MEETINGS:
Art club is beginning felting as the project of the month. Come check it out. All are welcome. Every day 1 at lunch in room 505!
Envirothon: The next meeting for the Envirothon teams is today, March 14 starting at 3:25 in Room 506. It is important for all team members to attend as we have been setting teams for the provincial competition and start focusing on the specialty topics. See Mr. Higginbotham if you have any questions.
Marine Science ADP: Meeting starting at 11:50 on Wednesday, March 15 in Room 506. This is an important meeting for all Marine Science ADP students. If you can’t make it at this time, you need to see Mr. Higginbotham ahead of time.
Relay for Life
TOSH will once again be running a Youth Relay for Life event to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. We are looking for leaders to take on the role of chair for several committees and we are looking for others who would like to be part of helping with this event. There are forms in the main office where students can indicate their interest in positions (committee members or chairing a committee). The committees where we need people include: Sponsorship Committee, Survivor Committee, Finance Committee, Marketing Committee, Fundraising and Recruitment Committee, and Activities Committee. A description of these committees can be found on the form in the main office.
STAFF – we will also be looking for staff advisors for committees and will talk at the staff meeting about this. We also welcome suggestions of students to approach about leading or being on a committee. More info to come.
SPORTS:
RUGBY- Mens 5:30-7:00…Womens-for all players 3:30-5:30
VOLLEYBALL-Womens spring volleyball 7:00-8:30.
FRIENDSHIP HOCKEY: forms & fees due by 3:15 Thursday in order to secure a roster spot.
Basketball uniforms: Past due in PE office. Invoices will be issued after this week.
MUSIC:
SONGWRITERS CIRCLE – Any students interested in sharing their work, or learning more about songwriting in general, are encouraged to attend our weekly songwriting circle on Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the music room. This is a kind and collaborate atmosphere with professionals visiting often to share their expertise.
GENERAL:Anyone interested in competing in Photography or 2D animations categories for Skills PEI competition must come see Ms Dunphy in room 505 asap. Competition date is coming up soon.
STUDENT SERVICES:
HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIPS – Inviting Grade 11 students to apply for more than 150 Scholarships up to $10,000.00. Check out the criteria in Student Services. Deadline to apply is March 15th, 2023 at https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/. Apply now!!!
SKILLS PEI – Skills PEI is hosting several high school level skills competition this year. Gold medalists will earn the opportunity to compete at the National Skills Competition in Winnipeg, Manitoba. If you are interested in registering in a competition or would like more information, please contact Mrs. Isaac in the library or email her at jennaisaac@cloud.edu.pe.ca. Students interested must register by March 6th, 2023. This is an excellent opportunity to add some sparkle to your resume, college or university applications or scholarship and bursary applications. March 20th at Holland College Prince of Whales Campus: 2D animation, photography, workplace safety. March 23rd at Westisle High School: Prepared speech, job search, electronics and March 30th at Holland College Waterfront Campus: TV/Video Production.
2023 ATLANTIC VETERINARY COLLEGE’S DR. TIM OGILVIE AVC VET CAMP – Applications available for youth entering Grades 7-12 in the fall. Contact https://www.upei.ca/avcsummerprograms/vetcamp. Deadline is Fri., March 17th, at 11:45 p.m.
High School Video Contest--You could win $1000 for your video creation. Show us what workers can do to stay healthy and safe at work. The entry deadline is March 27, so check out the contest now on the Workers Comp website: wcb.pe.ca/workplace/contest.
$1000 Prize for the winner, and $1000 for the school.