Thursday, February 12, 2026 Announcements
Ojibwe Word of the Day
Zaagidiwin
(zah-gide-win)
Meaning: Love
1. Black History Month – an annual celebration to commemorate the achievements of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country.
2. Marie-Joseph Angelique was an enslaved Black woman owned by Therese de Couagne de Francheville in Montreal. In 1734, she was charged with arson after a fire leveled Montreal’s merchants’ quarter. It was alleged that Angelique committed the act while attempting to flee her bondage. She was convicted, tortured and hanged. While it remains unknown whether or not she set the fire (she only confessed to the crime under torture and the evidence against her was circumstantial), Angeligue’s story has come to symbolize Black resistance and freedom.
3. Rosemary Brown – born 17 June 1930, was a politician whose personal experiences of racism and sexism fueled her passionate international advocacy efforts and lifelong fight for equality and human rights. She was born in Jamaica and moved to Canada in 1951. Elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in 1972, Brown became the first Black woman in Canada to sit in a provincial legislature. Brown made history once again as only the second woman (and the first Black woman) ever to run for leadership of a federal political party. Her years of community service earned her numerous distinctions, including the Order of Canada, and honorary degrees from many Canadian Universities.
4. Badminton – we will play tonight after school, everyone welcome!
5. Wrestling practice cancelled at NLSS tonight – Mr. Smit
6. This year’s Muskoka Woods Trip will be the second week of April. Please get your leader application forms in by the end of the day! Please see Mrs. Sanders with any questions.
7. For those who bought Secret Valentine’s treats to send they will be delivered to period A classes this morning. Teachers, please hand out at the end of the period. Thanks for your supports NLSS!
8. NLSS Junior Boys Basketball:
Last night our boys played an extremely strong first half of basketball against LCCVI as they took a 22-12 lead into half time. The Lancers changed their defensive tactics and forced our boys into far too many turnovers to be successful. In the end our boys lost 44-28. The boys look to avenge this collapse next Wednesday as they take on the same Lancers team in the semi-finals. Leading the way for the Eagles was Arie R with 11 points and Mason V with 8 points.
9. Attention Jazz Band members, with the Lambton County Music Festival just over two months away, we will rehearse today at lunch. Music Shirt and sweater orders need to be in by tomorrow (Mr. MacDougall)
10. Anyone interested in joining the Relay for Life Committee to help plan for Relay and Relay Rally should see Mrs. Sanders.
11. International Day of Women and Girls in Science – an annual observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the full and equal access and participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Field. Learn more here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day
12. This year’s Muskoka Woods Trip will be the second week of April. Please get your leader application forms in by the end of the week!. Any questions, see Mrs. Sanders.
13. There is a Royal Canadian Legion Public Speaking Contest that will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026. If you are interested in registration for Junior/Intermediate/Senior will be at 2-2:30 pm in the Lounge. Speaking to start after registration is complete. You will need to Pre-register before February 15, 2026 by email. Fill out public speaking entry form and email to: vlcekjoyce@gmail.com.
14. Music students who would like a shirt or sweater with either of these logos should see Mr. MacDougall for an order form. Sample sizes will be in later this week. Orders are due by Fri. Feb. 13.
15. Drama Club will meet on Friday after school from 2:30 to 4 to rehearse for the Variety Show.
16. Boys and Girls Hockey Teams – meeting at lunch in the gym. All players from both teams are asked to attend. We will be discussing the schedule for next week.
17. Graduation students…the applications for the YMCA Celebration of Youth Awards is open! There are many different awards to pick from, everyone is eligible. Check out our Google classroom for graduates to get the link.
18. Adventures in Citizenship Conference in Ottawa. The Grand Ben Rotary Club is looking to sponsor a student to attend a citizenship conference in Ottawa this May. You must be between 16 and 18 years of age. See Mrs. Petrus for more information.
19. Students in grade 10, we are looking for someone to go to the HOBY Youth Leadership conference April 30-May 3rd. See Mrs. Petrus for more info! Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership organization’s mission is to motivate and empower individuals to make a positive difference within our global society through understanding and action, based on effective and compassionate leadership.
20. The Chess Club will meet in Room 184 on Wednesday, February 11th and Friday the 13th! Never played chess? Want to learn? We can teach you! All are welcome. (Mr. Singh)
21. Optimist Basketball – Attention all students for volunteer hours and like to play basketball. The Optimist Club is running their annual basketball camps starting Monday, March 23. The Grade 7-8’s will be on Monday nights and the Grade 5-6’s will be on Thursday nights. Helpers are needed for both groups. Please see the sign up sheet outside the Boys’ Phys. Ed office for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Wilson.
22. Team Canada Medal Standings: Silver – 2 medals, Bronze – 3 medals