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| Semester 2 FINAL Report Cards The semester 2 FINAL report cards will be available for PICK UP for ONLY 2 days Wednesday, July 7th and Thursday, July 8th 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (in the front foyer of the school) Students unable to pick up their own report card can provide a self-addressed & stamped envelope, to the main office, for the report card to be mailed out. Report cards NOT picked up July 7th or 8th will be put with "Start Up" packages to be distributed the week before school starts (August 30th). |
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| Student "Start-Up" Package for 2010 / 2011 Student "Start-Up" packages will be available for pick-up the week before school starts, from Monday, August 30, 2010, until Thursday, September 2, 2010, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., in the front hallway of the school. It is VERY important for students to pick up their package so that they can update the enclosed "Data Verification Form". This DVF MUST be updated and signed by parents/guardians and RETURNED on the first day of school (Tuesday, September 7, 2010). Once the student hands in their DVF, they will receive their official 2010 / 2011 timetable. |
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| Grade 9 Orientation Day -- Thursday, September 1, 2010 This special event for our new grade 9s will take place on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This will be an opportunity for students to go on a tour of the school, receive their locker number, meet fellow grade 9 students and enjoy a free BBQ lunch! ** Please be aware that students will be required to purchase a special lock from the main office on this day - $7.00 / lock** Have a great summer FUTURE Sabres! We hope to see you on Wednesday, September 1st. |
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| Bussing Information 2010 / 2011 Students can check their bussing information for the 2010 / 2011 school year on the transportation website AFTER August 23, 2010. To access the website students MUST have their: - OEN number (Ontario Education Number) - Date of Birth (month/day/year) - Street Number - Secondary School (select from the drop down) To access bus information AFTER Monday, August 23, 2010, click on the following link www.stswr.ca |
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| Southwood Hall of Fame Southwood will be holding the annual Hall of Fame assembly in the Southwood gymnasium on June 4, 2010. The assembly recognizes outstanding contributions of Southwood graduates; this year's inductees include environmentalist Lisa "Diz" Glithero, Canadian ambassador Ken Lewis, and digital artist Vincent Marcone. Southwood staff and students are proud to be part of the personal histories of such notable individuals, and are honoured to induct these commendable alumni into the Southwood Hall of Fame. A plaque will appear in Southwood's Hall of Fame showcase, celebrating each inductee's achievements. The ceremony will take place at 9:45am and will run to 11:00am on Friday, 4 June. A luncheon will be held in the library for the Inductees, their families, and guests following the ceremony. |
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| June 2010 Examinations In homeroom, on Tuesday, April 27th, students received a copy of the June 2010 examination schedule with important information. For a copy of the student pamphlet please click here. |
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| Student Card & Yearbook 2010 / 2011 In order to participate in co-curricular activities at Southwood (activities beyond the academic curriculum) students MUST purchase a Southwood Student Card. "AFTER Super Sale" Prices: - $35 = Southwood 09/10 Student Card
- $40 = 2010 / 2011 Yearbook (received in the Fall of 2011)
- $20 = Extra-Curricular MUSIC fee
- $45 = Full Year Fitness Club Pass
- $30 = 1 Semester ONLY Fitness Club Pass
Payment either cash or cheque. Cheques should be made payable to "Southwood S.S." |
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| Toyota Technical Academy - October 13 - 20, 2010 Toyota enjoyed their time so much in 2008 at Southwood Secondary School that they are returning again in October with 60 students. They arrive on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, and will stay until Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Host families are needed to billet one student per home. Hosts are paid $175 to help with additional costs incurred. Forty hours of Community Service will be given to all students whose families host. To sign up or for more information pleasea contact Jennie Biss at 519-624-5863 or email hostingAstudent@gmail.com |
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| Grand River Envirothon 2010 Southwood sent two teams to this year’s Grand River Envirothon, a day-long environmental skills competition. Competing against 15 teams from within the Grand River watershed, Southwood Team #1 secured the silver medal with a strong final presentation and top marks in Wildlife Ecology. Southwood Team #2, made up of three first-year competitors, finished the competition in 5th place. Both teams competed with Sabre pride and proved that Southwood’s environmental students are tops! 
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| Nutrition for Learning Nutrition for Learning is an organization established in 1997 to ensure all children and youth go to school well nourished. They support over 100 community programs including breakfast, morning meal, snack, and lunch programs that impact over 9,000 children and youth daily. Nutrition for Learning was recently nominated for the Non-Profit / Charitable Award at the 2010 Business Excellence Awards Gala. Additionally, Naturopathic Doctor Kristina Brooks touts the program as one that satisfies such "an obvious need in the community." Nutrition for Learning asks that the community donate Canadian Tire Money to help raise money for nutrition programs throughout the region. Click here to read their newsletter. |
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| Southwood Shines at Skills Competition
[Top row left to right: Ben Bond, Jake Ott, Jordan Budimlic, Kurtis Laidlaw Bottom row left to right: Jamie Moyer, Alastair Smith]Southwood wins gold, silver and bronze at this year’s Regional Technological Skills Competitions. Touted to be the largest skilled trades competition in Canada, with many competitors,and spectators, in over 37 skilled trades contest areas. The regional competitions challenged the talents of six Southwood students from March 22 - 25. At the competition in March, Ben Bond and Jake Ott contended in welding. Jordan Budimlic and Kurtis Laidlaw tested their skill in auto collision repair. Jamie Moyer and Alistair Smith competed in precision machining.Gold medal winner Kurtis Laidlaw will compete in auto collision at RIM Park on May 17-19 along with Jamie Moyer who won gold in precision machining. Southwood Technological Studies teacher Mark Passarelli is proud of these students. “They were very professional, supportive while preparing for the competition and during the competition itself. They represented Southwood Sabres well through their skills.”
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| "ADHD FACTS AND MYTHS".Please attended our upcoming public forum on "ADHD FACTS AND MYTHS". Keynote speaker: Dr. Bruno DiGravio, B.Sc., MD, FRCP(C) on Wednesday April 28th 7 - 9 p.m. Click here for more information |
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| Free 2010 All secondary schools across Waterloo Country join together for one night of music to raise awareness and financial support for Africa. "Free 2010" is an outdoor benefit concert/film festival with all proceeds going towards "Free the Children", specifically towards a water project in Kenya. Tickets are $5. Friday, April 30, 2010 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Sir John A Macdonald Secondary School (650 Laurelwood Drive, Waterloo) For more information please email: FREE2010.sjam@gmail.com |
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| LATE BUSThe LATE BUS will now be leaving the school at 5:00 p.m. starting Tuesday, February 16, 2010. The late bus runs Monday to Thursday for students involved in extra-curricular activities. |
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| Ontario Launches Summer Jobs ProgramOntario Launches Summer Jobs Program |
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| Student Activities Fundraising Letter Dear Members of the Southwood Community:
Recently, the Chair of Southwood's School Council, Dave Rose, and I sent out a letter to parents and guardians outlining co-curricular activities and opportunities offered at SSS. As well, we sought your financial support for our Students Activities Program at Southwood Secondary School. If you did not receive a copy of the letter, please click on the following link to view one. Thank you for your continued commitment to our school. Thank you for your continued support, C. Campbell
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| Bullying We Can All Stop ItPlease read "Bullying We Can All Stop It". This document provided by the Government of Ontario |
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| Student Advisory CouncilApplications are open for the Student Advisory Council. Click here for more information. |
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| Learning Disability AssociationLearning Disability Association |
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SSS HEADLINES
2010 - 2011 Student Council
Congratulations to the 2010 - 2011 Co-Presidents! Bethany Bowles and Zachary Monteiro The 2010/2011 Executive Council application process will begin the week of April 26.
Community Service Hours
The next Community Service Hours collection will take place in January 2011. Forms are available in the main office. The submission of CSH is a diploma requirement. All students are required to have completed 40 hours of community service in order to qualify for their high school diploma.
Last Year's Yearbook -- 2008/2009
The 2008 / 2009 yearbook has arrived! If you had purchased a yearbook - come to the main office to pick up your copy. The cost to purchase last year's yearbook is $40.
LATE BUS
The late bus will be available to students participating in extra-curricular activities. The late bus is available Mondays through Thurdays at 5:00 p.m. (THERE IS NO LATE BUS ON FRIDAYS)
Sabre SUPER SALE -- Thursday, September 9, 2010
Students will have an opportunity to purchase a 2010/2011 student card, fitness membership and / or REQUEST a 2010/2011 yearbook at a reduced rate on Thursday, September 9, 2010. There will also be "Bundle" pricing to purchase any of the three at a reduced rate. More detailed information will be provided in the Student Start-Up Packages.
School Council Meeting - 2010 / 2011
The next school council meeting will be held in the library at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15th, 2010.
Class of 2010 Commencement
Commencement for the Class of 2010 will be held on Friday, October 22, 2010, at Conestoga College (Doon Campus, Kitchener). The ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. Graduates will be expected to arrive between 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Invitations will be mailed out to graduates in September 2010. Tickets will go on sale beginning of October 2010.
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Events of the Week
Events of the Week: June 14 - 30, 2010
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Advanced Standing Dual Credits & Specialist High Skills Major link
http://ontap.wrdsb.ca/teacher_login.php |
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School Council
The LAST School Council meeting of 2009/2010 will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, in the Library (7:00 - 8:30 p.m.). - School Council Minutes - September 16, 2009 meeting - School Council Minutes - October 21, 2009 meeting
- School Council Minutes - November 18, 2009 meeting - School Council Minutes - January 20, 2010 meeting - School Council Agenda - March 24, 2010 - School Council Agenda - May 19, 2010
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