Thursday November 6, 2025
Science Help at Lunch – There will be science help today at lunch for all grade 9s and 10s and for Senior Biology, Chemistry and Physics students. It will be in room 347 and 351.
Post-Secondary Visit - Toronto Metropolitan University will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
Curling - Hello Wolfpack Curlers!If you have signed up to try out for this year's teams, please attend a brief meeting at lunch today in room 217. If you haven't signed up, but are interested, please attend the meeting.
Junior Girls Volleyball- The Girls Volleyball season is upon us and sign-ups are happening this week. If you are a Junior Girl and interested in trying out for the Volleyball team, please sign up outside of room 228. The first tryout is Tuesday November 11th. Please see Ms. Mowat or Ms. Gross with any questions.
Senior Girls Volleyball - Attention Senior Girls Volleyball players! The sign-up sheets are up on the door in room 206. If you are interested in playing this season, please sign up! The first try out will be on Thursday November 13th in the red gym from 2:30 – 3:30pm. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Bacchus in room 206.
SHSM First Aid - All SHSM students who signed up for First Aid training in November should report to the first floor staff room (Rm 123) immediately after the announcements.
Literacy Test - Just a reminder that a Literacy Test prep session will be happening at lunch today in room 235. Stop by if you have questions about the test or want to learn about test tips and strategies.
Sr. Boys Basketball - Any interested grade 11 or 12 students that haven't tried out yet for Sr. Boys basketball are to come out to our last tryout today at 2:15 in the red gym. Any questions, talk to Mr. Huisman or Mr. Chiarello.
Christian Club - Christian Club meets today in room 120 at lunch. Today we're talking about who God is. Come learn and share with us today. All are welcome.
Empowword - Today's the day! We're going to Brock's ropes course. Please meet at the back of the school in time for our bus which leaves at 9am. You will not be called out of class. Make sure you bring your Health Information Form and a water bottle.
Boys Varsity Hockey - The final team roster has been posted on the board next to the phys-ed office. There will be a team meeting today at the beginning of lunch in room 202. If you have any questions, or cannot attend the meeting, please see Mr. Carey or Mr. Malcolm.
Dental Screening - Have you seen a dentist in the last year? Do you want to have your teeth checked? Do you have dental insurance? Public Health dental team is coming Wednesday November 12th 8:30 to 11:00 to provide free dental screening. Students 17 years and under may qualify for dental services such as cleanings or emergency dental care. Find out if you are eligible!
Girls Varsity Hockey - Attention girls hockey players: If any players missed the meeting yesterday and would like to try out for the team, please come see Ms. Barton in the phys-ed office. Tryouts begin Monday after school at Fleming Arena.
Wednesday November 5, 2025
School Nurse – Megan, the school nurse is in the school today. Meetings are confidential and can cover many health topics. To book an appointment, see her posters by the main office and her office in room 330.
Girls Varsity Hockey - Attention all girls hockey players in Grades 9–12! We will be hosting an information session for the Girls Varsity Hockey team today at lunch in room 203. We hope to see returning players and anyone interested in trying out for the first time. The first tryout will be after school on Monday November 10th at Fleming Arena.
National Skilled Trades & Technology Week - Attention WNSS! It’s Day 3 of National Skilled Trades and Technology Week, and here’s a stat: Canada will need over 256,000 new apprentices by 2028. That’s a lot of opportunity! Whether you’re curious about becoming a licensed electrician, a Red Seal welder, an automotive technician, or exploring IT and coding, there’s a path for you. The best part? Apprenticeships let you earn while you learn, and programs like OYAP and SHSM give you a head start while still in high school. Want to know more? Talk to your guidance team or visit the DSBN Technological Education website. Your future could start today!
Curling - Hello Wolfpack Curlers! It's that time of year again. If you are interested in signing up and trying out for this year's Varsity curling teams, see Mme Findlay in room 217. Try-outs will take place on Monday, November 10th. There will be a brief meeting tomorrow at lunch in room 217.
Jr. Boys Basketball - For our grade 9 and 10 students, there will be tryouts for our Jr. team starting today and November 10th in the red gym right after school at 2:15pm. The Jr. Signup sheet is posted on the physed board.
Rowing - Want to try Rowing this year? We're looking for new rowers to join the Rowing Team. No experience necessary! Scan the QR Code on Room 209 or Room 227 and fill out the permission form on School Cash. Questions? See Ms Suntz in Room 209 or Ms Saunders in Room 227.
Music - String Ensemble today at lunch. Concert Band after school today in the theatre, and tonight we go bowling! Meet at Parkway lanes at 7 pm
SHSM First Aid - All SHSM students who signed up for First Aid training in November should report to the first floor staff room (Rm 123) immediately after the announcements.
Sr. Boys Basketball - Any interested grade 11 or 12 students that haven't tried out yet are to come tryout today at 4pm and tomorrow at 2:15pm in the red gym. Any questions, talk to Mr. Huisman or Mr. Chiarello.
Pride Pack - "I could be brown, I could be blue, I could be violet sky..." Come out to Pride Pack to share your favorite songs. Pride Pack meets today at lunch in Room 115.
Creative Writing - Good morning, Wolfpack! Creative Writing Club is happening in room 205 today at lunch. Come by if you want to share any writing pieces you’ve made, learn some creative writing tips, or if you just want a quiet place to read or write. See you there!
Tuesday November 4th, 2025
West Niagara Singers – The West Niagara Singers meet today afterschool in room 114.
Badminton Club - All students coming out to the badminton club are reminded to ask their parents to complete the cash online Permission to Participate form before Friday – see you then!
Art Club - Art Club. Today. After-school. Room 315.
Girls Varsity Hockey - Attention all girls hockey players in Grades 9–12! We will be hosting an information session for the Girls Varsity Hockey team on Wednesday at lunch in room 203. We hope to see returning players and anyone interested in trying out for the first time. The first tryout will be after school on Monday November 10th at Fleming Arena.
Jr. Boys Basketball - For our grade 9 and 10 students, there will be tryouts for our Jr. team starting tomorrow and November 10th in the red gym right after school at 2:15pm. The Jr. signup sheet is posted on the physed board.
Curling - Hello Wolfpack Curlers! It's that time of year again. If you are interested in signing up and trying out for this year's Varsity curling teams, see Mme Findlay in room 217. Try-outs will take place on Monday, November 10th.
Lockdown Drill - Today during period 4 we will be practicing a lockdown drill. Your teacher has been preparing your for this exercise. Much like fire drills we practice what students and staff do during this time. Students are required to: Following the instructions of the teacher, Remain calm & quiet, Silence your phones, Keep away from doors. And most importantly, follow the instructions of the teacher! This drill should only last approximately 15 minutes and is part of the way we prepare to keep our school safe. We will begin the drill with a announcement and then have staff on each floor helping us monitor. When the drill is over, we will make another announcement. Please check in with your teacher if you have any questions.
Junior Girls Volleyball - The Girls Volleyball season is upon us and sign-ups are happening this week. If you are a Junior Girl and interested in trying out for the Volleyball team, please sign up outside of room 228. The first tryout is Tuesday November 11th. Please see Ms. Mowat or Ms. Gross with any questions.
Cross Country - Congratulations to our junior boys cross country runners. Sam G placed 15th and Cole L placed 54th at OFSAA. A final reminder to the cross country team to return your washed singlets to the Phys Ed office.
Senior Girls Volleyball - Attention Senior Girls Volleyball players! The sign-up sheets are up on the door in room 206. If you are interested in playing this season, please sign up! The first try out will be on Thursday November 13th in the red gym from 2:30 – 3:30pm. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Bacchus in room 206.
SHSM First Aid - All SHSM students who signed up for November First Aid training should report to the first floor staff room immediately after the announcements both Wednesday and Thursday this week. Pizza will be provided for you during your regular lunch time break. Please remember that you will need to be present for both full days in order to be certified.
Empowword - All Empowword students attending the trip to the Brock ropes course this Thursday must meet in Room 115 today at lunch for a pre-trip meeting. See you soon.
Literacy Test - Just a reminder that Literacy Test prep sessions will be happening at lunch today in room 235. Stop by if you have questions about the test or want to learn about test tips and strategies.
Athletic Council - Attention intramural volleyball players: Semi- finals start today and will continue tomorrow. Today's match up is Smash Bros vs. Ikea Jets for the junior division, and Matteo's team vs. Hit Happens for the senior division. Please see the phys-ed bulletin for the final week schedule.
Sr. Boys Basketball - Any interested grade 11 or 12 students that haven't tried out yet are to come to tryouts today at 2:15pm, tomorrow at 4pm and Thursday at 2:15. Any questions, talk to Mr. Huisman or Mr. Chiarello.
Monday November 3, 2025
Post-Secondary Visit – Lambton College will be here today at lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by their table to get more information or to ask any questions.
Art Club - Hey Wolfpack! We know that there are tons of talented artists in this building so join us at Art Club, Tuesdays after school from 2:15 to 4:15. Come for a bit or stay for the whole thing!
Girls Varsity Hockey - Attention all girls hockey players in Grades 9–12! We will be hosting an information session for the Girls Varsity Hockey team on Wednesday at lunch in room 203. We hope to see returning players and anyone interested in trying out for the first time. The first tryout will be after school on Monday November 10th at Fleming Arena.
National Skilled Trades and Technology Week - Good morning, WNSS! This week is National Skilled Trades and Technology Week across Canada—a celebration of careers that keep our communities thriving! From electricians powering our cities to coders creating the apps we use every day, skilled trades and technology professionals shape the world around us. Did you know? There are over 300 skilled trade careers to explore, and many let you earn while you learn through apprenticeships—real experience from day one! Programs like OYAP and Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) can help you start building your future right here in high school. Stay tuned all week for quick facts and opportunities to discover YOUR path in trades and tech! If you have questions or are interested in more information visit guidance!
Jr. Boys Basketball - For our grade 9 and 10 students, there will be tryouts for our Jr. Team starting November 5th and 10th in the red gym right after school at 2:15pm. Jr. signup sheet is posted on the physed board.
Volleyball Reffing - Attention volleyball enthusiasts. Grand Avenue school is looking for students to ref their boys and girls volleyball games after school on Nov.4 and Nov.11. If anyone is interested and able, please see Mrs. Heeringa for details.
Curling - Anyone interested in trying out for this year's Varsity curling teams are asked to see Mme Findlay in room 217 to sign up. Try-outs will take place on Monday, November 10th.
Rowing - Want to try Rowing this year? We're looking for new rowers to join the Rowing Team. No experience necessary! Scan the QR Code on Room 209 or Room 227 and fill out the permission form on School Cash. Questions? See Ms Suntz in Room 209 or Ms Saunders in Room 227.
Lockdown Drill - Tomorrow, our school will practice our Lockdown procedures during period 4. Your teacher will help prepare you for this exercise. Much like fire drills we practice what students and staff do during this time. Students are required to: Following the instructions of the teacher, Remain calm & quiet, Silence your phones, Keep away from doors. And most importantly, follow the instructions of the teacher! This drill should only last approximately 15 minutes and is part of the way we prepare to keep our school safe.
Chess - I have the results from Thursday Chess tournament at A.N. Myer and Jesse L and Josh W came in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Great job!
Equity - This week is known as the “Holocaust remembrance week.” The holocaust was the systematic murder of Jewish people. Adolf Hitler, The German dictator had created the ideology of having the ideal Aryan German race. He believed that Jewish people were inferior and had created murder camps (known as concentration camps). Jewish people would be ripped from their homes, separated from loved ones and thrown into these camps to be made as slaves and eventually brutally murdered. Over 6 million Jewish people were killed during the Holocaust and antisemitism still exists to this day. Now we acknowledge the past and honour those whose lives were taken, families who were torn apart and make sure no one has to experience these types of events ever again.
Junior Girls Volleyball - The Girls Volleyball season is upon us and sign-ups are happening this week. If you are a Junior Girl and interested in trying out for the Volleyball team, please sign up outside of room 228. The first tryout is Tuesday November 11th. Please see Ms. Mowat or Ms. Gross with any questions.
Treaty Week - This week (Nov 2-8) we honour Treaty Week, a time to recognize the agreements between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada and reflect on our shared responsibility to respect these treaties. It’s an opportunity to learn, listen, and build understanding for stronger, more respectful relationships.
Friday October 31, 2025
Improv Club – Improv club will meet today at lunch in the Drama studio (Room 328). All are welcome!
Boys Varsity Hockey - For anyone who missed Tuesday's meeting and is interested in trying out for the boys varsity hockey team, please sign up using the QR codes outside of rooms 202 or 342. Tryouts will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Fleming arena from 3pm - 4pm. If you have any questions, see Mr. Carey or Mr. Malcolm.
Badminton Club - Badminton club will run tonight but it will end earlier by 3:30.
Volleyball Reffing - Attention volleyball enthusiasts. Grand Avenue school is looking for students to ref their boys and girls volleyball games after school on Nov.4 and Nov.11. If anyone is interested and able, please see Mrs. Heeringa for details.
Curling - Hello Wolfpack Curlers! It's that time of year again. If you are interested in signing up and trying out for this year's Varsity curling teams, see Mme Findlay in room 217. Try-outs will take place on Monday, November 10th.
Rowing - Want to try Rowing this year? We're looking for new rowers to join the Rowing Team. No experience necessary! Scan the QR Code on Room 209 or Room 227 and fill out the permission form on School Cash. Questions? See Ms Suntz in Room 209 or Ms Saunders in Room 227.
Field hockey - A huge congrats to our girls' field hockey team who secured a berth to OFSAA after coming second at SOSSA on Wednesday. We suffered our first defeat 2-0 against a very strong Saltfleet squad, but we held them scoreless through 40 minutes of play! The girls are off to London, Ontario next week to represent West Niagara in the OFSAA Field Hockey Championships. Congratulations to everyone on and supporting the team!
Chess Team - On Thursday the Chess team went to a tournament at A.N. Myer school. It was a strong showing by the entire team and a huge win for Rustlan K who won first place in the seniors division. A great showing by the entire team. Well done and a big thanks to Ms Whitehead.
Lockdown Drill - Next Tuesday, our school will practice our Lockdown procedures. You period 4 teachers will help prepare you for this exercise. Much like fire drills we practice what students and staff do during this time. Students are required to: Following the instructions of the teacher, Remain calm & quiet, Silence your phones, Keep away from doors. And most importantly, follow the instructions of the teacher! This drill should only last approximately 15 minutes and is part of the way we prepare to keep our school safe. If you have any questions please check in with your teachers.
Senior Girls Basketball WIN - A huge congratulations to our Senior Girls Basketball team on their big win last night, taking down Sir Winston Churchill, 46–38! They played with heart, incredible energy, and strong teamwork from start to finish. Shoutout to Maddy for her leadership and sinking some clutch 3s, Anna for her amazing defense and intuitive passes, Tali and Katlyn for dominating the rebounds, and Maya for her non-stop hustle.