IMPORTANT DATES
October 1st       Terry Fox Run/Walk 1:00pm
October 4th       Lifetouch – Student Photo Orders Due
October 8th      Thanksgiving Day – No Classes
October 16th     Retakes – Lifetouch
October 17th     PD Day – No Classes
October 26th     Provincial Conference Day – No Classes

We acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, which is the traditional ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

GUIDANCE NEWS
The Guidance outer-office is open from Tuesdays to Thursdays at lunch.  20 people maximum.  Please bring your lunch as it is first come, first serve!
• Tuesdays - Wii day where we will play games on the Wii.
• Wednesdays - Board Game day
• Thursdays are Movie day

BEST BUDDIES
Any GRADE 9'S interested in joining Best Buddies are asked to meet in the Learning centre this Wednesday at lunch. Bring your lunch. If you have any questions about the group please see Ms. Banfield or Ms. Martin.

GUIDANCE NEWS
1.  Need help with your organization?   Binders, lockers and agendas need some TLC?  Today (Mondays), we begin our organization group!   Students can refer themselves, so come on out to Guidance, TODAY, at break to sign up.

2.  Boys to Men - Our Boys to Men group is starting again this year!   This group meets for fun, discussion and tackles many of the issues facing being a young man in the world today.    See Mrs. Greer for more details.

GARBAGE
Students are reminded to put their garbage in the garbage containers out and around the school grounds!  Please do not drop it on the ground!  Thank you!

BOYS’ SOCCER
The boys’ soccer team play today - Monday at 5:00pm on the Sir Robert Borden field against Sir Robert Borden.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH
Attention Duke of Edinburgh students:  Make sure that you do the online registration on the Duke of Edinburgh site by this Wednesday, October 3rd.  The link to the Duke website is on Mr. McKergow's homepage.  The deadline again is Wednesday - October 3rd!

As well, there will be a meeting this Wednesday, October 3rd for Duke of Edinburgh students at lunch in Mr. McKergow's room #111.  We will discuss how to use the Online Record Book to track your activities.  Please bring your lunch.

RECREATIONAL SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT
Starting this Wednesday, October 3rd we will have girls’ only recreational sports.  This is open to all grades.  It will be held after school from 2:45-3:45pm; a change of clothes is recommended.  This is for girls who enjoy playing sports but don’t like the competition part of being on a team.  We want to have maximum participation as well, so no spectators!  Keep in mind this is a judgement-free time. Hope to see you next Wednesday!

GIRLS' FLAG FOOTBALL
There will be a girls’ flag football tryout tomorrow - Tuesday, 2:45 to 4:00pm. This is for grade 9's and the 7 and 8's that are on the list posted outside the gymnasium.

GIRLS’ SOCCER
The girls’ soccer team is reminded of their game today at 3:45 at EPEC. All players are responsible for their own transportation to the game and are asked to be there no later than 3:30. If you cannot be there, please see Mr. Elliott ASAP. A reminder as well that soccer team fees are due to Ms. Fortune ASAP. The girls’ soccer coaches would also like to congratulate the girls on their first 2 wins defeating Sir Robert Borden by a score of 13-1 and Gaetz Brook Junior High by a score of 7-0.

LIFETOUCH
Student photos which were taken September 10th have arrived!  Homeroom teachers will distribute them.  If you would like to place an order, please give the order for to Mrs. Eaglestone by this Thursday, October 4th!

AFTER SCHOOL BUS DUTY
Madame Chiasson & Madame Lannon

Reminder – Courtesy Bus is only available to those students whose parents registered with Stock Transportation over the summer.  The bus driver will have a list of students who are permitted to take the bus (if registered).

COMMUNITY NEWS

The IWK Health Centre will be hosting its tenth annual Health Care Career Day on Wednesday November 14, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Gallery of the Dr. Richard B. Goldbloom Research and Clinical Care Pavilion at the IWK Health Centre.

Health Care Career Day will provide students with information about careers in the health care sector. As a part of Career Day, there will be displays and demonstrations featuring various IWK departments and services, as well as refreshments and prizes. IWK staff will be on hand to provide students with information about their jobs and what types of educational programs are required to pursue a career in health care.

We believe this is an excellent opportunity to help students learn more about possible careers in the health care sector and make informed educational choices. For students in Grade 9, this may be helpful in choosing high school courses.

If you require additional information, please contact IWK Volunteer Resources at (902) 470-6692.

Students who wish to attend are asked to see Mrs. Greer, Guidance!