Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Announcements
Ojibwe Word of the Day
Gimiwan
(gim-i-wan)
Meaning: It is raining
1. Irish Heritage Month – March is recognized as Irish Heritage Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the nearly 4.6 million Canadians with Irish ancestry and their contributions to our country’s development. Officially designated by the House of Commons in 2022, this month highlights the history, culture, and resilience of Irish immigrants who have shaped Canada since the 17th century.
2. March is Bangladeshi Heritage Month – observed annually in March in Ontario, Canada, established by the Bangladeshi Heritage Month Act, 2016. This month recognizes the significant contributions of over 50,000 Canadians of Bangladeshi heritage to the province’s culture, science, athletics, and politics. It aligns with Bangladesh Independence Day on March 26.
3. Epilepsy Awareness Month in Canada, dedicated to increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and supporting the roughly 300,000 Canadians living with the condition. The campaign highlights that epilepsy is a treatable neurological disorder, featuring key events like Purple Day on March 26th, when Canadians wear purple to show support.
4. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, dedicated to increasing knowledge about a chronic, often debilitating disease affecting roughly 10% of women and individuals of reproductive age worldwide. Endometriosis is a chronic, often painful disease where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. This campaign aims to reduce diagnosis delays, which often last years, educate on symptoms and promote better, faster treatment options.
5. Come and try a poetry inspired craft in the library today at lunch.
6. Key Club – meeting today at the beginning of lunch in room 313. We will be discussing our spring events. This is a great opportunity for you to earn some of your community service hours that are required for graduation, so don’t miss out! New members are always welcome! (Mrs. Hoskin)
7. LEAD – Wednesday, March 11th – meets at lunch in the Library Career Centre
8. Girls’ Rugby –Any girls interested in playing rugby that missed yesterday’s meeting, please check in with Mr. Simic or Ms. Haisman before the end of the week!
9. TRACK AND FIELD – Higher, Faster, Stronger---That’s right Eagles, preparations for the upcoming track season are upon us. Sign ups are posted outside the boys and girls phys-ed office. Everyone is welcome to come and compete in exciting events like high jump, sprint hurdles, discus and new this year CO-ED 4 by 4—metres relays. We have an event for everyone and if you’re not sure, come work on your tan and we will find you one. For those looking to get a head start on training come see Mr. Willemse in the COOP office for some workouts to complete over the March break. If you want more information see Mr. Willemse, Ms. Farlow, Ms Cundick or Ms. White. Goooo Eagles!!!
10. Book club will be this Thursday in the library fishbowl at lunch. New members are welcome! (Miss Syer) – The therapy dogs will be in the library March 12th.
11. Be sure to stop by the Library before March Break to get books to read. (Miss Syer)
Important Dates:
-Music Night Kineto Theatre: March 12th, 7:00 PM
-March Break: March 16-20th
-Badminton Tournament: March 25th & 26th
-Special Olympics Bocci Tournament: March 30th
-Literacy Test Writing: March 30th & 31st
-Blue Jays Game: April 1st