Big shoutout to our SHSM students! 👏 They dedicated two full days of training to earn their First Aid & CPR certifications—one of three essential certs required for their programs! 🩺⛑️
Did you know we offer 5 different SHSM sectors?
🩺 Health & Wellness
⚙️ Manufacturing
🎨 Arts & Cu
Did you know we offer 5 different SHSM sectors?
🩺 Health & Wellness
⚙️ Manufacturing
🎨 Arts & Cu
Grade 10 Food and Nutrition students completed their safety tests, did a practice lab making playdough, and have successfully moved on to making food. Students have made stuffed peppers and a variety of nutritionally boosted pancakes! 🫑🥞
What an exciting fire station tour we had! 🚒The firefighters divided us into three groups, and we took turns touring the entire fire hall, all the compartments and equipment in a firetruck, and learning about fire safety at home. Firefighters demonstrated how quickly they can get into their gear and how to slide down a fire pole. 🚨🧯
Today, CHC2D students stepped into the shoes of museum curators using the "Supply Line" Discovery Box from the Canadian War Museum!
Students rotated through stations to physically inspect wartime gear—comparing WW2 innovations like Mark II helmets, flight lifejackets, and civilian ARP armbands to the WW1 conditions we’ve been studying.
Hands-on learning lets our students ask the big questions: How did technology change? What was life like during wartime? Whose stories are told, and whose are missing? 💬
Big thanks to the Canadian War Museum for this incredible hands-on inquiry experience!
Students rotated through stations to physically inspect wartime gear—comparing WW2 innovations like Mark II helmets, flight lifejackets, and civilian ARP armbands to the WW1 conditions we’ve been studying.
Hands-on learning lets our students ask the big questions: How did technology change? What was life like during wartime? Whose stories are told, and whose are missing? 💬
Big thanks to the Canadian War Museum for this incredible hands-on inquiry experience!
Our Grade 10 Transportation Technology students were hard at work in the shop taking on brake system inspections and precision measurements. Our students are gaining real-world mechanical skills and learning what it takes to keep vehicles safe on the road. 🚥🛣️
Need some support with your math homework? Start your week off strong and get the support you need at Math Help every Monday from 2:30-3:30pm in Student Success🧠📐
Shoutout to one of our amazing former Tartans who hand-drew the math posters you see around the school✏️
Shoutout to one of our amazing former Tartans who hand-drew the math posters you see around the school✏️
Taking geography out of the classroom! 🌿🗺️ Our Grade 9s spent the day exploring ecosystems and physical geography firsthand at Lorne Henderson Conservation Area.
Learning about tools! First, we toured the automotive shop led by Mr Nowakowski and our Leadership student. Back in our classroom we looked at more wrenches together. Later in the week we explored types of screwdrivers and tried our hands at putting some screws in ourselves.
Huge shoutout to our Grade 9s for crushing the scavenger hunt last Monday, and to our awesome Plaid Peer leaders for guiding the way🔎✨ Students followed the clues leading them to 10 key stations across the school, gaining points at each stop. From learning the shortcuts to making new connections, our newest students are officially ready to conquer the year!
Congratulations to Ms. Monague's class for taking the win🥇
Congratulations to Ms. Monague's class for taking the win🥇
Our ALLP team is prepping for our upcoming soup days using some donated home grown squash! 🥣 🍂
Our Grade 9 art students recently learned how creative expression can spark meaningful conversations around truth and reconciliation. Guided by artist Moses Lunham from the Anishinabeg Nation of Kettle and Stoney Point, students listened to his teachings to create pieces symbolizing the path forward to reconciliation.
Thank you, Moses, for sharing your art and wisdom with our school community! 🎨
Thank you, Moses, for sharing your art and wisdom with our school community! 🎨
In honour of Truth and Reconciliation, our Tartan family remains committed to learning, reflecting, and actively working towards meaningful action. 🧡
We were honored to participate in several impactful experiences across our school community:
🏒 Retired Indigenous NHL player Jason Simon joined us to share his inspiring journey of strength, perseverance, and determination.
🎨 Students took part in a virtual painting session with Indigenous artist, Moses Lunham.
👟 Tartans stepped out to participate in our local Healing Walk.
📚 Classrooms and hallways were filled with deep learning, reflection, and creative displays honouring Indigenous history and culture.
We are dedicated to doing our part today and every day. We remember and honour those who never made it home.
🧡 Every Child Matters. 🧡
#EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #TartanPride #IndigenousHistory #OrangeShirtDay
We were honored to participate in several impactful experiences across our school community:
🏒 Retired Indigenous NHL player Jason Simon joined us to share his inspiring journey of strength, perseverance, and determination.
🎨 Students took part in a virtual painting session with Indigenous artist, Moses Lunham.
👟 Tartans stepped out to participate in our local Healing Walk.
📚 Classrooms and hallways were filled with deep learning, reflection, and creative displays honouring Indigenous history and culture.
We are dedicated to doing our part today and every day. We remember and honour those who never made it home.
🧡 Every Child Matters. 🧡
#EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #TartanPride #IndigenousHistory #OrangeShirtDay
Grade 9 Technology and Skilled Trades students learn about the history of the "blueprint" 📜, from ancient Mesopotamian clay tablet floor plans 🏛️ to the wonders of modern auto-CAD 💻 and large-scale printers 🖨️. In between, in the mid-1800s, was the true blueprint, achieved with a light-sensitive emulsion ☀️🧪.
Here, you see students calibrating the number of minutes of light exposure ⏱️💡, making blueprints of floor plans they made of their classroom 📐, and learning about WHMIS along the way! ⚠️🥽
Here, you see students calibrating the number of minutes of light exposure ⏱️💡, making blueprints of floor plans they made of their classroom 📐, and learning about WHMIS along the way! ⚠️🥽
Working with in-season🍂, locally grown produce, our senior Nutrition & Health class baked pies from scratch. The verdict: squash pie tastes very much like pumpkin pie. 🥧
Our Grade 10 History classes explored World War I today through an unusual lens: trench food!
To master the difference between primary and secondary sources, students reviewed actual WWI soldier food reviews and photographs. Best of all? They got to sample trench rations like corned beef, baked beans, hardtack, and chocolate to taste history for themselves!
To master the difference between primary and secondary sources, students reviewed actual WWI soldier food reviews and photographs. Best of all? They got to sample trench rations like corned beef, baked beans, hardtack, and chocolate to taste history for themselves!
And we're OPEN!🍴 The Cafeteria was in full swing today serving savory chicken ceasar wraps, freshly baked cookies, walking tacos (with salsa made by the hospitality classes!), and so much more!
Thank you to Mrs. Ward for an amazing first day and to her classes and school volunteers. We can't wait for lunch next week!
Big moves, fresh new look! 🔥 From the pool 💦to the upgraded gym floor,Tartans are bringing the energy this month.
Step 1 is official: work boots on! 🥾✨
Our WDSS students are officially kicking off their OYAP journey and heading into their Co-op placements! They’re gearing up for hands-on apprenticeships in high-demand fields:
⚡ Electrical
🔧 Automotive
🔥 Welding & Fabrication
⚙️ Manufacturing
🚜 Heavy Equipment Technician
What is OYAP?
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a unique school-to-work initiative that allows students to explore skilled trades while earning their high school diploma. Through Co-op, students gain real-world work experience, become registered apprentices, and take their first big step toward becoming certified journeypersons.
Wish our students luck as they step into the workforce! 🛠️👏
#WDSS #OYAP #SkilledTrades #YouthInTrades #CoopEducation #FutureTrades #OntarioEducation
Our WDSS students are officially kicking off their OYAP journey and heading into their Co-op placements! They’re gearing up for hands-on apprenticeships in high-demand fields:
⚡ Electrical
🔧 Automotive
🔥 Welding & Fabrication
⚙️ Manufacturing
🚜 Heavy Equipment Technician
What is OYAP?
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a unique school-to-work initiative that allows students to explore skilled trades while earning their high school diploma. Through Co-op, students gain real-world work experience, become registered apprentices, and take their first big step toward becoming certified journeypersons.
Wish our students luck as they step into the workforce! 🛠️👏
#WDSS #OYAP #SkilledTrades #YouthInTrades #CoopEducation #FutureTrades #OntarioEducation
WDSS leadership students put their classroom lessons on service leadership into action last week, greeting everyone with welcoming chalk messages right on the sidewalk at the school entrance. It was a wonderful way for them to help build a positive, supportive environment for students and staff as we kick off the new school year.
Our Grade 9 English students headed to the library for a Book Tasting Day! 📚 Students sampled books from nine different genre stations, exploring new titles and authors to find the perfect choice for their silent reading. A great way to discover new genres and find the kinds of books they enjoy! 📖
