Robotics Team
Are you interested in robotics, science or technology? The FireHawks robotics team is recruiting new members for the 2023-2024 school year. Join us for an information meeting on Monday September 25th in room 163. All grades and all interests welcome!
Reach for the Top Trivia Team
Do you love fun facts, random knowledge, and trivia? Are you completive and like working in a team environment? The you should join our REACH for the Top Trivia Team, where you will get to learn fun trivia and have a chance to compete against other teams within the region. Our first meeting will be on Monday, September 25, 2023, in the Library. We hope to see you there!
SHSM Gr. 11 sign up
This announcement is for all grade 11 students – deadline to sign up for a SHSM will be by the end of the day, Wednesday, Septmer 27th. Forms can be picked up in Guidance and droped off in attendance, or directly to one of our SHSM leads. This year, Loyola will be offering the following Specialist High Skills Majors:
Business, See Mr. DeStefano
Health & Wellness, contact Ms. Coutu
Information & Communication Technology see Mr. Mikitzel
Sociak Science & Education contact Ms. Ambroszkiewicz
Robotics/Transportation see Mr. Pender
Student Services
Volunteer hours will be accepted after September 22nd. We appreciate your patience as we work through this busy time.
Attention grade 11s and 12s! Are you interested in getting some volunteer hours? Are you really good at math and/or science? If so, WE NEED YOU! We are looking for peer tutors in math and science – please contact Ms. Orlando in Student Services or fill out an application on the Student Services D@L page under “Assignments”. The commitment is 1-2 times a week and the hours can be put towards your community service hours graduation requirement!
Also if you are in Grade 12 and interested in applying for the Loran Scholarship, make sure you attend one of the Loran Webinars! The first one is next Monday, September 25th at noon. See the Student Services D2L for more information.
If you are in Grade 12 and interested in applying for the Loran Scholarship, make sure you register for one of the Loran Webinars! The first one is this Monday, September 25th at noon, and the 2nd on is at 6pm on Wednesday October 4th.
Also, the Ontario University Virtual Fair is next Tuesday, September 26th from 5-7pm! See Student Services’ D2L for more information./
PhysEd – Scorekeeper Volunteer Opportunity
Any students looking for volunteer hours may come down to the P.E. Office today and tomorrow and sign up for basketball scorekeeping! No experience necessary!
Math Help Volunteers
Why are calculators always so reliable?…… Because you can always count on them !!!!!
You know who else you can always count on? Your friendly Loyola math department. If you are taking math this semester, math homework help is available for all grades on Thursday after school. This will be in room 206 and will begin tomorrow. No need to sign up, just drop in. We are also looking for student volunteers to help us support those who do attend. If you would like to join us on Thursdays after school to help others with their math homework, please see Mrs. Smith in room 211.
Cross Country
Reminder the Cross Country team is meeting after school outside at the bleachers for practice. If you’re still interested in joining come out to see coaches for information.
Ultimate Frisbee
A reminder that co-ed pick-up Ultimate Frisbee intramurals are happening again this week on Thursday, after school, on the side grass field.
No experience necessary! This is NOT a tryout. In order to participate, you must have a singed permission form and a pair of cleats. Please pick up a permission form from workroom 176 across from the Music Room on your lunch, if you haven’t already done so.
Indigenous Advocacy Committee
This is an important message for all our Loyola Staff and Student Hawks!
Are you interested in equity and social justice issues that impact the Indigenous community? Reconciliation and reconcilaction? If so, we hope you will consider becoming a part of our Indigenous Advocacy Committee here at Loyola. The goal of this committee is to provide experiential learning to learn more about indigenous culture, and indignous ways of knowing and being.
Being a part of this important team will provide you with some wonderful opportunities to help to plan, organize and participate in several very important events which will take place throughout the school year. Some upcoming events include Orange Shirt Day, Red Dress Day, Treaties Recognition Week and themed activities for both students and staff.
If you are interested in joining, please see Mrs. Scott in the Main Office.
GSA – Gender Sexuality Alliance
Hey Loyola, Are you a member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community or an ALLY?! Did you know that Loyola has a RICH legacy in “flying the flag” and supporting human rights?! Then this club is for YOU!
Loyola’s GSA – Gender. Sexuality. Alliance. – will be meeting on Wednesday September 27th right after school in room 293. ALL are welcome! You don’t want to miss out on this community building opportunity, so mark it in your calendar and plan to attend!
Student Senate 2023-2024 Applications
Are you in grade 9 and looking to gain leadership skills and confidence? Do you want to stand up for the issues that you and your fellow students are passionate about? Consider joining the Student Senate, a board wide organization made up of student representatives, which looks to advocate for student voice at the board level. Applications are open now for all grade 9 students until September 27th. If you have any questions please contact your local student trustee, Lauren McGuire at McGuireL@hcdsb.org.
Student Council
Attention grade 9s! If you would like to join the student council and help plan fun school events, please check out the information on the Loyolalsc instagram or email Mrs. Stewart for more information!
Jr. & Sr. Football Early Dismissal
Both Jr. & Sr. football teams are to be dismissed at 12:25 for our game at STA.
Popcorn Sales
The Life Skills class is selling fresh hot popcorn on 3B lunch. $1 cash only per bag. All sales support our Life Skills co-op program.