Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 Announcements
Ojibwe Word of the Day
MnidooGiizis
(meh-ni-doh gee-zis)
Meaning: January/Spirit Moon
1. January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Every January, Canadians recognize Alzheimer’s Awareness Month as a time to increase understanding of dementia and challenge the stigma that often surrounds it. Dementia refers to over 25 brain diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, that affect memory, thinking, and behaviour.
This year, for Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Alzheimer Societies across Canada are showing up with the Forget Me Not flower as a reminder to Forget No One – because no one should face dementia alone. Too many people don’t know where to go for help, but we’re raising our hand to remind Canadians that we’re here to help.
2. TAMIL Heritage Month (January) – In Canada, January is designated Tamil Heritage Month, providing an opportunity to acknowledge the vibrant history and culture of the Tamil community while reflecting on its valuable contributions to Canadian society. The Tamil People are an ethnic group with a documented history spanning over 2,000 years in southern India and Sri Lanka. The first Tamil migrants to Canada arrived as early as the 1940s. More recently, however, migration increased in the wake of escalated ethnic tensions in Sri Lanka, which led to the 1983 riots or Black July. This event sparked a 26-year civil war, leading to the loss of thousands of lives, the destruction of homes and businesses, and the forced uprooting and displacement of thousands of Tamils. Many fled to Canada as refugees. Today, Canada is home to one of the largest Tamil diasporas in the world, with a population of nearly 240,000 in 2021, nearly half of which resides in the Greater Toronto Area.
3.Concert Band will rehearse Wednesday after school this week. Music night was rescheduled to next Thursday, January 15th.
4. Epiphany – celebrated on January 6th, is a Christian feast marking the manifestation of Jesus Christ, primarily commemorating the visit of the Three Wise Men (Magi) to the infant Jesus and his baptism by John the Baptist, symbolizing his revelation to Gentiles. Also known as Three Kings’ Day, it concludes the Twelve Days of Christmas, featuring traditions like special cakes (Three Kings Cake), chalking doors, gift-giving for children, and house blessings, with Eastern Christians often celebrating Jesus’ baptism on this day.
5. Boys’ Hockey - Good morning Eagle sports fans! Your Senior Boys Hockey team played the game of the year yesterday and were rewarded with a 4-0 win over the first place St. Pats Irish. Wyatt G scored early and often for your Eagles and recorded a hat trick when all was said and done. Ryder M would also find the back of the net. Tanner W was on between the pipes, showing the Irish no holes and making many good saves. This was a total team win, every member of the team contributed to this outstanding performance.
Our next game is Tuesday at home versus LCCVI.
6. Intramural Girls Volleyball – Due to lack of players, there will be no intramural girls volleyball on Wednesdays after school. Stay tuned next fall for sign ups.
Do you like skiing? Do you like snowboarding? Do you like bus trips to ski hills? Then you are in luck. Friday, February 6th we will be heading to Blue Mountain for our annual ski trip. Space is limited. See Mr. Willemse or Mr. Vandenberg for details.