DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE:
Nowruz means “New Day” and is a festival that has been celebrated for thousands of years by people of several different faiths. People all over the world celebrate Nowruz but it originated in the geographical area called Persia in the Middle East and Central Asia. The exact beginning of the New Year occurs when the season changes from winter to spring on the vernal equinox, which usually happens on the 21st of March each year. The traditions of Nowruz are strong among people in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan. It is also celebrated by the Zoroastrian, Sufi, Ismaili,and the Baha’i faiths. People start preparing for Nowruz with a major spring-cleaning of their houses and the purchase of new clothes to wear for the new year. They visit the elders of their family then the rest of their family and finally their friends.
Spring Equinox or Ostara-This day marks the beginning of spring where day and night are equal in length. Many pagans celebrate the festival of Ostara through the decorating of eggs and gathering of flowers to celebrate the reawakening of the earth from its winter slumber and to prepare for a period of renewal and fertility.
TODAY’S NEWS
Looking for a summer job? The City of Welland is hiring. Come to Student Services to pick up a brochure or visit their website, welland.ca to apply.
Grade 12 students are reminded to fill out the Grad Award Profile that is posted in the Grade 12 D2L in order to be considered for Crossley awards and scholarships.
During much of the months of March and into April, many members of the Muslim community will be participating in fasting for Ramadan. If you are fasting and prefer to be in a space where there will be no eating, please join us in room 310 during the lunch break all during Ramadan. This will be a food free space open to anyone.
Q and A is meeting today at lunch in room 303. This club is a safe space for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies. New members are always welcome.
Do you need volunteer hours? Sign up today to help out at Parent Teacher this Thursday from 3 - 7 pm. Sign up form is available in the Student Services D2L page.
CLUBS
Crossley for Christ is meeting this Thursday at lunch. Come find out why we have reason to celebrate this Easter season. Bring your lunch. All are welcome.
The Oddity Film Society will be taking this week off but will resume movie watching next week.
ARTS
A reminder to jazz band members that rehearsal will be tomorrow at 2:15
Crochet club meets today at lunch in room 313. No crochet experience necessary.
SPORTS
Track and Field starts tomorrow for anyone interested in trying pole vault. Bring running shoes. Practice until 4pm. All newcomers should sign up in the gym foyer. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know which events you’d like to participate in yet.
Attention all girls interested in playing softball this year! Please sign up on the sheet located outside the main gym. Practices will begin when the weather is appropriate, and will be communicated through the morning announcements. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Smith or Mr. Belding.
Attention all boys who tried out for the varsity baseball team. There will be a brief mandatory meeting in room 406 at the start of lunch. All boys must attend, or let Mr. Petro know if they cannot make it.