National Ribbon Skirt Day Observed at North Lambton Secondary School!
On Monday, January 5, 2026, North Lambton Secondary School proudly observed National Ribbon Skirt Day with a day of cultural learning and creativity. Melissa Monague from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation visited the school to share the importance and cultural significance of ribbon skirts and ribbon shirts.
Eight classes participated in four engaging learning sessions, where students explored the traditions behind these garments and their role in Indigenous identity and storytelling. With guidance from Mel Shone and Rose Wolfe, students had the unique opportunity to design and create their own ribbon skirts and shirts, bringing the teachings to life through hands-on experience.
This event was a meaningful celebration of Indigenous culture and an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding and appreciation of these traditions.
On Monday, January 5, 2026, North Lambton Secondary School proudly observed National Ribbon Skirt Day with a day of cultural learning and creativity. Melissa Monague from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation visited the school to share the importance and cultural significance of ribbon skirts and ribbon shirts.
Eight classes participated in four engaging learning sessions, where students explored the traditions behind these garments and their role in Indigenous identity and storytelling. With guidance from Mel Shone and Rose Wolfe, students had the unique opportunity to design and create their own ribbon skirts and shirts, bringing the teachings to life through hands-on experience.
This event was a meaningful celebration of Indigenous culture and an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding and appreciation of these traditions.
National Ribbon Skirt Day is recognized by Canada on January 5th. Students were able to learn more about Ribbon Skirts on January 6th. Meliisa Monague brought in some of the Ribbon Skirts and shirts that she had made and discussed some of the traditions and culture behind them. Students in the school spent some of their free time at lunch before the holidays creating their own shirts and skirts.
Our students and staff put on their Holiday Variety Show and the staff took on the students in the volleyball game. Happy Holidays to all of our students and families. Class resumes Jan5th
As part of our Holiday Spirit Week students were able to substitute their backpack for something else. Here are some of our students as they participate in our "Anything but a Backpack Day."
Students in Grade 9 and 10 took part in our Career Coaching. today. Community members came in to the school, volunteering their time to share their career paths with students. The students were able to hear from a variety of professions this morning. Thanks to all of our community volunteers that came out!
All families and students that are looking for Grad Photos and Grad Photo retakes, please see the attached infographic. If students are looking for retakes they are required to call in using the number at the bottom of the poster.
Students in the Senior Foods classes took part in their Iron Chef competition today. A panel of judges got to taste food from each of the groups and got to decide upon the winner. Some exciting sweet and savoury foods that had ginger as the main ingredient. All groups did a fantastic job, with some very interesting dishes. Kudos to the Ginger bread men that had to swap out their dark chocolate for milk chocolate at the last minute. Great job folks!
Our Business and Entrepreneurship classes were busy today setting up their businesses in the hallways of North Lambton. Students needed to showcase their different merchandise to staff and students. Students used many different strategies to try and attract customers. A great event with many participating.
NLSS students took part in the Science Olympics. Students were able to compete with other schools during the challenge part of the day.
Our NLSS Concert Band has been travelling to elementary schools in the Forest Community spreading some holiday music and cheer. Soon they will be coming to a school near you!
Update: NLSS Music Night is cancelled for tonight due to weather. Due to booking challenges, we will reschedule for January. A date will come soon.
NLSS Music Night is Wed. Dec. 10 at 7pm in the Gym
Friends and family of students as well as the public are welcome to join us for an e
NLSS Music Night is Wed. Dec. 10 at 7pm in the Gym
Friends and family of students as well as the public are welcome to join us for an e
A huge thank you to all of our students and staff and community that brought in food to be donated through our Holiday Food Drive. Today, students created a chain to move the food from the front foyer to the pickup location at the back of the school. Three truckloads of food was gathered.
Students that are going to be in Grade 11 or 12 for the following 2026/2027 school year are encouraged to reach out to their Principal at NLSS to get an application form for the Student Trustee position within the school board. This position allows students to have a voice within the school board and allows them to sit in on the LKDSB Board meetings as a Student Trustee.
NLSS Wrestling today brought in many wrestlers from our LKSSAA area, as well as from schools outside of the board. Students were able to complete in their weight class. We wished all of our wrestlers the best of luck in the competition today. Thanks for everyone that helped organize this event.
🎬 Capture the Spirit, Inspire the Future! 🌟
Applications are NOW OPEN for the LKDSB School Ambassador Program!
Are you a secondary student with a passion for storytelling, photography, or video creation? This is your chance to step into the spotlight and showcase what makes your school unique!
✅ Gain hands-on experience in media creation
✅ Work with LKDSB staff and alumni professionals
✅ Celebrate your work at our Film Festival & Ambassador Appreciation Event in June!
📅 Apply between December 1 – December 15
👉 www.LKDSB.net/SchoolAmbassador
Applications are NOW OPEN for the LKDSB School Ambassador Program!
Are you a secondary student with a passion for storytelling, photography, or video creation? This is your chance to step into the spotlight and showcase what makes your school unique!
✅ Gain hands-on experience in media creation
✅ Work with LKDSB staff and alumni professionals
✅ Celebrate your work at our Film Festival & Ambassador Appreciation Event in June!
📅 Apply between December 1 – December 15
👉 www.LKDSB.net/SchoolAmbassador
Our Art students were collaborating to create Rose Windows for their art projects. Students used different themes for their windows and worked together as a team to design and put them together.
Our Grade 9 Eagles were busy working on their copper soldering eagle project today in their Technology Classes. Students were practising many different skills to create the form, then were using the soldering iron to attach the pieces.
North Lambton Wrestling
Wednesday afternoon (Nov 26th) - come cheer on your Eagles wrestling team as they take on the UCC Lancers in our second dual of the year. Your Eagles are currently 1-0 and looking to extend that streak for another week!
Hoping to start at 3:30 and finish before 6!
And of course - the most delicious hotdogs in Lambton County will be available throughout the evening!
Wednesday afternoon (Nov 26th) - come cheer on your Eagles wrestling team as they take on the UCC Lancers in our second dual of the year. Your Eagles are currently 1-0 and looking to extend that streak for another week!
Hoping to start at 3:30 and finish before 6!
And of course - the most delicious hotdogs in Lambton County will be available throughout the evening!
Our Holiday Food Drive is underway at NLSS! We are looking for items to donate to the local Forest food bank. Students in classrooms are encouraging each other to help the needy by bringing in non perishable items.
Our Winter Sports are starting up at NLSS, we are looking at running the following sports: Boys Hockey, Girls Hockey, Wrestling, Girls Volleyball (Junior and Senior) and Junior Boys Basketball. Tryouts have started this week and next! Our wrestling crew has already started competing! The winter season begins the first week of December.
