will close when capacity is reached or on April 19 at 4 p.m. For more details check out their website here: brocku.ca/mathematics-science/scientif…

Camp Shalom

Camp Shalom is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join their team as summer staff for a 10-week program. For more information and details go to countrysidecamp.com

From: Back to Scratch

No hot lunch today!

Schedule

Monday

Warning Bell……8:55

Period 1: 9:00 – 10:21
Period 2: 10:28 – 11:41
Lunch: 11:41 – 12:24
Period 3: 12:29 – 1:42
Period 4: 1:49 – 3:02

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6488 Townline Road, PO Box 40
Smithville, Ontario
L0R 2A0
Phone (905) 957-3255
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