CHSS Chronicle

Redwalk 2012 Promo

 

Invitation to Attend DIG 2012

The London Economic Development Corporation is excited to invite 300 high school students to participate in DIG 2012 free of charge!

When: Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
Time: 8:30am – 2pm
Where: The London Convention Centre
Why: Opportunity for Career Exploration in a growing industry!

Digital interactive media is an emerging sector providing exciting career opportunities in London, Ontario. This expanding industry welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds such as artists, computer programmers, software engineers, web content managers and designers and offers roles in project management, finance, marketing, communications, and customer service. 

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Hello Parents

It's hard to believe, but it will be time to start wrapping things up for our 2011-2012 school year.

If you've never come to a meeting, this is one to come to. There will be food and refreshements, a summary of the year, and the latest news for next year.
It will be a very short, informal meeting.

Date: Wednesday May 30 - 6pm—food—(bribery—please plan to come). The location to be determined by the weather—save the date and stay tuned.

RSVP ASAP to Jen fleming@tcc.on.ca

Parenting and Social Media Workshop

NEXT WEEK! Please join us for our Parenting and Social Media workshop coming up on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. Hear from international speaker Ryan Broll and join the discussion about the many different types of social media available and easily accessible to today's youth. Open to parents with children of all ages, please note this presentation is not recommended for children. CALL TODAY TO REGISTER! (519)482-8777 or Toll Free at 1-800-479-0716.

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FOOTLOOSE—Redwalk 2012

On May 23rd, CHSS students and staff will walk 16 km to Varna in an effort to fundraise for Goderich Tornado Relief and the Shriner's Hospital. Our goal is to raise $15 000! Everyone is asked to raise a minimum of $30 in order to participate in the walkathon. Prizes will be available for those who raise more than the minimum amount.

Prizes:
$30 water bottle and t-shirt
$60 Phoenix bag
$100 beach towel and sunglasses
Top three prizes: iPad, 32" flatscreen tv, and a netbook
Top class: Pizza Party

When we arrive in Varna there will be a BBQ, student-teacher baseball game, and inflatable fun (i.e. reverse bungy, rat race). Everyone is encouraged to participate in this fun day for a great cause!

Don't Miss Your Chance to be Inspired—Ignite Parents is Wednesday Night

The Avon Maitland Parent Involvement Committee would like to invite you to attend the first Ignite Parents event ever held in Canada.

The goal of Ignite Parents is to engage, inspire and enlighten parents. On Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford passionate people will come together for an exciting evening of five minute high energy presentations in the field of education. Prepare to be engaged! Prepare to be enlightened! The first 200 to attend receive a free gift bag plus you are eligible for door prizes including a Kobo eReader and carrying case.

6:30pm – Doors open. Enjoy refreshments and a cash bar and browse the various exhibits – maybe pick up a pamphlet or two!
7:15pm – Presentations begin
8:00pm – Intermission. Enjoy more refreshments and check out the displays
8:15pm – Final presentations of the evening
9:00pm – End of presentations and evening wrap up but feel free to mingle, chat and say hello!

Ignite Parents 2012 Presentations
Karen Congram: Hurry up and Relax!
John Herbert: Waking up my Math Class
Matt Knarr: Leap of Faith
Leigh Cassell: The Digital Human Library
Scott Mitchell: Finding your Inner Student
Karen Schulman Dupuis: Social Media Doesn’t have to be a Four Letter Word
Special Surprise Guest
Scott Fisher: In Their Shoes
Heather Durnin: The Idea Hive: Connections in the Thin Walled-Classroom
Wes MacVicar: Fueling the Learning Passion
Peter McAsh: Friending Social Media with Learning
Mark McIntosh: I Dream Therefore I Am
Karen Brown: I Sent Them to School to Get Rid of Them…Now You Want Me Involved?

For more information please visit our website at http://igniteparents.ca

 

 

CHSS Wins Local Envirothon

 

On April 17th, the CHSS Envirothon team traveled to the Pinery Provincial Park to compete in the Huron-Perth Regional Envirothon competition. At the competition, the team achieved the highest score and are moving on to the Provincial competition. The team consists of Spencer Gibbs (aquatics expert), Jenna Payne (forestry expert), Jeremy Crocker (wildlife expert), Alysha Hills (soil expert), and David Payne (special topic expert). The team was tested on the four areas of ecology, achieving the highest overall score on these tests among the 9 teams from Avon Maitland District School Board and Huron Perth Catholic District School Board.

They also gave a 10 minute presentation about an issue related to the special topic—nonpoint source water pollution and low impact development. The team was given one hour to prepare the presentation which involved planning a design to rejuvenate a school yard in order to minimize its impact on a neighbouring river. They presented to a group of volunteer local scientists and were awarded the second highest score of the day.

On May 2nd to the 5th, the Envirothon team will be at Tim Hortons Onondaga Farms in St. George competing in the Provincial Envirothon. The winner of this competition will be flown to Pennsylvania in July for the Canon North American Envirothon competition.

Ignite Parents!

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Huron Jazzfest

Recently, the four Huron County high school gathered at CHSS for the annual Jazzfest. Students had the opportunity to work with experienced musicians and facilitators in a variety of workshops throughout the afternoon, and in the evening each of the schools performed for an appreciative crowd.

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Blyth Festival Student Show

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Please see Miss Browne for more details.