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Co-op is Cool

(Actually we’re so Cool, we’re frozen)

 Last month all the CHSS Co-op students had the opportunity to chill out at Iceculture Inc. in Hensall for the afternoon to explore local entrepreneurship in action. Today, Iceculture is the largest organization of its kind in the world. With a staff of 50 employees, the plant produces 25,000 blocks of ice a year which are shipped all over the world. We were split into three groups for an awesome guided tour of their facilities which included a live ice sculpting display which left some students brushing flying ice off their coats. We had to wear parkas in order to enter  their huge Ice Lounge display which stays permanently frozen at minus nine degrees all year round. This is the first permanent indoor exhibition of ice sculpture in Canada.

Our Co-op students also had lots of opportunities to ask questions and we were able to see a slideshow which pictured many of their amazing projects that Iceculture has made over the years. One of their biggest achievements includes making the world's largest Ice Maze for General Motors at the Canadian International Auto Show in 2005. This project used 2000 blocks of ice and even put Iceculture into the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest Ice Maze ever made. Iceculture also works closely with NASA to produce ice projectiles which are used in ballistic tests for the shuttle return-to-flight program which is still on-going.  

Students saw many of the unique tools that they use to carve, chip, and sculpt the ice with, including CNC machines, lathes and many different power tools including chainsaws. From small ice bowls to large ice lounges the size of your living room, Iceculture makes it all. As they told us on the tour, their business is just a story about a hobby gone mad. What hobbies will our Co-op students turn into successful businesses in the future? Only time will tell.

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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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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. 

Click here to see the whole document: Download Highschool Letter 2

 

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!

New York City Trip—Itinerary

The two linked files contain information for students and parents in regard to the New York trip. Attached are an itinerary and information package.

Itinerary

Student Package

Commencement Awards

There will be a meeting on Friday, May 4th in the cafeteria at 10:10 for all grade 12 students to apply for financial assistance through the commencement awards.

New York City Trip—Thursday, May 3-Sunday, May 6, 2012

Students going to New York City are reminded to be at the front of the school for boarding at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, 3 May 2012.  Our estimated time of arrival at CHSS on Sunday is 10:30 p.m. 

Itinerary to follow.

CHSS Takes Contest By Storm!

This year, students have made submissions to the Ontario Mining Association video contest. Surprisingly, we have nine videos that have made the judges' short list!
Please take a few minutes to got to the following website:
http://sytykm.oma.on.ca/peopleschoice/

Go through the available videos and vote for the submission you like the best!
Your vote will help students to win the People's Choice Award which is worth $2,500.00 and a lovely trophy.

Katenlyn Vannavong
Beth Kipp
Josh Plasschaert
Blake Evans
Janal Weiche
Lexi Cook
Reuben Elliott-Fisher
Cheyann Howard
Liz Saldivar

Voting is a two part process: vote for your choice, then respond to the validation email that will come in your mailbox.