ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATHLETICS

Girls SloPitch - All girls interested in playing Slo Pitch this year are asked to sign up on the athletic board outside of the gym.  The tournament date is May 21.  You have to be available for that date.

Badminton - congrats to all badminton players who competed so far in the subzone tournaments. Congrats to Keira, Holden, Nick and Grayson for moving on to the Grade 9 Zone tournament next Wednesday. And congrats to Angelo, James, Caitlin, Colin, Mylo and Nick who will be competing in the senior zone tournament tomorrow.

Ultimate- congrats to the Ultimate Team who competed in their first tournament yesterday. A reminder that there is NO practice tonight, but that we will meet tomorrow for practice after school.

GUIDANCE

Attention graduating students! Nomination forms for Class Valedictorian are now available in the Guidance Office. Nominations are due by April 26th.

Come to Guidance on your break, lunch or end of the day to pick up your Honour Awards!

The St. Catharines Rowing Club is looking for boat holders for two upcoming high school regattas - Early Bird Sunday, April 28th and Mother's Day, Sunday May 12th. Check out the Guidance D2L pages for complete details.

Rotary Medalists - Grade 12s.  It’s time to vote for this year’s Rotary Medalists.  The Rotary motto is “Service Above Self” and this year’s nominees (as selected by staff) are Olivia Breakspeare, Jack Bull and Teagen Mcdonald.  In the grade 12 D2L page there is a Google form to cast your votes.  There you will find the student biographies.  Please read these over before making your selections.  Voting will close Friday, April 19.

MUSIC

Secord Music presents “Seasons of Jazz” next Thursday, April 25! Come out and support your Secord Musicians for a lovely evening of jazz music from Jazz Band, Jazz Choirs and a number of small combos. 

Junior Jazz today at lunch. Remember to go to the band room to set up your mics right at the start of lunch! 

Senior Jazz Choir after school- remember that we have a Bernstein Mass rehearsal Friday after school. 

Concert Choir tomorrow morning at 7:10 a.m. 

SECORD THRIFT SHOP - Secord Thrift in the upper cafeteria is open TODAY.

SCIENCE HELP -  Science help AFTER SCHOOL today in Room 218.

MATH HELP - Math help during lunch in Room 109.

SCHOOL NURSE - Reminder that Nurse Megan is here tomorrow.

SHSM HEALTH & WELLNESS - Permission forms for next week’s Brock trip need to be in TODAY to Mr. Bell by the end of the day.

TRIVIA

Yesterday’s Answer:  Predator (1987)

Today’s question- Name this film "I Feel the Need, the Need for Speed"

😊  Smile of the Day  😊

“What do you call a boomerang that won’t come back?  A stick.”

ATHLETICS

Girls Slo Pitch - All girls interested in playing Slo Pitch this year are asked to sign up on the athletic board outside of the gym.  The tournament date is May 21.  You have to be available for that date. 

        Boys Soccer - Practice outside right after school this afternoon.

Boys Slo Pitch - All boys interested in trying out for the boys Slo Pitch team, please come out to tryouts TODAY after school. Please meet in the gym and don’t forget to bring your glove, and also, if you have a bat, please bring it too.

Girls Soccer - Final girls soccer tryout tonight after school. If you have not made it to another tryout this is your last chance to make the girls soccer team.

GUIDANCE

Attention graduating students! Nomination forms for Class Valedictorian are now available in the Guidance Office. Nominations are due by April 26th.

Come to Guidance on your break, lunch or end of the day to pick up your Honour Awards!

MUSIC

Junior Band at lunch.

Concert Band after school.

String Ensemble tomorrow morning.

CHESS

The Next DSBN Chess Tournament is this Friday, April 19th at Westlane Secondary School. This is the Provincial Qualifier, so only students who competed in at least one previous tournament are eligible to compete. See Mr. Reid.

SCIENCE HELP - Science help today at lunch in Room 218.

SECORD THRIFT SHOP - Secord Thrift is now located in the upper cafeteria and is open every Wednesday before school, during lunch, and after school.

CHEMISTRY CONTESTS

Sign up on the Science office door any day this week!  

LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS

The Library Book Club is cancelled today, as well as, the Library itself will be closing early today at lunch.

TRIVIA

Yesterday’s Answer:  RoboCop (1987)

Today’s question- Name this film “Get to the chopper!”

😊  Smile of the Day  😊

“What did the snail riding on the turtle’s back say?  Wheeeeeeeee”

Land Acknowledgement - Please reflect on the following question: How can you or do you give back for everything that is given to you?

Please note that our Library is closed today.

ATHLETICS

Girls Slo Pitch - All girls interested in playing Slo Pitch this year are asked to sign up on the athletic board outside of the gym.  The tournament date is May 21.  You have to be available for that date. 

        Boys Soccer - Practice after school tomorrow and Thursday. We play 3 home games next week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Permission forms need to be signed.

Boys Slo Pitch - All boys interested in trying out for the boys Slo Pitch team, please come out to tryouts TOMORROW after school. Please meet in the gym and don’t forget to bring your glove, and also, if you have a bat, please bring it too.

Ultimate - A reminder to ultimate players that we will practice today after school. Remember to get your forms into Mr. Kent today so that you can participate in tomorrow’s tournament.

MUSIC

Concert Choir tomorrow morning.

Jazz Band after school today.

STUDENTS COUNCIL

Students Council Paint Night is happening Thursday, May 2nd from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Are you coming?

CHESS

The Next DSBN Chess Tournament is this Friday, April 19th at Westlane Secondary School. This is the Provincial Qualifier, so only students who competed in at least one previous tournament are eligible to compete. See Mr. Reid.

MATH HELP

Math help after school today in Room 103.

YEARBOOK

There will be a Yearbook meeting today after school in Room 104.

CHEMISTRY CONTEST

Sign up on the Science office door any day this week!  

OSSLT

We will have our FINAL literacy prep session TODAY in Room 121 at lunch for those who are scheduled to write the spring OSSLT. See Mr. Kent if you have any questions.

TRIVIA

Friday’s Answer:  The Bagpipes 

This week’s theme is: 80’s action movie one-liners. We will give you the one-liner and you must guess the title of the movie. 

Today’s question- Its a one-liner…“Dead Or Alive, You're Coming With Me.”

😊  Smile of the Day  😊

“What movie is Saturn’s favorite? Lord of the Rings.”

RECYCLE DAY – kindly place your bins outside your Room with our thanks.

LOST & FOUND – Our items on display in the front foyer will be donated at the end of the day today. 

MUSIC

Students Council Paint Night - Students Council is glad to announce our first PAINT NIGHT! Our paint night is happening Thursday, May 2nd from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. When you arrive, you will get your own canvas to paint anything you want! Chill with your friends, listen to music, and paint away. If you would like to come, just sign up on the sheet in front of Room 119 and pay $2 at the door! Not sure what to paint? No worries! Not only will we have many prompts to choose from, but we will also have a special LIVE painting tutorial! Again, our paint night is May 2nd and we can't wait to see you!

Bernstein Mass rehearsal today after school in the Vocals Room.

CHESS - The Next DSBN Chess Tournament is Friday, April 19 at Westlane. This is the Provincial Qualifier, so only students who competed in at least one previous tournament are eligible to compete. See Mr. Reid.

AAPEX DRIVING ACADEMY - AAPEX Driving Academy is back. Stop by to see how you can get your license 4 months earlier and receive a Free CAA Membership! Sign up now to save your spot - classes fill up fast! See you in the cafeteria at lunch TODAY.

LITERACY PREP - Literacy help is available at lunch in Room 121.

GSA - The Gender and Sexuality Alliance or GSA will meet at lunch today in Room 227. We are preparing for Pride Month. All are welcome.

ECO CLUB - ECO Club meets today at lunch in Room 210. Bring your study materials for Envirothon!

TRIVIA

Yesterday’s Answer:   The Didgeridoo

Today’s question- This instrument was banned by the English government in 1745. They believed it to be an act of treason. Which instrument was it?

😊  Smile of the Day  😊

“How do you make a bandstand? Well, you take away their chairs of course.”

LOST & FOUND – We have items on display in the front foyer just until tomorrow when they will be donated. 

REMINDER AGAIN about today’s 9 to 5 ENTIRE GROUP PICTURE in the Aud at lunch hour.

ATHLETICS

Boys Slo Pitch - any boys interested in playing on the boys Slo Pitch team this year, please come to a very important meeting at the beginning of lunch TODAY in Mr. Mandau’s Room, Room 107.

Boys Soccer – practice today after school.  Need to show up and get a permission form.

Ultimate - Ultimate Frisbee will practice after school on the soccer field as we prepare for next week’s tournament. Check “WhatsApp” or see Mr. Kent for more details.

Co-Ed Volleyball - No practice tonight so we’ll see you next week!

GUIDANCE

COMMUNTY SERVICE HOURS - The St. Catharines Rowing Club is looking for boat holders for two upcoming high school regattas – The Early Bird Regatta on Sunday, April 28th and Mother's Day Regatta on actual Mothers Day which is Sunday, May 12th. Check out the Guidance D2L pages for complete details or see Mrs. Newman for the real scoop.

MUSIC

Student Council Paint Night - Student Council is glad to announce our first PAINT NIGHT! Our paint night is happening Thursday, May 2nd from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. When you arrive, you will get your own canvas to paint anything you want! Chill with your friends, listen to music, and paint away. If you would like to come, just sign up on the sheet in front of Room 119 and pay $2 at the door! Not sure what to paint? No worries! Not only will we have many prompts to choose from, but we will also have a special LIVE painting tutorial! Again, our paint night is May 2nd and we can't wait to see you!

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Thank you to all who came out last night to our Battle and thank you to our Music Department for the generous lending of equipment. Thank you also to our staff chaperones. All four of the bands did a great job for sure and the energy was rockin.  Our 2nd Place winners were The Teacups and the WINNING BAND was Neo Freudian Hydrophobic Loan Sharks.

CHESS - The Next DSBN Chess Tournament is Friday, April 19 at Westlane. This is the Provincial Qualifier, so only students who competed in at least one previous tournament are eligible to compete. See Mr. Reid for a permission form.

AAPEX DRIVING ACADEMY - AAPEX Driving Academy is back. Stop by to see how you can get your license 4 months earlier and receive a Free CAA Membership! Sign up now to save your spot - classes fill up fast! See you in the cafeteria at lunch TOMORROW.

LITERACY PREP - Literacy help is available at lunch in Room 121 all this week for anyone preparing for next week’s Spring Literacy Test. See Mr. Kent for more information.

SCIENCE HELP - Science help today at lunch in Room 218.

MATH HELP - Math help after school today in Room 103.

SCHOOL NURSE - Reminder that Nurse Megan is here TODAY.

TRIVIA

Yesterday’s Answer:   The Ancient Egyptians

Today’s question- This traditional wind instrument was first invented by the Indigenous peoples of Australia. What is its name?

😊  Smile of the Day  😊

“How do you fix a broken tuba?  With a TUBA glue.”

Land Acknowledgement Reflection: Please take a moment to reflect on this question: Do you know the Indigenous names of the places you live? If not, how can you find out?

BATTLE OF THE BANDS - Attention everyone attending tonight’s battle. If you bought a ticket and are planning to attend, you MUST fill out the form found at the top of the school website. Please finish the short google form before you arrive tonight. Concessions are available at The Warehouse!

LOST & FOUND – We have items on display in the front foyer just until Friday when they will be donated. 

ATHLETICS

Boys Slo Pitch - any boys interested in playing on the boys Slo Pitch team this year, please come to a very important meeting at the beginning of lunch TOMORROW in Mr. Mandau’s Room, Room 107.

Ultimate - Ultimate frisbee will practice after school on the soccer field as we prepare for next week’s tournament. Check “WhatsApp” or see Mr. Kent for more details.

Boys Soccer – practice tomorrow after school.  Need to show up and get a permission form.

GUIDANCE

COMMUNTY SERVICE HOURS - The St. Catharines Rowing Club is looking for boat holders for two upcoming high school regattas – The Early Bird Regatta on Sunday, April 28th and Mother's Day Regatta on Sunday, May 12th. Check out the Guidance D2L pages for complete details or see Mrs. Newman for the scoop.

MUSIC

Junior Jazz today at lunch.

Senior Jazz after school.

Concert Choir tomorrow morning at 7:10 a.m.

SECORD THRIFT SHOP - Secord Thrift is now located in the upper cafeteria and is open today before school, during lunch, and after school.

CHESS - The Next DSBN Chess Tournament is Friday, April 19 at Westlane. This is the Provincial Qualifier, so only students who competed in at least one previous tournament are eligible to compete. See Mr. Reid for a permission form.

AAPEX DRIVING ACADEMY - AAPEX Driving Academy is back. Stop by to see how you can get your license 4 months earlier and receive a Free CAA Membership! Sign up now to save your spot - classes fill up fast! See you in the cafeteria at lunch this Friday, April 12th!

SCIENCE HELP - Science help AFTER SCHOOL today in Room 218.

MATH HELP - Math help during lunch today in Room 109.

LITERACY HELP - Literacy help is available at lunch in Room 121 all this week for anyone preparing for next week’s Spring Literacy Test. See Mr. Kent for more information.

9 to 5 GROUP PHOTO

Reminder to anyone and everyone who was involved with the 9-5 Musical!  We are taking a group photo tomorrow at lunch in the Aud.  Cast are to wear their costumes and everyone else please wear either 9-5 merch or wear all black. Please be on time so that we can get this done quickly.

TRIVIA

Yesterday’s Answer:   Saxophone

Today’s question- The Sheneb is one of the oldest natural trumpets. Which ancient civilization created it?

😊  Smile of the Day  😊

“How do horn players traditionally greet each other?

"Hi. I played that last year." OR "Hi. I did that piece in middle school."