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May Spirit Assembly

Yesterday's assembly was once again testament to the wonderful opportunities that exist at CHSS. From athletics and foreign travel to academics and clubs, our students and staff have clearly shown that they excel and compete proudly.

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Math and science Enrichment Opportunity

The Ontario Science Centre School presents students with an opportunity to gain University Preparation science and math credits during an enriched semester at the Ontario Science Centre.  Students must choose three of the following:  SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U MHF4U. No tuition fees are required. Applicants are selected from a written application, recommendations from two teachers— one of whom must be a science/math teacher. Applications must be received no later than April 5th, 2012. For applications and more information visit www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca/oscschool

Course Calendar 2012-2013

The course calendar for 2012-2013 is now available. You can access it by clicking the "Course Calendar" link to the left under "Information and Feedback".

Grade Eights and Parents Info Night

Approximately 250 people came to CHSS on January 17 to enjoy a spaghetti dinner and to tour the school. Grade Eights and their parents had the opportunity to learn about the range of programs and to see CHSS's facilities.

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Exam Schedule

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Commencement and Awards Ceremony

Commencement - /kə ˈmɛns mənt/ (noun) the act of starting something...

Graduation is typically seen as an ending, the celebration of completion and accomplishment. We reflect on the achievement of the students and take pride that we—whether parents, teachers, friends, or employers—may have played some role in helping them arrive successfully at the culmination of their high school years.

The ceremony of Commencement, however, does not mark an ending, but a beginning. Whether they are entering the world of work, university, or college, students face world of new opportunities and decisions as they enter adulthood. For me as a teacher, there is no more gratifying school event than Commencement. This ceremony is a celebration of our purpose as educators. Seeing the excitement and pride of the students who return for this event after having had a taste of their new lives fills me with renewed energy for my job.

Congratulations to the award winners and to the graduating class of 2011.

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New Beginnings

Two of my favourite school days happen within six weeks of each other, and both of them mark new beginnings. Every year at the grade 9 orientation day, I enjoy watching as the gym fills with the nervous faces of students embarking on a new educational career. The trepidation is palpable as the students wonder what the next four years will bring. As a teacher, I scan the faces and wonder who will be successful in the classroom or find glory on the sports field. I speculate about which students will be in detention and how—as a group— they will grow and mature into confident young men and women.

The most rewarding day as a teacher, however, is the day of the Awards Assembly and Commencement. This marks the culmination of our purpose and goals. At Commencement, once again the gym fills with the faces of students, but this time they are brimming with enthusiasm and pride and excitement about new opportunities and new directions. Some come from college or university, and some come from new jobs, and some others come from the final stages of their high school career, but all of them have come from those same timid, shy, and tentative faces four years earlier. To be part of an endeavour that helps to mold these individuals into the young adults they have become is an honour indeed.

Congratulations to the Class of 2010!

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Math Homework Help

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Attention: All Grade 12 students

College and University visits have already been scheduled for the fall.  A representative will be at CHSS from Ontario colleges and universities to do a presentation for you and answer any questions you may have. Be sure to sign up in Student Services today!

The first visit is scheduled for Friday Sept. 17th with Western University.