Tues

Sept 3

Happy Tuesday Blue Dragons. 

Today is Tuesday, September 3rd.  Here are your morning announcements:

1) All COOP seminars are located in the South Side of the Cafeteria.  All COOP students should bring their Chromebooks with them, fully charged and/or with their chargers. 

2) Peer Helper Seminars are happening in the Library for today.  Any Peer Helpers need to meet in the Library with their fully charged Chromebooks. 

MUSICAL 2025

LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Second round of auditions are ready to go.  A meeting will be held in the upper drama studio on Monday Sept. 9 (at lunch) to discuss these auditions (room 267). This meeting is for ALL people that participated in the first round of auditions, as well as all grade 9 students, any students new to ENSS, OR anyone that was unable to make the first audition last school year. We are EXTREMELY close to picking our show for 2025 and need all of you to support us. PLEASE come to this meeting when we communicate what songs are sung at the audition AND how to sign up. IF YOU WANT A SNEAK PEEK, join the Musical 2025 Edsby group to see the audition songs.

GOLF TEAM

ENSS has a golf team and you can try to become a member! Meeting for this year’s upcoming golf team is this Friday (at lunch) in the drama studio (room 267). 

→ Today is National Skyscraper Day!  Did you know…. skyscrapers have only been around for about 130 years. The world’s first skyscraper was completed in 1885 in Chicago and it stood only 138 feet tall - a mere 10 stories!  That would not even count as a skyscraper today! But the name stuck, and initially any building that towered high over the surrounding structures was dubbed a skyscraper. Over time, our ability to engineer and construct skyscrapers improved drastically, and now a building must have at least 40 floors to be classified as a skyscraper at all.

Peer Tutors are meeting in the Library during their class time today.

CROSS COUNTRY TEAM - Mandatory meeting at lunch tomorrow (WEDNESDAY) at the beginning of lunch.  Optional easy run tomorrow after school - meet at the bleachers by the track.  First official practice Thursday (Meet at the bleachers by the track).

Wed

Sept 4

Happy Wednesday Blue Dragons - today is Wednesday, September 4th.

Here are your daily announcements:

→ MUSICAL 2025

LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Second round of auditions are ready to go.  A meeting will be held in the upper drama studio on Monday Sept. 9 (at lunch) to discuss these auditions (room 267). This meeting is for ALL people that participated in the first round of auditions, as well as all grade 9 students, any students new to ENSS, OR anyone that was unable to make the first audition last school year. We are EXTREMELY close to picking our show for 2025 and need all of you to support us. PLEASE come to this meeting when we communicate what songs are sung at the audition AND how to sign up. IF YOU WANT A SNEAK PEEK, join the Musical 2025 Edsby group to see the audition songs.

→ GOLF TEAM

ENSS has a golf team and you can try to become a member! Meeting for this year’s upcoming golf team is this Friday (at lunch) in the drama studio (room 267). 

→ Today is National Macadamia Nut Day! 

Macadamia trees are native to Australia and are classified as a tree type that consists of four species, each able to produce edible nuts. For this reason, the tree is now grown in different regions of the world, the macadamia nut is also known as the Queensland nut, the maroochi nut, and the bauple nut. Rare as they are, macadamia nuts are highly sought after in the culinary world.

Anyone who is interested in running Cross-country this year should come to a meeting today AT THE BEGINNING of LUNCH in the LIBRARY!  First official practice tomorrow after school (meet at the bleachers by the track)

Anyone interested in trying out for the Senior Boys Soccer Team can come to room 222 today at lunch to sign up and pick up a permission form. Tryouts begin on Thursday at 2:30 on the soccer field.

Thur

Sept 5

Happy Thursday Blue Dragons!  Today is September 5th  - Here are your morning announcements:

→ Grade Assemblies will be in Gym A today.  Teachers, please refer to the schedule posted in EDSBY. 

MUSICAL 2025

LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Second round of auditions are ready to go.  A meeting will be held in the upper drama studio on Monday Sept. 9 (at lunch) to discuss these auditions (room 267). This meeting is for ALL people that participated in the first round of auditions, as well as all grade 9 students, any students new to ENSS, OR anyone that was unable to make the first audition last school year. We are EXTREMELY close to picking our show for 2025 and need all of you to support us. PLEASE come to this meeting when we communicate what songs are sung at the audition AND how to sign up. IF YOU WANT A SNEAK PEEK, join the Musical 2025 Edsby group to see the audition songs.

GOLF TEAM

ENSS has a golf team and you can try to become a member! Meeting for this year’s upcoming golf team is this Friday (at lunch) in the drama studio (room 267). 

First official Cross-country practice is tonight after school today.  Please meet at the bleachers by the track at 2:35.  Wear proper running shoes and shorts and a t-shirt!  Don’t forget to bring a water bottle

Attention dancers! There will be an interest meeting for this year’s dance team at the beginning of lunch in room 224 on Monday September 9th. All grades are welcome! Come learn about what we do, and find out how you can be a part of our exciting team! 

→ Today is National Cheese Pizza Day! 

Hold the toppings, please! National Cheese Pizza Day is celebrated annually on September 5, and it’s time for you to celebrate in cheese-pizza style. We all love the classics, like pepperoni, pizza with pineapple, barbecued chicken pizza, or juicy meat lovers. But nothing surpasses the basics of holding a gently folded, single slice of melty deliciousness — the cheese pizza.

Each year, more than 2 billion pounds of pizza cheese is produced in the U.S. alone. 

So on this special day, savor a classic slice of ooey, gooey cheese pizza for yourself, and share a slice or two with some of your very best friends.

The first tryout for the senior boys soccer team takes place today from 2:30-4:00 outside on the soccer field. Shin pads and cleats are mandatory. If you missed the signup yesterday and still want to try out, please see Mme. Millington or Mr. Corkum to pick up a permission form.

Fri

Sept 6

Happy Friday Blue Dragons!  Today is September 6th - Here are your morning announcements: 

MUSICAL 2025

LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Second round of auditions are ready to go.  A meeting will be held in the upper drama studio on Monday Sept. 9 (at lunch) to discuss these auditions (room 267). This meeting is for ALL people that participated in the first round of auditions, as well as all grade 9 students, any students new to ENSS, OR anyone that was unable to make the first audition last school year. We are EXTREMELY close to picking our show for 2025 and need all of you to support us. PLEASE come to this meeting when we communicate what songs are sung at the audition AND how to sign up. IF YOU WANT A SNEAK PEEK, join the Musical 2025 Edsby group to see the audition songs.

GOLF TEAM

ENSS has a golf team and you can try to become a member! Meeting for this year’s upcoming golf team is TODAY (at lunch) in the drama studio (room 267). 

Cross-country practice tonight after school today RAIN OR SHINE.  Please meet at the bleachers by the track at 2:35.  Wear proper running shoes and shorts and a t-shirt!

Attention dancers! There will be an interest meeting for this year’s dance team at the beginning of lunch in room 224 on Monday September 9th. All grades are welcome! Come learn about what we do, and find out how you can be a part of our exciting team! 

Breakfast club is starting next week! If you woke up late and need some breakfast please come to room 209 for fruit, bagels, yogurt and other goodies. This year breakfast club is going green, so remember your take away mug for coffee, but as always you are welcome to stay in the room and enjoy your breakfast

→ Today is National Read a Book Day! 

While National Read a Book Day is believed to have originated in the US, other details of the day’s history are unclear. What is clear, though, is our love for books! And, for many, this is a welcomed day because 81% of us don’t feel we spend as much time reading as we would like. So, today is the perfect opportunity to set aside a little time to catch up on our “to read” list.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

There will be a brief meeting today at the start of lunch in Gym C for any boys interested in playing Junior or Senior volleyball this year.  Please attend this meeting to get a form to tryout.  First tryout is Monday morning starting at 7:00 am.  See you there 

Senior Boys Soccer

Tryouts for the senior boys soccer team will continue on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday next week from 2:30-4:00. You MUST hand in a permission form to Mme. Millington or Mr. Corkum and bring shin pads and cleats in order to try out.

Mon

Sept 9

Happy Monday Blue Dragons!  Today is September 9th - Here are your morning announcements: 

→ The Parking Lot Meeting will be happening today.  Any students who want to drive to school and park in the South Parking Lot must attend this meeting.  Please refer to EDSBY for details.  

MUSICAL 2025

LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Second round of auditions are ready to go.  A meeting will be held in the upper drama studio TODAY (at lunch) to discuss these auditions (room 267). This meeting is for ALL people that participated in the first round of auditions, as well as all grade 9 students, any students new to ENSS, OR anyone that was unable to make the first audition last school year. We are EXTREMELY close to picking our show for 2025 and need all of you to support us. PLEASE come to this meeting when we communicate what songs are sung at the audition AND how to sign up. IF YOU WANT A SNEAK PEEK, join the Musical 2025 Edsby group to see the audition songs.

• If you are interested in running Cross-country this year IT IS NOT TOO LATE.  Meet us for practice today after school at the bleachers, wear your running clothes and bring your water bottle!  Keep those permission forms and user fees coming in.  

Attention dancers! There will be an interest meeting for this year’s dance team at the beginning of lunch in room 224 TODAY! All grades are welcome! Come learn about what we do, and find out how you can be a part of our exciting team! 

→Tomorrow at lunch, the DNA Club will be hosting our first meeting of the school year. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135 - located across from the Music room. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there! 

→ Today is National Teddy Bear Day! 

Teddy Bear Day is celebrated on September 9 annually, a day set aside for everyone to bring out all their teddy bears to thank them for their companionship, the wonderful moments we’ve had with them, and all the days and nights they’ve comforted us. The teddy bear is one of the most popular toys for children, and it occupies a particular place in the hearts of many adults as well. 

Hey ENSS, blue and gold day is coming up. This Friday on September 13th make sure to show your school spirit by wearing blue and gold!

There will be a tryout for the senior boys soccer team today after school from 2:30-4:00 on the soccer field. You must have your signed permission form, cleats and shin pads in order to try out.

Tuesday

Sept 10

Happy Tuesday Blue Dragons!  Today is September 10th - Here are your morning announcements: 

→ Hey ENSS, blue and gold day is coming up. This Friday on September 13th. Make sure to show your school spirit by wearing blue and gold!

→ Today at lunch, the DNA Club will be hosting our first meeting of the school year. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135 - located across from the Music room. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there! 

→ Today is National TV DINNER Day! 

National TV Dinner Day is celebrated on September 10. It is the holiday that captures the essence of TV Dinner. This is a day to let yourself enjoy a complete meal without having to cook. It is also a good time to enjoy a nice show on TV. 

• Attention Yearbook Club and those interested in joining Yearbook Club. We will meet tomorrow at lunch in room 272!

→ There will be a second junior girls Basketball tryout tonight after school in gym A/B from 2:30-4. Don’t forget to bring in your signed permission form!

“ENSS Student Drill Team is a group dedicated to the accurate recreation of Canadian soldiers at the time of Confederation. We travel to several historical sites in Ontario and interpret this history through marching demonstrations. We also set historical camps. 

If you are interested in participating, please come out to room 304 after school on Thursday. We meet from 2:20 to 4:00. If you would like more information, please contact Mr. Audas on Edsby. We hope to see you there!”

Art Club is starting up again this Wednesday, from 2:20 to 4pm, in Room 201.   Art Club welcomes all, and is a place for those who like to create, to  hang-out with friends,  talk, draw and work on Art assignments. Bring a friend and come by and say Hi.  I am German, and I approve this message. 

Wednesday

Sept 11

Happy Wednesday Blue Dragons!  Today is September 11th - Here are your morning announcements:

→ Hey ENSS, blue and gold day is coming up. This Friday on September 13th make sure to show your school spirit by wearing blue and gold!

→ Attention Yearbook Club and those wanting to join Yearbook Club. We will meet today at lunch in room 272!

→ Cross-country practice tonight after school.  We will meet you at the bleachers at 2:30pm.  Bring your forms

→ Hey ENSS - are you interested in joining Student Government? The role of Minister of Social Activities is vacant and we are currently accepting applications. So - If you’re in grades 10, 11 or 12 and interested in joining student government, please see the details on School Talk on Edsby and send Mr. Corkum a message by this Friday!

→  Today is National Make your Bed Day! 

This may come as a shock — but did you know that we spend a third of our lives in bed?  So, treat your bed with the respect it deserves on September 11, National Make Your Bed Day.  While you’re turning off your blaring, chirping or beeping alarm, consider that having an actual bed to sleep on is still relatively new, given the entirety of civilization.

“ENSS Student Drill Team is a group dedicated to the accurate recreation of Canadian soldiers at the time of Confederation. We travel to several historical sites in Ontario and interpret this history through marching demonstrations. We also set historical camps. 

If you are interested in participating, please come out to room 304 after school on Thursday. We meet from 2:20 to 4:00. If you would like more information, please contact Mr. Audas on Edsby. We hope to see you there!”

Yesterday, someone,  bizarrely, gave the wrong room number for Art Club.  Art Club is today in Rm 102, from 2:20 to 4.  Make sure you arrange a ride home. 

We Supreme and Majestic Leaders  Art Club, and the Invisible Club, will do our best to figure out who misspoke the room number and give them a weird look. 

Thank-You for your Time.

Photo Day - Wednesday, September 18 2024 

There will be a try out for the senior boys soccer team today after school from 2:30-4:00. 

Thursday 

Sept 12

Happy Thursday Blue Dragons!  Today is September 12th - Here are your morning announcements:

→ Hey ENSS, blue and gold day is coming up. This Friday on September 13th make sure to show your school spirit by wearing blue and gold!

→ Attention Blue Dragons! The 2023-2024 Yearbooks are in. They are available for pick up at the 4 corners Monday and Tuesday at lunch!! 

→ hey ENSS, this is a reminder that the chique boutique is open today at lunch in the music hall, hope to see you there!

→Cross-country practice tonight after school.  We will meet you at the bleachers at 2:30pm.  Bring your forms

→ There will be a junior girls basketball team practice tonight in gym C. 

—> There is a senior boys soccer tryout today after school from 2:30-4:00. Please remember your cleats and shin pads.

-reminder of the help for the musical audition song in the music hall today at the START of lunch

-golfers! Reminder to see Mr. Hussey with your golf information if you want to make the team. Currently he has seen information from 1 player and the team is in jeopardy

→ Hey ENSS - are you interested in joining Student Government ? The role of Minister of Social Activities is vacant and we are currently accepting applications. So - If you’re in grades 10,11 or 12 and interested in joining student government, please see the details on School Talk and send Mr. Corkum a message by this Friday if you are interested!

→  Today is National Video Games Day! 

No reason to feel bad about not even seeing the light of day on September 12, because it’s National Video Game Day! Video games originated around 1940, but today, the video game industry is an 18 billion dollar industry that constantly churns out new fun favorites for all ages. The term “video game” encompasses all kinds of digital games, from old-school Mario games to hot new VR ones like “Beat Saber.” The huge array of video games means there will be something for everyone to play today — whether it’s an old arcade game or Fortnite. 

“ENSS Student Drill Team is a group dedicated to the accurate recreation of Canadian soldiers at the time of Confederation. We travel to several historical sites in Ontario and interpret this history through marching demonstrations. We also set historical camps. 

If you are interested in participating, please come out to room 304 after school on Thursday. We meet from 2:20 to 4:00. If you would like more information, please contact Mr. Audas on Edsby. We hope to see you there!”

Friday 

Sept 13

Happy Friday Blue Dragons!  Today is September 13th - Here are your morning announcements: 

→ Today is our Annual Terry Fox Assembly!  Teacher - please refer to the schedule found in EDSBY.  See you there!

→ Attention Blue Dragons! The 2023-2024 Yearbooks are in. They are available for pick up at the 4 corners Monday and Tuesday at lunch!! 

→ It is said that "books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into another world." Join us for our first Book Club meeting today at lunch in the resource room right next door to the library. New members are always welcome. We hope to see you there.

→ Hey ENSS - are you interested in joining Student Government? The role of Minister of Social Activities is vacant and this is your last day to apply. So - If you’re in grades 10,11 or 12 and interested in joining student government, please see the details on School Talk and send Mr. Corkum a message by the end of the day if you are interested!

→ Hey ENSS, today is our FIRST SPIRIT DAY!! Great job to those of you showing your school spirit!! 

Golf Team - reminder to hand in ALL information to Mr. Hussey by lunch today. He will be in the drama studio.

→ Today is National Positive Thinking Day! 

Positive Thinking Day is celebrated on September 13 every year to highlight the rewards of positive thinking. Positive Thinking Day is all about thinking positive thoughts. It’s easy to be pessimistic and cynical about things — which is not entirely bad because it prepares you for the worst. However, too much negativity can have an adverse impact on our emotional well-being. Research says that you can prolong your life with happiness and optimism. So, on Positive Thinking Day, and other days too, train yourself to see the bright side in every situation and keep a positive attitude always.

• Photo Day - Wednesday September 18 2024

• All teachers please take attendance and then immediately bring your classes down to the Terry Fox Auditorium for the Terry Fox Assembly

**Once announcements are done, please ask all teachers to take attendance and then immediately bring their classes down to the Terry Fox Auditorium for the Terry Fox Assembly**

Monday

16

→ Attention Blue Dragons! The 2023-2024 Yearbooks are in. They are available for pick up at the 4 corners today and tomorrow at lunch!! 

Hey Grade 9’s - are you interested in joining Student Government? The role of Grade 9 rep is vacant and this is your chance to apply. So - If you’re in grade 9 and interested in joining student government, please see the details on School Talk and send Mr.Corkum a message by the end of the day on Friday if you're interested!

Photo day this Wednesday September 18 2024

Terry Fox pancake breakfast tickets are available for only $5 at the four corners this week during lunch. Don’t get caught in a line up, get your ticket early!

Golf Team - the golf team has been selected and they have a quick meeting in the drama studio at the start of lunch today to grab their permission forms.

Cross-country practice tonight.  Meet at the bleachers.If you haven’t yet picked up your race singlet come see us in the girls PE office at lunch.

The final tryout for the senior boys soccer team takes place today after school from 2:30-3:30.

Tuesday

17

→ Attention Blue Dragons! The 2023-2024 Yearbooks are in. They are available for pick up at the 4 corners today at lunch!

Hey Grade 9’s - are you interested in joining Student Government? The role of Grade 9 rep is vacant and this is your chance to apply. So - If you’re in grade 9 and interested in joining student government, please see the details on School Talk and send Mr.Corkum a message by the end of the day on Friday if you're interested!

Reminder that photo day is tomorrow

Terry Fox pancake breakfast tickets are available for only $5 at the four corners this week during lunch. Don’t get caught in a line up, get your ticket early!

→The DNA Club will be gathering today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135 - located across from the Music room. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there! 

• National pet bird day!!

Preen your feathers and warm up your singing voice because September 17 is National Pet Bird Day. It’s a chance to recognize and celebrate the joy that being a bird’s pet parent can bring to your life. National Pet Bird Day is sponsored every year by the Bird Enjoyment and Advantage Koalition. The organization promotes safe, fun, and responsible bird ownership and has tips and tools to help you find your feathered soul mate. 

The senior and junior boys soccer teams play their first games of the season today on our turf! Come out in full force and cheer on the players! The seniors play at 3:00 and the juniors at 4:30. Go Dragons Go!

Colour Corkum’s Beard! Donate $1 to Mr. Corkum and vote for a colour to be added to his beard. The more you donate, the more votes you can make.The top 3 most popular colours will go on the beard next week. All proceeds will support the Terry Fox Foundation.

Wednesday

18

→ Yearbook Club will meet today at lunch in room 274!

Hey Grade 9’s - are you interested in joining Student Government? The role of Grade 9 rep is vacant and this is your chance to apply. So - If you’re in grade 9 and interested in joining student government, please see the details on School Talk and send Mr.Corkum a message by the end of the day on Friday if you're interested!

Terry Fox pancake breakfast tickets are available for only $5 at the four corners today during lunch. Don’t get caught in a line up, get your ticket early!

With the TFox Breakfast approaching it’s time for the Blue Dragons to show their spirit!! Friday September 20th is a blue and gold spirit day…wear your colours to show your spirit for Terry Fox and your school! Can’t wait to see the cafeteria full of school colours!

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2023-2024 Yearbooks are in. They are available for pick up at the 4 corners today at lunch!

• National rice krispie treat day

Rice Krispie Treat Day on September 18 is a day dedicated to the no-bake, quick to make yummy gooey sweet treats. Since the treat is so easy to make, it has become a staple favorite of millions of households that consume the treat on a daily basis. The treat gained so much popularity over the years that it was launched officially by brands across the world and sold in stores. To celebrate the day, munch on some Rice Krispies and share your love for the delicious treat.

Colour Corkum’s Beard! Donate $1 to Mr. Corkum and vote for a colour to be added to his beard. The more you donate, the more votes you can make.The top 3 most popular colours will go on the beard next week. All proceeds will support the Terry Fox Foundation.

The Invisible Club will be meeting at the usual place, at the same time. Please bring your own Potions, Hexes, and Cloaks, as we cannot provide them for you. If you cannot make it please let Mrs. Balderstone or Mr. Chalkley know. Make sure you have arranged a ride home. 

Photo Day today - students will be called down to Gym C, alphabetically by your last name. Please wait to be called down before going for your photos.

Thursday

19

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2023-2024 Yearbooks are in. They are available for pick up at the 4 corners today at lunch!

Hey Grade 9’s - are you interested in joining Student Government? The role of Grade 9 rep is vacant and this is your chance to apply. So - If you’re in grade 9 and interested in joining student government, please see the details on School Talk and send Mr.Corkum a message by the end of the day on Friday if you're interested!

With the TFox Breakfast approaching it’s time for the Blue Dragons to show their spirit!! Tomorrow, Friday September 20th is a blue and gold spirit day…wear your colours to show your spirit for Terry Fox and your school! Can’t wait to see the cafeteria full of school colours!

Terry Fox pancake breakfast tickets are available for only $5 at the four corners today during lunch. Pancake breakfast is tomorrow morning. Get your attendance taken and then bring your ticket to the cafeteria for some pancakes!

Today is the last day to Colour Corkum’s Beard! Donate $1 to Mr. Corkum and vote for a colour to be added to his beard. The more you donate, the more votes you can make.The top 3 most popular colours will go on the beard next week. All proceeds will support the Terry Fox Foundation.

Congratulations to the ENSS Cross-country team for their successful meet yesterday at Trinity College.  A special shout out to Individual top 10 finishes:  In the Junior Girls division Anastasiia Syrovatska was 3rd!  In the Junior Boys division Sullivan Tait was 1st, Jack Turner was 3rd and Dawson Dunham was 4th.  And in the senior girls division Cadence Tait was 7th.  All our teams placed in the top 6 in their divisions and congratulations to the Junior boys team (consisting of Sullivan Tait, Jack Turner, Dawson Dunham, Ethan McDougall, Eli Christian, Alex Botting, Noah Wambolt, Walter Levesque, and Chaiden Germaine) for bringing home the win!  Best of luck next week at Pre-OFSAA!

Terry Fox Spirit Week Next Week!

Monday is Funky Socks or Crock Day!

Tuesday is Superhero Day!

Wednesday is Jersey Day!

Thursday is Costume Day for the Terry Fox Run!

• National talk like a pirate day

Created by two friends in 1995 as a joke, Talk Like a Pirate Day, on September 19, has become a beloved fun holiday that lets everyone channel their inner Jack Sparrow. Although real pirates likely didn’t use much of the vocabulary we now think of as “pirate lingo,” talk Like a Pirate Day gives us a fun opportunity to break out of our routine, learn some history, and celebrate a bygone era. So gather up some maties, and let your imagination take you on an adventure on the high seas!

And a very happy birthday to Mrs.Dbos!!! If you see her in the halls, wish her a very happy birthday

Friday

20

Hey Grade 9’s - are you interested in joining Student Government? The role of Grade 9 rep is vacant and this is your last day to apply. So - If you’re in grade 9 and interested in joining student government, please see the details on School Talk and send Mr.Corkum a message by the end of the day today if you're interested!

Reminder of Terry Fox Spirit Week starting next Monday!

Monday is Silly Socks or Funky Croc Day, Tuesday is Superhero Day, Wednesday is Jersey Day, and Thursday is Costume Day for the Terry Fox Run!

Blue and Gold day is today! Thanks to everyone who is showing their school spirit!!!

• National string cheese day

Every year, September 20th gives us the opportunity to celebrate National String Cheese Day. If you’ve ever tasted the stringy deliciousness of this snack, then you know it’s no wonder it has its own holiday. String cheese refers to variations of cheese where the proteins are aligned to make the cheese stringy. When heated up to 140°F and stretched, the milk proteins in mozzarella cheese line up, making it possible to peel strips or ‘strings’ from the main block of cheese.

Speaking of Cheese, the next date to get your photos taken if you were absent this time around, will be Friday November 8. Again that’s Friday November 8 Photo Day. 

A reminder to all junior and senior boys volleyball players that your team fees are due.  Please pay School Cash Online by Monday.  Next practice is Tuesday Morning at 6:45

Monday

23

Good morning ENSS, please rise for your land acknowledge, national anthem and moment of silence

You may be seated

Good morning ENSS today is sept 23, here are your morning announcements:

Rainbow of awareness! A pay what you can fundraiser hosted by the DNA club! Come to the caf the day of the tfox run! Face painting of different cancer awareness ribbons, a variety of tattoos and self-adhesive gems will also be available. So bring your coins to the caf on Thursday! All proceeds go to Terry Fox!

• National innergize day

With all the baggage life gives us sometimes, we all need time to cool off to focus on ourselves, and Innergize Day, which occurs on the day after the autumn equinox, on September 23 this year, gives us the perfect chance to do so. If you never have time to relax and rejuvenate, you have no excuse on a day that was created just for that. Today is the best time to do whatever gives you peace and makes your soul smile.

Today is the first day of our Spirit Week! It is Wacky Sock & Crocks Day! Cruise the school while rocking your wacky, wild, wonky, wonderful socks or crocks! Tomorrow is Superhero Day, Wednesday is Jersey Day and Thursday is Costume Day for the Terry Fox Run!

Cross-country practice after school today.  Meet in the Terry Fox foyer if it’s raining.  If it’s not raining, meet at the track.  We run RAIN OR SHINE

Drivers Education registration is now open. Pick up your application forms in the COOP office from Miss Leger.

All forms and money need to be returned to Miss Leger by October 18th. 

Tuesday

24

Rainbow of awareness! A pay what you can fundraiser hosted by the DNA club! Come to the caf the day of the tfox run! Face painting of different cancer awareness ribbons, a variety of tattoos and gems will also be available. So bring your coins to the caf on Thursday! All proceeds go to Terry Fox

• National punctuation day

From the lowly comma to the flamboyant ampersand, National Punctuation Day on September 24 celebrates the punctuation that makes our words legible and gets our point across. “Let’s eat, Grandma!” or “Let’s eat Grandma!” — it’s clear that punctuation saves lives. Though you might not have consciously considered punctuation since elementary school, you likely use it every day. Every year, the creator of the holiday sets a punctuation challenge, and punctuation quizzes and games can be found all over the country.

Today is the day to unleash your inner Wonder Woman and Spider Man and use your Blue Dragon Spirit superpowers to make this the best Tuesday ever! It’s Superhero Day! Tomorrow is Jersey Day and Thursday is Costume Day for the Terry Fox Run!

Drivers Education registration is now open. Pick up your application forms in the COOP office from Miss Leger.

All forms and money need to be returned to Miss Leger by October 18th. 

→The DNA Club will be gathering today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135 - located across from the Music room. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there! 

Come cheer on the JR girls basketball team tonight for their home opener against Eastside Secondary! The game starts at 4:30 in Gym A/B!

BUSES - Please Note:

Students are not allowed to ride any other bus other than the one they have been assigned. This is Bus Company policy.

Reminder of the meeting in the drama studio at the start of lunch today for all those that made it into the Little Mermaid. See you then!

Cross-country practice today.  Meet in the Terry Fox foyer

Wednesday

25

Rainbow of awareness! A pay what you can fundraiser hosted by the DNA club! Come to the caf the day of the tfox run! Face painting of different cancer awareness ribbons, a variety of tattoos and gems will also be available. So bring your coins to the caf on Thursday! All proceeds go to Terry Fox!

• National binge day

Binge Day is celebrated annually on September 25 as a fun and relaxing day to binge-watch your favorite movie, series, or T.V. show. The day is not a federal holiday, so it is not a day off unless it falls on the weekend. The holiday can be celebrated alone, or with friends while watching anything on T.V. or on the big screen while having snacks. 

Today is Jersey Day! Rock the jersey of your favourite team or rock your own jersey for your team! Sports-related hats, hoodies, shirts, and scarves count too! Tomorrow is Costume Day for the Terry Fox Run!

Drivers Education registration is now open. Pick up your application forms in the COOP office from Miss Leger.

All forms and money need to be returned to Miss Leger by October 18th. 

The Invisible Club will be meeting immediately after school in the courtyard. The doors will be locked immediately after we start, so please do not come late. We will be practising our quiet walk and whispering. If you have any questions please message Mrs. Balderstone or Mr. Chalkley.

MEDICAL FORMS

Parents/Guardians of students with Health Conditions, please complete appropriate forms, have signed by physician in some cases, if available and return to the office. This information is critical to the health and wellbeing of your students while they attend school each day.

If you would like a form sent home with your student, please send the student to Student Services to pick up hard copy of the form needed.

Thursday

26

Rainbow of awareness! A pay what you can fundraiser hosted by the DNA club! Come to the caf the day of the tfox run! Face painting of different cancer awareness ribbons, a variety of tattoos and gems will also be available. So bring your coins to the caf today! All proceeds go to Terry Fox!

• National alpaca day

Alpaca Day is on September 26 each year. Alpacas are cute, fuzzy animals that have been helping human beings in agriculture for a significant time. These animals have unique personalities, are highly sensitive to their environments, and are most timid in temperament. Alpaca Day raises awareness about the need for the conservation of alpacas and their habitats. 

Drivers Education registration is now open. Pick up your application forms in the COOP office from Miss Leger.

All forms and money need to be returned to Miss Leger by October 18th. 

Student Drivers, cars in the student parking lot need a parking pass. Admin will start checking for them next week. Please see Mrs. Reynolds to get an application. 

Monday is National Day for Truth and reconciliation. A reminder to wear an orange shirt and that all classes will be participating in activities on this day. 

MEDICAL FORMS

Parents/Guardians/Students with Health Conditions, please complete appropriate forms, have signed by physician in some cases, if available and return to the office. This information is critical to the health and wellbeing of your students while they attend school each day.

If you would like a form sent home with your student, please send the student to Student Services to pick up hard copy of the form needed.

GOLF TEAM

Yesterday your ENSS golf team played in their 1st of 2 league events. Cael Hussey was low golfer of the day with a 73 and our ENSS boys team was low team for the day. That team consisted of Cael Hussey, Holden Webster, Ethan Williams and Ben Laird. Their second league event is next Monday as they prepare for Bay of Quinte on Thursday.

Monday

30

Attention all Blue Dragons! With the Musical now picked, Yay The little mermaid,  and the rehearsal schedule coming out we are looking for those individuals interested in being a part of the stage crew. There will be a meeting this week in Dbos’ room, 236, Thursday at lunch - 11 am sharp, for a quick meeting. Here you can pick up your application. See you there! 

National Podcast Day!

Radio is so twentieth-century. The world has long moved on from the world of radio and into the world of podcasting. A mix of “iPod” and “broadcasting” led to the creation of the word, and while the iPod has long gone extinct, its form of media is here to stay. Podcasts have fundamentally changed the way people consume audio, and for that reason, we celebrate on September 30: here’s to International Podcast Day!

Tuesday

1

STAGE Crew for all those interested in being a part of the Little mermaid Stage crew, come to a quick meeting thursday Oct 3 at 11 am sharp in Dbos’s room, 236. 

National Homemade Cookie Day!

With the average person consuming almost 19,000 cookies in a lifetime, it is no surprise why we celebrate National Homemade Cookie Day! Every year on October 1, bakers, homemakers, and cookie enthusiasts alike, preheat their ovens to serve up these delicious treats. With a variety of options to choose from, there is no limit to the types of cookies you can create in the comfort of your own home. 

There is a mandatory meeting for the senior boys soccer team at the start of lunch in room 222.

→The DNA Club will be gathering today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135 - located across from the Music room. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there! 

—-- The Junior boys soccer team will practice tonight and tomorrow night in preparation for their home game against Nicholson on Thursday.  

Wednesday

2

Any potential stage crew people are reminded of their meeting tomorrow, at lunch (11 am sharp) in Dbos’ room 236

Book Club will be meeting this Friday at lunch in Room 241. New members are always welcome.

National Custodian Day!

They work while we sleep. Sometimes we walk around them in the halls not always “seeing” them or their work as important. That’s why we love this day, National Custodian Day, which rolls around every  October 2nd.  It recognizes the hard work that it takes to keep our facilities in tip-top shape to make sure we have schools and workplaces that are spotless and sanitary. Custodians are our first line of defense of the war on germs and often, it’s a thankless task. So, on National Custodian Day,  show your appreciation to the custodians who clean the office buildings or schools that you frequently attend. 

CAST OF THE LITTLE MERMAID

MAJOR CHANGE!!!

Due to unforeseen events, we need to cancel tonight’s cast get together and move it to today at lunch in the drama studio. This is where you will get your "bible"; the rehearsal schedule AND hear all about our great set design ideas. Sorry about the change! Start of lunch today in the studio to get a script (for those that did not get one) AND the very important rehearsal schedule!!

Yearbook Club will meet today at lunch in room 272!

Come cheer on the JR girls basketball team tonight as they take on PECI.! The game starts at 4:00 in Gym A/B!

Thursday

3

Anyone interested in being a part of stage crew is reminded of their meeting TODAY at lunch (11 am) in Dbos’ room 236. See you there.

Book Club will be meeting tomorrow at lunch in room 241. New members are always welcome and we hope to see you there.

National Mean Girls Day!

Mean Girls Day comes around annually on October 3. We are celebrating this jazzy day by initiating the best possible programs such as ‘Try the worn out’, ‘Speak fetch’, and ‘Say yes to plastics’. This cult classic is definitely worth a yearly day of remembrance. We welcome you on board to unleash the madness and delve into the faulty. Mean Girls Day, here we come.

Cross-country practice tonight.  We will meet in the Terry Fox foyer before heading out for your runs.

Yesterday the Cross-Country team won the Bay of Quinte Invitational!  The Junior Boy and Senior Boy teams won their divisions!  The Senior girls were 2nd, the Novice Boys and Junior Girls placed 3rd, and our Novice girls placed 4th!

The following 10 athletes were top 10 in their divisions.  Roslynn Marshall was 7th in the Novice Girls division, Jordan Loveless was 9th in the Novice Boys division.  Jack Turner, Sullivan Tait, and Dawson Dunham were 2nd, 4th, and 5th respectively, in the junior boys division.  In the Senior girls division, Cadence Tait was 3d and Cara Perrault was 6th.  Lastly, in the senior boys division Owen McDougall was 2nd and Nate Boomhouwer was 3rd.

Attention Blue Dragons - the 2024/2025 Yearbook is now available for purchase on SchoolCash Online for $40. For cash sales, please see Mrs. Pemberton!

Monday

7

National Forgiveness and Happiness Day!

National Forgiveness & Happiness Day on October 7th, is a day that celebrates forgiveness and the amount of happiness it can bring to one’s life. While many people hold on to grudges and fantasise about revenge, studies have revealed that the best way to heal is to actually forgive the person who hurt you. And no, forgiving someone does not make you weak. Instead, it contributes to the creation of a much more successful and happy you. This National Forgiveness & Happiness Day, fill your heart with the light of love and practice the art of forgiveness. 

2- There will be a brief meeting at the start of lunch tomorrow in room 246 for any students interested in signing up for a swim team. This meeting is just to get an idea of interest and numbers.

 For Cross-country, this week we practice Monday, Tuesday, Thursday this week. Meet after school today at the track for Fruit Loops!

Tuesday

8

National Pierogi Day!

Each year, we set aside October 8th to celebrate this delicious Polish food. Pierogies were traditionally considered a peasant food, but they eventually gained popularity and spread throughout all social classes—including nobles in Europe. We can see why—they’re made of unleavened dough, boiled, and then baked and fried with butter. Then, they’re stuffed with the most delicious of fillings: potato and cheese, potato and onion, cabbage, mushrooms and spinach… the list goes on! And if that isn’t decadent enough, Pierogies are often served with melted butter, sour cream, fried bacon crumbles, sautéed mushrooms and onions and/or green onion. 

2→The DNA Club will be gathering today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135 - located across from the Music room. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there! 

3→ Attention Blue Dragons - the 2024/2025 Yearbook is now available for purchase on SchoolCash Online for $40. For cash sales, please see Mrs. Pemberton!

4→ There will be a brief meeting at the start of lunch today in room 246 for any students interested in signing up for a swim team. This meeting is just to get an idea of interest and numbers.

5. GOLF TEAM

Yesterday, your ENSS golf team competed at the COSSA Championship. The boys team consisting of Ben Laird, Cael Hussey, Holden Webster and Ethan Williams came second and won the silver medal. Kora Ferguson, in the girls division, finished 6th and qualified for OFSAA. Great job team. Boys can pick up their medals from Mr. Hussey any lunch hour in the drama room.

6. SPC cards will start being sold this Friday, October 11 until Friday, October 24 for $10. SPC cards give you discounts at lots of stores like American Eagle, Pizza Hut, KFC and lots of other places too! So get your SPC cards while you can! 

Wednesday

9

Emergency Nurses Day!

Emergency Nurses Day is celebrated on the second Wednesday of October every year, which falls on October 9 this year. Nursing as a profession requires a great deal of compassion and expertise, and nurses working in hospital emergency wards have to deal with numerous difficulties all through their working hours. A special focus is placed on Emergency Nurses Day, which is a part of a wider celebration of Emergency Nurses Week. Events are held around the world to express gratitude and show support for emergency nurses, who provide invaluable care and assistance to those in need.

2→The Invisible Club will be meeting, as usual, after school in Rm 403. Make sure you have arranged your ride home. If you are not attending, please notify Ms. Balderstone or Mr. Chalkley. 

3→ Yearbook Club will meet today at lunch in room 272!

4→  Art Club is Cancelled Today.  Repeat Art Club is Cancelled today. That is all.  

5 → SPC cards will start being sold this Friday, October 11 until Thursday, October 24 for $10. SPC cards give you discounts at lots of stores like American Eagle, Pizza Hut, KFC and lots of other places too! So get your SPC cards while you can! 

Thursday

10

National Mental Health Day!

National Mental Health Day is on October 10 and as our understanding of mental health grows, we grow along with it. Mental health has come a long way since the early nineties when the World Federation of Mental Health officially established the day. Our self-awareness and sensitivity towards it have changed things for the better. Our language surrounding mental health has improved as words like “crazy” and “lunatic” are used less and we come to better understand that they can be unintentionally hurtful and stigmatising. While we’ve learned a lot, there’s still so much more we can do to evolve as a society.

2→ Attention Blue Dragons - the 2024/2025 Yearbook is now available for purchase on SchoolCash Online for $40. For cash sales, please see Mrs. Pemberton!

3→  SPC cards will start being sold tomorrow Friday, October 11 until Thursday, October 24 for $10. SPC cards give you discounts at lots of stores like American Eagle, Pizza Hut, KFC and lots of other places too! So get your SPC cards while you can! 

Friday

11

National Spread Joy Day!

National Spread Joy Day, observed on October 11, is an opportunity to shift the tone of our newsfeeds and newsrooms from negativity to joy. Today, people are urged to surprise friends and relatives with a gift, a cup of coffee, or mail. The objective is to make each other happy. The day was initiated in response to the escalating negative thinking and hatred observed on social media, in our news, and in politics to effect proactive change in our communities. We can spread happiness if we concentrate more on the good. This is the message of National Spread Joy Day.

 → SPC cards will start being sold TODAY until Thursday, October 24 for $10. SPC cards give you discounts at lots of stores like American Eagle, Pizza Hut, KFC and lots of other places too! So get your SPC cards while you can! 

Thursday

17

National Pasta Day!

National Pasta day is celebrated every October 17th. The folks who created pasta definitely knew what they were doing. Hundreds of years of Italian tradition go into this simple meal. Each October, we devote a special day to this incredible dish. Pasta comes in many shapes and sizes but no matter the form, it’s something nearly every family has grown up with.

Attention Blue Dragons - the 2024/2025 Yearbook is now available for purchase on SchoolCash Online for $40. For cash sales, please see Mrs. Pemberton!

 Hey Dragons - what do ARDENES, WEST 49 and TEN TREE all have in common? They all give discounts to SPC members!  

Get your SPC card and don’t pay full price again!! 

We are selling Student price cards online through ‘school cash’ - OR if you prefer to pay CASH - you can buy yours at the 4 corners at lunch. 

These cards will get you discounts at all of your favourite stores like KERNELS POPCORN & ELF cosmetics …Student Price Cards cost $10 - get  your SPC card and start saving today! 

This week is Digital Citizenship week! Come test your knowledge and play a Kahoot about what it means to be a good Digital Citizen today at lunch in the library. Prizes will be awarded to the top three players. Bring your phone or chromebook and see you there.

Yesterday the ENSS Cross country team won the overall team title at the Bay of Quinte Championship. 

Individually, Anastasiia Syrovatska was the Junior girls champion and Jack Turner was the Junior Boy Champion.

ENSS took first place in three out of six divisions – junior boys, senior girls, and senior boys. ENSS novice girls, novice boys, and junior girls were second.  This earned them 54 points out of a possible 60!

The Blue Dragons head to Jackson Park in Peterborough next week (Oct. 23) for the COSSA championship!  Good luck Blue Dragon runners!

Are you interested in learning about the Apprenticeship Pathway?  KPR families curious to learn more about apprenticeship pathways to skilled trades in Ontario are invited to join us for an evening of learning. Each of three regional events will feature information about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, skilled trades in Ontario, and a chance to hear from KPR youth in the apprenticeship pathway along with adult apprentices and journey people.

On November 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, students and their families are invited to attend Cobourg Collegiate Institute to learn more about the Apprenticeship Pathway.  

Families are asked to please register to ensure we provide enough seats and snacks! 

If you have any questions - please see Miss. Leger in the COOP department. 

Looking forward to seeing you on November 7th at CCI. 

Friday

18

National Chocolate Cupcake Day!

National Chocolate Cupcake Day is every year on October 18th – a day where office break rooms everywhere fill with a special kind of joy only brought by chocolate cupcakes (thanks Jan). Chocolate cupcakes were born out of a 1796 cookbook called American Cookery and have since grown into a worldwide craze and dessert staple. So let’s appreciate all there is about deliciously chocolate cupcakes and the happiness they bring to everyone who enjoys them.

Hey Dragons - what do DQ, Mucho Burrito & Pizza Hut all have in common? They all give discounts to SPC members!  Get your SPC card and don’t pay full price again!! 

We are selling Student Price Cards TODAY at lunch for $10.00 CASH. OR - if you prefer - you can buy yours online through ‘school cash’. 

These cards will get you discounts at all of your favourite stores - 

*Cards are only available to purchase until October 24th - 

Get  your SPC card and start saving today!  

Are you interested in learning about the Apprenticeship Pathway?  KPR families curious to learn more about apprenticeship pathways to skilled trades in Ontario are invited to join us for an evening of learning. Each of three regional events will feature information about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, skilled trades in Ontario, and a chance to hear from KPR youth in the apprenticeship pathway along with adult apprentices and journey people.

On November 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, students and their families are invited to attend Cobourg Collegiate Institute to learn more about the Apprenticeship Pathway.  

Families are asked to please register to ensure we provide enough seats and snacks! 

If you have any questions - please see Miss. Leger in the COOP department. 

Looking forward to seeing you on November 7th at CCI. 

Attention Blue Dragons - the 2024/2025 Yearbook is now available for purchase on SchoolCash Online for $40. For cash sales, please see Mrs. Pemberton!

Attention Boys Volleyball team members. We will be practising Monday morning at 6:45 am.  All players must attend.

Book Club will be meeting today at lunch in room 241. New members are always welcome!

There will be a mandatory meeting for the senior boys soccer team downstairs in the yoga studio, in the music hall, at the start of lunch today.

Tuesday

22

National Nut Day!

National Nut Day is celebrated annually on October 22. It was created by Liberation Foods Company to encourage the public to choose healthier snack options. According to the Nutcracker Museum, nuts were a regular part of the human diet from as far back as almost 800,000 years ago! 

Hey Dragons - what do DAVID’s TEA, Papa Johns Pizza & Marble Slab Creamery all have in common? They all give discounts to SPC members!  You have just 3 days left to get YOUR SPC card and don’t pay full price again!! 

Cards are on sale at 4 corners today at lunch for the low price of $10.00.  OR - if you prefer -you can get yours online with School Cash.

Homework Club! Homework club is happening every Wednesday in the library after school from 2:30-3:30. Come to get some extra support, or bring a friend for a quiet place to study. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

Mrs Darrach’s Period 3 culinary class is to go to the library with their fully charged chromebook. You will be doing the practice literacy test. Baking is rescheduled to Wednesday.

Are you interested in learning about the Apprenticeship Pathway?  KPR families curious to learn more about apprenticeship pathways to skilled trades in Ontario are invited to join us for an evening of learning. Each of three regional events will feature information about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, skilled trades in Ontario, and a chance to hear from KPR youth in the apprenticeship pathway along with adult apprentices and journey people.

On November 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, students and their families are invited to attend Cobourg Collegiate Institute to learn more about the Apprenticeship Pathway.  

Families are asked to please register to ensure we provide enough seats and snacks! 

If you have any questions - please see Miss. Leger in the COOP department. 

Looking forward to seeing you on November 7th at CCI. 

The DNA Club will be gathering today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135 - located across from the Music room. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there! 

Wednesday

23

National Croc Day!

National Croc Day sneaks up on us every October 23.  Crocs are making a big comeback, everywhere from college campuses to fashion runways, celebrity feet to the comedy stage. And why not? They’re versatile, vibrant, and most of all, comfortable. So join in and wear your crocs on National Croc Day!

Yearbook Club will meet today at lunch in room 272! 

‘The Brighton Arts Council’ recently held their ‘Annual Juried Art Show.’ Congratulations to Terra Onions who placed 1st Place, Iman Sepehr who placed  Second Place, and Payton Slymons who placed Third. Well done everybody, there were a lot of excellent submissions. 

Attention Blue Dragons - the 2024/2025 Yearbook is now available for purchase on SchoolCash Online for $40. For cash sales, please see Mrs. Pemberton! They are also for sale tomorrow night at Parent’s Night!

Homework Club! Homework club is happening today in the library after school from 2:30-3:30. Come to get some extra support, or bring a friend for a quiet place to study. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page. 

Hey Dragons - who likes to pay full price? Not me! As an SPC member I get discounts at HUNDREDS of places!  Get your SPC card and don’t pay full price again!! SPC cards are available for 2 more days in person - Cards are on sale at 4 corners today at lunch for the low price of $10.00.  OR - if you prefer -you can get yours online with School Cash.

Are you interested in learning about the Apprenticeship Pathway?  KPR families curious to learn more about apprenticeship pathways to skilled trades in Ontario are invited to join us for an evening of learning. Each of three regional events will feature information about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, skilled trades in Ontario, and a chance to hear from KPR youth in the apprenticeship pathway along with adult apprentices and journey people.

On November 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, students and their families are invited to attend Cobourg Collegiate Institute to learn more about the Apprenticeship Pathway.  

Families are asked to please register to ensure we provide enough seats and snacks! 

If you have any questions - please see Miss. Leger in the COOP department. 

Looking forward to seeing you on November 7th at CCI. 

The Invisible Club is cancelled today, as we cannot locate Mr. Chalkley. It is possible that he has fallen asleep underneath his cloak. For those members that would like to help, we will be checking the corners of the classrooms on the fourth floor at lunch. 

Haunted Halls is back! We will be open for two spooky nights this year: Friday, October 25th, and Saturday, October 26th. On both nights we will be open from 6:00 - 9:00 in the evening, but less scary for the first hour for the kids. Access will be through the main office doors on Dundas St. The cost is $5.00 per participant. Come on out if you dare!

Attention all grade 12 students signed up for the Bishop University Presentation, it will be held in northside caf first period.

Thursday

24

National Bologna Day!

This October 24th, make sure to bring your brown bag lunches to school because it’s National Bologna Day! Everyone’s favourite processed lunch meat has its own day. Bologna is named after the Italian city of the same name, but there they call it mortadella, which is a sausage with bits of lard and peppercorns in it. Canadian Bologna, as you may have noticed, is distinctly different, but no less loved.

Are you interested in learning about the Apprenticeship Pathway?  KPR families curious to learn more about apprenticeship pathways to skilled trades in Ontario are invited to join us for an evening of learning. Each of three regional events will feature information about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, skilled trades in Ontario, and a chance to hear from KPR youth in the apprenticeship pathway along with adult apprentices and journey people.

On November 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, students and their families are invited to attend Cobourg Collegiate Institute to learn more about the Apprenticeship Pathway.  

Families are asked to please register to ensure we provide enough seats and snacks! 

If you have any questions - please see Miss. Leger in the COOP department. 

Looking forward to seeing you on November 7th at CCI. 

Attention Blue Dragons - the 2024/2025 Yearbook is now available for purchase on SchoolCash Online for $40. For cash sales, please see Mrs. Pemberton! They are also for sale TONIGHT at Parent’s Night!

The ENSS cross-country team won the overall team title at the COSSA Championship, held in Jackson Park in Peterborough today! ENSS earned a total of 41 team points. St. Peter’s was second place, and CCI and IE Weldon tied for 3rd place.

ENSS took first place in the Junior Boys and Senior Boys divisions, and the Senior Girls were second place. All three of those teams will advance to OFSAA, to be held in Ottawa on November 4. Three individual ENSS runners also qualified for OFSAA: Roslyn Marshall (10 in Novice Girls), Jordan Loveless (11th in Novice Boys) and Anastasia Syrovatska (2nd in junior girls). The ENSS Novice Girls and Junior Girls teams were third place while the novice boys were sixth.

Individual COSSA finishes in the top 3 of their fields were as following:

Junior Girls: Anastaiisa Syrovatska (2nd)

Junior Boys: Sullivan Tait (1st), Jack Turner (2nd), Dawson Dunham (3rd)

Senior Girls: Cadence Tait (3rd)

Senior Boys: Owen McDougall (3rd)

If you see any ENSS Cross-country runners in the halls today please make sure to congratulate them on their overall COSSA win!

Hey Blue Dragons - do you like to save money?  Well get your SPC card today and you too can get great deals at so many restaurants and stores! HOWEVER -  today is the LAST day to buy an SPC card at ENSS. SPC cards will be sold today at lunch at 4 corners AND tonight during parent teacher night. 

Haunted Halls is back! We will be open for two spooky nights this year: Friday, October 25th, and Saturday, October 26th. On both nights we will be open from 6:00 - 9:00 in the evening, but less scary for the first hour for the kids. Access will be through the main office doors on Dundas St. The cost is $5.00 per participant. Come on out if you dare!

Monday

28

National First Responders Day!

National First Responders Day on October 28 recognizes the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes. Not sure what a first responder does? Just think about 9/11 for a moment. Firefighters, police, paramedics, and more — rushing into Lower Manhattan. Whether you’ve had your own emergency or not, it’s not hard to understand and appreciate the dangerous and difficult work they do.

The Canadian Coast Guard College will be here to do a presentation Monday, November 4th.  All grades are welcome to attend - if you are interested in learning more, sign up at student services. Attendance is checked!

After announcements, all OFSAA Cross-country qualifiers need to come to room 222 to hand in or pick up their SIGNED OFSAA forms.

Cross-country practice tonight for OFSAA qualifiers plus anyone else who wants to workout.  Meet in the Terry Fox Foyer.

Tuesday

29

National Cat Day!

National Cat Day is celebrated on October 29th. It was created by Colleen Paige to bring awareness to the number of cats that need to be rescued each year. With 40-70 recognized Cat breeds, there is a cat for all cat lovers.  Cats remind us that just when you think they’ve lost interest in you, they’ll turn around and melt your hearts. When it appears they’re too busy staring out at passing cars, chasing nylon mice, and sending tiny multi-colored balls to their under-the-refrigerator graves, they’ll somehow let you know that their very world revolves around you. Just wait. It’ll happen when you least expect it. Cats have their own timetable.

The DNA Club will be gathering today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135 - located across from the Music room. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there! 

Are you interested in learning about the Apprenticeship Pathway?  KPR families curious to learn more about apprenticeship pathways to skilled trades in Ontario are invited to join us for an evening of learning. Each of three regional events will feature information about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, skilled trades in Ontario, and a chance to hear from KPR youth in the apprenticeship pathway along with adult apprentices and journey people.

On November 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, students and their families are invited to attend Cobourg Collegiate Institute to learn more about the Apprenticeship Pathway.  

Families are asked to please register to ensure we provide enough seats and snacks! 

If you have any questions - please see Miss. Leger in the COOP department. 

Looking forward to seeing you on November 7th at CCI. 

Homework Club! Homework club is happening tomorrow in the library after school from 2:30-3:30. Come to get some extra support, or bring a friend for a quiet place to study. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

Hey dragons, do you have a favourite teacher? C’mon we all do!! Show your appreciation for them TODAY because it's student teacher swap day! If you missed out today, don't worry! Tomorrow is black, orange, and purple day, Thursday is costume day, and Friday is cozy comfy day!!! Hope to see all of you dressed up!

Wednesday

30

National Candy Corn Day!

National Candy Corn Day on October 30th is an Autumn treat for everyone. They are commonly placed in store windows and at parties. We eat them like popcorn, by the handful, and so it seems only natural that we celebrate them for a day. Would you believe that technically they are a vegetable? Well, they are. Whether you grab some from your kitchen table or eat small packets, candy corn returns every year and it’s not going anywhere. So, grab a handful and join us for National Candy Corn Day.

Homework Club! Homework club is happening today in the library after school from 2:30-3:30. Come to get some extra support, or bring a friend for a quiet place to study. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

Yearbook Club will meet today at lunch in room 272. 

Hey Enss, feeling the spooky season? Today is orange, black, and purple day! Love to see all these spooky colours today! Don’t forget to show off your school spirit by wearing your costume to school TOMORROW! And be sure to relax Friday  with cozy comfy day! We also wanted to thank all staff and especially the admin team for their amazing participation in yesterday's spirit day!! Keep up the good work everyone!

Calling all Curlers! If you are interested in being a part of the curling team this year, please come for a quick meeting on Friday in room 236 to discuss and pick up forms.

The Invisible Club will be meeting in room 403, after school. Now that we have found Mr. Chalkey, we will resume our discussion on how to ‘re-appear’ without causing a panic to those around you.  Please ensure you have a ride home.

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for purchase on SchoolCash online or see Ms. Pemberton for cash sales! Don’t miss a memory, order your yearbook today!

The Canadian Coast Guard College will be here to do a presentation Monday, November 4th.  All grades are welcome to attend - if you are interested in learning more, sign up at student services. Attendance is checked!

Thursday

31

Play halloween music before announcements

**Cue up halloween theme music**

Halloween! 

Halloween on October 31st is undoubtedly the creepiest, most ghostly holiday of them all. Children dress up as Batman, the Joker, Wonder Woman, or some other favourite character; go to parties or walk their neighbourhoods with jack o’ lanterns full of candy as they go trick-or-treating. Spooky decorations fill windows and porches and screams can be heard in living rooms up and down the country as we collectively binge our favourite horror movies. 

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for purchase for $40 on SchoolCash online or see Ms. Pemberton for cash sales! Don’t miss a memory, order your yearbook today! 

Are you interested in learning about the Apprenticeship Pathway?  KPR families curious to learn more about apprenticeship pathways to skilled trades in Ontario are invited to join us for an evening of learning. Each of three regional events will feature information about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, skilled trades in Ontario, and a chance to hear from KPR youth in the apprenticeship pathway along with adult apprentices and journey people.

On November 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, students and their families are invited to attend Cobourg Collegiate Institute to learn more about the Apprenticeship Pathway.  

Families are asked to please register to ensure we provide enough seats and snacks! 

If you have any questions - please see Miss. Leger in the COOP department. 

Looking forward to seeing you on November 7th at CCI. 

Calling all Curlers! If you are interested in being a part of the curling team this year, please come for a quick meeting on Friday in room 236 to discuss and pick up forms.

BOO! Today is costume day! Check out all the cool costumes everyone is rocking today. Don’t forget that tomorrow is cozy comfy day!

There will be an opportunity for trick or treating at lunchtime today. There will be orange pumpkin stickers posted outside participating classroom doors. There will be 10 rooms total. Find a pumpkin sticker and then say "trick or treat" and a teacher will give you some candy. There will be other options available for those who can't have candy. Costumes are encouraged but anyone is welcome to participate! Remember to bring something to collect candy in!

The Canadian Coast Guard College will be here to do a presentation Monday, November 4th.  All grades are welcome to attend - if you are interested in learning more, sign up at student services. Attendance is checked!

Friday 

1st 

National Authors Day!

We all have that book — or two — that we can’t get enough of, and this holiday gives us the chance to appreciate the brilliant minds that created them. A book can be a temporary escape from the stresses of life. This November 1st, celebrate National Author’s Day by curling up with your favourite book, a hot beverage, and spending time drifting into another world. In order to appreciate the writers who help inspire us, it’s important to get a sense of the time, blood, sweat, and tears that go into getting words on the page. Whether it’s fiction, fantasy, or biographies, books play a major role in our lives and we must celebrate their creators! Today, take a moment to appreciate the authors that spent countless hours writing your favourite books.

To end off our spirit week today is cozy comfy day! Make sure to end the week off strong and show your school spirit by wearing your comfy clothes!

Attention SG members: Please stop by room 236 at some point today to pick up and sign for your Dragon hat for OSLC! 

Reminder to all curlers, you have a brief and important meeting today at lunch in room 236. Please be prompt.

Book Club will be meeting today at lunch in the resource room. New members are always welcome and hope to see you there. 

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for purchase for $40 on SchoolCash online or see Ms. Pemberton for cash sales! Don’t miss a memory, order your yearbook today! 

Junior and Senior Boys Volleyball Players are reminded of their practice at 6:45 am on Monday November 4th in preparation for Bay of Quinte on Wednesday.

PICTURE DAY                                                                                                   For those students who were absent for the first photo day and those of you who may require a retake, our next Picture Day is next Friday November 8th. If this is your first photo session, and you require a Student Photo ID Card, please let the photographers know.

PLAN OF CARE - MEDICAL

Reminder to please return these forms as they apply to your student's medical wellbeing at school, as soon as possible.

Monday

4

National Candy Day!

We hope your sweet tooth is ready, because November 4th is National Candy Day. These sweet and sour treats have been our favourite snack since childhood. Whether they’re hard, chewy, fruit flavoured, or a “melt in your mouth not in your hand” sort of treat, candy has been a consistent source of happiness and, as we get older, nostalgia. 

Homework Club! Homework club is happening every Wednesday in the library after school from 2:30-3:30. Come to get some extra support, or bring a friend for a quiet place to study. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

Tuesday

5

Treaty Recognition Week is November 3-9, and it offers an opportunity for all of us in KPR to learn more about the importance of treaties in Ontario.  

First Nations were the original occupants of the land now known as Ontario.  Treaties, which are legally binding agreements that set out the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of First Nations and the federal and provincial governments, were signed with the intent of delivering mutual benefits.

Ontario is covered by 46 treaties and other agreements, such as land purchases by the Crown. These agreements were signed between 1781 and 1930.

Schools within our Board sit on land within the Williams Treaties of 1923, signed with the Mississauga and Chippewa Nations. The Williams Treaties First Nations include the Mississaugas of Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, and Hiawatha First Nation, as well as other neighbouring First Nations. This year we recognize 101 Years of the Williams Treaty.

Treaties helped to establish relationships between First Nations and Europeans, and between people and the land. At KPRDSB, we recognize the importance of this week and its intent yet we continue to strive to weave Indigenous knowledge and histories into our daily work in valuing Turtle Island's First Nations, Métis and Inuit.  

The DNA Club will be gathering today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135 - located across from the Music room. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there! 

Homework Club! Homework club is happening every Wednesday in the library after school from 2:30-3:30. Come to get some extra support, or bring a friend for a quiet place to study. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

Teachers please excuse members of the Junior Boys Volleyball Team all day tomorrow for their Bay of Quinte Championship in Madoc.  Players meet at the Terry Fox doors for an 8:15 departure tomorrow morning.

PICTURE DAY - Friday November 8 2024 

For those students who were absent for the first photo day and those of you who may require a retake, our next Picture Day is this Friday November 8th. If this is your first photo session, you will automatically get a Student Photo ID card. If you are getting a retake and require a new Student Photo ID Card, please let the photographers know.

Wednesday

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This week is Treaties Recognition week in Ontario. At KPR we believe that our students, staff and communities are enriched by learning about the histories, cultures, contributions and perspectives of First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada.

To promote understanding, and as part of our commitment to championing Indigenous education, achievement and awareness, we are very pleased to once again recognize November as Indigenous Peoples Awareness Month. The month of November was chosen because of other special dates and events in November, including Treaty Recognition Week, Louis Riel Day and Inuit Day.

We know that we have much work to do to continue to raise awareness and understanding amongst our students about Indigenous histories, cultures, perspectives and contributions. We are all invited to transform educational experiences for ALL students by including historically and culturally accurate and relevant curriculum, teaching and learning about Indigenous peoples, histories and perspectives.

Homework Club! Homework club is happening today in the library after school from 2:30-3:30. Come to get some extra support, or bring a friend for a quiet place to study. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

National Nacho Day! 

November 6th is National Nacho Day! On this day we celebrate everyone’s favourite snack no matter how you make it. Chicken or beef? Beans or salsa? Cheddar or that yellow stuff they top chips with at football games? There’s no one specific way to make it as long as it has two main ingredients: Chips and as much cheese as you can pile on!

Thursday

7

This week is Treaties Recognition week in Ontario.

We have taken the intention of this week and extended it throughout our school year with all schools in KPR beginning their day with a land acknowledgement.  This acknowledgement was created in consultation with the KPR Indigenous Education Advisory Committee: 

“The land acknowledgement is an invitation for each of you to know where you are and whose land you are on. To know that you have benefited from the people that once lived here, hunted here, travelled here, and once felt the earth beneath their moccasins. To know the history that until very recently was purposefully suppressed in the curriculum, and to acknowledge that you know and are aware that you have benefitted from Indigenous Peoples and are now taking actions to reconcile with this history.” 

Today is International Inuit Day. Take time today to celebrate Inuit people and amplify their voices. First celebrated in 2006, this day is intended to celebrate the identities, languages, and cultures of over 160 000 Inuit from several Arctic regions in Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and Russia.

Do you like chocolate, and competition? If you do, you may be interested in ENSS’s own Chocolate challenges! From Tuesday November 12th to the 15th in the Cafeteria Chocolate challenges will be held at lunch. Everyone who would like to participate is to sign up in teams of two but hurry! We are only taking 12 teams. You can sign up at the student government office at 4 corners. The challenges will take place in the cafeteria at lunch. But there is a catch: each day a number of teams will be eliminated until we are down to the final 3 where they will face off to become the chocolate challenge champion at our chocolate assembly on November 18th! There will be a prize to be won for the champions!!! The chocolate challenge poster is available for signup today!

Monday

11

Remembrance Day

Attention boy’s hockey players. If you are interested in trying out for the boy’s hockey team this year there will be a mandatory meeting Tomorrow at the start of lunch in room 112.

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for purchase on SchoolCash online or see Ms. Pemberton for cash sales! Don’t miss a memory, order your yearbook today!

HURRY HARD!!! Attention curlers! Dbos needs your complete permission forms BEFORE you go on the ice Wednesday. Please drop them off in room 236 any time..  

Homework Club. Are you feeling stressed about midterms? Feel like you would benefit from a quiet place to catch up, get some homework help, or study with friends? Homework Club is happening in the library every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

Hey Blue Dragons! Get ready for an unforgettable night under the sea! Join us on November 21st from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a magical evening of sparkling ocean vibes, good music, and tons of fun.

It’s going to be an epic night you won’t want to miss!
Tickets will be available at Four Corners starting TODAY - Monday, November 11th.

So grab your friends, dress your best, and let’s dance the night away, Blue Dragons!!

Tuesday

12

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for purchase on SchoolCash online or see Ms. Pemberton for cash sales! Don’t miss a memory, order your yearbook today!

Hey dragons, today is the first chocolate challenge!! All teams that have signed up for the chocolate challenges will be meeting in the south side caf for a game of chocolate spoon racing! Come see for yourself!

Attention boy’s hockey players. If you are interested in trying out for the boy’s hockey team this year there will be a mandatory meeting today at the start of lunch in room 112.  

HURRY HARD!!! Attention curlers! Dbos needs your complete permission forms BEFORE you go on the ice Wednesday Nov 13. Please drop them off in room 236 any time.

Homework Club. Are you feeling stressed about midterms? Feel like you would benefit from a quiet place to catch up, get some homework help, or study with friends? Homework Club is happening in the library tomorrow from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

Hey Dragons! Are you ready for an unforgettable night under the sea? Join us on November 21st from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a magical evening of sparkling ocean vibes, good music, and tons of fun.

It’s going to be an epic night you won’t want to miss!
Tickets are available at lunch at the Four Corners OR on school cash online.  So grab your friends, dress your best, and let’s dance the night away!!

Attention Junior BOys VOlleyball players.  Please report to gym C today at the start of lunch for your last practice before COSSA tomorrow in Belleville.

Wednesday

13

National Kindness Day!

World Kindness Day is an international holiday that was formed in 1998, to promote kindness throughout the world and is observed annually on November 13th as part of the World Kindness Movement. It is observed in many countries including the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia. Today, give compliments, hold doors open, and smile at strangers.  

Today all teams remaining for the chocolate challenges will be meeting in the south side caf for a chocolate tic tac toe competition! Hope to see you there!

Alright curlers tonight is first practice; Please meet Dbos in room 236 and we’ll walk over together as there are some guidelines to follow. See you at 230.

Hey ENSS! Are you ready for an unforgettable night under the sea? Join us on November 21st from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a magical evening of sparkling ocean vibes, good music, and tons of fun.

It’s going to be an epic night you won’t want to miss!
Tickets are available at lunch at the Four Corners OR on school cash online. Guest Passes are available at the main office! So grab your friends, dress your best, and let’s dance the night away!!

The Invisible Club will be meeting, as usual in Rm. 403, after school. This week Ms Balderstone will be organising a single room game of Hide and Seek, please bring your own cloaks and potions.  Please make sure you arrange your own ride home. 

Homework Club. Are you feeling stressed about midterms? Feel like you would benefit from a quiet place to catch up, get some homework help, or study with friends? Homework Club is happening in the library today from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for purchase on SchoolCash online or see Ms. Pemberton for cash sales! Don’t miss a memory, order your yearbook today!

Swim team! There will be an information meeting for the swim team tomorrow at the start of lunch in room 246.

Art Club is tonight, in Rm. 102, feel free to stop by.

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Reminder! Today and Friday the chocolate challengers are happening in the south side of the cafeteria! Get ready ENSS, today the resulting teams are having a chocolate tasting competition! Come and see for yourself, hope to see you there!

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for purchase on SchoolCash online or see Ms. Pemberton for cash sales! Don’t miss a memory, order your yearbook today!

Hey ENSS! Are you ready for an unforgettable night under the sea? Join us on November 21st from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a magical evening of sparkling ocean vibes, good music, and tons of fun.

It’s going to be an epic night you won’t want to miss!
Tickets are available at lunch at the Four Corners OR on school cash online. Guest Passes are available at the main office! So grab your friends, dress your best, and let’s dance the night away!!

Swim team! There will be an information meeting for the swim team tomorrow at the start of lunch in room 246.

Attention all ENSS Students and Staff.  For the first time since 1984 the COSSA Junior Boys Volleyball Trophy has returned to Brighton! Yesterday at Quinte Christian High School, after 5 gruelling sets of volleyball action, your Junior Boys Dragons defeated a tough Crestwood team to enter the Gold Medal match against Quinte Christian High School.  With the bleachers packed with fans supporting the opposing team, your Junior Dragons dug deep and came back after losing the first set to take the match in game 4.  Coach Brydson and McNamee would like to congratulate our boys:

Seth Scaletta, Kade Scaletta, Seth Black, Andrew Christiansson, Cam Dunkley, Caleb Jouwstra, Rhet Sharp, Lane Sharp, Nick Hunt and Camden Sloan.

Great work this season gentlemen.  All of your hard work and early morning practices have paid off.

Well Done.

Tomorrow is rock your mocs day everyone is encouraged to wear their moccasins._______

Period 1 teachers just a reminder to complete the google form link in edsby so the envelopes can be made, thank you 

Friday

15

Attention! Today is the last day for chocolate challengers before the chocolate assembly on Monday! We are down to the final 5 teams and the top 3 will make it to the assembly. Today's challenge is the chocolate scavenger hunt. Wish the teams luck!

Book Club will be meeting today at lunch in the resource room. New members are always welcome and we hope to see you there!

Hey ENSS! Are you ready for an unforgettable night under the sea? Join us on November 21st from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a magical evening of sparkling ocean vibes, good music, and tons of fun.It’s going to be an epic night you won’t want to miss!
Tickets are available at lunch at the Four Corners OR on school cash online. Guest Passes are available at the main office! So grab your friends, dress your best, and let’s dance the night away!!

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for purchase on SchoolCash online or see Ms. Pemberton for cash sales! Don’t miss a memory, order your yearbook today!

Today is rock your mocs day everyone is encouraged to wear their moccasins._______

Congratulations on your retirement, Mr.Hayman! You will be missed at ENSS - thank you for all you have done to keep our tech in tip top shape! 

Monday

18

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for purchase on SchoolCash online or see Ms. Pemberton for cash sales! Don’t miss a memory, order your yearbook today!

Hey ENSS! Are you ready for an unforgettable night under the sea? Join us on November 21st from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a magical evening of sparkling ocean vibes, good music, and tons of fun.

It’s going to be an epic night you won’t want to miss!
Tickets are available at lunch at the Four Corners OR on school cash online. Guest Passes are available at the main office! 

You have only 3 more days to get your tickets!  So grab your friends, dress your best, and let’s dance the night away!!

On Thursday, November 21 at lunch, the DNA Club will be offering nail painting in exchange for donations to the Give A Little Bit Campaign. Come on down to room 283, the Cosmo room, to get a brand new manicure just in time for the semi formal and the weekend. Bring in your cash donation of any size, and get your nails painted as many colours as you want. See you there!

• Attention girls hockey players. If you would like to try out for the girls hockey team this year, there will be a mandatory meeting today at the start of lunch in room 225.

Tuesday

19

Homework Club. Are you feeling stressed about an assignment? Feel like you would benefit from a quiet place to catch up, get some homework help, or study with friends? Homework Club is happening in the library every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

Hey ENSS! Are you ready for an unforgettable night under the sea? Join us on November 21st from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a magical evening of sparkling ocean vibes, good music, and tons of fun.

It’s going to be an epic night you won’t want to miss!
Tickets are available at lunch at the Four Corners OR on school cash online. Guest Passes are available at the main office! 

You have only 2 more days to get your tickets!  So grab your friends, dress your best, and let’s dance the night away!!

The DNA Club will be gathering today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135 - located across from the Music room. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there! 

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for purchase on SchoolCash online or THIS THURSDAY during Lunch at 4-Corners! Don’t miss a memory, order your yearbook today!

On Thursday, November 21 at lunch, the DNA Club will be offering nail painting in exchange for donations to the Give A Little Bit Campaign. Come on down to room 283, the Cosmo room, to get a brand new manicure just in time for the semi formal and the weekend. Bring in your cash donation of any size, and get your nails painted as many colours as you want. See you there!

Intramural sports are starting back up at ENSS at lunch time Tuesdays and Thursdays in Gym A/B.  This week we will be playing BADMINTON!

GRAD PHOTO SESSIONS

Grads can now book their Grad Photo appointments for the week of January 13 to the 17th 2025 by visiting  www.bookmygrad.ca Select "Book at your SCHOOL" and enter the three letter school code: “ENS”

Attention all Curlers! There will be a brief but mandatory meeting today at lunch in room 236. Please be prompt.

Wednesday 

20

Homework Club. Are you feeling stressed about midterms? Feel like you would benefit from a quiet place to catch up, get some homework help, or study with friends? Homework Club is happening in the library today from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

Hey ENSS! Are you ready for an unforgettable night under the sea? Join us on November 21st from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a magical evening of sparkling ocean vibes, good music, and tons of fun.

It’s going to be an epic night you won’t want to miss!
Tickets are available at lunch at the Four Corners OR on school cash online. Guest Passes are available at the main office! 

Today is the LAST day to get your tickets!  So grab your friends, dress your best, and let’s dance the night away!!

The Invisible Club will be meeting in Rm 403, after school. Mr Chalkley will not be there today, so please inform Ms. Balderstone if you will be attending. Please ensure that you have a ride home. 

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for purchase on SchoolCash online or TOMORROW during Lunch at 4-Corners! Don’t miss a memory, order your yearbook today!

On Thursday, November 21 at lunch, the DNA Club will be offering nail painting in exchange for donations to the Give A Little Bit Campaign. Come on down to room 283, the Cosmo room, to get a brand new manicure just in time for the semi formal and the weekend. Bring in your cash donation of any size, and get your nails painted as many colours as you want. See you there!

There will be no Art Club tonight, as Mr. German will be away, who knows why. Repeat, there will be no Art Club tonight. 

There will be a quick meeting for the Dance Team at the beginning of lunch in room 222. 

Just a reminder that Intramural Sports has started back up!  Everyone is welcome to come to gym A/B at the beginning of lunch Tuesdays and Thursdays.  This week we will be playing BADMINTON!  See you tomorrow

Thursday

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Hey ENSS! Today is the day - are you ready for an unforgettable night under the sea? See you at 7:00 PM for a magical evening of sparkling ocean vibes, good music, and tons of fun. It’s going to be an epic night - get ready to dance the night away!!

Attention Blue Dragons! The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for purchase on SchoolCash online or TODAY during Lunch at 4-Corners! Don’t miss a memory, order your yearbook today!

Today at lunch, the DNA Club will be offering nail painting in exchange for donations to the Give A Little Bit Campaign. Come on down to room 283, the Cosmo room, to get a brand new manicure just in time for the semi formal and the weekend. Bring in your cash donation of any size, and get your nails painted as many colours as you want. See you there! Note to all DNA members– please come to the Cosmo room at the very beginning of lunch for setup and bring your lunch with you. 

GRAD PHOTO SESSIONS

Grads can now book their Grad Photo appointments for the week of January 13 to the 17th 2025 by visiting  www.bookmygrad.ca Select "Book at your SCHOOL" and enter the three letter school code: “ENS”

** Reminder that tomorrow is a PA Day for Secondary Schools only **

Monday

25

Winter Training is officially starting up. At this point we will not have a set schedule so you will have to check Edsby regularly. Please note that this training is optional, but will contribute greatly to your success on the track in the spring.

This week sprinters, jumpers, and throwers will meet Monday and Wednesday and Distance runners will meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

We do not have a gym space and will be running outside, so dress appropriately (tights, long sleeve, jacket, gloves).  Meet in Outdoor Ed Foyer at 2:35

There will be a mandatory meeting for all students interested in the swim team tomorrow at lunch in room 246.

Tuesday

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There is a mandatory meeting for all students interested in the swim team today at lunch in room 246.

Homework Club. Are you feeling stressed about an assignment? Feel like you would benefit from a quiet place to catch up, get some homework help, or study with friends? Homework Club is happening in the library every Wednesday after school from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

The DNA Club will be gathering today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135 - located across from the Music room. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there! 

Happy 29th Birthday (Again?) to Ms Martin.

Wednesday

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Homework Club. Are you feeling stressed about an upcoming due date? Feel like you would benefit from a quiet place to catch up, get some homework help, or study with friends? Homework Club is happening in the library after school today from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

There is Winter Training for Track tonight after school for anyone who is interested.  We will be running outside and we will meet in the music hall.

Thursday 

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There will be a meeting of the Environmental Club in the Resource Room at lunch today. New members are always welcome.

Yearbooks will be for sale today at the 4 corners during lunch. 

Friday 

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Book Club will be meeting today at lunch in the Resource Room. We will be sharing important info regarding our next event. New members are always welcome and see you there.

What do you call a group of candy canes playing music together? A peppermint band. It is that time of year again, Candy Grams are being sold starting next week from the 2nd to the 13th for only $2. To get your Candy Gram come to 4 corners with the person’s first and last name and bonus if you know their homeroom. The Candy Grams will be delivered Dec 17th to their period one teachers.

Winter training for the track team has started up!  Sprinters, jumpers, throwers and distance runners are all welcome to train to prepare for their track season this spring.  Next week we will meet in gym C at 2:35 Tuesday and Thursday. Distance runners should be dressed to run outside.

Monday

Dec 2

ATTENTION ALL GRADE 12 SHSM STUDENTS

This Wednesday, December 4th is your upcoming Certification Day!

Here are the details: 

When: Dec 4th ALL DAY

Where: Gym C

Who: ALL Grade 12 SHSM students- this includes ALL SECTORS!!

What: Race Car Chaos → Working in teams, Students will learn valuable life skills to use in their own life.   

Why: Certification Day 

All grade 12 SHSM students have been signed up for this amazing opportunity.  You will be excused from your classes for the entire day to participate in this incredible activity.  Prepare to have some fun while you learn valuable life skills. 

Victoria: Hey ENSS: It is that time of year again, Candy Grams are being sold starting THIS week!  

Candy Grams will be on sale at lunch - at the 4 corners - from December 2nd to the 13th for only $2!  

Nate: Victoria - what is a Candy Gram?

Victoria - It’s a Candy Cane that you buy for your friends, your teacher, your classmates, or even somebody you secretly admire… - you can write a message on the candy gram too! 

Nate: Well - that sounds delicious - I LOVE candy canes! So - if I buy one for my friend - when will they get it? 

Victoria - Candy grams will be delivered the week of December 17th during period 1 classes. 

Nate - Oh this is FANTASTIC Victoria - so for only $2.00, I can buy a candy cane for my friend - and it will be delivered to them in their period 1 class the week of December 17th - I Can’t WAIT till lunch! 

Winter training this week Tuesday and Thursday.  Meet in gym C at 2:35.  All are welcome.

Hey ENSS!  Get ready to show off your creativity! We're hosting a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest on December 18th in the south side caf, and we want YOU to be part of the fun. Grab your friends, bring your holiday spirit, and let your imagination run wild as you decorate your very own gingerbread house in teams of 2-4!  Prizes will be awarded for the most festive, creative, and unique designs. All supplies will be provided, so just bring your holiday cheer! Don’t miss out on this sweet opportunity to showcase your decorating skills. Sign up sheets will be posted today outside of the Cafeteria and Student Government Office and the deadline to sign up is this Wednesday, December 4th! Let’s make this a gingerbread wonderland! 

Hey Enss this year were bringing back FA LA LA Fridays. Every Friday of December we will have an exciting activity, to get you in the holiday spirit! This Friday come and join us in the Southside Cafeteria at lunch for a cup of hot chocolate and a fun Holiday Movie! Don’t forget to bring your Holiday spirit!

Today’s Joke is sponsored by Ruddy’s Reindeers: 

Why did Rudolph have to attend summer school? Because he went down in history. 

Tuesday

Dec 3

1) ATTENTION ALL GRADE 12 SHSM STUDENTS

This Wednesday, December 4th is your upcoming Certification Day!

Here are the details: 

When: TOMORROW - Dec 4th ALL DAY

Where: Gym C

Who: ALL Grade 12 SHSM students- this includes ALL SECTORS!!

What: Race Car Chaos → Working in teams, Students will learn valuable life skills to use in their own life.   

Why: Certification Day 

All grade 12 SHSM students have been signed up for this amazing opportunity that is happening TOMORROW.  You will be excused from your classes for the entire day to participate in this incredible activity.  Prepare to have some fun while you learn valuable life skills. 

2) 

Nate: Hey ENSS: It is that time of year again, Candy Grams are being sold THIS week and next!  

Candy Grams will be on sale at lunch - at the 4 corners - from December 2nd to the 13th for only $2!  

Victoria: Nate - what’s a Candy Gram? I want one!! 

Nate- It’s a Candy Cane that you buy for your friends, your teacher, your classmates, or even somebody you secretly admire… - you can write a message on the candy gram too! 

Victoria: Well - that sounds delicious - I LOVE candy canes! So - if I buy one for my bestie- when will they get it? 

Nate- Candy grams will be delivered the week of December 17th during period 1 classes. 

Victoria- Oh this is WONDERFUL Nate- so for only $2.00, I can buy a candy cane for my friend - and it will be delivered to them in their period 1 class the week of December 17th - I Can’t WAIT till lunch! 

3) Winter training this week Tuesday and Thursday.  Meet in gym C at 2:35.  All are welcome.

4) Nate: Hey Victoria - did you hear about the Gingerbread House Decorating Contest happening on December 18th? 

Victoria - WHAT?? Gingerbread house decorating CONTEST?? Give me the 411 Nate! 

Nate: Hey ENSS -  Get ready to show off your creativity! Student Government is hosting our FIRST Gingerbread House Decorating Contest on December 18th!  

Victoria: How do we register for this event? 

Nate: You register your team on the FORM located on the Student Government Door! 

Victoria: How many people can be in a team? 

Nate: Minimum 2, Maximum 4 people per team! 

Victoria: When is the deadline to register? 

Nate: TOMORROW Victoria - the deadline to register your team of 2 - 4 people is tomorrow!! 

Victoria: Okay ENSS → You heard it here.. If you want to join the fun on December 18th in the south side of the cafe, register your team by tomorrow and Let’s make a gingerbread wonderland! 

5) The DNA Club will be gathering today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135. New members are always welcome. 

6) Hey Enss this year were bringing back FA LA LA Fridays. Every Friday of December we will have an exciting activity, to get you in the holiday spirit! This Friday Come and join us in the Southside Cafeteria at lunch for a cup of hot chocolate and a fun Holiday Movie! Don’t forget to bring your Holiday spirit!

7) Today’s ‘This Day in History’ was sponsored by PLAYSTATION - Did you know that on this day in 1994, the original PlayStation launched in Japan? It became the first video game console to ship 100 million units.

8) (Emma and Alia from Book Club to read) 

Hey ENSS! Have you ever wished that you could get out of class to read books all day? Well now you can! Once again, the book club is hosting our Winter Readathon! This event will be happening on Thursday, December 12th, from 12-7pm. Permission forms are available to pick up in the Library. These forms must be signed by your period 3 and 4 teachers and returned to Ms. Darling by Tuesday, December 10th. You also must bring a wrapped book for our book exchange and a donation to the Humane Society. Every little bit counts! Wear your pyjamas and pillows so you can be nice and cozy while you read! Don’t worry! A pizza dinner will be provided as well. We hope to see you all there!

Wednesday

Dec 11

1- National Mountain Day!

Mountains are some of the most interesting geological features that our world has to offer. Clear proof of the massive changes that happen beneath the surface of our planet, mountains have also served as playgrounds and places of worship for countless generations of humans. Anything that’s been such a mainstay for so many people and cultures through millennia is worth commemorating. So on December 11th, we celebrate International Mountain Day!

2- Hey ENSS - only 3 more days to buy your Candy Gram for your bestie!  Candy Grams are on sale at lunch At the 4 corners for the low price of $2.00.  Delivery of Candy Grams is happening the week of December 16th, during period 1 classes. 

3- Readathon forms are due by the end of day today! Please get your signed forms to Ms. Darling in the library today if you wish to attend. Don’t forget to bring a wrapped book and a donation for the animal shelter with you tomorrow. It’s going to be an awesome evening of reading and holiday fun!

4- There will be a yearbook meeting today in Room 272. See you there. A reminder to purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton. Never miss a memory. 

5 - Winter training for Track and Field is tomorrow in Gym C at 2:35

6 - The Invisible Club will be meeting for a game of Invisible Dodge-Ball, tonight after school in Gym A/B. Please remember to bring your slippers. Mr. Chalkley will be assigning teams. Please ensure you have a ride home. 

Thursday

Dec 12

1- National Gingerbread House Day!

Gingerbread House Day is on December 12! Whether you’re a cookie building expert or your baked house falls apart as soon as you get the third wall glued on with icing, we can all agree the best part of building a gingerbread house is eating the sweet treat when we‘re done!

2- Hey ENSS - only 2 more days to buy your Candy Gram for your bestie!  Candy Grams are on sale at lunch At the 4 corners for the low price of $2.00.  Delivery of Candy Grams is happening the week of December 16th, during period 1 classes. 

3- Hey Blue Dragons - Tomorrow is the SECOND Friday of December… You know what that means → It’s our SECOND FA-LA-LA Friday!  Tomorrow we invite you to stop by COOP corners and help make the Holiday’s Brighter for some local Senior Citizens living in the nursing homes in Brighton.  Bring a friend and make a Holiday Card to brighten the Holiday Season for some senior citizens living in Maplewood and Applefest Nursing Homes.  We will provide all the cards and pens, you bring yourself and your holiday cheer!  See you tomorrow at lunch at COOP Corners.

4 - Winter training for Track and Field today in Gym C at 2:35

5- Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out before it’s too late, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton. $40 each. Don’t miss a memory, buy your yearbook today!

6-The Readathon is happening TODAY in the library! If you have signed up to attend please head to the library at the start of period 3. Note that the library will be closed period 3 and period 4 today for this event. Thank you.

7. Next week is our holiday spirit week! Our final spirit week of 2024! 

Monday, December 16th is Festive Kick-Off Day! Wear your favourite holiday gear and show off your FESTIVE SPIRIT!

Tuesday, December 17th is Candy Cane Day! Wear your RED and WHITE! Or RED! Or WHITE! And don't forget your STRIPES!

Wednesday, December 18th is Holly Jolly Hat Day! Wear your favourite holiday hats! Antlers! Elf Hats! Anything Festive!

Thursday, December 19th is Ugly Sweater/Funky Sock Day! Wear your ugliest, tackiest, most over-the-top holiday sweater or holiday socks!

Friday, December 20th is  Comfy Cozy Day! Wear your most comfortable holiday clothes and be cozy all day!

Friday

Dec 13

1- Ice Cream Day!

On National Ice Cream Day, which takes place on December 13th, you probably won’t hear the ice cream truck, with its delightful tune, roll through your neighborhood. Your favorite ice cream shop may even be closed for the season! But it’s still a perfectly good reason to get a pint or three (who’s counting) of the good stuff to share with your friends and family.

2- Hey ENSS - due to snow days we are going to sell candy grams today AND Monday is your last day to buy your Candy Gram for your bestie!  Candy Grams are on sale at lunch At the 4 corners for the low price of $2.00.  Delivery of Candy Grams is happening the week of December 16th, during period 1 classes.  

3- “Tis the season to be jolly! How are you getting into the holiday spirit? Come join us today for our second FA LA LA Friday. Today at lunch, join us at Co-op corners and make a holiday card for our local senior citizens. Can’t wait to see you there.”

4-Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out before it’s too late, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton. $40 each. Don’t miss a memory, buy your yearbook today!

5- 

ATTENTION SENIORS!   ATTENTION GRADE 12’s!  HEY GRADUATES - THAT’S YOU ! 

As we move closer to graduation, get yourself something to remember your memorable time here at ENSS. Our Grad Wear is officially on sale through SCHOOL CASH online.  From cozy hoodies - to crew neck sweaters - to stylish T-shirts → there is something for everyone. Check out SCHOOL TALK on EDSBY or the 2025 GRAD GROUP to see details.  You can order online now - OR - if you want to pay with cash, credit or apple pay, Miss. Leger & Gracie will be at 4 Corners on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in January!  But don’t wait - orders must be in by the end of January.

6. Hey ENSS → 

Who Loves Delicious Gingerbread? 

Who Enjoys a good healthy competition? 

And WHO will be the winners of the first Gingerbread Bake Off? 

To find out → join your Student Government and 15 highly competitive gingerbread house decorating teams next Wednesday!! 

This year’s registered teams are: 

1- The Jolly Elves

2- Team Goldilocks

3- The Baymaxes

4- Team Winners

5- Team Insert Team Name

6- Team Awesome Sauce

7- The Sugar & Spice Builders

8- Team Ho Ho Hooligans

9- The TikTok Team

10- Team Court Jesters

11- Team Shrek The Halls

12- Team Dingle Berries

13- The Cookie Constituents

14- Team Candy Cane 

15- The Gingerbread Gingers 

So Come on out and cheer on your favourite team at lunch on Wednesday, December 18th in the South Side of the Cafeteria! 

See you there! 

7. Okay ENSS → Next week is our highly anticipated holiday spirit week! Our final spirit week of 2024! 

Monday, December 16th is Festive Kick-Off Day! Wear your favourite holiday gear and show off your FESTIVE SPIRIT!

Tuesday, December 17th is Candy Cane Day! Wear your RED and WHITE! Or RED! Or WHITE! And don't forget your STRIPES! 

ALSO - On Tuesday → We will be playing a SCHOOL WIDE game of “Is there a PEPPERMINT in your POCKET”?  There will be winners - and there WILL be prizes!

Wednesday, December 18th is Holly Jolly Festive Hat Day! Wear your favourite holiday hat, Antlers,  Elf Hats, Anything that is Festive!

Thursday, December 19th is Ugly Holiday Sweater/Funky Festive Sock Day! Wear your ugliest, tackiest, most over-the-top holiday sweater… Don’t have an ugly tacky over-the-top holiday Sweater? NO PROBLEM - It’s also Festive Holiday Sock Day! Rock those funky festive holiday socks and show off your Holiday Spirit! Whoever shows the MOST spirit with their over-the-top holiday wears will win a prize! 

Friday, December 20th is the day before Winter Break → It’s also Comfy Cozy Day! Wear your most comfortable holiday cozies - from Flannel to Fleece - be cozy all day! 

Cafeteria Servery - Last day for your Cafeteria Servery to be open will be Thursday, December 19, 2024. Remember to thank the Cafeteria folks for feeding you through the year.

Monday

Dec 16

1- National Chocolate Covered Anything Day!

What do BBQ chips, strawberries, and ants have in common? On any ordinary day, not much. But on December 16th, all three of these things —and thousands of others —could all be considered key ingredients in a creative culinary confection. Because on December 16th, we’ll all be celebrating National Chocolate Covered Anything Day. 

2. ATTENTION SENIORS!   ATTENTION GRADE 12’s!  HEY GRADUATES - THAT’S YOU ! 

As we move closer to graduation, get yourself something to remember your memorable time here at ENSS. Our Grad Wear is officially on sale through SCHOOL CASH online.  From cozy hoodies - to crew neck sweaters - to stylish T-shirts → there is something for everyone. Check out SCHOOL TALK on EDSBY or the 2025 GRAD GROUP to see details.  You can order online now - OR - if you want to pay with cash, credit or apple pay, Miss. Leger & Gracie will be at 4 Corners on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in January!  But don’t wait - orders must be in by the end of January.

3- Winter training this week is Thursday in Gym C.  All runners will be running outside so make sure you are dressed for the weather.

4- Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton. $40 each. Never miss a memory. 

5. Attention Curlers, there is no practice tonight! Repeat, attention curlers, there is NO practice tonight but there are games wednesday. See you then!

6. This week is our holiday spirit week! Our final spirit week of 2024! 

Today is Festive Kick-Off Day! I see there are a lot of Blue Dragons with their favourite holiday gear → showing off their FESTIVE SPIRIT! 

Remember → Tomorrow is Candy Cane Day! So wear your RED and WHITE! Or RED! Or WHITE! And don't forget your STRIPES! 

** ALSO - we will be playing a SCHOOL WIDE GAME of “Is there a Peppermint in your pocket”! 

WHO HAS A PEPPERMINT IN THEIR POCKET?  Is a game of luck .. to figure out WHO has the peppermint - ask your friends - ask your teachers .. if they have a peppermint in their pocket - they MUST give it to you!  

Now YOU have a peppermint in YOUR pocket… The game continues all day.. Those who have a peppermint in their pocket at 2:15 can come to the main office and trade in their peppermint for a prize!  

The FULL details of HOW to play this game can be found in SCHOOL TALK on EDSBY. 

Cafeteria Servery - Last day for your Cafeteria Servery to be open will be Thursday, December 19, 2024. Remember to thank the Cafeteria folks for feeding you through the year.

Have fun and Good Luck!

Tuesday

Dec 17

1- This day in history! 

Did you know that on this day, December 16th, 1773, the Boston Tea Party protest occurred?

2- ATTENTION SENIORS!   ATTENTION GRADE 12’s!  HEY GRADUATES - THAT’S YOU ! 

As we move closer to graduation, get yourself something to remember your memorable time here at ENSS. Our Grad Wear is officially on sale through SCHOOL CASH online.  From cozy hoodies - to crew neck sweaters - to stylish T-shirts → there is something for everyone. Check out SCHOOL TALK on EDSBY or the 2025 GRAD GROUP to see details.  You can order online now - OR - if you want to pay with cash, credit or apple pay, Miss. Leger & Gracie will be at 4 Corners on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in January!  But don’t wait - orders must be in by the end of January.

3- Winter training this week is Thursday in Gym C at 2:35

4- The DNA Club will be gathering today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135. New members are always welcome. 

5-Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton. $40 each. Never miss a memory. 

6-  Hey ENSS → 

Who Loves Delicious Gingerbread? 

Who Enjoys a good healthy competition? 

And WHO will be the winners of the first Gingerbread Bake Off? 

To find out → join your Student Government and 15 highly competitive gingerbread house decorating teams TOMORROW!! 

This year’s registered teams are: 

1- The Jolly Elves

2- Team Goldilocks

3- The Baymaxes

4- Team Winners

5- Team Insert Team Name

6- Team Awesome Sauce

7- The Sugar & Spice Builders

8- Team Ho Ho Hooligans

9- The TikTok Team

10- Team Court Jesters

11- Team Shrek The Halls

12- Team Dingle Berries

13- The Cookie Constituents

14- Team Candy Cane 

15- The Gingerbread Gingers 

So Come on out and cheer on your favourite team at lunch tomorrow  in the South Side of the Cafeteria! 

See you there! 

7- 

Victoria: It’s Day #2 of our Festive Holiday Spirit Week. 

Today is Candy Cane Day! I see LOTS of blue dragons wearing their RED with WHITE and WHITE with RED -  It’s like a sea of candy canes out there! 

Hey Ellie -  Today is the day!! - We are playing a SCHOOL-WIDE game called “IS THERE A PEPPERMINT IN YOUR POCKET”. 

Ellie: Oh - I LOVE GAMES… How do you play this game? 

Victoria: You simply ask your peers and teacher “Hey - do you have a peppermint in your pocket” - if they have one in their pocket - they have to give it to you!  

Ellie: That’s it? Okay - but what if I ask somebody if they have a peppermint in their pocket - they do - they give it to me - and then ask for it back right away? 

Victoria - That is against the rules… NO ASK BACKS for 5 minutes… 

Ellie: I LIKE it - I Love it - I can’t wait to play… “Hey Victoria - do you have a peppermint in your pocket”? 

Victoria: OH MAN!!! Here you go Ellie. 

Ellie: Remember to wear your Holly Jolly Festive Hats tomorrow!! 

Wednesday

Dec 18

1-Today is National ‘Answer The Phone Like Buddy The Elf’ Day!

That’s right - so when your telephone rings -  pick it up and celebrate Answer Like Buddy The Elf! There have been dozens of excellent Christmas movies released through the years, but perhaps none as lovable as Will Ferrell’s ELF. So, today - when you answer the phone - answer like Buddy and repeat after us: “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” 

2- HEY GRADUATES - 

Grad Wear is officially on sale through SCHOOL CASH online.  From cozy hoodies - to crew neck sweaters - to stylish T-shirts → there is something for everyone. Check out SCHOOL TALK on EDSBY or the 2025 GRAD GROUP to see details.  You can order online now - OR - if you want to pay with cash, credit or apple pay, Miss. Leger & Gracie will be at 4 Corners on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in January!  But don’t wait - orders must be in by the end of January.

3- There will be a yearbook meeting today in Room 272.

4- Today is the day for the ENSS GINGERBREAD COMPETITION!  Teams should arrive at the start of lunch to START their gingerbread house building.. Spectators are welcome to cheer on the teams → Looking forward to seeing the gingerbread wonderland. Judging will happen this afternoon - and the winners will be announced at the end of the day! 

5 - Winter training this week is Thursday in Gym C at 2:35

6-Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton. $40 each. Never miss a memory. 

7- It’s  day 3 of our FESTIVE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK! 

The hallways and classrooms are full of festive hats - it’s so great to see so much holiday spirit in this school!  

Remember - Tomorrow is Festive - Over the top - Ugly Holiday Sweater day /Festive Funky Sock Day! Wear your ugliest, tackiest, most over-the-top holiday sweater AND OR holiday socks! 

 There will be winners - as tomorrow is a COMPETITION!  Let’s see who has the MOST Holiday Spirit ENSS! 

Cafeteria Servery - Last day for your Cafeteria Servery to be open will be tomorrow, Thursday, December 19, 2024. Remember to thank the Cafeteria folks for feeding you through the year.

Alpine ski race team meeting is today at 11:00 in room 227 💯⛷️🎿 

Thursday

Dec 19

1- This day in history! 

Did you know that on this day, December 19th, 1843, A Christmas Carol by English author Charles Dickens was published?

2- HEY GRADUATES - 

Grad Wear is officially on sale through SCHOOL CASH online.  From cozy hoodies - to crew neck sweaters - to stylish T-shirts → there is something for everyone. Check out SCHOOL TALK on EDSBY or the 2025 GRAD GROUP to see details.  You can order online now - OR - if you want to pay with cash, credit or apple pay, Miss. Leger & Gracie will be at 4 Corners on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in January!  But don’t wait - orders must be in by the end of January.

3- Winter training this week is tonight in Gym C at 2:35

4- Hey Blue Dragons -Tomorrow is the THIRD Friday of December… You know what that means → It’s our THIRD FA-LA-LA Friday!  Tomorrow we invite you and your friends to stop by Coop Corners at lunch and decorate your own Gingerbread Cookie!  We provide the cookie and the fixings- you bring yourself and your holiday spirit - and create a festive Gingerbread Cookie!  See you tomorrow at COOP Corners.

5-Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton in student services or Ms. Petherick in resource. They are $40 each. Never miss a memory. 

6- It is Day 4 of our holiday spirit week! 

Today is FESTIVE Ugly Sweater/Festive Funky Sock Day! There is a LOT of festiveness out there!!  WHO has THE MOST spirit at ENSS?  The Winner (or winnERS) will be announced at the end of the day! 

AND Tomorrow is the day before winter break … it’s also our Comfy Cozy Day! Wear your most comfortable holiday gear - from flannel to fleece - be comfy and cozy all day! 

Following announcements, teachers please bring your classes down for the holiday assembly

Friday

Dec 20

2- HEY GRADUATES - 

Grad Wear is officially on sale through SCHOOL CASH online.  From cozy hoodies - to crew neck sweaters - to stylish T-shirts → there is something for everyone. Check out SCHOOL TALK on EDSBY or the 2025 GRAD GROUP to see details.  You can order online now - OR - if you want to pay with cash, credit or apple pay, Miss. Leger & Gracie will be at 4 Corners on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in January!  But don’t wait - orders must be in by the end of January.

3- “It's our last FA LA LA Friday and the last day of school before winter break. Come and join us at the Co-op corner during lunch to decorate and enjoy your own cookie. Special Shout out to Mr. Menchions for his support of this activity!  Hope you have a happy winter break and Stay fiery blue dragons.” 

4.Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton in student services or Ms. Petherick in resource. They are $40 each. Never miss a memory.

5. Book Club will be meeting today at lunch in room 241. Bring your white pine books!

6. Grad Photo Sessions are open online for bookings. Grad Photos will be taken here at the school the week of January 13th to the 17th 2025. Don’t forget to book your time slot online soon. See postings in announcement river and school talk. 

7- Today is Comfy Cozy Day → and wow do we ever look like a comfy bunch of Blue Dragons!  Thanks for participating in this week’s Festive Spirit Week folks! 

Student Government cabinet, along with Ms. Leger, Mr. Corkum and Ms. Doornbos would like to wish all students and staff a relaxing and enjoyable Winter Break. We hope you get to Spend time with family and friends and we will see you in the New Year! Happy Holidays!!

1- Ellie: Hey Jack, wanna hear today's friday funny?

Jack: Go for it! 

Ellie: Why did the husband pour warm water on his computer?

Jack: I’m not sure, why did the husband pour warm water on his computer?

Ellie: He had asked his wife what to do if windows froze. Get it? Computer, windows, Man i crack myself up!

Jack: good one ellie.

Tuesday

Jan 7

-Did you know that on this day, January 7, 1990, the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa leaned "too far", which resulted in its closure?

HEY GRADUATES - 

Grad Wear is officially on sale → We have hoodies, crew neck sweaters and T-shirts → there is something for everyone. 

TODAY, Tomorrow and Thursday at lunch @ 4 corners you can pay for your grad wear with cash/credit or debit!  OR → You can order online with school cash!  All orders must be in by the end of January.

Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton in student services or Ms. Petherick in resource. They are $40 each. Never miss a memory. 

Homework Club! Exams are coming up soon! Homework Club is a great opportunity to study and get things done as we near the end of the semester. Join us tomorrow and every Wednesday after school in the library from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form is available on the Library Edsby page.

Winter training for track this week will run Tuesday and Thursday at 2:35.  Meet in the Music Hall and be dressed to run outside (it’s cold this week)

The DNA Club will be gathering today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135. New members are always welcome. 

Dodgeball intramurals this week Tuesday and Thursday at lunch.-
-First 4 teams of 6-8 players to Edsby message Mme. Turner will play today. 
-In your message please include all players names (first and last) as well as your school appropriate team name.

Monday

Jan 6 

National Apple Tree Day! 

We celebrate Apple Tree Day on January 6 to honor the great tradition of growing and cultivating apples across North America. Introduced to the region by colonists in the 17th century, apple farming has been leading the fruit production industry in the U.S. for a century. From cider to pies, the apple is a greatly versatile fruit with tremendous health benefits and a mouthwatering taste. Although they don’t need any extra marketing, apples still deserve this annual recognition for being the quintessential American fruit, found in our homes throughout the year. So mull that cider and fill your homes with that sweet aroma as we come together to celebrate this great holiday. 

HEY GRADUATES - 

Grad Wear is officially on sale → We have hoodies, crew neck sweaters and T-shirts → there is something for everyone. 

Starting TOMORROW at lunch @ 4 corners you can pay for your grad wear with cash/credit or debit!  OR → You can order online with school cash!  All orders must be in by the end of January.

Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton in student services or Ms. Petherick in resource. They are $40 each. Never miss a memory. 

Winter training for track this week will run Tuesday and Thursday at 2:35.  Meet in the Music Hall and be dressed to run outside (it’s cold this week)

Dodgeball intramurals this week Tuesday and Thursday at lunch.-
-First 4 teams of 6-8 players to Edsby message Mme. Turner will play Tuesday. 
-In your message please include all players names (first and last) as well as your school appropriate team name.

Quick meeting today at lunch in COOP for ski team👍.  I need your paperwork and payments for Wednesday.

Wednesday

Jan 8

National Bubble Bath Day!

Dust off your rubber ducky this winter because it’s National Bubble Bath Day on January 8! A lot of us remember bubble baths from our childhoods, and if you’ve never had a bubble bath before then this is definitely something you should try out. The soapy bubbles of these baths are luxurious, and ideal for pampering yourself after a hard day. There’s nothing quite like slipping into the hot water of a bubble bath for a nice relaxing soak in the tub.  

HEY GRADUATES - 

Grad Wear is officially on sale → We have hoodies, crew neck sweaters and T-shirts → there is something for everyone. 

TODAY and Thursday at lunch @ 4 corners you can pay for your grad wear with cash/credit or debit!  OR → You can order online with school cash!  All orders must be in by the end of January.

Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton in student services or Ms. Petherick in resource. They are $40 each. Never miss a memory. 

There will be a yearbook club meeting today at lunch in room 272. See you there!

Homework Club! Exams are coming up soon! Homework Club is a great opportunity to study and get things done as we near the end of the semester. Join us today after school in the library from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form is available on the Library Edsby page.

Our next Winter training for track this week will run Thursday at 2:35.  Meet in the Music Hall and be dressed to run outside as it’s cold this week

Hey ENSS! We need your help in picking the theme for our upcoming semi-formal event! From today through Friday, we’ll be holding a voting poll on School Talk, and we want to know what you think. This is your chance to shape the event and help us create an unforgettable experience!

Whether you’re into a classic vibe, something trendy, or a theme that’s totally unique, your vote matters. We have a few awesome options, but only you can decide which one will take the spotlight!

Remember, the voting will be open the rest of the week so make sure you have your say before Friday! Keep an eye out on school talk, we can’t wait to see what you guys choose!

Dodgeball intramurals Thursday at lunch.-
-First 4 teams of 6-8 players to Edsby message Mme. Turner will play Thursday. 
-In your message please include all players names (first and last) as well as your school appropriate team name.

PROM 2025!! Any senior students who are interested in being on this year’s prom committee are invited to attend a meeting on Monday January 13th at the start of lunch in Room 223! See you there!

The Environmental Club will meet Thursday at lunch in the Resource Room.  Bring your lunch and a friend. New members are welcome!

GRAD PHOTO SESSIONS - Edge Imaging has opened up a few more spots for bookings for next week's sessions. Another camera added for Jan 14th and spots still available on Jan 16 & 17. Please have another look to see if you can book a session for yourself next week.

Monday

Jan 13

Stickers! Just the word has a happy feel to it. And why wouldn’t it? We love stickers. They are all around us and a part of everyday life, though we don’t often realize it. January 13th is National Sticker Day and it’s the perfect day to go crazy with your love of them! 

PROM 2025!! Any senior students who are interested in being on this year’s prom committee are invited to attend a meeting on Monday January 13th at the start of lunch in Room 223! See you there!

Homework Club! Exams are coming up soon! Homework Club is a great opportunity to study and get things done as we near the end of the semester. Join us every Wednesday after school in the library from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form is available on the Library Edsby page.

Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton in student services or Ms. Petherick in the resource room. They are $40 each. Never miss a memory. 

Grad Photo Sessions start today

Students who have booked their session online, please go to Room 132 for your scheduled time. Grad Photos will be in room 132 all week.

It’s MATCH-O-MATICS survey Time!! 

Today during period 1 class - check out SCHOOL TALK to locate the QR CODE and/or the LINK.  Happy Matching!!! 

Winter training for Track and Field this week Tuesday and Thursday. Meet in the Outdoor Ed foyer

Tuesday

Jan 14

Did you know that on this day, January 14, 1690, the clarinet was invented in Nuremberg, Germany by Johann Denner?

VICTORIA: It sure was easy filling out my Matchomatics questionnaire online yesterday.

AVA: I think so too! Soon we will get a printout of the people that we have a lot in

common with - and - we will have a chance to be on a lot of other people’s lists!

VICTORIA: Yeah! It was like taking a test I couldn’t fail!

AVA: Yeah? (Pause) ... But knowing you, you probably spelled your name wrong!

VICTORIA: Funny, very funny.

VICTORIA: Don’t be disappointed that you don’t have a printout with your name on it.

If you have not had a chance to fill out your Matchomatics questionnaire -check out the posters at 4 corners OR click on the link found on EDSBY in SCHOOL TALK 

The on-line survey is closing for processing soon!!

The DNA Club will be gathering today at lunch for our last meeting before exams. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135. New members are always welcome. 

Homework Club! Exams are coming up soon! Homework Club is a great opportunity to study and get things done as we near the end of the semester. Join us tomorrow and every Wednesday after school in the library from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form is available on the Library Edsby page.

Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton in student services or Ms. Petherick in the resource room. They are $40 each. Never miss a memory. 

Winter training for Track and Field this week Tuesday and Thursday. Meet in the Outdoor Ed foyer

Grad Photo Sessions

Students who have booked their session online, please go to Room 132, 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Grad Photos will be in room 132 all week.

Wednesday

Jan 15

National Bagel Day is January 15th. Bagels have a history that is richer than your favorite cream cheese spread! These rounds of dough can be found just about anywhere: breakfast joints, coffee shops, supermarkets, or even your kitchen pantry. In fact, 2018 saw more than 354 million bagels sold.

Ellie: It sure was easy filling out my Matchomatics questionnaire online Monday.

Makeda: I think so too! I am so excited to get my printout of the people I have a lot in

common with - and - I’ll have a chance to be on a lot of other people’s lists!

Ellie: Okay ENSS → Don’t be disappointed that you don’t have a printout with your name on it.

If you have not had a chance to fill out your Matchomatics questionnaire -check out the posters at 4 corners OR click on the link found on EDSBY in SCHOOL TALK 

The on-line survey is closing for processing THIS AFTERNOON!! Don’t be disappointed that you missed out…. Fill out your survey NOW!  

There will be a yearbook club meeting today at lunch in room 272. See you there!

Homework Club! Exams are coming up soon! Homework Club is a great opportunity to study and get things done as we near the end of the semester. Join us today after school in the library from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form is available on the Library Edsby page.

Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton in student services or Ms. Petherick in the resource room. They are $40 each. Never miss a memory. 

Winter training for Track and Field this week Tuesday and Thursday. Meet in the Outdoor Ed foyer

Thursday

Jan 16

Did you know that on this day, January 16, 1962, filming of the first James Bond movie “Dr No” began?

Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton in student services or Ms. Petherick in the resource room. They are $40 each. Never miss a memory. 

Winter training for Track and Field today. Meet in the Outdoor Ed foyer

Friday 

Jan 17

Friday funny - What kind of math do snowy owls do best? Owlgebra

Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton in student services or Ms. Petherick in the resource room. They are $40 each. Never miss a memory. 

Monday

Jan 20

Stickers! Just the word has a happy feel to it. And why wouldn’t it? We love stickers. They are all around us and a part of everyday life, though we don’t often realize it. January 13th is National Sticker Day and it’s the perfect day to go crazy with your love of them! 

DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now available .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered. 

GRAD WEAR - Last day to order is January 22nd … Don’t delay get your’s today 

Homework Club! Exams are coming up soon! Homework Club is a great opportunity to study and get things done as we near the end of the semester. Join us every Wednesday after school in the library from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form is available on the Library Edsby page.

Yearbooks are for sale now. Don’t miss out, purchase your yearbooks through school cash online or in person with Ms. Pemberton in student services or Ms. Petherick in the resource room. They are $40 each. Never miss a memory. 

Winter training for Track and Field this week Tuesday and Thursday. Meet in the Outdoor Ed foyer

Tuesday

Jan 21

DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered. 

Homework Club! Exams are almost here! Homework Club is a great opportunity to study and get things done as we near the end of the semester. Join us every Wednesday after school in the library from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form is available on the Library Edsby page.

GRAD WEAR - Last day to order is TOMORROW → January 22nd … Don’t delay get yours today. Payment MUST be received on January 22nd in order for your order to be processed. 

Wednesday

Whimsical

Wonderful

Wishful

Warm

witty

Jan 22

DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered. 

Homework Club! Exams are almost here! Homework Club is a great opportunity to study and get things done as we near the end of the semester. Join us today and every Wednesday after school in the library from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form is available on the Library Edsby page.

GRAD WEAR - TODAY is the last day to order your grad wear…. Miss Leger and Gracie will be at 4 corners to receive any payment and order forms at lunch today.   

The Invisible Club, returns to regular Wednesday night meetings, We welcome back Ms Balderstone and Mr. Chalkley, who have returned from their trip to the Principality of Noplace. We have brought back some traditional desserts and snacks for tonight’s meeting, yum yum! Please make sure you have a ride home.

Hey Dragons → Need a little de-stressing support before exams start?  Come out to COOP CORNERS TODAY at lunch where your Minister of Wellness- Madi Budgell will be providing some De-Stressing resources for all students.  

And now - a Special birthday shout out to Mr Corkum! Happy birthday Mr Corkum!!! If you see him in the halls, wish him a happy birthday!

Maestro Fresh - Let your Backbone slide

Monday

Feb 3

The theme for Black History Month 2025 is “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.” This year’s theme celebrates the diversity, leadership and legacy of Black Canadians; while also highlighting the role these trailblazers play every day, inspiring young people.

Throughout February, we will pay tribute to the remarkable contributions of Black communities to our country— contributions that have made Canada into the country it is today.

 It is no secret that the soundtrack of history was heavily influenced by Black culture, everything from R&B to Disco. For many, music provides a safe haven from the outside world and creates a space to share lived experiences through a creative outlet. 

This morning you heard Let Your Backbone Slide - by Maestro Fresh Wes.  Few artists have made an impact on Canadian music history quite like the Godfather of Canadian Hip-Hop, Maestro Fresh Wes. Maestro was the first Canadian rapper to break into the Billboard Top 40… He is also the first Canadian rap artist to receive GOLD and PLATINUM Certification and this song was the first rap song to be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame!  

2- DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

3- Winter training for the track team will be held Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please meet in the Outdoor Ed foyer at 2:35 SHARP.

Distance runners will run outside (check the weather and dress accordingly).

Sprinters, jumpers, Throwers  will workout indoors.

4- DANCE TEAM → There will be a dance team meeting in room 224 tomorrow at lunch!

5- Attention curlers, there is practice tonight, weather permitting. Let Dbos know if you will NOT be there!

Have an AWESOME first day of Semester 2 Blue Dragons!  

Jully Black 

7 Day Fool

Tuesday

Feb 4

Have you ever wondered Why we celebrate Black History Month?  Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities.  Black Canadians and their communities have been a part of shaping Canada’s heritage and identity since the arrival of Mathieu Da Costa, a navigator, and interpreter, whose presence in Canada dates back to the early 1600s. The role of Black people and their communities in Canada has largely been ignored as a key part of Canada’s history. 

There is little mention that some of the Loyalists who came here after the American Revolution and settled in the Maritimes were people of African descent, nor the fact that many soldiers of African descent made many sacrifices in wartime as far back as the War of 1812. Few people in Canada are aware of the fact that African people were once enslaved in the territory that is now known as Canada, or of how those who fought enslavement helped to lay the foundation of Canada’s diverse and inclusive society. Black History Month is a time to learn more about these Canadian stories and the many other important contributions that Black Canadians and their communities have made to the history and continued growth of this country.

1, DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

2. This Day In History - Did you know that on this day, February 4th, 1962, the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn all aligned?

3. Winter training for the track team will be held today and Thursday this week. Please meet in the Outdoor Ed foyer at 2:35 SHARP.

Distance runners will run outside (check the weather and dress accordingly).

Sprinters, jumpers, Throwers  will workout indoors.

Homework Club! Start off semester 2 on the right foot. Homework Club is a great opportunity to study or get some extra support if you need it. Join us every Wednesday after school in the library from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form is available on the Library Edsby page.

Dance team! Our meeting has been changed to tomorrow at lunch in room 224!

Yearbooks are for sale now on school cash online Or with Cash though Ms. Pemberton in Student Services. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbook today.  

Wednesday

Feb 5

Have you ever wondered where the origin of Black History Month began? Well →  American Black educators and Black United Students at Kent State University first proposed Black History Month in February 1969. The first celebration of Black History Month took place at Kent State a year later, from January 2 to February 28, 1970. 

Six years later, Black History Month was being celebrated all across the country in educational institutions, centers of Black culture, and community centers, both great and small, when President Gerald Ford recognized Black History Month in 1976, during the celebration of the United States Bicentennial. He urged Americans to "seize the opportunity to honour the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavour throughout our history". 

1. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

2. National Chocolate Fondue Day!

You had us at “chocolate.” But chocolate fondue is even better. Just in case you needed an excuse to indulge in some melted chocolate, you’ve got it with this holiday. National Chocolate Fondue Day is a day to get creative with your favorite sweets, and decide whether you want to share it with someone else, or keep it all to yourself. 

3. The next Winter training for the track team will be held Thursday. Please meet in the Outdoor Ed foyer at 2:35 SHARP.

Distance runners will run outside (check the weather and dress accordingly).

Sprinters, jumpers, Throwers  will workout indoors.

Dance team! There is a meeting at the beginning of lunch today in room 224.

Yearbooks are for sale now on school cash online Or with Cash though Ms. Pemberton in Student Services. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbook today. 

There will be a yearbook meeting today at lunch in Room 272.

Homework Club! Start off semester 2 on the right foot. Homework Club is a great opportunity to study or get some extra support if you need it. Join us today after school in the library from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form is available on the Library Edsby page.

Attention grade 12 students.

Trent University is coming to ENSS on Monday Feb 10th to present on funding your post-secondary education.  Sign up in student services.  Attendance will be taken.  

 Grads remember to check the edsby 2025 graduate group for information.

Friday

Feb 7

The first Black History Month in Nova Scotia was observed in 1988 and later renamed African Heritage Month in 1996.  In 1993, the Ontario Black History Society successfully filed a petition in Ontario to proclaim February as Black History Month.

Following that success, Rosemary Sadlier, president of the OBHS, introduced the idea of having Black History Month recognized across Canada to the Honourable Jean Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament.

1. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

2. Yearbooks are for sale now on school cash online Or with Cash though Ms. Pemberton in Student Services. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbook today. 

3. Book Club will be meeting today at lunch in room 241. New members are always welcome.

4. Today's Friday Funny - What do you call a snowman on rollerblades, a snowmobiles

5.   BADMINTON TRYOUTS begin Monday from 2:20 - 4:30. Please pick up a Permission form from Mrs. Northwood (Rm113) or Ms. Doornbos (Rm 236). Bring your signed permission form on Monday. Students who are trying out must have appropriate athletic wear, including running shoes.

Attention grade 12 students.

Trent University is coming to ENSS on Monday Feb 10th to present on funding your post-secondary education.  Sign up in student services.  Attendance will be taken.  

 Grads remember to check the edsby 2025 graduate group for information!

Monday

Feb 10

Today’s music was brought to you by Stevie Wonder and Etta James. 

This year, the theme for Black History Month in Canada is “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.”  The month of February gives us all the chance to celebrate the diversity and achievements of Black people in Canada. Each year, Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Canada, listen to their stories, and learn more about their history and contributions to Canadian society. 

Today we highlight The Honourable Jean Augustine.  In December 1995, Jean Augustine brought forward a motion into the House of Commons to officially recognize February as Black History Month in Canada.  The House of Commons carried her motion unanimously. We look up to and appreciate all that The Honourable Jean Augustine has accomplished thus far. 

1. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

2. Attention Curlers! There is no practice tonight. We repeat there is NO practice tonight. Game and pictures on Wednesday.

3. This year’s Chocolate Fundraiser is going strong - there are many students who have already sold full boxes and are working on their second!  Every day - students who return their chocolate money will entered into a draw for a TIM HORTONS gift card. Last Thursday’s winner is…. ISLA ROBINSON!

Friday’s winner is….. CALLEE RUTTAN!  

Congratulations Isla and Callee!  Your Tim Hortons Gift Card can be picked up at the main office at lunch!  Reminder to all students → Money can be brought in to your period 1 teacher or to the School Store at LUNCH TIME.  If you have returned your money from your first box - and you want to take out another one - this can be done AT LUNCH at the SCHOOL STORE!!  Happy Selling!! 

Trent university financial presentation today for grade 12 students in the northside cafe at 9:40 sign up in student services.

4. Yearbooks are for sale now on school cash online Or with Cash though Ms. Pemberton in Student Services. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbook today. 

5. This week for Winter Training the team will meet Monday and Wednesday at 2:30 pm SHARP in the Outdoor Ed Foyer.  Sprinters, Jumpers and Throwers will workout indoors and distance runners will run outside.

6. Homework Club! Start off semester 2 on the right foot. Homework Club is a great opportunity to study or get some extra support if you need it. Join us every Wednesday after school in the library from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form is available on the Library Edsby page.

7.  Badminton tryouts begin today after school from 2:20-4:30.  Please bring your permission form and dress in appropriate athletic attire including running shoes.  See you on the court!

8. Congratulations to the ENSS Alpine Ski Racing Team for an excellent Bay of Quinte race on Friday Feb 8th at Batawa Ski Hill. Gavin Allen placed third for Level 1 Boys, our Level 1 Girls Team (Cassidy Preskar, Danielle Mitts, Gwen West and Evelyn Neil) placed third and Walter Levesque took Gold for Level 2 Boys!

(Emma and Alia to read):

Hey ENSS! 

Wednesday February 26th is PINK SHIRT DAY and we are celebrating with a MINDFULNESS EXPERIENCE in the library. 

Join us for this full-day event and hear Guest Speaker Mr Corkum, learn some new skills and tools to promote positive mental health and mindfulness, and Bring Your Own Mindfulness Task.  

Permission forms are available RIGHT NOW in the library and need to be returned to Ms Darling by February 24th. 

Valentine’s Day Gifts-

Every day at lunch this week, as a fundraiser for The Chique Boutique, we will be selling stuffed animals, candy and roses for that special someone, to be delivered to period 1 classes on Friday for Valentine’s Day.  There will also be a raffle for large stuffed animals.  The tickets for the raffle are $2.00.  Please plan to stop by and not only support the Chique Boutique, but make someone’s Valentine’s Day that much more special.

Tuesday

Feb 11

Today’s music comes from Shernette Amoy Evans and Etta James

Today we highlight the actions of Senator Donald Oliver.  In February 2008, Senator Donald Oliver, the first Black man appointed to the Senate, introduced the Motion to Recognize Contributions of Black Canadians and February as Black History Month. It received unanimous approval and was adopted on March 4, 2008. The adoption of this motion completed Canada’s parliamentary position on Black History Month.

1. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

2. Homework Club! Start off semester 2 on the right foot. Homework Club is a great opportunity to study or get some extra support if you need it. Join us every Wednesday after school in the library from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form is available on the Library Edsby page.

3. Yearbooks are for sale now on school cash online Or with Cash though Ms. Pemberton in Student Services. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbook today. 

4. This week for Winter Training the team will meet Monday and Wednesday at 2:30 pm SHARP in the Outdoor Ed Foyer.  Sprinters, Jumpers and Throwers will workout indoors and distance runners will run outside.

5. Chocolate Fundraiser Extraordinaire and Winner of Today’s draw 

Is:RILEY STEWART. Congratulations RILEY !! Your Tim Hortons gift card can be picked up at the main office at lunch time! 

6. The DNA club will be meeting today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135. New members are always welcome. 

7.  Students trying out for the Badminton Team are reminded to complete the appropriate Google Form in School Talk Edsby.  

Valentine’s Day Gifts-

Every day at lunch this week, as a fundraiser for The Chique Boutique, we will be selling stuffed animals, candy and roses for that special someone, to be delivered to period 1 classes on Friday for Valentine’s Day.  There will also be a raffle for large stuffed animals.  The tickets for the raffle are $2.00.  Please plan to stop by and not only support the Chique Boutique, but make someone’s Valentine’s Day that much more special.

(Emma and Alia to read):

Hey ENSS! 

Wednesday February 26th is PINK SHIRT DAY and we are celebrating with a MINDFULNESS EXPERIENCE in the library. 

Join us for this full-day event and hear Guest Speaker Mr Corkum, learn some new skills and tools to promote positive mental health and mindfulness, and Bring Your Own Mindfulness Task.  

Permission forms are available RIGHT NOW in the library and need to be returned to Ms Darling by February 24th. 

Wednesday

Feb 12

Today’s Music comes to you from: Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye

Today we highlight the impact of Lieutenant Governor Simcoe.  In 1793, Lieutenant Governor Simcoe urged the government of Upper Canada to pass the Anti-Slavery Act, freeing slaves aged 25 and over and making it illegal to bring slaves into Upper Canada. This legislation marked the beginning of what was called the Underground Railway which, from 1800 to 1865, facilitated the arrival of approximately 20,000 Black slaves to Upper Canada. 

These courageous individuals fled deplorable conditions in the United States. Many Underground Railway fugitives arrived in Upper Canada's urban centres, Windsor-Chatham, Toronto and other southern Ontario small towns where they believed they would prosper.  Their efforts and contributions contributed to the foundation of Black Communities throughout Canada.

1. This week for Winter Training the team will meet today at 2:30 pm SHARP in the Outdoor Ed Foyer.  Sprinters, Jumpers and Throwers will workout indoors and distance runners will run outside.

2. DRIVERS ED!! Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered. 

3. Today’s Outstanding Chocolate Fundraiser and winner of today’s draw 

Is: Kyan Holl - Congratulations Kyan! Your Tim Hortons Gift card can be picked up at lunch at the main office!  Keep selling Blue Dragons!! Reminder - money is to be brought in to your period 1 teacher OR to the school store at lunch! Anybody who has sold their first box and wants to sell as second - head down to the school store to pick up your second box at lunch! 

4. Homework Club! Homework Club is a great opportunity to study or get some extra support if you need it. Join us today after school in the library from 2:30-3:30. Sign up form is available on the Library Edsby page.

5. There will be a yearbook meeting today at lunch in room 272. See you there.

6. Mr Chalkey and Ms Baldersone would like to apologise. They have been experimenting in writing Invisible Club announcements in invisible ink, and hiding these messages around the school. This did not work, sorry for the confusion. 

7. Yearbooks are for sale now on school cash online Or with Cash though Ms. Pemberton in Student Services. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbook today. 

8. Grade 12 students Trent University will be here on Monday February 24th for an information session for current applicants and curious students wanting to learn more about Trent.  Sign up in Student Services.

Valentine’s Day Gifts-

Every day at lunch this week, as a fundraiser for The Chique Boutique, we will be selling stuffed animals, candy and roses for that special someone, to be delivered to period 1 classes on Friday for Valentine’s Day.  There will also be a raffle for large stuffed animals.  The tickets for the raffle are $2.00.  Please plan to stop by and not only support the Chique Boutique, but make someone’s Valentine’s Day that much more special.

9. ATTENTION CAST AND CREW OF LITTLE MERMAID!!!!!!!!

Please read the post in Edsby regarding the rehearsal later this evening (the one initially scheduled from 6-8:30pm). REPEAT PLEASE

(Emma and Alia to read):

Hey ENSS! 

Wednesday February 26th is PINK SHIRT DAY and we are celebrating with a MINDFULNESS EXPERIENCE in the library. 

Join us for this full-day event and hear Guest Speaker Mr Corkum, learn some new skills and tools to promote positive mental health and mindfulness, and Bring Your Own Mindfulness Task.  

Permission forms are available RIGHT NOW in the library and need to be returned to Ms Darling by February 24th. 

Friday

Feb 14

Today we highlight Thornton and Lucie Blackburn.  These two had successfully escaped slavery in Louisville, Kentucky when they arrived in Toronto in the 1830s. Mr. Thornton Blackburn started Toronto's first cab company and would refer to his one-horse cab as the "City". 

The Blackburns took part in anti-slavery activities and donated time and money to assist other refugees in Canada. In 1999, the Government of Canada declared the Blackburns "persons of national historic significance" as a testament to their significant influence in the foundation of Toronto.

1. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

2. Today’s Incredible Chocolate Fundraiser and winner of today’s draw 

Is: __________________  Congratulations ________! Your Tim Hortons Gift card can be picked up at lunch at the main office!  Keep selling Blue Dragons!! Reminder - money is to be brought in to your period 1 teacher OR to the school store at lunch! Anybody who has sold their first box and wants to sell as second - head down to the school store to pick up your second box at lunch! 

3.Yearbooks are for sale now on school cash online Or with Cash though Ms. Pemberton in Student Services. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbook today. 

4.  Grade 12 students Trent University will be here on Monday February 24th for an information session for current applicants and curious students wanting to learn more about Trent.  Sign up in Student Services.

5. Attention Graduating students. If you are interested in playing in the Student vs Teacher hockey game there will be a mandatory meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 112. Talk to Mr. Birt if you have any questions.

6. Congratulations to the ENSS Alpine Ski Racing Team for an excellent season and great performance at COSSA!  Mrs Botterill and Ms. Coward are very proud of you and we are looking forward to next year’s season!

7. Our second semi formal of the year is coming up fast! It will be on Friday, February 28th from 7-10pm. Tickets are $20 and go on sale starting today at lunch at the 4 corners and continuing until Thursday, February 27th. You can pay with cash, debit or through school cash online. Guest passes will be available at the main office and are due back by February 24th.

It's the last school dance of the year and it promises to be a magical and amazing event so buy your ticket and come join us and make some wonderful memories on February 28th!

8. Book Club will be meeting today at lunch in room 241. New members are always welcome. See you there.

9.  Badminton Tryouts continue today after school!

10. Can all homeroom teachers PLEASE hand in your chocolate envelopes and check for receipts. Thank you!

(Emma and Alia to read):

Hey ENSS! 

Wednesday February 26th is PINK SHIRT DAY and we are celebrating with a MINDFULNESS EXPERIENCE in the library. 

Join us for this full-day event and hear Guest Speaker Mr Corkum, learn some new skills and tools to promote positive mental health and mindfulness, and Bring Your Own Mindfulness Task.  

Permission forms are available RIGHT NOW in the library and need to be returned to Ms Darling by February 24th. 

*Have a great long weekend Blue Dragons!

Thursday

Feb 20

Jack Johnson was the first Black man to win the heavyweight championship of the world. Portia White was one of Canada's great contraltos who paved the way for talented Black musicians. 

She was named "a person of national historic significance" by the Government of Canada. Viola Desmond, a Nova Scotian activist, refused to tolerate racism on November 8, 1946

1. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

2.  Grade 12 students Trent University will be here on Monday February 24th for an information session for current applicants and curious students wanting to learn more about Trent.  Sign up in Student Services.

3.  Badminton tryouts continue today and tomorrow after school.  If you want to be considered for the team, make sure you come out and show us your skills on the court!

4. (Emma and Alia to read):

Hey ENSS! 

Wednesday February 26th is PINK SHIRT DAY and we are celebrating with a MINDFULNESS EXPERIENCE in the library. 

Join us for this full-day event and hear Guest Speaker Mr Corkum, learn some new skills and tools to promote positive mental health and mindfulness, and Bring Your Own Mindfulness Task.  

Permission forms are available RIGHT NOW in the library and need to be returned to Ms Darling by February 24th. 

3. At Last we see the light → ENSS’s last dance of the year is Friday February 28th.  Tickets are $20.00 - and are on sale through School Cash OR you can pay at LUNCH at 4 Corners with either cash or DEBIT!  That’s right ENSS - we accept Apple Pay, Debit and Credit!  Get your tickets for our Semi Formal before they run out!  Guest Passes are available at the main office - and are due back by the end of day on Feb 24th.

4. DNA will be meeting today in Rm 135 to get ready for Pink Shirt Day. Students who would like to help put together packages for Pink Shirt Day should bring their lunch and friends today at lunch. Hope to see you there! 

5.  Winter training for track tonight.  Meet in the outdoor ed foyer.

6.  There will be a short meeting for members of this year’s Cross Country team from the fall, at the beginning of lunch Tuesday of next week in the library.

7.. Attention all graduating students. Grad survey and Grad quotes are now available in the Grad group on Edsby. 

8. Yearbooks are for sale now on school cash online Or with Cash though Ms. Pemberton in Student Services. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbook today.

9. There will be a meeting of the Environmental Club today at lunch in the resource room.  Bring your lunch and a smile - we will be taking a yearbook photo today.

10. Today's winner for the daily chocolate draw is Alia Bradley! Congratulations to Alia - today’s chocolate seller extraordinaire, you can pick up your prize at the main office at lunch! 

11. Reminder of yearbook photo for the golf team and the Be Like Terry Group are at the START of lunch today in the drama studio. Also, make up quiz for drama students is also at the start of lunch today in the drama studio. See you all there!

Friday 

Feb 21

Harry Jerome was the first Black Canadian sprinter to hold both the 100-yard and 100-metre records. Lincoln MacCauley Alexander became the first Black Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons in 1968, and the first Black Lieutenant Governor in Canada. 

George Elliott Clark, poet and writer in Toronto, spent his entire life exploring the culture and heritage of Black Nova Scotia. Carrie Best founded The Clarion, the first Black-owned and published newspaper in Nova Scotia.

1. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

2. (Emma and Alia to read):

Hey ENSS! 

Wednesday February 26th is PINK SHIRT DAY and we are celebrating with a MINDFULNESS EXPERIENCE in the library. 

Join us for this full-day event and hear Guest Speaker Mr Corkum, learn some new skills and tools to promote positive mental health and mindfulness, and Bring Your Own Mindfulness Task.  

Permission forms are available RIGHT NOW in the library and need to be returned to Ms Darling by February 24th. 

3. At Last we see the light → ENSS’s last dance of the year is Friday February 28th.  Tickets are $20.00 - and are on sale through School Cash OR you can pay at LUNCH at 4 Corners with either cash or DEBIT!  That’s right ENSS - we accept Apple Pay, Debit and Credit!  Get your tickets for our Semi Formal before they run out!  Guest Passes are available at the main office - and are due back by the end of day on Feb 24th.

4.  Grade 12 students Trent University will be here on Monday February 24th for an information session for current applicants and curious students wanting to learn more about Trent.  Sign up in Student Services.

5. Attention all graduating students. Grad survey and Grad quotes are now available in the Grad group on Edsby. 

6.chocolates chocolates chocolates!! ENSS we are doing so well! There are only 20 boxes left! Help us sell out! Come to the school store at lunch and sign some out to sell this weekend! Winner of the daily draw is Olivia Rittwage!!

7. Yearbooks are for sale now on school cash online Or with Cash though Ms. Pemberton in Student Services. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbook today.

8.  There will be a short meeting for members of this year’s Cross Country team from the fall, at the beginning of lunch Tuesday of next week in the library.

9. Book Club will be meeting today at lunch in room 241. New members are always welcome. See you there.

Monday

Feb 24

Austin Clarke won the Giller Prize, Canada's most prestigious annual award for fiction, for his novel The Polished Hoe. He is recognized for his literary work which described the adaptation of Black people into White Canada. 

Maxine Tynes, the first African Canadian to be appointed a member of the Board of Governors of Dalhousie University. Betty Riley was the first Black woman in Canada to become a television producer.

1. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

• National Tortilla Chip Day

Tortilla chips were initially an afterthought, a simple snack made with leftover tortillas. But these crispy triangles of deliciousness soon became a nationwide sensation, and each February 24th, we celebrate these salty snacks with National Tortilla Chip Day. Whether you eat yours plain or dip them in a spicy salsa, tortilla chips bring the fiesta to any occasion.

2. Reminder for SHSM students…. Please check your EDSBY messages.  Upcoming First Aid/CPR training for Group #3  is happening this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the south side of the cafeteria. 

3. At Last we see the light → ENSS’s last dance is Friday February 28th.  Tickets are on sale through School Cash OR you can pay at LUNCH at 4 Corners with either cash or DEBIT!  That’s right ENSS - we accept Apple Pay, Debit and Credit!  Get your tickets for our Semi Formal before they run out!  Tickets are $20.00.  Guest Passes are available at the main office - and are due back by the end of day on Feb 24th. 

4. Homework Club! Homework Club happens every Wednesday after school in the Library from 2:30-3:30 and is a great opportunity to finish your homework, get some extra help, or study for that upcoming test. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

5. Attention all graduating students. Grad survey and Grad quotes are now available in the Grad group on Edsby. 

6. Yearbooks are for sale now on school cash online Or with Cash though Ms. Pemberton in Student Services. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbook today.

7. Attention stage crew. There is a meeting at the beginning of lunch on wednesday Feb 26th. You MUST be there to continue being a stage crew member.

8. (Emma and Alia to read):

Hey ENSS! 

Wednesday February 26th is PINK SHIRT DAY and we are celebrating with a MINDFULNESS EXPERIENCE in the library. 

Join us for this full-day event and hear Guest Speaker Mr Corkum, learn some new skills and tools to promote positive mental health and mindfulness, and Bring Your Own Mindfulness Task.  

Permission forms are available RIGHT NOW in the library and need to be returned to Ms Darling by the end of the day TODAY in order to attend.

9.  There will be a short meeting for members of this year’s Cross Country team from the fall, at the beginning of lunch Tomorrow in the library.

10. Pink Shirt Day began in 2007, when Chuck McNeil, a Grade 9 boy, came to school wearing a pink shirt and was bullied as a result. The next day 75 students at the school wore pink shirts in order to support him. Today, we celebrate Pink Shirt Day in order to express our own identities and support the identities of others. Wear a pink shirt on Wednesday to show your support.

11.  Winter training for this week is Tuesday and Thursday in Gym C

12. Dance team! There will be a quick meeting in room 224 at the beginning of lunch for all dancers attending the Lakeshore Dance Festival tomorrow!

13. Attention Graduating Students. If you would like to participate in the student vs teacher hockey game reminder that permission forms are due this Wednesday. If you need one, please see Mr. Birt.

Tuesday

Feb 25

Oscar Peterson is a notable jazz musician and recent Chancellor of York University in Toronto. Wayne Adams was the first Black person elected to the Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly and the first and only Black cabinet minister in Nova Scotia. 

Before Black History Month celebrations, these stories were unknown to most Canadians. During February, Canadians are making an effort through words, theatre, song and dance to embrace this rich history and to acknowledge the many successes of Black Canadians.

1. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

2. Homework Club! Homework Club happens every Wednesday after school in the Library from 2:30-3:30 and is a great opportunity to finish your homework, get some extra help, or study for that upcoming test. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

3. Attention all graduating students. Grad survey and Grad quotes are now available in the Grad group on Edsby. 

4. Yearbooks are for sale now on school cash online Or with Cash though Ms. Pemberton in Student Services. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbook today.

5.  There will be a short meeting for members of this year’s Cross Country team from the fall, at the beginning of lunch today in the library.

6. Pink Shirt Day began in 2007, when Chuck McNeil, a Grade 9 boy, came to school wearing a pink shirt and was bullied as a result. The next day 75 students at the school wore pink shirts in order to support him. Today, we celebrate Pink Shirt Day in order to express our own identities and support the identities of others. Wear a pink shirt tomorrow to show your support.

7.  Winter training for this week is Tuesday and Thursday in Gym C

8. Attention Graduating Students. If you would like to participate in the student vs teacher hockey game reminder that permission forms are due tomorrow. If you need one, please see Mr. Birt.

CPR training for SHSM students today, wednesday and thursday this week

9. Emma and Alia to read:

Hey ENSS, this week is Freedom to Read Week. What is Freedom to Read Week, you ask? It is a week to remind us of our freedom to choose and read what we want to read. In many parts of the world, including here in Canada, books have been banned and challenged for their subject material, including popular titles like Harry Potter, The Giver, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. 

As a part of Freedom to Read Week, this Thursday at lunch in the library we will be hosting Banned & Challenged books Trivia. Join us and play for the chance to win one of three $10 Tim’s cards!

10. The DNA club will be meeting today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135. New members are always welcome. 

11. congratulations to the competitive curling club who captured the bay of Quinte trophy by beating centennial secondary and eastside secondary in Stirling yesterday! If you see Alex Botting, Liam Read, Dawson Dunham, Ethan McDougall or Caris Hennessy tell them congratulations and good job. Practice on Wednesday team!

12. Attention all stage crew, there will be a brief meeting in 236 at lunch on Wednesday, you must be there to remain on the crew.

Wednesday

Feb 26

In Budget 2022, the Government of Canada allocated $85 million over four years, starting in 2022, to Canadian Heritage to launch and implement the new Anti-Racism Strategy and Canada’s Action Plan on Combating Hate.

 Budget 2024 provides an additional $273.6 million over six years, starting in 2024–2025, and $29.3 million per year thereafter, to support Canada’s Action Plan on Combating Hate.

1. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

-Reminder to everyone that today is pink shirt day, thanks to everyone who wore a pink shirt!

2. Homework Club! Homework Club is happening today (and every Wednesday) after school in the Library from 2:30-3:30 and is a great opportunity to finish your homework, get some extra help, or study for that upcoming test. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

3. Please note that the Library will be CLOSED today for our ME Day event. Thank you. If you have signed up to attend the event please come to the library for the start of period 1.

5. The Invisible Club will be meeting in room 403, after school. Today we will be practicing the old  “throwing objects in the opposite direction, in order to escape” trick.  Please bring a rock or a spoon, or something else that makes noise.  Message  Ms. Balderstone or Mr. Chalkley if you will not be there, and ensure that you have a ride home.

4. Reminder to all stage crew of their meeting today at lunch in room 236. Please be prompt.

7. Attention all graduating students. Grad survey and Grad quotes are now available in the Grad group on Edsby. 

8. Yearbooks are for sale now on school cash online Or with Cash though Ms. Pemberton in Student Services. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbook today.

9.  Our next winter training this week is Thursday.  Meet up in Gym C.

10. Emma and Alia to read:

Hey ENSS, did you know that Dr. Seuss’ children’s book, The Lorax was challenged in California in 1989? This book was criticized as criminalizing the forestry industry. As a part of Freedom to Read Week, join us for Banned & Challenged books Trivia in the library tomorrow at lunch to learn more and for the chance to win one of three $10 Tim’s cards awarded to the top three players!

Thursday

Feb 27

Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2024–2028 and Canada’s Action Plan on Combating Hate help support community projects that provide Black and racialized Canadians, 

as well as religious minorities, with access to resources that promote their full participation in the Canadian economy, while raising awareness of issues related to racism and hate in Canada.

1. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

2. Attention all graduating students. Grad survey and Grad quotes are now available in the Grad group on Edsby. 

3. Yearbooks are for sale now on school cash online Or with Cash though Ms. Pemberton in Student Services. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbook today.

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Winter training for track is canceled for today.  I repeat winter training for track is cancelled for today.  

4. Emma and Alia to read:

Hey ENSS, did you know that the popular kids series Captain Underpants has been challenged for referencing undergarments and for violence against robots? 

Join us TODAY at lunch to learn more about banned and challenged books as a part of Freedom to Read Week. The top three players will win $10 Tim’s cards!

Monday

March 3

1. Homework Club! Homework Club is every Wednesday after school in the Library from 2:30-3:30 and is a great opportunity to finish your homework, get some extra help, or study for that upcoming test. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

Ramadan is an important time in the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims. Ramadan is a time for fasting, spiritual reflection, prayer, doing good deeds and spending time with family and friends. This year, Ramadan began at sunset on Friday February 28 and ends on Saturday March 29. If any student needs accommodation during this time, or access to a space for prayer during the day, please speak to your Vice-Principal.

2. ATTENTION STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ACCELERATED OYAP FOR 2025-2026

Monday, March 3rd at 12:00 in the South side of the Cafe the application process opens.  Miss. Leger will work with all students who attend this meeting.   Any student interested in applying for the ACCELERATED OYAP for next year, please come to the South side of the Cafe with your Chromebooks at 12:00 noon.  

Please note: you MUST be in grade 11 to apply for this program.  If accepted, you will be working with a College and a Journey Person to earn your Level 1 ticket in semester 2 of your grade 12 year (next year). 

You must have your English and Math marks in the College stream (or open, mixed or University) and your mark must be at least 70%.

The Accelerated OYAP program has the following sectors: Plumber, Cook, Hair Stylist, Electrician, Construction, Automotive Service Technician, Industrial Millwright Mechanic and Welder.  

3. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

4.  Mandatory Meetings for this year’s Track and Field team are happening this week.  They are scheduled to begin at the beginning of lunch in the South Side Cafeteria.  At this meeting you will sign-up, receive important information about the season and our expectations and pick up your permission forms.  Today’s meeting is for grade 11 and 12, Tuesday’s meeting is for grade 9 and 10’s.  If you missed your meeting please come Wednesday.    You are encouraged to bring your lunch to the meeting and eat while you listen.

5.  Winter training this week will be Tuesday.  Meet in outdoor ed foyer.

6.  Attention all students.  The Fitness Room will be closed today at lunch for floor repairs.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Tuesday

March 4

1. The DNA club will be meeting today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135. New members are always welcome. 

2. Homework Club! Homework Club is every Wednesday after school in the Library from 2:30-3:30 and is a great opportunity to finish your homework, get some extra help, or study for that upcoming test. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

3. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

4.  Mandatory Meetings for this year’s Track and Field team are happening this week.  They are scheduled to begin at the beginning of lunch in the South Side Cafeteria.  At this meeting you will sign-up, receive important information about the season and our expectations and pick up your permission forms.  Today’s meeting is for grade 9 and 10’s.  If you missed your meeting please come Wednesday.    You are encouraged to bring your lunch to the meeting and eat while you listen.

5.   Winter training this week is today.  Meet in outdoor ed foyer.

6. Announcement from Mr. Birt

7.  Hockey Buy In-Please remember to buy your ticket for this Thursday’s staff vs. student hockey game.  Tickets are $3.00 and can be bought in your period 4 class.  

Wednesday

March 5

1. Homework Club! Homework Club is happening today (and every Wednesday) after school in the Library from 2:30-3:30 and is a great opportunity to finish your homework, get some extra help, or study for that upcoming test. Sign up form can be found on our Library Edsby page.

2. Hey ENSS - are you interested in pursuing a Skilled Trade as a career?  Are you interested in learning more about how you can fast track your career and start your apprenticeship while you are still in high school?  If so - OYAP might be a good fit for you!  Miss. Leger in the COOP department is working with grade 11 students who are interested in applying for accelerated OYAP this week!  Send her an EDSBY message, or stop by the COOP department for more information! Applications are due for Accelerated OYAP at the end of March!

3. DRIVERS ED!! 

Spring session for Driver’s Education is now open for registration .. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

4.  This is an announcement reminding Track and Field athletes that today is the last chance to attend a Mandatory Meetings for this year’s Track and Field team.  Meet us at begin at the beginning of lunch in the South Side Cafeteria.   You are encouraged to bring your lunch to the meeting and eat while you listen.

5. The Invisible will be meeting in Rm. 403 after school today. Please tell Ms Balderstone or Mr. Chalkley if you are not going to attend. Please ensure that you have a ride home. 

6.  Only 1 more day until the epic Staff vs. Student hockey game.  Make sure you see all of the action.  Buy your tickets in period 4.  Tickets are $3.00 each.  They cannot be bought at the arena.  You must buy them in period 4 either today or tomorrow.

7. There will be a yearbook club meeting today in room 272. See you there.

8. Only a few weeks left to buy your yearbook. Yearbooks are on sale on school cash online or through Ms. Pemberton in Student Services until March 28th. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbooks today.  

Monday

March 17

1. Reminder to COOP students that you have a SEMINAR tomorrow!  Please remind your employers today that you will not be at placement tomorrow.  PLEASE bring your CHROMEBOOKS and CHARGING cables!  See you tomorrow!! 

2. Ramadan is an important time in the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims. Ramadan is a time for fasting, spiritual reflection, prayer, doing good deeds and spending time with family and friends. This year, Ramadan began at sunset on Friday February 28 and ends on Saturday March 29. If any student needs accommodation during this time, or access to a space for prayer during the day, please speak to your Vice-Principal.

3. DRIVERS ED!! 

The deadline is quickly approaching for the Spring session for Driver’s Education.. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

4. IS THERE A SHAMROCK IN YOUR POCKET?? 

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you ENSS!! Today is the day where the whole school can play “Is there a Shamrock in your pocket”!  

Here are the rules: 

There are 20 LUCKY Staff Members in possession of a Shamrock!  

→ If you have a shamrock, keep it in your pocket. 

→ If you don’t have a shamrock, ask a random person: Do you have a Shamrock in your pocket? 

→ If a person with the shamrock is asked, they MUST give their shamrock to the person asking. NO immediate ask backs. 

→ The game ends at the end of the day (2:20 PM) on Monday, March 17th.  Come to the main office to exchange your shamrock for a prize. 

GOOD LUCK DRAGONS!!

5.Only a few days left to buy your yearbook. Yearbooks are on sale on school cash online or through Ms. Pemberton in Student Services until March 28th. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbooks today.

6. If you are interested in trying out for either the Junior or Senior Girls Soccer Team please attend one of the following sign-up meetings: Junior Girls Soccer Sign-up will be tomorrow at lunch in room 246. Senior Girls Soccer Sign-up will be on Wednesday at lunch in room 246. If you cannot make either day, please reach out to Mr. Corkum right away.

7.  Track practice starts today and everyday this week.    

Meet in Gym C ready to run.  Bring your permission forms and money to practice.  

• Anyone interested in running 800, 1500, 3000 will run outside (wear pants and a long sleeve, gloves and a thin hat)

• Jumpers, sprinters, throwers will workout inside today (be dressed to workout and bring water)

8. There will be a quick meeting at the beginning of lunch in room 224 for dance team members in our contemporary group. 

9.   Ellie: Hey Victoria, do you know why World Down Syndrome Awareness Day is always on the 21st of March? 

Victoria: Yes I do -  It’s because Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, happens when someone has three copies of chromosome 21 instead of the usual pair. That’s why we celebrate on the 21st day of the 3rd month.

Ellie: Want to start a conversation? Wear your boldest, most colorful, or mismatched socks this Friday, March 21st. Socks get people talking—when someone asks about your socks, tell them, "I’m wearing these to raise awareness of Down Syndrome."

Victoria: And don’t forget—our sock contest is on. Post your best sock picture on Instagram with #ImproveOurSupportSystems AND tag @sg_enss for a chance to win. Stay tuned for more details.

Tuesday

March 18

1.  Only a few days left to buy your yearbook. Yearbooks are on sale on school cash online or through Ms. Pemberton in Student Services until March 28th. Never miss a memory, buy your yearbooks today. 

2. Any Grade 9 or 10 students interested in trying out for the Junior Girls Soccer Team please come to room 246 today at the start of lunch to sign up and grab a permission form. If you can’t make it today, please let Mr. Corkum know through EDSBY. 

3. DRIVERS ED!! 

The deadline is quickly approaching for the Spring session for Driver’s Education.. Please see Miss. Leger in the COOP dept. for the application forms. 

NOTE → Drivers MUST have their G1 to attend. Payment is only available through School Cash. AND Miss. Leger needs a copy of your license and the application form before you are registered.

Victoria: Hey Ellie, did you know that socks can actually help raise awareness?

Ellie: That’s right. On March 21st, we wear bright, bold, and mismatched socks to start conversations. When people ask, we can explain that we’re supporting Down Syndrome awareness and inclusion.

Victoria: Here’s how you can show your support this Friday:

• Wear your most eye-catching socks

• Stop by Co-Op Corners to grab a coloring sheet

• Write down an act of kindness

• Take a picture with your funky socks

Ellie: And don’t forget—enter our Funky socks contest on Friday. Post your best socks on Instagram with #ImproveOurSupportSystems AND tag @sg_enss for a chance to win.

4. Attention students writing the OSSLT this spring! Come to the library after school on Wednesday, March 19th, and Wednesday, March 26th for literacy test prep sessions with Ms. Logan. We’ll go over practice test questions to help you prepare. Bring your Chromebook, be ready to practice, and enjoy some free snacks while you study. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get ready for the test!

5. Build a Birdhouse with the Environmental Club! The Environmental Club will be meeting Thursday at lunch in room 271 to build and decorate some birdhouses.  New members are welcome.  

6. The DNA club will be meeting today at lunch. This group welcomes all students and focuses on creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies. Bring your lunch and a friend to Rm 135. New members are always welcome.