Parent update – October 21st, 2022

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

Homework Club

• Interested students are invited to the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 4:30pm
• This is an opportunity to access a quiet location with teachers present to assist with homework completion/studying

Grade 9 Vaccinations

• On November 11^th, a nursing team from CISSSO will be at school to administer planned vaccinations (meningitis and tetanus booster) to grade 9 students
• Please refer to the attached document for more information
• Students will also view a virtual presentation next week in class

Weed Out The Risk – Grade 8

• During the week of November 14^th, Grade 8 students will participate in a workshop presented by MADD Canada
• Please refer to the attached document for more information
• The workshops will be presented during your child’s English class

Upcoming Halloween Activities

Fright Night!

• Students can purchase a ticket in the cafeteria next week for $7 to experience our spooky hallway and scary movie in the auditorium in the evening on Wednesday October 26^th

Symmes Dance

• A Halloween dance will take place in the auditorium during periods 3 & 4 on Friday October 28^th – this is a free event
• There will be additional spaces (games room, quiet location) for students not interested in dancing

D’Arcy Dance

• 7pm on October 28^th
• Tickets can be purchased for $5 in the cafeteria next week

FUN Rugby Tournament

• On October 31^st,the  Pontiac High and Philemon Wright Rugby teams will be competing against us in a fun tournament on our synthetic field during the day
• Students are invited to watch during lunch
• The Prom Committee will be running a BBQ outside with proceeds going towards the 2023 Prom Event

School Activities/Events

• A reminder that our daily video announcements are posted to our website:

• If your child would like to participate in an activity and you are unable to arrange transportation afterwards, please reach out to me – we can work together to find potential solutions

Have a great weekend!