DAY OF SIGNIFICANCE
International Day of the Abolition of Slavery-The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, marks the date of the adoption, by the General Assembly, of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (resolution 317(IV) of December 2 1949). The focus of this day is on eradicating contemporary forms of slavery, such as trafficking in persons, sexual exploitation, the worst forms of child labour, forced marriage, and the forced recruitment of children for use in armed conflict. (United Nations)
TODAY'S NEWS
CLUBS
Chess club meets in the library at the start of lunch! All are welcome.
Also-the Chess tournament registration is open!! The next chess tournament will be on Dec 11th at Eastdale. The registration is now open on in-school-teams! Please register and then come see Mrs Bhan in room 313 at lunch any day to confirm- this is a teams tournament but you don't need a team to register!
Q & A members... we'll have a meeting today at lunch (Rm 307). See ya soon!
ARTS
We well have a Choir rehearsal today at lunch. Also a reminder we have an extra rehearsal Thursday at lunch as well. See you there!
SPORTS
Reminder to all Junior Girls Basketball players to return their jerseys to Mr. Marquis in the Co-op office or Ms. DeSimone in room 302 ASAP!
ROWING
Experienced rowers return to the workout areas as you transition into the Winter Training Program. Medals are won in the winter and handed out in the spring. WIN is the root word of winter! Please be in attendance and pay attention to communications and any postings in the erg room. Be sure to have running shoes on hand for the cardio. Weight training begins this week.
Novice practices continue this week and are full steam (or stream) ahead. Tuesday and Thursday after school. If you are unable to make those days, you might be able to join the grade 10s on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Speak to Coach Pat. Keep up the great attendance and effort. BAF-bring a friend. Newcomers are always welcome. Go blue and gold!