March 15, 2021
Update from the Lions’ Den!
It is feeling like spring is upon us and we are all hoping that, with the sun and the birds and the trees, we are getting closer to a relaxation of the Covid restrictions. Fingers crossed!
As always, please use the GHSS website for the latest news as there are so many revisions that it is hard to keep them straight!
Commencement!
Because of the Covid 19 restrictions, an traditional ceremony is not possible and we do not foresee a gathering of 400+ people being allowed in October either. So we are going ahead with our plan to move Commencement to June! This is done in a few schools around Bluewater and the students and parents seem to like it because it is right after exams.
This year, the ‘ceremony’ will be in the form of a drive-through where staff will greet students in their vehicles and present them with their diplomas. More details to follow!
Date: Monday June 28th
Time: from 4PM to 6PM
Location: Grey Highlands front parking lot
Grad photos!
We have been given permission to have Edge Imaging in the building to take grad photos!! Your student will be given information in the next few days (and it will be on the school website) on how to book a timeslot for getting their photos done and what they should wear/bring, costs and information on packages etc. Gowns are available and sanitized between uses.
Date: April 22nd to 28th
Grade 9 EQAO for math
This assessment is going ahead. Students who are taking Grade 9 math in Quads 3 or 4 will take the test. The test is 100% online and is being run as a field test (or pilot program) this year. The dates of this assessment will be determined as we get closer to the end of the quadmester.
OSSLT – Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
The Ontario Literacy Test is also going forward! Like the Grade 9 math, this is also 100% online and in a totally different format to previous years.
If you are in Grade 12 and graduating this June, you do not need to write the test. The requirement for your graduation has been waived for this year only.
If you have not written the test or have written it and not been successful and are not graduating this June, you need to write it.
Please see the attached letter for more information. You are encouraged to do the Practice Test as described in the letter as it will reduce stress on the test day.
Dates: Grade 11’s - Monday April 19th , Grade 10’s – Wednesday April 21st
Grade 12 students who need to write and coop students will be scheduled in the week following.
Secondary Remote School (SRS)
Deadline for moving to the SRS or for moving back to GHSS is March 29th by 4PM. This is a firm deadline so make sure you don’t miss it! Call the school (5199242721 x522) or email Mrs. Price (Linda_Price@bwdsb.on.ca) to make the change.
Report cards
Last but not least, midterm report cards for Quadmester 3 went home today. If you have concerns about your student’s mark, please contact the teacher directly.