Daily Announcements - Apr. 19th
The PDHS badminton team wrapped up their season with two days at the CWOSSA tournament in Kitchener. First saw the juniors play on Wednesday. The girls singles ended the day in the top half of the tournament bracket. The boys double tournament, ended with 2 wins, giving their competition all they could handle. Yesterday, it was the seniors turn, came away with a victory and some hard-fought games, finishing in the top half of their bracket overall. All players represented PDHS Athletics with integrity and sportsmanship. If you still have a team shirt, please return it to Mr. Maloney.
The girls rugby team opened their season on Thursday with a tournament in Simcoe. Playing a mix of junior and senior games against strong opponents, the Panthers looked strong and competitive, tackling hard and running harder. The regular season starts on Monday vs North Park.
The Wellness drop in is open today at lunch. Feel free to come down to room 114 across from the tech display case. Bring your lunch and enjoy discussions and social interaction. Everyone is welcome. Candy and Desiree look forward to seeing you.
Do you want to see and dump water on your favorite teachers? Well Prom Committee has something for you! Prom Committee will come around to classes on Monday and Tuesday asking for donations, and you can bring money to add to a certain teachers pot. The teacher with the most money raised gets dumped with a bucket of water and then silly stringed on Panther Day. If $300 gets raised, then the top 3 teachers get dumped on! If we raise $500, the top 5 teachers get dumped on! Bring your money Monday and Tuesday to support Prom.
Attention any track and field athletes who still owe their Debbie Miller meet forms: please give these to Mrs. Ernst today or Monday morning at the absolute latest. We will meet for practice in the double gym on Monday to help set up the high jump mats. Practices will be Mon through Thurs next week.
CiSS applications are now posted for next year. If you are going to be in grade 11, 12, 13 next year and want to help grade 9’s transition to high school, CiSS may be for you. As a senior leader you will help out throughout the year with grade 9’s and incoming grade 8 students. It’s a wonderful leadership opportunity. Posters with QR codes are posted outside student success, in the learning commons, outside guidance and throughout the school. Applications close at the end of April.
Did you sign up for co op next year? If you signed up for the co op program next year then you need to check your school board email. You will have received an online application form in an email that will allow you to book an appointment with the co op department to discuss next years program. Meetings are starting next week. Please take the time to check your email today.
Tryouts for girls fast pitch will begin next week on Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30pm at the diamond behind Syl Apps. You must hand in a permission form to attend.
Attention boys lacrosse team equipment is in. We will be having a team information session Monday at lunch in the LRC. See you there.
If anyone is interested in helping with this years spring production for stage crew or set painting please see Mrs. Bishop. Volunteer hours are available outside of school hours.
If you are an athlete at PDHS come join us for our athletic banquet on June 11 at the Brantford Golf and Country Club. Anyone who is looking to attend the athletic banquet can purchase their ticket on school cash online, or you can pay with cash in the main office.
Eco Club is having a spirit week next week in support of Earth Week. On Monday, classes are going to plant trees. On Tuesday, Eco Club will be running a battery drive to encourage recycling after school from 3 to 4pm. Bring your batteries and we’ll take care of the rest! Make sure to bring a waste free lunch on Thursday, if you have one you will receive a free chocolate chip cookie! Friday is a garbage clean up. Teachers, please check your emails to sign your classes up. This will be during 2nd period.
Greetings panthers, during the week of April 22nd to 26th students council will be hosting a daily lunch time snack spirit week. The week is for students with student cards only and to those who show up first to get the free food. Meatless Monday, this day will consist of several salads for a vegan vegetarian inclusive diet. Taco Tuesday, with meat, soft shells and several select toppings. Waffle Wednesday, a quick and sweet snack during the middle of the week. Thirsty Thursday, several refreshments to keep you going throughout the week. Lastly, Fryday Friday, a self explanatory end to the week that everyone can enjoy. Once more, this will be served free of charge to those with a student card.
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