Morning Announcements
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
Attention health care club members! Just a reminder that there is a health care club meeting today in room 246. Paramedic services will be at the school for a career talk and presentation.
Yesterday in girls rugby action, the varsity team defeated North Park 25-0. After a rocky start- the girls came together and put the pressure on by scoring 3 of the 5 trys in the second half. Trys were scored by Seleena Grey, Emma Thomson with 2- Grace Fowler and Emmersyn McDowell.
The girls will be headed into the quarter finals on Wednesday. Stay tuned for more details. Great job girls!
Attention students interested in the Costa Rica trip for March 2025. An e-mail will be sent to all students who were on the sign up list. Spots are limited. If you are interested in going- share the e-mail with your parents and enroll ASAp! A $200 discount is applied to all students who enrol by May 10th. A $150 discount applies to those who enrol by May 17th.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity.
Break out from HT and come with us to experience the culture of Germany, Southern Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary next March Break, 2025. Anyone studying history, art, religion, or language, will see their marks soar as they walk in the footsteps of history and connect themselves to Eastern European culture. The trip welcomes all grade 10's, 11's, and 12's. A sign up sheet is in the office. A parent meeting will be held Wed. May 22 at 6:00pmin the library. See Mrs. Sullivan or Mr. Bramer for more details.
Monday, May 6th, 2024
Attention Titans, If you are interested in attending Costa Rica for March Break 2025- please attend the parent meeting tonight and sign up in the main office. The parent meeting begins at 6pm in the library. If you cannot attend the meeting but still wish to attend the trip- please send an e-mail to Mrs. Bouw today.
Attention SHSM students who attended the air ornge trip. The second online training is now overdue. Please check your e-mail and complete this training ASAP as it has already been paid for. Thank you to those who have already completed it. Your diligence in checking your e-mail and respect of the process is very much appreciated. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Bouw.
Last Thursday, the Junior girls rugby team played at the Centennial Cup in Guelph. The girls had a great day battling in two tough losses but came away with a win against defending OFSAA champions from Mayfield. The girls continued to show improvements as the prepare to jump into varsity team play and then play-offs. All the girls from the team who are attending the game today are dismissed at 10:40am to get ready to board the bus at 11am. Techers - please excuse the team at 10:40 am this morning for their game in Brantford against North Park.
Good luck Titans!
Call all students who placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at our track and field meet please come down to the gym after announcements to complete final confirmations for your events at the AABHN Championships this Thursday and Friday.
The boys field lacrosse team started their season in a dominant fashion, going 3-0 on the day; beating Waterford 9-3, Hagersville 12-1, and finally Paris 12-3. Shout outs on offence go to Landen Griffen, Jase Macaulay and Jack Biro. Excellent balance attack from Ryan Hale, Steven Reidy and Callum Gee. Awesome defensive play by Taylor Harding, Asher Martin and Graeson Martin. Stellar goaltending by Owen Smuck and Joel Kenline. First career goals also scored by Phoenix Luke, Jacob Currie and Braydon McCallum. The Most impressive shout out of the day goes to our FOGO guy (face off get off) Braydon MacCallum as he only lost 3 draws all day!
The boys are reminded of their practice Tuesday after school in preparation for their upcoming games against Assumption and McKinnon Park. Keep the train moving boys!
Put this date in your calendar! A parent information meeting will be held Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 for all students who are interested in joining next year's March Break tour to Berlin, Prague, Krakow, and Budapest. Students who sign up before the end of May will receive a $150 tour discount. The price is all inclusive for flights, bus travel in Europe, accommodations, breakfast, supper, and admission to tourist sites. See Mrs. Sullivan in RM160 for information
Any student interested in Fishing at the Valley Heights Tournament on May 29th, please see Ms. Hanson ASAP to sign up. This event is first come, first served.
On Thursday, the Titans finished their season with a six game winning streak. The HT girls soccer team beat SCS 7-3. Exceptional goaltending by Graece Fowler. The next game is the semifinal on Thursday, May 16 at Hagersville secondary school.
On Friday, the HT Mock Trial team competed in the regional competition. Ryan Toft was acknowledged as the best Charlie, the accused, on the stand. Alescia Butler was exceptional in her role as a witness. Kate Earle, Stephanie Ferreira, Lucious Czerlau and Banessa Pattemore demonstrated authenticity in their roles as Crown and Defence lawyers. Thanks to Jil Michaels, Pheinix Fletch and Carly Barnes in their support roles for the team. HT is very proud of your performance.
Friday, May 3rd, 2024
Yesterday the boys' soccer team played their best game of the season, in front of a raucous crowd, and beat SCS 2-0. Goals were scored by Luke Harrington and LeBron Arrendell. Marco Garcia made a huge pk save and Jordon Pacheco was the player of the game. The team would like to thank all the fans that came out and supported them. It had a true home field advantage sound to it and the team had fun playing with so much school spirit on display.
Attention grade 12s! $1000 Scholarship opportunity....
The KILPATRICK SCHOLARSHIP deadline is fast approaching!
1. The scholarship is open to any student who is enrolled in a Norfolk County Secondary School and will be furthering their studies in a business-related program at the post-secondary level.
2. The student must have attended the same school for three years.
3. The candidate for the scholarship must be pursuing a post-secondary education in a school in the current year of graduation or after having completed a fifth year at a secondary school
Due Date is May 30th
For more deatils see the scholarship board in guidance or talk to your guidance counsellor.
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
Attention grade 12 students who have applied to college or university - Midterm marks have been updated in OCAS and OUAC. Please log into your account and make sure that your courses and marks are listed correctly. Please let Guidance know if there are any errors or omissions.
Attention grade 12 students! Bursary opportunity of $1, 000
The Chelsea Addison Memorial Bursary will be awarded to one student aged 21 and under (as of December 31, 2023) in one of the Haldimand or Norfolk County high schools. To qualify for this bursary, an applicant must have applied to a postsecondary program and either:
· Be entering into a postsecondary program with a focus in the field of treating and/or studying mental health;
OR
· Be someone who has personally dealt with a mental health challenge.
Due date is May 30th. Please see more info on the scholarship board in guidance or talk to your guidance counsellor.
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
Attention students attending the Western Discovery Days in Health Science with Mrs. Bouw on Friday. Forms are due by tomorrow.
Please check your e-mail and bring them to me no later than Thursday.
On Monday, the varsity girls rugby team got their first shut out of the regular season by dominating Pauline Johnson 63-0.
In an offensive blowout- Hayden Dwyer and Alexis Revai both scored 2 trys each; single trys were scored by Emerson McDowell, Charli Babin, Emma Thomson, Tessa Deroo, Regan Halfpenny, Liv Bluhm and Grace Fowler. Emma Thomson put 6 more points on the board with 3 conversions and Aubrey Howe kicked for 2 points as well.
Defensively, the team did not allow any points. Great defensive play by the forwards to gain possession for majority of the game.
The girls play today at 2pm against BCI at home. Teachers, please excuse the girls at 12:55pm to prepare for their game.
Good luck Titans!
Attention health care club members- we have an exciting guest speaker coming to HT on Tuesday May 7th at lunch. Please note- this is on a different day than our normal meetings. If you are interested in becoming a paramedic, or want to know more information, then please come to room 246 to see Norfolk County Paramedic and Ambulance Services. This meeting will replace our meeting on Wednesday May 8th. New members are always welcome!
Attention Titans! This is a reminder that the parent meeting for Costa Rica is on Monday May 6th at 6pm in the library. Don't forget to register for the meeting by scanning the QR code on the advertisements around the school. This will put you in a draw to get a discount on your March Break trip with EF Tours. Any questions, please see Mrs. Bouw in room 246.
Grads, please check your school emails as information has been sent regarding graduation.
Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
Yesterday in girls, soccer action, the Titans continued their winning streak, beating DDSS 3-1. Grace Gowan earned two goals and Erica VanNetten scored one. Strong defensive play by Hannah Brown and keeper, Liza Shoup. The Titans face the Sabres on Thursday at 3:30 pm on our home field.
Yesterday the boys soccer team beat Delhi 3-2. Andre Feere scored twice, will Ben Fitzgerald scored once. Player of the game was Ethan Spriet. The boys’ season finale is this Thursday at 2pm at HT against SCS and is a $2 buyout from 4th period. A reminder to all students that today during 4th period is the last chance you have to buyout.
Attention Health and Wellness SHSM students who attended the Air Ornge Trip this month- please check the Health and Wellness Brightspace Page for updates on the second certification included in this session. The link was e-mailed to you by Mrs. Bouw on Sunday, April 21st. This certification needs to be completed by May 6th and only takes 20 minutes.
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Bouw
Attention students attending the Discovery Days at Western University this Friday with Mrs. Bouw. Please bring in your signed permission forms by this Thursday to Mrs. Bouw. The forms were sent to your school e-mail.
If you have questions, please see Mrs. Bouw
Monday, April 29th, 2024
Put this date in your calendar! A parent information meeting will be held Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 for all students who are interested in joining next year's March Break tour to Berlin, Prague, Krakow, and Budapest. Students who sign up before the end of May will receive a $150 tour discount. The price is all inclusive for flights, travel, accommodations, breakfast, supper, and admission to tourist sites. See Mrs. Sullivan in RM160 for information or check out travel details on EF Tours website:
Berlin, Prague, Krakow & Budapest (eftours.ca)
Don't miss out! Start planning your senior break now!
Angling team, if you want to fish at any tournament this year, you MUST attend a mandatory meeting this Tuesday at the beginning of lunch in room 250. Important information for both tournaments will be given at this time. If you cannot make the meeting, you must see Ms. Hanson or you will not be allowed to attend the tournaments.
Attention any students that wrote the grade 9,10 or 11 University of Waterloo math contest. The results are in. If you would like to know how you did, see Mr. Haak sometime at lunch in room 260.
"Attention all students attending the STEM Conference this Wednesday - there is a required meeting at lunch tomorrow. The meeting will go over the details of the trip along with confirming who has paid. The meeting will occur in room 243."
Attention students attending the Conestoga trip tomorrow- please be at the school by 8:40 to leave at 8:45am.
You are allowed to dress down - please dress appropriately for the day. Teachers- they will be back for period 4. Please excuse them as they will be out of uniform for that period.
You are also asked to bring a lunch to eat on the way home. Lunch is not provided. Bring a water bottle as well.
Any questions-please see Mrs. Bouw today.
Attention all Agriculture SHSM and Ag Club members! We have an experiential learning trip scheduled for Wednesday May 1st, 202. There is a cost of $10.00 to cover the cost of the tulip experience. Please stop by to see Mrs. DHulster if you are interested and pick up a permission form. Students must hand in signed permission forms by Tuesday in order to attend.
Friday, April 26th, 2024
Trys were scored in the first match by Grace Fowler, Emma Thomson, Alexis Revai and Heidi Mattice.
Emma Thomson added 4 points on conversions to beat Waterford 24-5.
In the second match, trys were scored by Katelyn Pilgrim with an amazing run down the pitch; Keianna Harris, Liv Bluhm, Hayden Dwyer, Meaghan O-Neaill and Grace Fowler with 2 more!
Emma Thomson added 6 more points for her conversions to beat Delhi 41-5
Excellent defensive play by Maddi Graham, Katelyn Pilgrim, Charli Babin, Alexis Revai, Heidi Mattice, Emma Thomson and Paige Oldham.
Great overall team effort by all members! Rest up this weekend for your game on Monday.
Teachers- please excuse the girls at 1:30pm on Monday for their game in Brantford.
The Norfolk Federation of Agriculture (NFA) is awarding $1000 scholarships in 2024. The
scholarships are awarded to high school students who live in Norfolk County and are enrolled in
a full-time post-secondary program geared towards agriculture. This could lead to a diploma or
degree in Agriculture/ Ag-related programs, or apprentice programs for future farming, e.g.
diesel mechanics.
See the scholarship board in guidance or speak to your guidance counsellor for more information.
Attention all Agriculture SHSM and Ag Club members! We have an expereiential learning trip scheduled for Wednesday May 1st, 202. There is a cost of $10.00 to cover the cost of the tulip experience. Please stop by to see Mrs. DHulster if you are interested and pick up a permission form. Students must hand in signed permission forms by Tuesday in order to attend.
Yesterday the boys soccer team beat Valley Heights 7-1. Jordon Pacheco and Hugo Simoes each scored twice, while Luke Harrington, Nick Bint, and Lebron Arrendell each scored once. Player of the game was Luke Harrington.
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
Any student wishing to attend the Educast fishing tournament MUST hand in their forms and fees by this Friday at Noon. No late submissions will be considered.
Attention graduates, please be sure to check the spelling of your name for your diploma and sign up for the wall of honour, both sheets are at Michele’s desk in guidance.
Attention teachers- please excuse the girls rugby team after period 1 today for their games today in Delhi.
Girls- please meet in the atrium at 10:30am to board the bus. As mentioned at practice- You will have to arrange your own ride home after the last game.
Thursday, April 18th, 2024
Congratulations to all of the French students who challenged the b1 DELF French exam on Tuesday . Madame Vezsenyi , Madame Bell and Mademoiselle Donck are proud of you for all of your hard work and preparation !
