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2025-2026 School Year

GDHS Terry Fox Day

Dear GDHS Families,

On Thursday, Oct 2, the two Grade 12 Fitness & Recreation Leadership classes are excited to be organizing Terry Fox Day at GDHS.

The day will begin with the entire school walking through downtown Georgetown, representing a small piece of what Terry Fox accomplished during his run across Canada.

Our online donation page can be found here: GDHS Terry Fox 

Throughout the day, students will be able to participate in several fun activities to raise money and awareness for the Terry Fox Foundation:

  • $1 Parking Pass – All school parking will be $1 per spot. Leadership students will be stationed at the parking lot entrances collecting payments and handing out passes. Tickets can also be pre-purchased in the café on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during periods 2, 3, or 4.

  • Teacher Nightmare – Students can donate for the chance to “torture” their favorite teachers with fun challenges, such as whipped cream pies to the face or duct-taping teachers to the café wall. Donations will be collected on the day of the event.

  • Intramurals - Students may select one period during the day to participate in intramurals. The cost is $5.25, with all proceeds donated to the Terry Fox Foundation. Payment must be made on CASHLESS, and forms should be picked up and returned to the PE office. Spaces are limited.

  • Period 2: Spikeball

  • Period 3: Dodgeball

  • Period 4: Basketball

  • Period 5: Volleyball

  • Pizza & Ice Cream Sandwich Sales - Hungry? Grab a large pizza for $20 or treat yourself to an ice cream sandwich for $3.25 — all available on CASHLESS! Deadline: Wed, Oct. 1st @ noon.

We thank you in advance for your support. This event is a student-led initiative and a wonderful opportunity to continue Terry Fox’s legacy while raising awareness for cancer research.

Sincerely,

Hi All,
We have a store for Pink Day Swag. Pink Day is Friday, October 17th. The deadline to order your swag is this Monday, September 29th at midnight. See the attachment for the options and click on the link below to order your swag!

Are you interested in having a voice in student leadership across the HDSB? Student Senate brings together representatives from every school to collaborate on initiatives, share ideas, and fuel change in their respective school communities. Meetings take place monthly on Wednesday evenings, and rotate between locations in Milton, Burlington and virtual.

For more information on what Senate is, how it works, and what a Senator’s role entails, visit HDSB’s Student Senate website or Instagram, or view the video linked below.

Students who wish to represent GDHS on Student Senate should email principal Steve Oliver (olivers@hdsb.ca) with a paragraph outlining why they believe that they are an excellent candidate for the role.

 

Deadline to express your interest: Tuesday, September 30th

 

Reach out with questions: Mr. Oliver or Ms. Russell


Questions to consider:

  • Why do you want to join the HDSB Student Senate, and what qualities or experiences make you a strong candidate for this role?

  • Describe any initiatives, projects, or activities you have implemented or led in your school or community. How would you bring this experience to positively impact the Student Senate and your fellow students at the Board level?

 

The Student Senate meets monthly and serves as a liaison between your school and the Board. How would you manage your time and responsibilities to fulfill this role effectively?

Open House - Thursday, October 2
We would like to welcome all of our Grade 9 students and families, as well as any families new to GDHS to our Open House on Thursday, October 2.  Save the date and stay tuned for more details.

Student Sign Out

We understand that students may occasionally need to leave school early due to appointments or other commitments. To help ensure a smooth and safe process, we ask that parents or guardians contact the school to sign their child out.

Once signed out, students are expected to either leave school property or wait in the main office to be picked up. Please note that students may not be signed out simply to miss a class in order to study elsewhere, such as in the library.

If you have any questions or require clarification, please contact your child’s administrator.

-Your GDHS Admin Team

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