For any Grade 9, 10, and 11 students interested in writing the University of Waterloo math contests, they will take place on Wednesday, February 25 during period 1. Please either see Mrs Wylie in Room 302 or send her an email by Friday if you would like to participate.
There is a brief but important meeting today for all members of the Nordic Ski team as well as those who are volunteering to help at the race tomorrow. The meeting is at the start of lunch in room 346.
"The boys hockey team travelled to Bradford yesterday and fought a hard game. They had a tough 5 to 8 loss, with a hat-trick scored by OSS's Caden C. and two goals sored by Noah P. Wish the team good luck in their next game."
Today’s Black History Contest spotlight:
Did you know that in 1995, the Honourable Jean Augustine introduced the motion to officially recognize February as Black History Month in Canada? She was also the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, serving from 1993-2006. Continue to listen for tomorrow's clues and help to fill-in your class contest form.
Badminton. Badminton. If you are interested in tying out for the school badminton team this year, please join us for an organizational meeting on Wednesday, at the start of lunch, in room 339.
Model UN! If you're interested in politics, human rights, and global issues, our Model United Nations club will be starting up next Monday at lunch, in room 308. Model UN is an academic-driven club where we develop research, debate, and public speaking skills, which culminates in the board-wide competition in late April. Members of our team will be representing 10 different nations, and debating this year's topics, which are: Fossil Fuel Dependency, Democratic Backsliding, and Human Trafficking. If you're interested, come to room 308 next Monday. If you can't make that time, make sure you talk to Mr. Flood!
Attention Junior Concert Band members: This is a reminder that Junior Band rehearsals will resume today after school. Pit Band will resume its regular rehearsals today as well, following Junior Band.
Attention Choir members: this is a reminder that choir rehearsal will move to Thursdays at lunch for semester 2. We will begin at 11am as usual. New members are always welcome! Do you love to sing? Then the OSS Choir is for you! See you Thursday at lunch in the Music room.
Welcome back students! The guidance office will be VERY busy this week.
We will be prioritizing our appointments to first serve students who are new to our school and those who have failed a course and need to adjust their timetable.
We will then look at the wait-lists and lastly, those who want to change their elective classes. Please be in your scheduled classes so we can find you. We may also be meeting with students during the lunch break.
ALL course changes must happen by Friday of this week.
Also, if you are interested in signing up for summer school, please check your school email and fill out the google form.
Attention all Student Council members! We will be having a meeting today at the beginning of lunch in room 300. We will be talking about the events in second semester so bring your lunch. Please let Ms. Reynolds or Ms. Boyden know if you can't make it.