Monday, December 1, 2025 Announcements
Ojibwe Word of the Day
Gchi-Manidoo Giizis
(gih-chi man-i-doh gee-zis)
Meaning: December/Big Spirit Moon
1) 1) Advent is a four-week season dedicated to reflective preparation for the arrival, “advent”, of Jesus Christ’s Nativity at Christmas time as well and Christ’s expected return in the Second Coming. During this important event on the church calendar, each week of Advent focuses on a different theme- hope, peace, joy, and love. Christians from all denominations and backgrounds celebrate Advent in different ways but all focus on the anticipation of waiting for the arrival of Jesus.
2) 2) The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is focused on eradicating modern forms of slavery, such as trafficking in persons, sexual exploitation, child labour, forced marriage, and the forced recruitment of children for use in armed conflict.
It reminds us of the importance of protecting human rights and supporting efforts to end these injustices.
Learn more here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/slavery-abolition-day
3) 3) Intramural Girls Volleyball League – An intramural girls volleyball league will be starting for anyone looking to play organized volleyball after school. This will run on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 starting December 17. All players of all abilities are welcome – gym shoes are required. A sign up sheet is posted outside of the Girls Phys Ed Office, see Mrs. Cundick if you have questions.
4) 4) Eagles Chess Club – are you interested in playing chess at lunch in school? If you are, speak to Mr. Singh
5) 5) 2025 Yearbooks are still available – see Mrs. Smit in room 316 - $45
6) 6) The Holiday Food Drive is starting today! Key Club members will be around during period A to collect items for the food drive. Classes are encouraged to work as a team to bring in the most items. The winning class will win a pizza party! So don’t miss out! (Mrs. Hoskin)
Items will be based on a point system:
4 points – Peanut butter (2 Kg), baby products, etc
3 points – Peanut butter (1 kg), hygiene (toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, etc)
2 points – Pasta sauces, pasta noodles, popcorn, condiments (ketchup, mustard), etc
1 point – Canned good, Mr. Noodles, kraft dinner, etc.
7) 7) Eagle Cup Floorball Tournament – schedule is posted on the whiteboard in the gym outside of the boys’ locker room. Make sure you know when your team is playing and show up on time for your games.
8) 8) Dual credit Applications for semester 2 are here! Stop by student services to get signed up.
9) 9) Grad photo sessions are coming back in January 19-21. Location: Library Career Centre. Schedule your session at schedule.prestigeportraits.ca or phone Prestige Customer Service 1-888-676-1647.