Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Announcements
Ojibwe Word of the Day
Bizhig
(beh-zhig)
Meaning: One
1. Girls’ Rugby will have our first practice today after school! Meet us outside the gym at 2:30. Reminder that you have to attend a certain number of practices before you are allowed to play in a game.
2. International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning gross human rights violations and for the dignity of victims. Each year on March 24th this is observed in order to: honour the memory of victims of human rights violation; promote the importance of the right to truth and justice; pay tribute to those who have devoted their lives to, and lost their lives in, the struggle to promote and protect human rights; and recognize the important work and of Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero of El Salvador.
3. OSSLT update: All students who are NOT currently in Mrs. Doornbosch’s class, will be rewriting the OSSLT the morning of March 30th and 31st in room 216. There will be a “tips and tricks” session on March 25 and 26 at lunch in room 216. See you there!
4. The Chess Club will meet in Room 184 on Wednesday, March 25th and Friday March 27th. In April we will be running a tournament. Please let Mr. Singh know if you wish to participate.
5. Key Club will be having a meeting tomorrow 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)
6. Any students or staff interested in being part of a teacher/student band for Relay for Life are asked to meet Wednesday at lunch in the music room.
7. Attention all those interested in attending the school trip to Japan. As of March 27th, prices are NO LONGER guaranteed! Our current price is set for adjustment after this date. Given that global travel is assumed to rise significantly with all the events going on – if you’re interested, you should sign up ASAP.
8. Jr. Boys’ Rugby practice starts this Tuesday. Dress warm and meet outside the boys’ changeroom at 2:30.
9. TRACK AND FIELD – As promised Eagles Track is back again Wednesday, that’s in one day March 25th is the first night to begin our pre-season workouts. Sign ups are posted outside the boys and girls phys-ed office. We have an event for everyone. There will be an information meeting today in the gymnasium at the beginning of lunch for those interested. If you’re interested bring a friend. (Mr. Willemse)
10. Girls’ Soccer – Attention all girls’ soccer players, the 4 time defending LKSSAA champions will be beginning practices this week starting Wednesday and Thursday after school on the back field. New players are welcome to come out and play. Please dress for the weather and bring your cleats. There will also be a sign up sheet outside the girls’ Phys. Ed office for all interested players to fill out. Please see Mr. Wilson if you have any questions.
11. Jazz Band will not have rehearsal on Tuesday this week. We will practice on Thursday at lunch. Concert Band will continue with after school practices on Wednesday.
Important Dates:
-Badminton Tournament: March 25th & 26th
-Special Olympics Bocci Tournament: March 30th
-Literacy Test Writing: March 30th & 31st
-Blue Jays Game: April 1st