Thursday, March 26, 2026 Announcements
Ojibwe Word of the Day
Nswi
(sweh)
Meaning: Three
1. Girls’ Rugby will have our next practice today (Thursday, March 26th) after school. Reminder that you have to attend a certain number of practices before you are allowed to play in a game.
2. Khordad Sal – is the joyous Zorastrian celebration of the birth anniversary of Prophet Zarathushtra, observed annually on the sixth day after Nowruz. It marks a time for reflection on his teachings, special prayers, community feasts, visiting fire temples, and cleansing homes to welcome the new season.
3. Purple Day is an international grassroots campaign held annually on March 26th to increase epilepsy awareness, reduce stigma, and support those affected by the neurological condition. Founded in 2008 by nine year old Cassidy Mega, the day encourages people to wear lavender or purple, which is the international colour for epilepsy, to show solidarity and promote education.
4. Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Rama, a revered deity in Hinduism, also know as the seventh avatar of Vishnu. He is often held as an emblem within Hinduism for being an ideal king and human, through his righteousness, good conduct and virtue.
5. 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. You can go right to 216 when you arrive on Monday. Teachers please be aware students may be arriving late to your class as they finish their assessments.
6. Relay for Life Committee will meet on Friday at lunch this week due to the badminton tournament today.
7. There is a mandatory meeting for all students going to the Blue Jays game Monday at the beginning of lunch in Mrs. Sanders room (245) Let’s Go Blue Jays!
8. Jazz Band will practice today at lunch. Teacher/Student band for Relay for Life will rehearse Friday at lunch.
9. The Chess Club will meet in Room 184 on Friday, March 27th. In April we will be running a tournament. Please let Mr. Singh know if you wish to participate.
10. Imperial Theatre Field Trip – Students are reminded to submit their payment for the upcoming Mary Poppins Field trip to the Imperial Theatre on April 16th. $40 can be paid online or in cash, given directly to Ms. Bernardi. If any students are still interested in attending the trip, please see Ms. Bernard in Room 161 for a permission form.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Are you interested in playing Rocket League competitively against other schools? Then please come to the library at the beginning of lunch today in the Fishbowl for a brief meeting. New and previous players are welcome.
Important Dates:
-Special Olympics Bocci Tournament: March 30th
-Literacy Test Writing: March 30th & 31st
-Blue Jays Game: April 1st