ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15TH, 2023 DAY 1

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!

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.

Student Leadership Council

Short meeting in the Lecture Theatre at noon today to prepare of the dance and St. Patty’s Day. Reminder to students that tickets for the dance will be sold at lunch today and tomorrow for $2. If there is enough interest in having that dance, students will also be able to pay at the door. The cost at the door will be $5. It looks like this will take place in the Cafeteria so students can anticipate entering through the doors by 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:

BADMINTON-3:30-5:30

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.

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL – the Kiwanis music festival is piloting a contemporary music festival, which is another word for popular music.  There are non-competitive categories for under 18 and competitive categories for under 30.  The deadline to register is tomorrow (Wednesday, March 15) but students do not need to decide which song they are performing yet, just who they plan to work with or if they want to enter as a solo.  Google Kiwanis Music Festival PEI or see Ms. Bryson for more details.

R&B Band – reminder that we are rehearsing after school on Friday.  See google classroom for an update from Ms. Bryson on the plans for the rest of the week.

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!!!

ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY

St. Thomas University will be hosting its spring open house Saturday, March 25th on campus in Fredericton, New Brunswick.  The event is an excellent opportunity for students in all grade levels to better explore not only St. Thomas University, but also various career tracks, academic disciplines, and university more broadly.  Registration is required and can be submitted at stu.ca or by emailing tours@stu.ca.  All student attendees will receive free STU swag, and students who have not yet applied will be eligible to receive an application fee waiver!

If you have any questions or concerns about the event, or if you have any questions or concerns about STU, its admission requirements, our scholarship application, or anything else, please never hesitate to be in touch with me.  I'd be happy to help and support however I possibly can, and I deeply appreciate everything that you do to support your students.

CRISTI FLOOD | Director of Student Recruitment.

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.