Days of Significance:
Holocaust Education Week-Learning about the Holocaust is critical in countering antisemitism and other forms of hate. Commemorating Holocaust Education Week enables us to: (1) understand key concepts including democracy, dictatorship, collaboration and genocide, (2) acknowledge the dire consequences of hatred and discrimination, (3) better equip ourselves to fight intolerance, prejudice and antisemitism today, and (4) recognize the survivors, heroes, and those who lost their lives.
All Saints Day-This day is for honouring saints, known and unknown. (Christianity - East Orthodox)
Diwali- It means 'row of lights' and is the Hindu New Year. Diwali lasts for 5 days: Day 1 - New Year for business, Day 2 - The triumph of god Vishnu over the evil demon, Day 3 - Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity visits homes lit by lamps, Day 4 - Bali worship day, Day 5 - devoted to brothers and sisters. (Hinduism/Sikhism/Jainism)
TODAY’S NEWS
Could period one teachers please count and record the number of students by grade who are wearing pjs in the google form emailed to staff this morning. There will also be a short and fun classroom competition today during period 3
The forecast has changed and there is a high chance of a Donut Cyclone touching down on Today. Make sure you are prepared to help with the cleanup. Beechwood Donuts will be sold in the cafeteria today at lunch, make sure to bring your money.
CLUBS
Parlez-vous Francais? See you in Room 302 today at lunch to brush up on your French conversational skills!
ARTS
SPORTS
A reminder to all players in the Crossley Intramural Hockey league that the draft is happening today in the lecture hall. Make sure you are there to find out what team you will be on. You will also get your jersey and season schedule.
Good luck to the Senior Boys cross country team as they head out to Ottawa this weekend to compete in the OFSAA cross country championship. Our students will be representing Crossley at the highest level. Way to go cyclones!