Culture of Life Club
This week’s meeting will take place on Friday in room 147 at 2:30. It will be short and painless but important!
Math Help
Math help is available after school today in room 211.
Sr. Boys Basketball
A reminder that today’s practice is cancelled. We will practice tomorrow at 7:00am.
International Day of People with Disabilities
International Day for People with Disabilities is a day to celebrate the inclusion and gifts of those with disabilities. Paralympics Canada believes that winning the race begins with ensuring that every single Canadian can imagine themselves at the start line. To get there, we must work together to remove barriers to participation in sport The mission of the Paralympics is to ensure that the people, programs, and equipment are in place so that Canadians with a disability can be active in sport in their communities and all the way to the Paralympic podium.
Paralympics supports athletes with disabilities participate in sports. To quote Paralympics Canada “To meet our athletes is incredible, to hear their stories is unforgettable, and to watch them compete will change you forever. ” Paralympic athletes train hard, compete with intensity, and push the boundaries of human achievement. Their disability doesn’t make them different. They’re athletes first–they do it for athletic achievement and competition. They are driven by their pursuit of excellence. Some of the Sports offered by the Paralympics include para ice hockey, para snowboard, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball and para judo just to name a few! There are so many opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sports.
Patrick Anderson is a Paralympic athlete that has participated in 5 Olympics in wheelchair basketball! He has won 3 gold and 2 silver medals at the Paralympics. He is just one of several athletes that Paralympics supports in their athletic pursuits.
Weight Room Open
Hey Hawks, Do you want to get in the gym but don’t have a gym membership? The weight room will be open after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 – 3:30. If you’re interested, come to the PhysEd office and get a permission form from Mr. Schoutsen. All athletes are encouraged to come out!
Student Services
Just a reminder that applications for the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award are due Friday December 1st!