National Day of Action for WG2STGD+
Today is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
On this day, we honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse+ (WG2STGD+) people by creating change and committing to ending the violence that disproportionately impacts their communities. First Nations, Inuit and Métis women and girls continue to experience high rates of violence and discrimination. To honour this day of action we have placed red ribbons on some of the trees around the school as well as a red dress in the atrium and next to it is a poster with a QR code. Take a moment to scan the QR code and learn about the symbolism of the red dress and all of the important work being done.
Food Drive for Six Nations of the Grand River
We will be holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive this week and next week in support of Six Nations of the Grand River. Please bring in any nonperishable food items such as pasta, canned foods, cereal, baby food, etc. Food items can be placed in the bin in front of the main office. Please help out those in need. We greatly appreciate your support.
Loyola Wellness Community
Hey Hawks! Things are taking flight and changing. Loyola is taking a new path to wellness. If you are interested in creating a fun, safe and inclusive community then come join us at 2:30 on Oct. 11th in the Library.
Cross Country
Yesterday in the scorching heat, the Cross Country Grade 9 boys and girls and Grade 10 girls competed in the Birchmount Park Cross Country Invitational at Centennial Park. Great performances given by all our competitors, with everyone setting new Personal Bests! Special shout out goes to Sheyana Hebert for persevering through her first competitive race to come in 2nd place in her 4km race category!
Reminder to all members to sign up on Google Classroom for next week’s Badger Invitational meet at Brock University! There will also be a practice today after school.
Debate Team
There will be a Debate Meeting after school today in room 137. New members are always welcome!
University of Waterloo Math Contest
Do you know what the Backstreet boys and math teachers have in common?….. They both want you to tell them Y !!!!
For more great fun with math, come write the University of Waterloo Canadian Intermediate or Senior Math contest on November 15th, during periods 1 and 2. To register, all you need to do is pay the fee on School Cash Online. Registration is open until October 17th and is available for all grades. Past contests are available online if you are interested. See Mrs. Smith in room 211 if you need additional information.
Student Services
If you are in Grade 12 and interested in applying for the Loran Scholarship, make sure you register for tonight’s Webinar at 6pm!
Also, submissions for the Father Ted Colleton Scholarship essay are due this Friday, October 6th, and Loran self nominations are due next Wednesday October 11th by 8pm.