Morning Announcements

HT has a Chess Club. Whether you are new to chess or an avid player, we are always looking for members to fall more in love with the game by teaching one another.  The chess club takes place in the games club Room 232 on Thursdays or 231 Monday-Wednesday and Fridays.

There is a Music Ministry practice in the music room at the start of lunch today.

Do you love to read?  Or do you just like to read, but feel like with the right book, and a fun community you could find yourself loving it?  If your answer was yes (or even maybe) to either of those previous questions, come to the library at lunch, TODAY!  We will have our first book club meeting, where you can get all the info about this awesome community of book lovers!  See Ms. McColeman in the library and check our Instagram for updates.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, after-school tutoring in TLC will be cancelled for this week. The after-school tutoring program will begin on October 20th. As a reminder: Mondays and Wednesdays are for Grades 9 and 10 support and Tuesdays and Thursdays are for Grades 11/12 math and science support. Please see Ms. Fry in TLC if you have any questions.

The annual Lions Wing Ding needs volunteers this Saturday night, Oct. 18th at the Vittoria Community Center from 6-10pm.  Interested students please see Ms Berta or Michele in guidance to sign-up.  Chicken wing dinner on the house!

Come and join the HT Art Club!  Do you love to draw, paint, sculpt, or create? The HT Art Club is the place for students who are passionate about the arts and committed to developing their creativity.  Together, we’ll take on exciting projects, explore new techniques, and celebrate the power of imagination.  Meetings will be in the Art Rooms (142/143) at a time and date to be determined.  If Interested please mail Mrs. Cameron or Miss Michaud.  Come be part of a community where creativity comes to life!

Have an awesome day Titans!  

Attention members of the Varsity Baseball team. There will be a very short and brief team meeting at the beginning of lunch in Room 242 to discuss tomorrow's game. All players must attend. 

All cross-country runners are asked to check in with Ms. Deconinck-ONeail in Guidance today before the end of lunch to confirm their attendance for tomorrow’s AABHN meet and state whether or not they need a ride.  Good luck tomorrow runners!!

Attention tennis players attending CWOSSA on Thursday and Friday this week. We will have practice after school starting at 3pm for all players. If you cannot attend practice but are planning on attending CWOSSA- please see Mrs. Robinson or Mr. Bramer TODAY for forms and info. 

Photo Retakes will take place today in the Conference Room.  Students wishing to get their pictures redone will be called down over the PA.

Are you looking for volunteer hours? Pumpkin Fest in Waterford is looking for volunteers on October 18th & 19th to help with the Parade, Kid's zone and Walk/Run/Roll.  Please see Michele in guidance to sign-up asap.

The HT Book Club Meeting will be meeting tomorrow at lunch in the library!  It's going to be a great year for Book Club.  See Ms. McColeman for more info and be sure to follow us on Insta!

College Application Workshops will take place in Ms. Michaud and Mr. Haak's period 4 class today.  On Thursday, the workshop will take place in Ms. Kitchen's period 1 English class.  Students who are not in these classes and are thinking of applying to college are asked to please sign up on the counter in guidance. 

Have an awesome day Titans!  

There will be a brief but very important meeting for all cross country runners regarding participation and rides to next week's AABHN meet in Brantford.  Please come to the atrium immediately following the announcements.

Music MInistry Practice in the music room is cancelled for today, Practices will resume next Thursday.

Attention all students who plan on travelling to Italy for March Break 2027! There will be a brief but important meeting in RM157 today at the beginning of lunch.

Are you looking for volunteer hours? Pumpkin Fest in Waterford is looking for volunteers on October 18th  & 19th to help with the Parade, Kid's zone and Walk/Run/Roll.  Please see Michele in guidance to sign-up asap.

Also, our first HT Book Club Meeting of the year will be next Wednesday, at lunch, in the library!  It's going to be a great year for Book Club.  See Ms. McColeman for more info, and be sure to follow us on Insta!

Attention Titans! After-school tutoring will begin in TLC after Thanksgiving. All sessions will run from 3:00-4:00. The support available is as follows: Monday and Wednesdays- Grade 9 and 10 support in all subjects.  Tuesdays and Thursdays- Grade 11 and 12 support in Math and Sciences.  You must sign up in TLC with Ms. Fry by October 10 if you plan on attending any of the sessions.

Pumpkinfest volunteers needed for tonight, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (2h), at 155 Concession Road 10, Waterford. We are looking for a few volunteers to help decorate the Pumpkinfest float; including moving hay, carving pumpkins and arranging decorations.

Attention all ye readers of books that are spooky, scary, or even horrifying!  We need you to join the DARE TO BE SCARED challenge!  If you haven't already done so, make your way to the library to pick a book that's just the right amount of terrifying for your preferences.  Read it throughout October, then come to our Dare to Be Scared pizza party at the end of the month!  Register with Ms. McColeman.

Attention seniors applying to the University of Toronto this year.  The new Wolf Scholarship is now accepting nominations. If you intend on applying to U of T and would like to be nominated, please speak to Ms. Berta in guidance asap.

The Wolf Scholars Program, including four years of tuition and the program’s distinctive extracurricular experiences, is fully funded by the Wolf Cooper Foundation and the University of Toronto - which for you means free tuition and life experiences!

Attention students who are planning on applying to University.  The southwestern regional University fairs will be taking place next week.  
Windsor Oct. 14 – 6 pm
Chatham Oct. 15  - 10 am
London Oct. 15 – 5 pm
Waterloo Oct. 16- 10 am & 5pm
Niagara Falls Oct. 17 – 10 am
Holy Trinity Oct. 22 – 4-6 pm
Students who are planning to apply to college, Workshops will be taking place next week. 
Tuesday in Ms. Michaud and Mr. Haak's period 4 class, Wednesdays for signups during per 3.
Thursday in Ms. Kitchen's period 1 English class and for signups period 2. If you are not taking ENG4C this semester or in Mr. Haak's MAP4c and are thinking of applying to college please sign up for the college application workshop on the counter in guidance. 

Have an awesome day Titans!  

All female tug of war participants, please come to the gym today at lunch for a practice. 

Any student who has signed up for an afternoon shift of fair parking, please visit the PE office today to pick up you fair admission pass. If any students are interested in volunteering to assist with parking at the fair, there is still room for a few students. Please visit the PE office to sign up.

Attention tennis team members- practice today for all players from 3-5pm. If you cannot attend the entire practice- plan on attending for a least an hour. Please bring the forms and money that was due today to Mrs. Bouw today in room 246 - or you can give them to her at the practice. If you cannot attend- please let one of the coaches know. We will have a meeting on Wednesday at lunch in room 246 to discuss details for the tournament on Thursday.

Anyone who has signed up for HTTV, please check the door in Room 141 for the schedule.

If you are interested in joining the Holy Trinity swim team, but missed the meeting, please pick up the forms and information sheet in Ms. Deconinck- O’Neail’s mailbox in guidance.  We will start swimming on Oct. 17th and need all forms signed and returned.  Looking forward to seeing you at the pool!

Attention grade 12's who have signed up for the Fanshawe liaison visit for this Wed. Oct. 8th - due to the Ontario Colleges current strike action, their visit has been cancelled.  We will let you know if or when we can rebook. Thanks for your understanding.  

Attention Titans! After-school tutoring will begin in TLC after Thanksgiving. All sessions will run from 3:00-4:00. The support available is as follows:  Monday and Wednesdays- Grade 9 and 10 support in all subjects.  Tuesdays and Thursdays- Grade 11 and 12 support in Math and Sciences.  You must sign up in TLC with Ms Fry by October 10 if you plan on attending any of the sessions.

Attention writers! We want to hear your spooky stories! The Bolt is hosting a Halloween writing contest. The winner gets at $25 gift card to Indigo bookstore and the top 3 entries will be published in a bonus Halloween edition of the newspaper. Check out the posters around the school and scan the QR code for some writing prompts. Original ideas are also accepted! Good Luck.

Have you ever considered the thought of exploring a short or long term exchange? The Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise invites you to come to an information session to learn about youth exchanges and to ask any questions that you have. The process for applying will be explained. Sign up in the guidance office to attend the info session which will take place during the lunch hour on Thursday Oct 9th. Location room 206.

HT is travelling to Italy March Break 2027! Thank you to all who attended the EF Tours Italy Information meeting last Wednesday. As announced at the meeting, EF Tours is extending the offer of a $250 price discount for the trip until October 31st!  Early sign up is encouraged in order to save a spot as spots are limited to 40 students. If you are interested in the trip or you have questions, please email Mrs. Sullivan.  

Have an awesome day Titans!