DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Pavarana-Buddha went into intensive practice during the rainy season. This marks the end of the retreat. (Buddhism)
Sukkot (Oct 7-13)-This is a joyful harvest festival. A little hut called "Sukkah" is built outdoors where families eat to remember the time Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years, sleeping and eating under the stars. (Judaism)
TODAY'S NEWS
Friendly reminder to stay off of neighbour's property and a reminder to be respectful of our neighbours and community, by staying on sidewalks, not loitering, and managing the garbage in our area.
Picture retakes will be occurring throughout the day in the lecture hall. Please listen for when your group is called.
Prom Committee!! There is a meeting at lunch today in Room 318, this is for all Grade 12’s interested in planning prom.
LAST CALL: Attention to anyone interested in joining the Canadian Armed Forces or enrolling in the full-day Military Co-op. There will be an information session this Thursday, October 9th in the lecture hall at 10am. Please see Mr. Marquis in the co-op office (2nd Floor) to sign up.
Please check the Student Services D2L page to sign up to volunteer at Parent Teacher interviews on October 16th, from 3:30 pm until 6:15 pm. This will count towards your volunteer hours.
🏀 Come One, Come All – Support the Sr. Girls Basketball Team!
The Sr. Girls Basketball Team is proud to host a Niagara College Pat Laing Hoops Classic basketball game on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 during Period 4!
This is your chance to Buy-In and cheer on our Cyclones as they begin their journey to defend last year’s championship title.
🎟️ Tickets are $4.00 and available exclusively through School Cash Online.
🗓️ Be sure to complete your purchase before Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Let’s pack the gym and show our Cyclone pride!
Go Cyclones!!
CLUBS
Exciting news Crossley! Semi formal has been booked for Thursday November 13 at Club Roma! Tickets are $50 and include a dinner and DJ. Dinner will be served at 6pm and doors will close at 9pm. Tickets are on sale through School Cash Online and continue until October 20. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Varga in room 113.
Badminton Club - Tomorrow night, the gyms will be open from 6-8 pm for recreational badminton open to any interested Crossley student. Wear proper attire and bring a friend along for a smashing good time!
The Art Club is hosting a free workshop on illustrative painting with Mr S - TODAY after school in room 203! New Art Club members are always welcome to join too. See everyone at 2:15!
Crossley for Christ will be meeting this Thursday at lunch! Join us in room 215 for a short devotional and a great time to socialize and get to know more people. Bring your lunch and a friend. Everyone’s welcome!
The Chess club will be meeting today at lunch in the library! All are welcome!!
ARTS
Reminder to all Crossley actors that play auditions are after school this Thursday from 2:15-4pm. Bring water, be ready to move, and have a corny joke to share! The improv club will be running Wednesday after school in the drama room.
SPORTS
Congratulations to the Golf Team for their GOLD MEDAL victory at the SOSSA Golf Championship at Sawmill. The team won by an impressive 6 shots over second place West Niagara. Next week they will be travelling to Lindsay Golf and Country Club to compete in the OFSAA Golf Championship. Team members include Jonah S, Christian B, Ben J, Kelton P and Owen S. Best of luck to the team!
Reminder to the Jr Girls basketball team of their game tomorrow here at home against Sir Winston Churchill at 3pm and of their practice on Thursday. See Mr. Marquis if you have any questions.
Last night, the Sr. Girls Basketball team welcomed the Port Colborne Bears to the court in a convincing fashion, putting on an impressive performance. The team worked hard on offense, producing 61 points, while showing strong improvement on defense—limiting Port Colborne to just 21 points.
👏 A big thank you to everyone who came out to support the team and to those who helped at the score table!
📅 Reminder: Practice is scheduled for Thursday after school. Be there!
Grade 9 Specific Announcements 
You have until October 8th to bring in your items for “STOCKtober”
Grade 10 Specific Announcements
You have until October 8th to bring in your items for “STOCKtober”
Grade 11 Specific Announcements
On Thurs. Oct. 23, E.L. Crossley is hosting our 4th annual Technology and Trades Fest and we need volunteers in grades 11 or 12! If you are interested in volunteering, please go to the students services D2L page and use the sign up link in the first announcement.
We are particularly in need of volunteers to help with directing traffic for parking starting at 7am. You will get volunteer hours!!
You have until October 8th to bring in your items for “STOCKtober”
Grade 12 Specific Announcements
On Thurs. Oct. 23, E.L. Crossley is hosting our 4th annual Technology and Trades Fest and we need volunteers in grades 11 or 12! If you are interested in volunteering, please go to the students services D2L page and use the sign up link in the first announcement.
We are particularly in need of volunteers to help with directing traffic for parking starting at 7am. You will get volunteer hours!!
Reminder that there is a Grad Meeting on Wednesday, October 8 @ 10:15 am in the Lecture Hall.
You have until October 8th to bring in your items for “STOCKtober”