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Good morning, OT! Today is Photo Retake Day! Students will start being called down alphabetically by last name right after this announcement. Please stay tuned and head to the Library when you hear your last name called! |
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University Rep. Attention Grade 11 and graduating students: we are hosting a representative from Wilfred Laurier University in the atrium over the lunch period today. |
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Remembrance Day The Bronte Remembrance Day ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 8 with a walk from the Royal Canadian Legion Bronte Branch at 79 Jones Street to the Cenotaph in Oakville. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the ceremony at 10:50 a.m. Oakville Trafalgar High School has organized for a wreath to be presented to represent the school during the Remembrance Day ceremony this Sunday. |
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OTHS Grad and Spirit wear OTHS Grad and Spirit wear is still available for purchase! Find the link on the school website or OTHSathletics Instagram page. The closing date is Monday! |
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The Coding Club The Coding Club will be having a meeting today at the start of lunch in room 125. We will be preparing for the upcoming Beaver Computing Contest, as well as continuing our competitive programming journey by learning more powerful data structures for looking up information super quickly. Hope to see you there! |
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School Bus stickers Students who ride the bus must be able to show the bus driver their bus pass at any time. Drivers will be asking to see these regularly so be sure you keep your bus pass with you every day. If you have not picked up your bus pass, please come to the main office. |
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Varsity girls basketball Yesterday, the varsity girls basketball had a quarter final game against MMR Robinson. The girls played awesome and took the with a score of 51-40. Shout outs go to Daphne and Cadence for their amazing playmaking and passing, Autumn and Ashley for their driving to the rim and Ashley’s AND-1’s , and to Ava for her hustle and Ishnoor for her shooting. The girls travel to Abby Park for their semifinal game on Monday! Great job and good luck Devils!! |
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Junior boys volleyball Last night the junior boys volleyball team dominated in the first round of the playoffs against Milton District! Shoutout goes to Haoxuan as well as the entire team for a truly fun game to watch! The junior boys play White Oaks on Monday for the semi-final !! |
OTHS Announcement - 2025-2026
Daily Announcement
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University Reps. We will be hosting a representative from Wilfred Laurier University over the lunch period tomorrow in the atrium. |
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Eco Council's Food drive Eco Council's Food drive for Kerr Street Mission is happening this week! We're collecting canned fruits, canned vegetables, canned beans, cereals, dried pastas, pasta sauces, any snacks, and grains! Drop your donations off in the bins outside the main office! |
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Math Contests The AMC10 and AMC12 will be held on Today, November 5th at 3:00 pm in the cafeteria. It will last 75 minutes. Please bring your own ruler, eraser, pencil and compass as these will not be provided. Make sure you’ve registered with the link sent to you by Mr. Zawada. |
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MEDLIFE Are you interested in medicine, healthcare, and experiencing what it's like to work in a medical clinic? MEDLIFE is hosting a mock mobile clinic today in room 223, inspired by the service trips we take to underserved communities around the world! Come gain hands-on experience with different aspects of patient care and learn more about global health and healthcare inequalities. Everyone is welcome, and we hope to see you there! |
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Remembrance Week Today is the official start of Remembrance Week which is a time for us to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by Canadians in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping. You may see cadets and volunteers in our community offering poppies. Wearing a poppy shows that we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. Please take a moment this week to think about what remembrance means to you. |
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News Club Got a passion for current events? Come to News Club today at lunch in Room 114. |
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Senior girls volleyball Attention all girls interested in trying out for the Senior girls volleyball team! There will be an important meeting at the start of lunch TODAY in room 132! We look forward to seeing everyone there! |
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Art and Photo club Sorry guys, Art and Photo club are canceled today BUT do start following the photo club OTHSDEVILSEYE on Instagram and enter the monthly photo contest! See you next week! |
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OTHS Grad and Spirit OTHS Grad and Spirit wear is still available for purchase! Find the link on the school website or OTHSathletics Instagram page. The closing date is Monday! |
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Build Girls Build Girls is continuing their safety training today, at the start of lunch in room 163. New members are welcome to join - no experience needed! |
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Photo Retake Day Missed Photo Day or need a new student ID? Here's your second chance! Photo Retake Day is happening tomorrow in the Library. Students will be called alphabetically by last name, so listen for your name and head to the Library when it's your turn. |
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Math Contests The AMC10 and AMC12 will be held on Thursday, November 5th at 3:00 pm in the cafeteria. It will last 75 minutes. Please bring your own ruler, eraser, pencil and compass as these will not be provided. Make sure you’ve registered with the link sent to you by Mr. Zawada. |
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The English clinic Need some extra help with your English homework? Or just want some extra resources to sharpen your literacy skills? Or just want a chill space to eat lunch with your friends? Come to the ENGLISH CLINIC at lunch today in room 126! |
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MEDLIFE Are you interested in medicine, healthcare, and experiencing what it's like to work in a medical clinic? MEDLIFE is hosting a mock mobile clinic tomorrow in room 223, inspired by the service trips we take to underserved communities around the world! Come gain hands-on experience with different aspects of patient care and learn more about global health and healthcare inequalities. Everyone is welcome, and we hope to see you there! |
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DECA Today’s DECA meeting is cancelled due to Take Your Kids to Work Day. We will see you instead on Friday for important last minute details about Regionals on Sunday. |
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Senior girls volleyball Attention all girls interested in trying out for the Senior girls volleyball team! There will be an important meeting at the start of lunch on Thursday in room 132! We look forward to seeing everyone there! |
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Economics Club Interested in economics, business, or how the world works? Join us for our next Economics Club meeting, today at Lunch in Room 232 Everyone is welcome, regardless of their experience with economics. Come join us for an engaging discussion and fun activities! |
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I Read Canadian Day Get ready to turn the page, Devils! Tomorrow, on Nov. 4th, we are celebrating I Read Canadian Day—a national day dedicated to falling in love with books by Canadian authors and illustrators. From gripping YA thrillers to powerful graphic memoirs, Canadian authors write stories for everyone. Stop by the library to check out a Canadian book, and take the challenge by dedicating 15 minutes to reading the words of a Canadian author!
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iGEM It all started at MIT—since then, iGEM has become a global bioengineering powerhouse! If you want to learn more about starting the first Oakville team; join us in room 225 today during the second half of break! |
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Jr. Girls Volleyball players Calling all Jr. Girls Volleyball players. There will be a mandatory information session today in the Health Room (153) for those who are interested in trying out for the team. Please be there at the start of lunch. Find the Google Form on OTHS Athletics on Instagram and have it completed before the meeting. |
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DECA Regionals Week It’s here - DECA Regionals Week! Today is the first multiple choice exam at lunch for students in Marketing Events. Make sure you are checking Google Classroom to ensure you show up to the correct room to write your test. Wednesday’s meeting will be mandatory for the first 10 mins to receive important information about Sunday’s competition at Brock University. Students may then choose to stay and receive feedback on their role plays. |
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University Rep. Attention Grade 11 and graduating students: we have a representative from Carleton university visiting us in the atrium today over the lunch period. Coming up on Friday, we will be welcoming a representative from Wilfred Laurier University in the atrium, over lunch. |
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Eco Council's Food drive Eco Council's Food drive for Kerr Street Mission is happening this week! We're collecting canned fruits, canned vegetables, canned beans, cereals, dried pastas, pasta sauces, any snacks, and grains! Drop your donations off in the bins outside the main office! |
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OT Math Club The AMC10 and AMC12 will be held on Thursday, November 5th at 3:00 pm in the cafeteria. It will last 75 minutes. Please bring your own ruler, eraser, pencil and compass as these will not be provided. Make sure you’ve registered with the link sent to you by Mr. Zawada. Want some last-minute tips and strategies for the upcoming AMC 10 & 12? The OT Math Club is having a meeting today after school in room 224, where we will help club members prepare for math contests by learning about contest topics and trying contest problems. Hope to see you there! |
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Queen’s Chancellors scholarships Attention graduating students: the school nomination application for the Queen’s Chancellors scholarships is now live. Additional information about the award and the nomination requirements have been shared on the Graduating Class Brightspace page. |
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Varsity Girls basketball Yesterday, the Varsity Girls basketball team went up against Saint Trinity in a tough game. The girls fought hard, but unfortunately, fell short with a score of 45 to 42. The girls finished the regular season with seven wins and two losses, ultimately sitting 3rd overall. Shout outs go to Cadence and Daphne for playmaking and takes to the basket; to Ashley for holding strong at the post with great offence and defense; and to Ava and Ishnoor for their three-point shots. Come and cheer the girls on in their playoff game at home this Thursday at 2 pm! Good luck, Devils!!! |
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Senior girls volleyball Attention all girls interested in trying out for the Senior girls volleyball team! There will be an important meeting at the start of lunch on Thursday in room 132! |
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November November, we are proud to recognize the rich cultural diversity of our province by observing three significant heritage months. We encourage you to take this opportunity to remember, celebrate, and learn about the invaluable contributions of these communities across Ontario: Albanian Heritage Month: Honoring the Albanian community and commemorating significant historical milestones, including the Albanian Declaration of Independence and Liberation Day. Hindu Heritage Month: Celebrating Hindu Canadians and educating future generations on the vital role they continue to play in enriching our communities. Lebanese Heritage Month: Recognizing Lebanese Canadians and their ongoing contributions to fostering growth, prosperity, and innovation throughout the province. |
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Economics Club Interested in economics, business, or how the world works? Join us for our next Economics Club meeting, Tuesday at Lunch in Room 232 Everyone is welcome, regardless of their experience with economics. Come join us for an engaging discussion and fun activities! |
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Open House Are you part of a student club? Want to showcase your group at our upcoming Grade 6, 7, and 8 Open House? Connect with your staff advisor today to reserve a booth—it's a fantastic opportunity to promote your club to future students! |
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iGEM It all started at MIT—since then, iGEM has become a global bioengineering powerhouse! If you want to learn more about starting the first Oakville team; join us in room 225 on Tuesday, November 3rd during the second half of break! |
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Jr Girl Volleyball Calling all Jr Girl Volleyball players. There will be a mandatory information session tomorrow in the Health Room (153) for those who are interested in trying out for the team. Please be there at the start of lunch. Find the Google Form on OTHS Athletics on Instagram and have it completed before the meeting. |
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University Rep. Attention Grade 11s and graduating students: We will be hosting a representative from the University of Toronto in the atrium over the lunch period today. |
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OT Devils Robotics Hey OT! Just a reminder that Team 1334 OT Devils Robotics has its first meeting this Monday, November 2nd, at lunch in the CAD Lab, Room 163. We’ll see you there! |
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The Sales & Marketing Club Attention students! The Sales & Marketing Club invites you to join us today in Room 203 for a fun candy branding challenge. Test your creativity, come up with your own candy brand, and compete for a chance to win candy. No experience is needed, so stop by and join the fun! |
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Halloween spirit week Hey OT! Today is the last day of the Halloween spirit week. We hope you had an amazing time this week. We will have our Photo Booth and Halloween costume contest today in the atrium along with the candy jar. You must go to the atrium at break to show that you are wearing your costume or Halloween colours in order to have the points counted! |
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Islamic awareness month Did you know that The House of Wisdom is named the greatest library of the Islamic Golden Age? It carried advanced research on many subjects, translated works from across the world and even had an observatory! It transformed global academics and brought people of all cultures and faiths together before it was tragically destroyed in 1258. Come join the Muslim Student Association today at lunch in room 212 to learn more! |
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The Student Life Expo The Student Life Expo offers students the opportunity to meet with representatives and admissions officers from universities, colleges, and trade schools, as well as learn more about financial aid and scholarships, post-secondary travel and international study opportunities and programs with community organizations. The expo runs Sunday, November 15th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Tickets are free when registered in advance. Details have been shared on the Grade 11 and Graduating Class Brightspace pages. A limited number of paper tickets are also available from the Guidance Department. |
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Senior boys volleyball Our senior boys volleyball team has had a very successful week! On Wednesday, they played Georgetown, emerging victorious in 2 sets. A shoutout goes to Alden A for his game-changing serving run! Yesterday, the team went head to head with WOSS. As a result of their seamless teamwork, continuous communication and quick reflexes, they easily won the game in 2 sets. A special shoutout goes to Matthew A for his unstoppable serving and his powerhouse hits! The team will take a break next week to rest and recoup before they play in the semi-finals. |
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Spooky Scavenger Hunt Hey OT! Today is the much awaited day of our spooky Scavenger Hunt. Find instructions about how the hunt works on our @othsdevilscouncil Instagram. We wish everyone the best of luck. May the best player win! Note that the winner gets 10 spirit points. Also, tomorrow we will be hosting photo booths and a costume contest. You can either wear your Halloween costume and get 20 points, or simply wear black, orange or purple to get 5 points. |
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OT Devils Robotics Do you like robots, robotics, or bringing your ideas to life? Interested in building, coding, or designing a robot? Team 1334 OT Devils Robotics is having its first meeting on Monday, November 2nd, at lunch in the CAD Lab, room 163! Make sure to be there as we go over what to expect for the upcoming season and get started as a team. See you there! |
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Eco Council's Food drive What is a ghost’s favorite fruit? Boo-berries! Eco Council's Food drive for Kerr Street Mission is happening this week! We're collecting canned fruits, canned vegetables, canned beans, cereals, dried pastas, pasta sauces, any snacks, and grains! Drop your donations off in the bins outside the main office! |
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Yearbook Reminder that there is a Yearbook meeting today at lunch in rm 173. |
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Take Our Kids To Work Day Attention all grade 9 students! This is a reminder that Take Our Kids To Work Day is next Wednesday (November 4th)! Please bring in your permission form to your PERIOD 4 teacher by today! If you are a grade 9 student in a period 4 grade 10 class, please bring your form to the main office. |
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News Club Interested in journalism, current events, or media? News Club meets today at lunch in Room 114! |
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The Sales & Marketing Club Got a sweet idea for a candy brand? Think you have what it takes to create the next big thing? The Sales & Marketing Club wants to see your creativity! Join us this Friday in Room 203 to share your ideas and put your marketing skills to the test. You might even win some candy! Don't miss out! |
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Chess club Just a reminder that the chess club is running today during lunch in room 225 and we will be giving out candy! |
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Post-secondary workshop Are you interested in computer science or business? Are you interested in applying to American schools? Come to room 202 at lunch where we will have a workshop for all three by OTHS alumni students. See you there! |
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Varsity girls basketball team Yesterday the varsity girls basketball team played a tough game against Gatean Gervais. OT battled hard each quarter and came out with the win. Shoutouts go to Cadence, Daphne and Ishnoor! |
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Cross Country Please join us in congratulating our one and only novice girl, Bronwyn W, on her qualification for OFSAA with a 6th place finish yesterday! Thank you to all of our other runners who showed up & represented OT- it was a wonderful day. To our senior students, it’s been a great… run! Thank you for your enthusiasm, leadership & commitment to the team. Wishing you all the best next year & beyond! |
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Junior Boys Volleyball With back to back dominant wins against Nelson and Georgetown this week, the Junior Boys Volleyball team is now 7-2 on the year. They play their final game of the regular season today against White Oaks at 4:45. This is a big game and should be fun to watch! |
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Build Girls Build Girls is starting their safety training tomorrow, so new members are still welcome to join! We will be meeting in Room 163 at the start of lunch today. |
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The COMC math contest The COMC math contest will be written tomorrow, Thursday, October 29th at 3:00 pm in the cafeteria for those who registered. The exam is 2.5 hours long. Please bring your own pencil, eraser, ruler, compass and protractor as we don't provide these supplies. |
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Spirit week Hey OT! Today is Day 3 of Spirit week. We will be hosting musical chairs and the candy jar again. Come check it out in the atrium at break to win a brownie and earn spirit points! |
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Peer Tutoring The staff would like to send out a huge thank you to all the students who are volunteering their time to work with younger students as a peer tutor-- you are making a difference! We are currently experiencing demand for students who are comfortable supporting grade 11 functions, so if you are a strong math student in grade 12 and you might have some time available, please fill in the form via the QR code outside the student success office in the atrium to indicate your availability! |
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Take Our Kids To Work Day Attention all grade 9 students! This is a reminder that Take Our Kids To Work Day is next Wednesday (November 4th)! Please bring in your permission form to your PERIOD 4 teacher by tomorrow (Thursday, October 29th)! If you are a grade 9 student in a period 4 grade 10 class, please bring your form to the main office. |
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College Rep. Attention Grade 11 and graduating students: we have a representative from Georgian College visiting us in the second half of the lunch period, in the atrium. |
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Chess Club Just a reminder that the chess club is running tomorrow during lunch in room 225 and we will be giving out candy! |
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Islamic heritage month As we are still recognizing the Islamic heritage month: Did you know that centuries before modern aviation, a Muslim inventor named Abbas ibn Firnas experimented with human flight? Living in the 9th-century, he attempted to glide using a device made from feathers and a wooden frame. His research in astronomy and aviation show the achievements of Muslim scholars during the Islamic Golden Age. |
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Honour Roll Certificates If you haven’t picked up your honour roll certificate yet, please come by the main office today or tomorrow! |
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Bus Stickers Students riding the school bus- If you haven’t done so yet, please come by the main office to pick up your bus stickers. The school buses will be checking your stickers soon. |
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Varsity girls basketball Yesterday, the varsity girls basketball team went up against White Oaks. The girls fought hard and ended up with the win. The team played amazing with great passing and awesome defensive hustle. Shout outs go to Ava for her three-point shots, Cadence for her playmaking, Daphne for her lock up defence, Ashley and Ishnoor for her rebounds and offensive plays. The girls play Gaetan Gervais today as an away game. Great job and good luck Devils!! |
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Senior boys volleyball team Congratulations to our senior boys volleyball team on their win against Nelson yesterday! Please wish the team luck as they face off against Georgetown this afternoon at Georgetown! Tomorrow after school, the team will go head to head with White Oaks at home. Come on out to cheer the boys on tomorrow! |
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The COMC math contest The COMC math contest will be written this upcoming Thursday, October 29th at 3:00 pm in the cafeteria for those who registered. The exam is 2.5 hours long. Please bring your own pencil, eraser, ruler, compass and protractor as we don't provide these supplies. |
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OTHS History Competitions Club Hey OT! Are you interested in history and academic competitions, as well as being a part of an OTHS team? Then, you should join the OTHS History Competitions Club in room 112 on Tuesdays at lunch! At the club, we will explore and prepare for Canadian and international history competitions, working towards attending the Toronto History Bowl as a team! Come to our introductory meeting to learn more about our club!
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the Economics Club Interested in learning about economics, participating in case competitions, and stocks and trading games. Are you taking AP economics? Come to the Economics Club meeting today at lunch in room 232. |
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Boy Varsity Hockey Team If you are interested in trying out for the Boy Varsity Hockey Team, there will be a meeting in Room 193 today at the beginning of Lunch. |
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Spirit Week Hey OT! Today is Day 2 of our Spirit Week. We will continue the candy jar today and throughout the week. We also will have the movie Coraline playing in the cafeteria today, so make sure to go watch during lunch! |
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Peer tutor The staff would like to send out a huge thank you to all the students who are volunteering their time to work with younger students as a peer tutor-- you are making a difference! We are currently experiencing demand for students who are comfortable supporting grade 11 functions, so if you are a strong math student in grade 12 and you might have some time available, please fill in the form via the QR code outside the student success office in the atrium to indicate your availability! |
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Marketing club Do you have an idea for a successful candy brand? The sales and marketing club wants to see what you can do, so come visit us on Friday in room 203 to show us your ideas. You’ll have a chance to win candy! Don't miss it! |
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Eco Council's Food drive Why do oranges wear sunscreen? Because their skin peels! Eco Council's Food drive for Kerr Street Mission is happening this week! We're collecting canned fruits, canned vegetables, canned beans, cereals, dried pastas, pasta sauces, any snacks, and grains! Drop your donations off in the bins outside the main office! |
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Literature Club Reminder that Literature Club is meeting today at lunch in the library. New members are always welcome! |
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Take Our Kids To Work Day Attention all grade 9 students! This is a reminder that Take Our Kids To Work Day is next Wednesday (November 4th)! Please bring in your permission form to your PERIOD 4 teacher by Thursday, October 29th! If you are a grade 9 student in a period 4 grade 10 class, please bring your form to the main office. |
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Cross Country! Say cheese!!! Please meet in room 191 at lunch TODAY to take a team photo for the yearbook! |
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OTHS History Competitions Club Hey OT! Are you interested in history and academic competitions, as well as being a part of an OTHS team? Then, you should join the OTHS History Competitions Club in room 112 on Tuesdays at lunch! At the club, we will explore and prepare for Canadian and international history competitions, working towards attending the Toronto History Bowl as a team! Come to our introductory meeting to learn more about our club! |
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The Economics Club Interested in learning about economics, participating in case competitions, and stocks and trading games. Are you taking AP economics? Come to the Economics Club meetings on Tuesday at lunch in room 232. |
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Boy Varsity Hockey Team If you are interested in trying out for the Boy Varsity Hockey Team, there will be meeting in Room 193 at the beginning of lunch on Tuesday. |
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Halloween Spirit week Hey OT! Today is the first day of our Halloween Spirit week! Starting today, we will be tracking spirit points and starting the grade wars. We will run activities every day of the week and whoever participates will contribute to spirit points to your grade. Learn more about spirit points and the big prizes you can get on our @othsdevilscouncil Instagram! Today’s activities are Halloween crafts and a candy jar. Come check it out in the atrium at lunch and earn spirit points by participating! |
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University Rep. Attention Grade 11 and Graduating students: today over the lunch period, we have a representative from Brock University in the atrium and a presentation about university opportunities at post-secondary institutions in the United Kingdom in room 202 at the start of lunch. |
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University Reps. Attention Grade 11 and graduating students: This coming Monday, October 26th, we will be hosting a representative from Brock University in the atrium, over the lunch period. Also on Monday, from 11:00am to 11:30am, we will be hosting a half-hour presentation on UK universities from the organization Uni-UK in room 202. |
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OTHS History Competitions Club Hey OT! Are you interested in history and academic competitions, as well as being a part of an OTHS team? Then, you should join the OTHS History Competitions Club in room 112 on Tuesdays at lunch! At the club, we will explore and prepare for Canadian and international history competitions, working towards attending the Toronto History Bowl as a team! Come to our introductory meeting to learn more about our club! |
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Baking Club Attention all bakers - Baking Club will be holding a mandatory meeting today at the start of lunch in room 173. |
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Eco Council food drive Starting Monday, Eco Council is running a food drive to support Kerr Street Mission! We're collecting canned fruits, vegetables and beans, dried pasta and grains, cereals, and snacks! Kerr Street Mission is a local food bank serving over 1300 people living in Oakville and they need our support this winter. Start looking for food items over the weekend and drop them off in the boxes outside the main office next week. |
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The Wolf Scholars nomination Attention graduating students: The Wolf Scholars nomination request form closes TODAY at 12:00pm. Students who do not seek or receive school nomination are still eligible to apply to the scholarship directly through the Wolf Scholars site by November 2nd. Check the Graduating Class Brightspace page for details. |
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Cross Country Say cheese!!! Please meet in room 191 at lunch on MONDAY to take a team photo for the yearbook! |
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Islamic Heritage Month As we continue recognizing the Islamic Heritage Month, did you know that a Muslim mathematician invented the first foundational steps of algebra? In the 9th century Muhammad Ibn Musa Al-Khwarizimi discovered formulas that played a massive role in discovering math as we know it today. Fun fact the word algebra is actually derived from the Arabic word Al-Jabr. |
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Attention Honour Roll students! If you received an email but haven’t picked up your certificate yet, please stop by the Main Office to collect it whenever you have a chance |
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The Sales and Marketing Club Ever really wanted the skills to sell a paperclip? At the Sales and Marketing Club, we have a challenge where you have to sell the club executives a paperclip, and you have a chance to win a prize. The prizes consist of a frisbee and candy. Do you have what it takes? Prove yourself in room 203 today at lunch. |
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The Coding Club The Coding Club will be having a meeting today at the start of lunch in room 125. We will be learning about one of the most fundamental algorithms. It can speed up programs that took 10 minutes to finish so that they finish in less than a second, which is critical for many coding problems on the CCC. All skill levels are welcome! |
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The OTHS History Competitions Club Hey OT! Are you interested in history and academic competitions, as well as being a part of an OTHS team? Then, you should join the OTHS History Competitions Club in room 112 on Tuesdays at lunch! At the club, we will explore and prepare for Canadian and international history competitions, working towards attending the Toronto History Bowl as a team! Come to our introductory meeting to learn more about our club! |
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Rugby and Pink Day Congratulations to the JR Boys, SR Boys and Varsity Girls Rugby 7’s teams on sweeping the Halton Finals yesterday with dominant performances from all players involved. Thanks to the amazing OT fans for their support and to Ms. Gava and her leadership class for organizing the day. |
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The Game Dev Club Are you interested in making games? You are closer to becoming a game designer than you think! Join the Game Dev Club today in room 224 at lunch! |
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Chess club Reminder - Chess club is running today in room 225 during lunch. |
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The post-secondary supplemental application tips session Gr 12’s - The post-secondary supplemental application tips session is running today in room 132 at 11:15. See Ms. Richardson if you have any questions! |
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Build Girls Are you a girl interested in getting hands-on experience in the shop or exploring post-secondary STEM pathways? Build Girls is the place for you! Join us for our first meeting this Thursday at the start of lunch in Room 163. No experience needed! |
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Yearbook Club Just a reminder that there will be a Yearbook Club meeting at lunch today. |
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The varsity girls basketball Yesterday the varsity girls basketball went up against MM Robinson in a close game. It was a tough game, but the OT secured the win with a score of 43-35! The team worked hard with some amazing game play and great hustle. Shout outs go to Cadence and Daphne for their playmaking, Ashley and Ishnoor for their defensive hustle and Ava and Autumn for their aggression on and off the ball. Come and cheer them on in their next game against White Oaks on Tuesday at home!! Great work girls and good luck!!! |
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Mock Trial meeting Just a reminder that there will be a Mock Trial meeting at lunch today. |
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Baking Club Attention all bakers - Baking Club will be holding a mandatory meeting tomorrow at the start of lunch in room 173. |
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University Rep. Attention Grade 11s and graduating students: We will be hosting a representative from Huron University College at the University of Western Ontario TODAY, in the atrium, over the lunch period. |
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The English Clinic The English Clinic will be running TODAY at lunch in 126. Come by for English help, extra learning resources, or just a chill place to eat lunch and read! |
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The OT Swag Store The OT Swag Store is now open! The store includes OTHS grad wear and spirit wear. Check out the school website or find a poster in the PE hallways to scan QR code. Orders are due Monday, October 26! |
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AP Exams Today is the last day to JOIN your AP exam classroom. Did you order one or more AP exams? In your email is a join code for each exam. You must use that JOIN code now or your AP exam will not be ordered. |
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Pink Day Hey OT! Here’s how our Pink Day is going to work today!
Don’t forget to bring items for the shoebox project! Let’s have an amazing day OT! |
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The Game Dev Club Are you interested in making games? You are closer to becoming a game designer than you think! Join the Game Dev Club this Thursday in room 224 at lunch! |
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Sr. Boys Volleyball After the boys dominated at the Hayden tournament on Friday, taking silver against some of the best teams in Ontario, they face off against Milton District, emerging victorious under the leadership of their captain, Matthew Anderson! They are now currently ranked 1st in Halton! They will compete against Georgetown District tomorrow! Please wish the boys luck! |
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Economics Club Interested in learning about economics, participating in case competitions, and stocks and trading games. Are you taking AP economics? Come to Economics Club meetings today at lunch in room 232. |
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University Rep. Attention Grade 11s and graduating students: We will be hosting a representative from Huron University College at the University of Western Ontario TOMORROW, in the atrium, over the lunch period. |
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Senior Boys Basketball All senior boys interested in playing basketball this year must attend the meeting today in room 192 at 11:05. |
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Junior Boys Basketball All junior boys interested in playing basketball this year must attend the meeting today in room 192 at 11:30. |
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OTHS History Competitions Club Hey OT! Are you interested in history and academic competitions, as well as being a part of an OTHS team? Then, you should join the OTHS History Competitions Club in room 112 on Tuesdays at lunch! At the club, we will explore and prepare for Canadian and international history competitions, working towards attending the Toronto History Bowl as a team! Come to our introductory meeting on October 13th to learn more about our club! |
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The English Clinic The English Clinic will be running TOMORROW at lunch in room 126. Come by for English help, extra learning resources, or just a chill place to eat lunch and read! |
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the Literature Club Just a reminder that the Literature Club will be meeting in the library at lunch today. See you there! |
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The shoebox project The shoebox project will meet today in room 172 located across from the cafeteria, see you all then. |
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Build Girls Are you a girl interested in getting hands-on experience in the shop or exploring post-secondary STEM pathways? Build Girls is the place for you! Join us for our first meeting this Thursday at the start of lunch in Room 163. No experience needed |
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Varsity girls basketball Yesterday the varsity girls basketball team played against Burlington Central! The team played great and kept the energy up throughout the whole game! The girls took home the win with a score of 51-28. Shout outs go to Daphne for her play making and points, Ashley and Ishnoor for rebounds, Ava, Autumn and Scarlett for their hustle. Come out to cheer them at their next game at home, on Wednesday against MMR!! Good luck Devils! |
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Honour Roll certificates Attention Honour Roll students! If you missed yesterday’s certificate distribution, please stop by the Main Office to pick up your certificate whenever you have a chance. |
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Varsity Girls' Hockey Attention all students interested in trying out for the Varsity Girls' Hockey team! Please check the Google Classroom for tryout information, schedule updates, and important announcements. If you are not currently on the Google Classroom page and want to try out, please stop by Room 102 to see Mr. Groen as soon as possible. |
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Attention Honour Roll Students! If you received an invitation email, please stop by the Theatre today during lunch (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) to collect your certificate. Congratulations on your achievements! |
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Economics Club Interested in learning about economics, participating in case competitions, and stocks and trading games. Are you taking AP economics? Come to Economics Club meetings on Tuesday at lunch in room 232. |
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Senior boys basketball There will be a mandatory senior boys basketball meeting in room 192 tomorrow at the start of lunch! If you are a senior boy and want to play basketball, you must attend this meeting. Senior boys basketball, room 192 at 11:05am |
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Junior boys basketball There will be a mandatory junior boys basketball meeting in room 192 during the second half of lunch tomorrow! If you are a junior boy and want to play basketball, you must attend this meeting. Junior boys basketball, room 192 at 11:30am |
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TEDx club Are you interested in public speaking, making new friends and creating real impact? The TEDx club is meeting today! We will be discussing how to develop an idea you'd be interested in presenting a TED talk about. If that sounds interesting to you, make sure to join us in room 204 during the first half of lunch break. We hope to see you there! |
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Pink Day Don't forget, this Wednesday, October 21st, is Pink Day! For just $5, you can get out of class, cheer on your OT Devils at the Rugby 7s Finals, and support two amazing causes: the Canadian Cancer Society and The Shoebox Project! Make sure to wear pink and show your school spirit! We're also accepting donations of new, unopened hygiene products like body wash, deodorant, and skincare items. Most importantly, your buyout forms and payments are due TODAY! Students with a Period 4 spare can drop off their forms at the PE office. Don't miss your chance to support the Devils and make a difference. Let's see OT show up in pink this Wednesday! |
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Islamic Heritage Month As we continue recognizing Islamic Heritage Month, did you know that one of the world’s oldest continuously operating universities was founded by a Muslim woman? In 859 CE, Fatima al-Fihri founded the University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco. Her dedication to education and knowledge helped make modern universities what they are today. |
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OT Swag Store The OT Swag Store is now open! The store includes OTHS grad wear and spirit wear. Check out the school website or find a poster in the PE hallways to scan QR code. Orders are due Monday October 26! |
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The sales and marketing club Every ad you’ve ever seen started with an idea. Come see where yours could go. Join us today at lunch in Room 203 for the sales and marketing club. Expect challenges, prizes, and plenty of opportunities. Bring a friend and come on down. No skills needed. |
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College representative Attention grade 11 and graduating students: today at lunch we will be hosting a representative from Sheridan College in the atrium. Also over lunch today is the repeat scholarships and awards workshop for graduating students, taking place in room 202. Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) workshop A reminder for graduating students applying to diploma, certificate, and degree programs at Ontario colleges this year: the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) workshop will be running next week on Wednesday, October 21st, at lunch in room 202. |
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Islamic Awareness Month Did you know that Jummah, or Friday prayer, dates back to the time of Prophet Muhammad, over 1,400 years ago? After migrating from Makkah to Madinah, Prophet Muhammad established the Friday congregational prayer as an important weekly gathering for Muslims. If you would like to join todays prayer, it will be in room 189b at 1:25pm. |
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Volunteer Opportunities Hey OT! Do you want to help local communities, fundraise for charities, or need volunteer hours? Interact Club is for you! Come to our meeting in room 132 at 11:15 am on Monday, see you there! |
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Pink Day Buyout Hey Devils - Ready to trade your period 4 & 5 classes for the field? Mark your calendars - the Pink Day Buyout is taking over the back field on Wednesday, October 21st! Rock your best pink outfit and come hype up our Rugby 7s squad at the Finals while raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society and the Shoebox Project! 3 Quick Steps to Participate:
We’re also gathering new hygiene & essential item donations for The Shoebox Project at the field gates. You won’t want to miss this event! |
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Eco Council Eco Council is meeting today in room 223 at the start of lunch! Today we are planning our upcoming food drive and painting chairs for the outdoor classroom. If you want to be involved, join us in room 223. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you. |
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Baking Club Hey OT! Do you love baking or decorating? Then it’s time to whisk it up! Come join us for our first meeting of this year’s Baking Club. We’ll be introducing the club, distributing permission forms, and brainstorming fun ideas for future bake days. Whether you’re a total beginner or a master baker, everyone is welcome! Come to room 173 today during the first half of lunch to learn more. |
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Junior boys volleyball team Shoutout to the junior boys volleyball team for getting back into the win column with a dominant team win against Iroquois Ridge. The boys are now 5-1 on the season and have been FUN TO WATCH! Our next game is on Tuesday at home and starts at 3:30pm. Come cheer us on! |
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OFSAA Golf Congratulations to Evelyn L as she represented OT this week competing at the OFSAA Golf Championship, placing in the top 25 out of almost 130 golfers. Great work Evelyn! |
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Late Bus Bus 235 is running late. Please do not mark the students as absent or late. Thank you. |
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Varsity Girls Field Hockey Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Field Hockey team on an incredible season and a heroic performance in the quarterfinal playoff against TAB! OT dominated play for the vast majority of the match, displaying phenomenal teamwork, skill, and grit. Following a brilliant goal by Lexi K, the game remained deadlocked at the end of regulation. After an intense, scoreless overtime period, the match came down to a high-stakes penalty shootout. Melody L and Lauren W scored clutch goals under pressure, while goalkeeper Charlotte W made multiple incredible saves to keep the team in the fight until the very last shot. With the season coming to a close, we say a special goodbye and thank you to our graduating seniors: Annabelle B, Sloane F, Ishita G, Elizabeth H, Kate M, Ivanka P, Savannah S and the captains Gracie G, Ava S, and Lauren W. Thank you, seniors, for your leadership, dedication, and sportsmanship over the years. You've set a standard of excellence for the program, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter. Congratulations to the entire squad on a great season! |
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Art and Photo club Just a reminder that the Art and Photo club meet today in room 162 at lunch! |
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Study Club Interested in Health Sciences, business, or Western University. Study Club is hosting a workshop TODAY at lunch in room 204 with a current Western Ivey business student with a dual degree in health sciences. Bring your food and friends! |
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Mock Trial Club This is a reminder that there is a Mock Trial Club meeting in room #110 today during lunch. |
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MEDLIFE Hey OT! MEDLIFE is holding a service learning trip information session at lunch in room 223. Join us to learn more about what it is, and how you can make a real global impact! |
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AP exams AP exams - IF you paid for an AP exam you MUST check your emails today for the following: 1. Notification that your exam was cancelled. 2. Notification that you have been sent a JOIN code. Students who do not JOIN AP classrooms with the collegeboard will not have exams ordered even if you paid for one. JOIN codes will start arriving today and continue to arrive over the next 3 school days. |
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Varsity girls basketball Yesterday, the Varsity girls basketball had a great game against Elsie McGill, and took home the win with a score of 33-13. They played amazing, getting great looks and rebounds! Shout outs go to Ashley, Bronwyn, Ava and Ishnoor for their hustle and Alishba, Alizey, Scarlett and Kaia for their defense. Great work girls! Wish them luck for their next game against Burlington Central! |
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Islamic Awareness Month Did you know that a 1300s Islamic scholar by the name of Mohammed Ibn Khaldun founded modern day sociology and economics? His theories are still prevalent today, and he was the first to treat human civilization as an independent field of study. |
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Pink Day Buyout Hey OT! A reminder that the Pink Day Buyout is next Wednesday, Oct 21st! Wear pink and make sure you hand in your permission forms to your period 4 teacher AND pay $5 on School Cash by this Monday, October 19th. If you have a period 4 spare and still want to participate, get your form from the PE office! This $5 gets you out of your period 4 & 5 classes to watch the Rugby 7s Finals and support the Canadian Cancer Society. We’re also collecting new hygiene and essential items for The Shoebox Project. Donations will be collected at the field gates. Go Devils! |
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University Visit Attention grade 11 and graduating students: We have a representative from the University of Ottawa visiting us today at lunch, in the atrium. |
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Reach for the Top Reach for the Top TRIVIA CLUB today at lunch in Room 221. If you like trivia, this is the place for you. Again, that’s lunch today in Room 221. |
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PHOTO and ART club PHOTO and ART club meet in room 162 at lunch tomorrow! |
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Sales and marketing club Think you could sell a pen to a stranger? Come give it a shot. Join us this Friday at lunch in Room 203 for the sales and marketing club. Expect challenges, prizes, and plenty of opportunities. Bring a friend and see you there! |
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Islamic Awareness Month Did you know that in the early days of Islam, calligraphy was one of the most widely used art forms. It began as a way to preserve the Quran, but it soon grew into a way to decorate mosques and homes. Nowadays, Islamic calligraphy can be found all over historic monuments, ceramics and in all sorts of places around the world! |
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Study Club Interested in Health Sciences, business, or Western University. Study Club is hosting a workshop TOMORROW at lunch in room 204 with a current Western Ivey business student with a dual degree in health sciences. Bring your food and friends! |
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Game Dev Club Are you interested in making games? You are closer to becoming a game designer than you think! Join the Game Dev Club this Thursday at room 224 at lunch! |
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Scholarship application workshop Attention graduation students: the guidance department is hosting a scholarship application workshop today, at lunch, in room 202. If you can’t make it to today’s session, another workshop is being offered Friday at lunch in room 202. |
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The Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) workshop Attention graduating students applying to diploma, certificate, and degree programs at Ontario colleges this year. The Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) workshop from the Guidance Department has been moved to Wednesday, October 21st, at lunch in room 202. |
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The Varsity Girls’ field hockey The Varsity Girls’ field hockey team wrapped up their regular season yesterday with a scoreless tie against Blakelock. Please join us in wishing the team the best of luck in their quarterfinal playoff game this Thursday! |
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OTHS History Competitions Club Hey OT! Are you interested in history and academic competitions, as well as being a part of an OTHS team? Then, you should join the OTHS History Competitions Club in room 112 on Tuesdays at lunch! At the club, we will explore and prepare for Canadian and international history competitions, working towards attending the Toronto History Bowl as a team! Come to our introductory meeting on October 13th to learn more about our club! |
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Post-Secondary Supplemental Application Tips presentation Just a reminder to those Gr 12 students who have signed up for the Post-Secondary Supplemental Application Tips presentation that it will take place in rm 132 at 11:15 today. Please see Ms. Richardson in the library if you have any questions. |
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Athletic council There is an athletic council meeting today at lunch in the health room, everyone is welcome. |
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Islamic History Month Did you know that October is Islamic History Month? This is a month where we can recognize Islamic contributions to medicine, humanities, sciences, and in many more subjects. It is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and appreciate the knowledge of Muslim inventors! Check out the OTHS MSA Instagram account for daily posts this month! |
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The Economics Club Attention all students! The Economics Club is having its first meeting today during lunch in Room 232. If you're interested in how the world works and exploring real-world issues, come by and check us out. That’s Room 232 at lunch today—see you there! |
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AP Exams Last day to register for AP Exams. Information in Student Services Brightspace or drop into the Guidance office. |
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Pos- secondary scholarship and Awards Workshop Attention graduating students: the Guidance Department will be hosting two post-secondary scholarship and awards workshops next week on Wednesday and Friday at lunch in room 202. University Visits Today at lunch, we are hosting a representative from the University of Wisconsin in the atrium. A representative from the University of Alberta will be delivering a presentation in room 202 today, after school. |
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Bus stickers Attention all students riding the school bus! Please come by the office at lunch or during your spare to pick up your bus stickers. |
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OTHS History Competitions Club Hey OT! Are you interested in history and academic competitions, as well as being a part of an OTHS team? Then, you should join the OTHS History Competitions Club in room 112 on Tuesdays at lunch! At the club, we will explore and prepare for Canadian and international history competitions, working towards attending the Toronto History Bowl as a team! Come to our introductory meeting on October 13th to learn more about our club! |
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Art and Photo club Just a reminder that the Art and Photo club meet today in room 162 at lunch! |
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Photos Today is the last day to order photos so be sure to get your proofs from your teachers. If you can’t find the proofs, the office can give you the code to access your photo on the Pegasus website. |
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Women’s History Month October is Women’s History Month across Canada—a dedicated time to honor the incredible contributions, leadership, and voices of women throughout our nation’s past and present. Here is how you can get involved:
Stop by, pick up a great read, and celebrate Women's History Month with us! |
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Chess club A reminder that chess club will be running today in room 225. |
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DELF exam If you have a Grade 12 French course this semester and are planning to sign up for the DELF exam, please remember the deadline is TODAY at 12:00 NOON. Merci ! |
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Halton Water Festival All students attending the Halton Water Festival, please meet in the atrium at 8:25 am. |
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Junior Boys Volleyball Congratulations goes to the Junior Boys Volleyball team who won all three league games yesterday moving us to 4-0 on the season. Come out and cheer us on against Iroquois Ridge next Thursday ! Go Devils !! |
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Varsity girls basketball Yesterday, the varsity girls basketball team had a tough loss to Abbey Park. The girls fought hard but couldn’t pull through. Shoutouts go to Daphne, Cadence and Ishnoor! |
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Rugby 7s Congrats again to the Jr. boys, Sr. boys and Varsity girls rugby 7’s teams on their 2nd league tournament sweep! The grade 9 boys and girls were simply amazing!!! |
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The news club Have your history or geography teacher asked you what happened this morning and you have absolutely no idea. Well... unless you read about the suspected pneumonic plague discovered in a Serbian lab and among other things along those lines we're in the same boat. But save your peers from that titanic, and join the news club today at lunch in room 114. |
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Mock Trial Club This is a reminder that there is a Mock Trial Club meeting today in room #110 at the start of lunch. All are welcome to come and learn criminal trial procedure. |
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Cross Country Yesterday was a beautiful day at Brontë Creek with our Cross Country team! Thank you to all of our runners who showed up, cheered each other on, ran personal bests & crossed the finish line with grit and determination. Special shoutout to Bronwyn W. who placed 11th out of over 100 novice girls! Runners- please see Google Classroom for important info about GHAC. |
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OTHS Science Achieve Club, Good morning OT! Are you someone who is interested in competing in neuroscience, and biology contests, learning about science internships and research, and volunteering at local medical initiatives? Come check out the OTHS Science Achieve Club, where you will explore fascinating topics in neuroscience and biology from student experts, learn tips on finding science research, and have a chance to volunteer at local medical initiatives. Our introductory meeting will be held today during the first half of lunch in Room 216. Everyone is welcome, no prior experience needed! Come learn, experiment, and achieve with us! Hope to see you there! |
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Genomics Club Interested in genetics, genomics, DNA, or biotechnology? Come check out the Genomics Club TODAY during the second half (11:30) of lunch in Room 216! We’ll offer sessions on Grade 11 and 12 biology topics and explore research throughout the year. Everyone is welcome, and no prior knowledge is needed. We hope to see you there! |
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Waterloo's Beaver Computing Challenge Are you in grade 9 or 10 and are interested in the coding contests? OT is hosting the Waterloo's Beaver Computing Challenge, a fun challenge that introduces students to computer science, no prior coding experience required. Register by paying on School Cash Online. The deadline for submitting payment is Wednesday, October 21. |
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OUAC application workshop Attention Graduating students: The Guidance Department is holding the second OUAC application workshop today at lunch in room 102. |
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University Visits Also today at lunch, we are hosting representatives from Memorial University - Engineering, and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in the atrium. Come to the atrium tomorrow at lunch to speak with a representative from the University of Wisconsin - Madison at lunch in the atrium, or a representative from the University of Alberta in room 202, after school. |
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Photo Orders Attention OT students! This is your last call for school photo orders! If you’re planning to order your school photos, the deadline is tomorrow, Thursday October 8th. Be sure to pick up your photo proof from your homeroom teacher today. No homeroom or can’t find your proof? Stop by the Main Office for assistance. |
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Game Dev Club Are you interested in playing games? Do you ever feel curious about how to communicate with game engines through code? You are closer to becoming a game designer than you think! Join the Game Dev Club this Thursday at room 224 at lunch! No experience needed. |
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The Varsity Girls’ Field Hockey The Varsity Girls’ Field Hockey team had a great game yesterday against Hayden taking the 1-0 win. Shoutout to Kate for her amazing goal and Charlotte for her clean sheet. |
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Bus stickers Attention all students riding the school bus! Please come by the office at lunch or during your spare to pick up your bus stickers. |
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The Senior Boys Volleyball team The Senior Boys Volleyball team had a tremendously successful day of gameplay yesterday. They played Abbey Park, Frank Hayden and Craig Kielburger, winning all 3 games in 2 sets! Shout out goes to Matthew A for his excellent leadership and constant energy in every set he played! |
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Student Council Hey OT! This is just another reminder that Student Council application results were sent out yesterday to your email. Make sure to check before lunch if you’re in, since our first meeting is today! |
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OTHS Science Achieve Club Good morning OT! Are you someone who is interested in competing in neuroscience, and biology contests, learning about science internships and research, and volunteering at local medical initiatives? Come check out the OTHS Science Achieve Club, where you will explore fascinating topics in neuroscience and biology from student experts, learn tips on finding science research, and have a chance to volunteer at local medical initiatives. Our introductory meeting will be held on Wednesday during the first half of lunch in Room 216. Everyone is welcome, no prior experience needed! Come learn, experiment, and achieve with us! Hope to see you there! |
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The AP club The AP club will be holding its first meeting today at the start of lunch in room 223. Due to a scheduling conflict, all AP club meetings will take place on Tuesdays from now on. Hope to see you there. |
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Athletes of the month Congratulations to our September athletes of the month - Charlotte W. for Sr Girls Field Hockey and Evan S. for Varsity Golf! Please come down to the PE office at lunch to get your photo taken! |
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Varsity girls basketball Yesterday, the varsity girls basketball team faced off against Georgetown District High school. It was a close game but the girls fought hard and won with the score of 43-39. Shoutouts go to Daphne, Cadence and Autumn for their hustle and amazing shooting, and to Scarlett for her solid free throw shooting that helped OT secure the win. Great work devils and good luck Wednesday, at home, in your game against Abbey Park! |
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OUAC Application Workshop Attention Graduating Students: For those applying to degree programs at Ontario and OUAC-friendly Canadian universities, we will be holding an OUAC Application Workshop today, at lunch, in the Theatre. A reminder that food and drinks are not allowed in the theatre. For those unable to make today’s workshop, we will be repeating the workshop this Wednesday, October 7th in room 102. |
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AP exams AP exam registration: Students in semester 1 AND semester 2 AP classes should register for their AP exams now! If you want to write the AP exam associated with your AP course this year, pay for the exam before October 13th. Details are on the student services and oth grad brightspace pages. |
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OT Spirit day Hey Devils, make sure to wear your red and black tomorrow for our OT spirit day. The seniors boys volleyball team is playing all day, let’s show up for them!. Check out OT athletics on Instagram for the schedule. Can’t wait to see everyone there! |
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Lunch intramurals Lunch intramurals and fitness centre is officially open. Head to the PE office at lunch to get your access sticker. You must have submitted your intramural form AND have your student ID to get a sticker and access. |
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Rugby 7s OT rugby 7’s swept all 3 divisions on Friday at the season opening tournament. Congrats to all the new players and great job to the veterans. You did the program proud! |
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Student Council Hey OT! Did you apply to join Student Council? Application results are being sent later today, so be sure to check your email! |
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TEDx Club A reminder, the TEDx Club is having our first meeting today at 11:00AM in Room 204. There will be snacks! |
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OTHS Science Achieve Club Good morning OT! Are you someone who is interested in competing in neuroscience, and biology contests, learning about science internships and research, and volunteering at local medical initiatives? Come check out the OTHS Science Achieve Club, where you will explore fascinating topics in neuroscience and biology from student experts, learn tips on finding science research, and have a chance to volunteer at local medical initiatives. Our introductory meeting will be held on Wednesday during the first half of lunch in Room 216. Everyone is welcome, no prior experience needed! Come learn, experiment, and achieve with us! Hope to see you there! |
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Junior Math Team The OTHS Junior Math Team is meeting today! If you received an email or were told verbally that you were accepted, please go to room 125 at the start of break. |
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DELF exam If you have a Grade 12 French course this semester and are planning to sign up for the DELF exam, please remember the deadline is this Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:00 NOON. Merci ! |
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Dungeons and Dragons Club Do you like Stranger Things, have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons, or just like video games or board games? OT’s Dungeons and Dragons Club is back once again! Scan the QR codes around the school to sign up, and join us in room 114 TODAY at lunch for an introduction meeting. No experience is needed and beginners are always welcomed! |
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The Debate Club Do you get nervous when you have to present in class? Do you love to argue? Then Debate Club is for you! You can compete at tournaments, win prize money, make new friends, and build the confidence to speak in front of anyone. No experience needed. Please join us today at lunch in room 204 and make your voice heard |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Team The OT Mental Health and Wellbeing Team is having its first meeting at lunch on Monday, October 5th. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Ms. Jarvis in the main office. |
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Junior Math Team If you missed the OTHS Junior Math Team selection test, a makeup test is being held today. Please meet at the start of break in room 125. This is your last chance to take the test. |
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TedX Club Are you interested in public speaking, making new friends and creating real impact? If you are, the TedX Club is the club for you! Join a team of ambitious students where you can research topics you're passionate about and be able to present your work at the annual OTHS TedX Conferences! Join us for our first meeting on Monday, October 5th at 11:00am in Room 204. |
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The Eco Council Are you passionate about helping the environment or maybe looking for a way to get involved in the community? Join the Eco Council today at the start of lunch in room 223. Anyone is welcome and there will also be snacks! |
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Spring play Calling all actors, stage crew, tech crew and all the important roles in creating a production! Are you interested in becoming involved in the spring play? If so, come to an information meeting in the theatre today at the beginning of lunch. |
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Varsity Girls Field Hockey team Yesterday, the Varsity Girls Field Hockey team faced Abbey Park, falling just short in a 2–1 loss. The team fought hard all the way to the final whistle. Shoutout to the defense for their hard work. |
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Cross Country Team Congratulations to the Cross Country runners who showed up to our first meet yesterday! No one threw up, no one came last and no one got lost! A great start to the season. Runners- please remember to check our Google Classroom regularly for updates & we’ll see you Monday at practice. |
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Varsity Golf Team Congratulations to the Varsity Golf Team on a fantastic season. They played with determination and enthusiasm, rounding out their three tournaments with great scores. Best of luck to Evelyn as she continues her season at GHAC on Tuesday! |
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Bus Stickers Attention all students riding the school bus! Please come by the office at lunch or during your spare to pick up your bus stickers. |
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Post Secondary For those applying to degree programs at Ontario and OUAC-friendly Canadian universities, the guidance department will be holding an OUAC application workshop on Monday, at lunch, in the Theater. This workshop is for graduating students only! A reminder that no food or drinks are allowed in the theater. For those unable to make it on Monday, the workshop will be repeated on Wednesday, October 7th in room 102 at lunch. |
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October October is a month of rich cultural recognition and celebration. We are proud to honor the outstanding achievements, unique traditions, and invaluable contributions of diverse communities across our province and country. Throughout the month, we encourage you to learn about and celebrate:
If you are a student interested in getting involved, sharing your voice, or leading initiatives for recognizing and celebrating Heritage and History months that matter to you, please reach out to Mrs. Lauzon in the main office |
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Art club What’s green and smells like blue paint? – Green paint! Art club meets today at lunch in room 162! |
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Spring play Calling all actors, stage crew, tech crew and all the important roles in creating a production! Are you interested in becoming involved in the spring play? If so, come to an information meeting in the theatre this friday ,October 2nd at the beginning of lunch. |
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Model United Nations Club A reminder that the Model United Nations Club will be running its introductory meeting TODAY AFTER SCHOOL, in room 190. Drop by to learn more about Model United Nations, and how our club runs throughout the year. |
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MEDLIFE Club Are you interested in medicine, addressing healthcare inequalities, or making a difference through hands-on volunteering in underprivileged communities around the world? Come to MEDLIFE today at the start of lunch in Room 223 to learn more about our club and upcoming opportunities! New members are always welcome, and we hope to see you there! |
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Yearbook club Would you like to help capture the events and memories of this school year? Then join the yearbook club! Our first meeting is today at the start of lunch in room 195. See you there! |
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Buses Attention all students riding the school bus! Please come by the office at lunch or during your spare to pick up your bus stickers. |
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News Club Got a voice? Want to know what’s really going on? Join the News Club! Whether you love writing, speaking, interviewing people, or just discovering action in the world, we do it all. Come to our first meeting on Thursday, October 1st, at Lunch in Room 114. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity! |
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TedX Club Are you interested in public speaking, making new friends and creating real impact? If you are, the TedX Club is the club for you! Join a team of ambitious students where you can research topics you're passionate about and be able to present your work at the annual OTHS Tedx Conferences! Join us for our first meeting on Monday, October 5th at 11:00am. |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Team The OT Mental Health and Wellbeing Team is having its first meeting at lunch on Monday, October 5th. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Ms. Jarvis in the main office. |
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Girls Hockey team Attention all FEMALE Hockey players. There will be a short meeting today at the start of lunch in room 102. This meeting will gauge interest for the upcoming season. If you are planning to play for the OTHS Girls Hockey team please attend or email Mr. Groen or Mr. Nauboris if you cannot make it. Room 102, start of lunch TODAY! |
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Chess club The OT chess club is meeting today in room 218 during lunch. If you are interested in joining, come by room 218 today! |
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Junior Math Team If you missed the OTHS Junior Math Team team selection test, a makeup test is being held tomorrow. Please meet at the start of break in room 125. This is your last chance to take the test. |
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Mock Trial Club Are you interested in law, debate, or experiencing thrilling criminal cases? Come drop by Mock Trial Club's introductory meeting, which will be happening TODAY AT LUNCH, in room 110. See you there! |
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Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair Club The BASEF - Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair Club will have the first meeting today at lunch 11:00 in Rm 120. See you there!P |
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HDSB Global Post-Secondary & NCAA Fair Attention Grade 11 and Graduating Students: This evening, Iroquois Ridge High School is hosting the HDSB Global Post-Secondary & NCAA Fair from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Admission is free and registration information has been posted to the Grade 11 and Graduating Class Brightspace pages. |
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Truth and Reconciliation Day - there will be no club and athletic meetings today. |
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Art Club Why can mathematicians never become painters? Because their art is derivative. Come to art club Thursday in Room 162 at lunch!
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Dungeons and Dragons Club Do you like Stranger Things, have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons, or just like video games or board games? OT’s Dungeons and Dragons Club is back once again! Scan the QR codes around the school to sign up, and join us in room 114 Friday October 2 at lunch for an introduction meeting. No experience is needed and beginners are always welcomed! |
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University Visit Attention Grade 11 and Graduating students: A representative from McMaster University will be giving a presentation today, in room 202, over the lunch period. |
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Model United Nations Club Do you want to debate real world affairs while representing diplomats from around the world? Do you want to attend conferences to debate students from all across the country? If you’re interested in global affairs, politics, public speaking, or debate, come to OT’s Model United Nations Club! We are running our first meeting this Thursday after school, in room 190. Debaters of any level are welcome! |
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MEDLIFE Club Are you interested in medicine, addressing healthcare inequalities, or making a difference through hands-on volunteering in underprivileged communities around the world? Come to MEDLIFE tomorrow at the start of lunch in Room 223 to learn more about our club and upcoming opportunities! New members are always welcome, and we hope to see you there! |
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Game Dev Club Are you interested in making games? You are closer to becoming a game designer than you think! Join the Game Dev Club this Thursday in Room 224 at lunch! |
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Buses Attention all students riding the school bus! Please come by the office at lunch or during your spare to pick up your bus stickers. |
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Junior Boys Volleyball team Congratulations to the Junior Boys Volleyball team for an outstanding win yesterday against a strong MM Robinson team. Our Boys played with passion and were truly fun to watch. Shoutout goes to Jackson Thompson for some momentum changing serves! Go Devils!! |
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Mock Trial Club' A reminder that Mock Trial Club's first meeting is now happening this Thursday, at lunch, in room 110. Hope to see everyone there! |
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Girls’ varsity field hockey team Yesterday, the girls’ varsity field hockey team took on Nelson in a close game. They put up a strong fight but fell short losing 1-0. Special shoutout to our goalie Charlotte with some awesome saves. |
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Senior Boys Volleyball Team Congratulations to the Senior Boys Volleyball Team on a fantastic start to their season! The team faced off against T.A. Blakelock yesterday, showing great heart, adaptability, and teamwork as they secured the win in straight sets. A special shout-out to Nick Renton, who made his volleyball debut in the starting lineup! Nick brought enthusiasm, energy, and quick reflexes to the court—way to go, Nick! |
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AP Exam registration AP Exam registration is open. Step 1: pay for your exam on SchoolCash. Step 2: Complete the google form in Student Services Brightspace. Step 3: Receive JOIN code and make a collegeboard account. Registration ends on October 13th. |
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HOSA HOSA aims to help future health professionals become leaders in the healthcare industry through competition, skills training, and leadership development. Anyone interested in HOSA this year is invited to a meeting in room 216 today at the start of lunch. |
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The Genomics Club Interested in genetics, genomics, DNA, or biotechnology? Come check out the Genomics Club this Wednesday during the second half of lunch (11:30) in Room 216! We’ll offer sessions on Grade 11 and 12 biology topics and explore research throughout the year. Everyone is welcome, and no prior knowledge is needed. We hope to see you there! |
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Spring Play Calling all actors, stage crew, tech crew and all the important roles in creating a production! Are you interested in becoming involved in the spring play? If so, come to an information meeting in the theatre this Friday October 2nd at the beginning of lunch. |
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OT Reach Hey OT! Do you like game shows like Jeopardy or Family Feud? Do you have any subjects or topics that you’re passionate about? Then you should check out the OT Reach for the top trivia team! We have both friendly and competitive teams, so no experience is necessary. All grades and skill levels welcomed. Our first meeting will be this Wednesday, at lunch in room 221. Hope to see you there! |
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University Visit Attention Grade 11 and Graduating students: McMaster University will be giving a presentation to Grade 11 and graduating students tomorrow, in room 202, over the lunch period. |
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OTHS Science Achieve Club Good morning OT! Are you someone who is interested in competing in neuroscience, and biology contests, learning about science internships and research, and volunteering at local medical initiatives? Come check out the OTHS Science Achieve Club, where you will explore fascinating topics in neuroscience and biology from student experts, learn tips on finding science research, and have a chance to volunteer at local medical initiatives. Our introductory meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 30 during the first half of lunch in Room 216. Everyone is welcome, no prior experience needed! Come learn, experiment, and achieve with us! Hope to see you there! |
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AP exams Hey OT, are you planning on taking an AP exam this school year? Are you looking for guidance on what AP exams to take? Come to room 223 this Wednesday at lunch to check out the AP Club. We will be holding an information seminar all about advanced placement exam planning and choosing the right AP exam for you. |
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The English Clinic Need some extra English help? Or just want a chill place to read, journal or eat lunch? The English Clinic is running TODAY and TOMORROW at lunch in room 126! |
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The Varsity Girls Basketball The Varsity Girls Basketball team opened their season yesterday with an impressive victory over Aldershot. Ishnoor, Daphne, and Ashley led OT in scoring, while Ava and Autumn earned special recognition for their outstanding defensive play. This was a true team win with valuable contributions from the entire roster. Best of luck to the team next week as they take on Georgetown! |
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The shoebox project The shoebox project will have its first meeting today at the start of lunch in room 195. If you want to learn more about what we do to make a difference in our community join the shoebox project today. |
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The Physics Club There will be a meeting today at lunch in room 221 for the Physics club. Everyone is welcome! |
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OTHS Junior Math Team Grade 9-10 students who are looking to join the OTHS Junior Math Team. The team selection test is today at 11:25 at room 125. The test will only be held once so don’t miss out! |
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HOSA HOSA aims to help future health professionals become leaders in the healthcare industry through competition, skills training, and leadership development. Anyone interested in HOSA this year is invited to a meeting in room 216 Tuesday at the start of lunch. |
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The Pre-Med Club Are you interested in medicine, healthcare, or want to learn more about the different pathways to medical school? Join the Pre-Med Club for more detailed information and resources on the different careers in medicine! Come to our first meeting today, at lunch in Room 216! |
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AP Exams AP Exam Registration Information session is tomorrow in the Theatre at 11 am. Have all of your AP exam registration questions answered. AP exam registration opens on Wednesday, September 30th and closes on Oct 13, 2026 |
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Rugby 7’s Attention all Rugby 7’s players. Get your forms and fees taken care of or you cannot play in the tournament on Friday!!! |
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Art Club What’s an artist’s favourite vegetable? Arti-choke. Come to art club Thursday in Room 162 at lunch! |
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Spring Play Calling all actors, stage crew, tech crew and all the important roles in creating a production! Are you interested in becoming involved in the spring play? If so, come to an information meeting in the theatre this Friday October 2nd at the beginning of lunch. |
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University Visit Attention Grade 11 and Graduating Students: Tomorrow, we are hosting a representative from the University of Pittsburgh in the atrium over lunch. |
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TedX Club Are you interested in public speaking, making new friends and creating real impact? If you are, the TedX Club is the club for you! Join a team of ambitious students where you can research topics you're passionate about and be able to present your work at the annual OTHS TedX Conferences! Join us for our first meeting on Monday, September 28th at 11:00am and check us out at the club fair today! |
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Student Council Are you interested in helping organize events, spirit days and fundraisers for OT? Apply to Student Council through the QR codes around the school by Monday, September 28. If you’d like to learn more or have any questions, come check out our booth at club fair today! |
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Scholarship applications Graduating students are reminded of the upcoming deadlines for school nomination for the University of Toronto Book Award and the University of Toronto Pearson Scholarship for International Students. Details were posted in the Student Services Graduating Class BrightSpace feed and shared in the OT Community Newsletter. The deadline to apply for these awards is this Friday at noon. |
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The Ontario Student Leadership Conference Reminder! Apply to attend the Ontario Student Leadership Conference! All grades are welcome to apply, but the deadline is fast approaching! Submit your applications by the end of the day tomorrow. |
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Cross Country Team Cross Country- It’s a beautiful day to run 4K. Practice today at the beginning of lunch, please meet on the track ready to run! |
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Student Senators Are you interested in representing OT as a student senator? If so, please check your Halton email for a message about how to apply. The deadline to complete the Google form is Monday Sept 28th. |
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Student Senators Are you interested in representing OT as a student senator? If so, please check your Halton email for a message about how to apply. The deadline to complete the Google form is Monday Sept 28th. |
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OTHS Junior Math Team Grade 9-10 students who are looking to join the OTHS Junior Math Team. The team selection test is on Monday, September 28, at 11:25 at room 125. The test will only be held once so don’t miss out! |
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OTHS Coding Club Are you interested in programming, web development, robotics, or preparing for upcoming coding contests? If so, join the OTHS Coding Club! We will be holding our first meeting today at 11:35 in room 125. We’ll also be playing some fun games! All skill levels are welcome. Hope to see you there! |
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Pre-Med Club Are you interested in medicine, healthcare, or want to learn more about the different pathways to medical school? Join the Pre-Med Club for more detailed information and resources on the different careers in medicine! Come to our first meeting on Monday, at lunch in Room 216! |
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The Varsity Girls’ Field Hockey The Varsity Girls’ Field Hockey had a great day yesterday at their tournament, finishing the day undefeated with no losses! The team showed great teamwork, determination, and effort. Congratulations and good luck on the rest of the season! |
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Rugby 7s Rugby practices are cancelled today. Check Google Classroom for next week’s schedule. |
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Cross Country There will be a brief meeting and then practice in 191 at the beginning of lunch on Monday regarding our first meet! |
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Choir Do you love to sing? Join our choir! We will start today after school till 4:15 in the music room. No experience necessary. |
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Math Contest Time It’s Math Contest Time! If you would like to participate in the fall 2026 math contests you can now sign up on School Cash Online. The CIMC, CSMC, COMC, AMC 10 and AMC 12 are now open for registration. You will be registered once you pay on School Cash Online. The deadline to register is fast approaching so don’t miss out. |
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Grade 12 Post Secondary Assembly Grade 12 Post Secondary Assembly is tomorrow - Thursday - period 2 in the cafe. All Grade 12 classes should take attendance first and wait to be called down. |
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AP exam AP exam information has been posted to Student Services and OTHS Graduating class Brightspace. Registration opens on September 30th. Take time to consider if AP exams are right for you before your register. |
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Student Council Are you interested in helping organize events, spirit days and fundraisers for OT? Apply to the Student Council through the QR codes around the school by Monday, September 28. If you’d like to learn more or have any questions, come check out our booth at the club fair this Thursday! |
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The English Clinic Need some English help? Or just a quiet place to read, journal or eat lunch? The English Clinic is running at lunch every Wednesday in Room 126. |
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The Ontario Student Leadership Conference (OSLC) Ever thought about stepping up your leadership game and representing our school at the biggest provincial event of the year? The Ontario Student Leadership Conference (OSLC) is right around the corner, and you definitely don't want to miss out! If you want in on world-class speakers, electrifying workshops, and an unforgettable experience with student leaders from across Ontario, don't forget: today at 11:00 AM sharp in Room 114, A quick, high-energy Info Session with all the secrets on how to apply and join the team! Bring your big energy and a friend…let's make it happen! |
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University Visits Attention Grade 11 and Graduating Students: Today at lunch we are hosting a representative from Mount Allison University in the atrium. A reminder that tomorrow, we are hosting a representative from Ivey in room 202 and a representative from the University of British Columbia in the atrium over the lunch period. |
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The Physics Club Interested in physics beyond the classroom? Join the Physics Club for contest prep, such as the Canadian Association of Physicists competition and Sir Isaac Newton exam, as well as AP Physics support, and general physics discussion. Come at lunch on Tuesdays in room 221. No experience needed, all grades welcome. |
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Wind Ensemble Reminder to all those who signed up for Wind Ensemble, we have practice today after school. If you have not yet signed up you are still welcome to come. |
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Choir Do you love to sing? Join our choir! We meet on Wednesdays after school till 4:15 in the music room. No experience necessary. |
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“Hack the North” Have you heard of the programming contest “Hack the North” held by the University of Waterloo? Hack the North is Canada's biggest hackathon, where 1,000+ students of different skill levels come together from around the world to experiment and create unique software or hardware projects from scratch. The 3 day event was held this past weekend. Oakville Trafalgar’s very own Hani Z participated on a team of 4 and they won the category of Best Beginner Hack. This award was sponsored by Aramco Americas and is awarded to a group of 4 people attending their first competition The Team Name was Providence. Using ChatGPT as the foundation, the group members created multiple apps to work on Windows and Apple devices. The apps are capable of combining all of a person’s electronic devices using Codex AI chats and are routed to one "super agent" creating one intuitive system. Each device in the system has full administrative access to the features of all the devices in the system. Please congratulate Hani if you see him in the hallway. https://hackthenorth2026.devpost.com/ |
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The English Clinic Need some English help? Or just a quiet place to read, journal or eat lunch? The English Clinic is running at lunch every Wednesday in Room 126. |
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Math Contests It’s Math Contest Time! If you would like to participate in the fall 2026 math contests you can now sign up on School Cash Online. The CIMC, CSMC, COMC, AMC 10 and AMC 12 are now open for registration. You will be registered once you pay on School Cash Online. The deadline to register is fast approaching so don’t miss out. The OTHS Math club is holding its first official meeting this afternoon in room 224, where the school champion of the Canadian Open Mathematics Competition will give a lecture on Polynomial root behaviours. See you then! |
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DECA Attention gr. 9 and 10 students who have registered for DECA, if you have NOT already picked up your permission form, please do so at lunch today. Forms will be handed out in room 238 (business office) during lunch today. |
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Volunteering Opportunity Attention OT Students! Looking to earn some extra volunteer hours? The HDSB Open House is coming up this Saturday, September 26 at Craig Kielburger High School. If you’re interested in volunteering, please stop by the Main Office to sign up whenever you have a chance. |
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The Ontario Student Leadership Conference Are you ready to unlock your leadership superpower, level up your skills, and represent our school at the ultimate provincial event of the year? The Ontario Student Leadership Conference (OSLC) is calling, and trust us…you do not want to miss this bus! Imagine an unforgettable experience packed with world-class speakers, electrifying workshops, game-changing ideas, and hundreds of the most passionate student leaders from across Ontario all under one roof. Join us for a quick, high-energy OSLC Information Session tomorrow at 11:00 sharp in Room 114 where we'll dish out all the secrets on what the conference is about, how to apply, and how you can claim a spot on the team. |
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University Visits Attention Grade 11 and Graduating Students: We are hosting a representative from Western University today in the atrium, over lunch. Stop by to ask questions about Western’s degree program offerings for the 2027-2028 school year! Coming up we have a representative from Mount Allison University visiting us tomorrow, UBC and Ivey visits on Wednesday, and the University of Pittsburgh on Friday. |
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AP Exam AP Exam registration is Opening Soon. An AP exam information session will be held tomorrow - Tuesday! - in the Theatre at 11 am. Any student interested in writing an AP exam this year should attend this session. Any student in an AP course should attend this exam registration session. Guidance will hold one more session on Tuesday September 29th in the Theatre for those unable to attend tomorrow. AP exam registration will open officially on Wednesday September 30th and close 2 weeks later. |
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DECA Attention gr. 9 and 10 students who have registered for DECA, please make sure to come to the brief meeting at lunch today in room 237 to talk about the next steps in the registration process. |
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Math Contest It’s Math Contest Time! If you would like to participate in the fall 2026 math contests you can now sign up on School Cash Online. The CIMC, CSMC, COMC, AMC 10 and AMC 12 are now open for registration. You will be registered once you pay on School Cash Online. The deadline to register is fast approaching so don’t miss out. |
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Physics Club Interested in physics beyond the classroom? Join the Physics Club for contest prep, such as the Canadian Association of Physicists competition and Sir Isaac Newton exam, as well as AP Physics support, and general physics discussion. Come at lunch on Tuesdays in room 221. No experience needed, all grades welcome. |
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Attention OT Students! Looking to earn some extra volunteer hours? The HDSB Open House is coming up this Saturday, September 26 at Craig Kielburger High School. If you’re interested in volunteering, please stop by the Main Office to sign up whenever you have a chance. |
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Athletic Council Are you interested in sports, school events, leadership, or helping make our school’s athletic program even better? The Athletic Council is looking for students to join! Come to our first meeting today at the start of lunch in the Health Room (Room 153). All students are welcome to attend! |
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Visiting Universities Attention Grade 11s and Graduating Students: We will be hosting representatives from several universities over lunch periods next week, starting with Western University on Monday. Through the week, we will also be hosting representatives from Mount Allison University, Ivey Business School, the University of British Columbia, and the University of Pittsburgh. Be sure to listen to the morning announcements each day for details. |
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Volunteer opportunity Do you enjoy working with children? Have you been a camp counsellor, swim instructor, tutor, or babysitter? Would you like to earn volunteer hours for doing something you love? We are looking for enthusiastic students who want to volunteer at the Halton Children’s Water Festival on Thursday, October 8. Transportation and lunch are provided. See Ms. Proctor TODAY at lunch in room 223. Drop by the biology lab during the lunch hour for more information. |
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Cross Country Cross Country- don’t forget to come to 191 today with completed forms! |
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Photo Day is Today! Grades 9 and 10 will be photographed in the morning, followed by Grades 11 and 12 in the afternoon. Make sure you get your photo taken and you’ll receive your student ID card on the spot! Remember to smile! |
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DECA Attention gr. 9 and 10 students who have registered for DECA, please check the Google Classroom for an important update about the sign-up process. |
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Athletic Council Are you interested in sports, school events, leadership, or helping make our school’s athletic program even better? The Athletic Council is looking for students to join! Come to our first meeting tomorrow at the start of lunch in the Health Room (Room 153). All students are welcome to attend! If you cannot make the meeting, please speak with one of the Phys Ed teachers. |
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King’s University College at Western University Visit Attention Grade 11s and Graduating students: We will be hosting a representative from King’s University College at Western University today, in the atrium over lunch. |
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Halton Children’s Water Festival Volunteers Do you enjoy working with children? Have you been a camp counsellor, swim instructor, tutor, or babysitter? Would you like to earn volunteer hours for doing something you love? We are looking for enthusiastic students who want to volunteer at the Halton Children’s Water Festival on Thursday, October 8. Transportation and lunch are provided. See Ms. Proctor at lunch on Friday in room 223. Drop by the biology lab during the lunch hour for more information. |
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7’s Rugby A reminder to all 7’s Rugby players that there is a mandatory meeting in the fitness center at the beginning of lunch today. |
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Grade 9 or Beginner Band Reminder to all those that signed up for Grade 9 or Beginner Band, practices start today at lunch. Eat lunch first then come to the music room for 11:15. New members are welcomed to still join. |
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Say Cheese, OT! Photo Day is Tomorrow! A reminder that Photo Day is tomorrow, Friday, September 18. Grades 9 and 10 will be photographed in the morning, followed by Grades 11 and 12 in the afternoon. Make sure you get your photo taken, you’ll receive your student ID card on the spot right afterward! Step in, smile, and leave with your new ID! |
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Cross Country A reminder for those interested in joining Cross Country to please come to room 191 to pick up forms at the beginning of lunch today! |
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Athletic Council Are you interested in sports, school events, leadership, or helping make our school’s athletic program even better? The Athletic Council is looking for students to join! Come to our first meeting this Friday at the start of lunch in the Health Room (Room 153). All students are welcome to attend! |
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The Newspaper Club The Newspaper Club will be holding its first meeting this Friday at Lunch in room 210. If you are interested in writing articles or want to hear more about the club, please join us to see what it is all about! |
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International Post-secondary applicants: Grade 12 students applying to the UK or regions outside of Canada should check their application requirements NOW. If you require Predicted Grades, please complete the request form in OTHS Graduating Class Brightspace and then book an appointment with your counsellor. It can take 3 weeks to generate predicted grades. Your deadlines may be approaching. |
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Junior Math Team: Are you in grade 9 or 10? Would you like to build your math skills on a competitive team? Do you want free chocolate and candy? If so, the OTHS Junior Math Team is for you! You are invited to attend an introductory meeting after school TODAY in room 224, hosted by the Math Club. |
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Library Books: Did you take a library book on your summer vacation? It’s time to bring it home… to the library! Check your backpack, bedroom, and that mysterious pile of stuff under your bed and return your summer library books ASAP. Thank you! |
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OTHS Math Club: Are you writing a University of Waterloo math contest this year? Do you enjoy problem solving? Or, do you simply want a place to flex your smartness? The OTHS Math Club is hosting its first meeting today in room 220, open for all grade levels. Don't miss out! |
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DECA: There will be a very important DECA meeting TODAY at lunch in room 237. Anyone wishing to be a part of DECA this year needs to be there, we have some very important information to share. |
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Say Cheese OT, Photo Day Is Almost Here! Photos will be taken on Friday, September 18, with Grades 9 and 10 scheduled for the morning, followed by Grades 11 and 12 in the afternoon. Make sure you get your photo taken, you’ll receive your student ID card on the spot, immediately afterward! Step in, smile and leave with your new ID! |
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Cross Country Team: What do you get when you run behind a car? Exhausted... Those interested in being on the Cross country team this fall, we will have a very brief information meeting TODAY at the beginning of lunch- room 191 in the English hallway! All are welcome. |
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Peer Tutoring: Hey OT! Are you a student in grade 10, 11 or 12 who is interested in providing academic support to other students? Do you have free time at lunch or after school? If so, being a student tutor might be for you! To sign up to be a student tutor, just scan the QR code outside the student success office in the atrium! If you have questions about being a tutor, please see Ms. Malloch. |
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The Newspaper Club: The Newspaper Club will be holding its first meeting this Friday at Lunch in room 210. If you are interested in writing articles or want to hear more about the club, please join us to see what it is all about! |
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University Visit: Attention Grade 11s and graduating students: We will be hosting a representative from Dalhousie University in the atrium today, over the lunch period. Stop by to ask questions or learn more about Dalhousie programming for 2027-2028! |
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Photo Day: Say Cheese OT, Photo Day Is Almost Here! Photos will be taken on Friday, September 18, with Grades 9 and 10 scheduled for the morning, followed by Grades 11 and 12 in the afternoon. Make sure you get your photo taken, you’ll receive your student ID card on the spot, immediately afterward! Step in, smile and leave with your new ID! |
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OT competitive dance team: Are you interested in being a part of the OT competitive dance team? Then come to room 132 at the start of lunch for an important meeting to learn more. The audition process, as well as details regarding the routines and the upcoming season will be shared. We hope to see you there! |
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DECA: There will be a very important DECA meeting tomorrow at lunch in room 237. Anyone wishing to be a part of DECA this year needs to be there. |
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Lockers: Attention Students! Be sure to select your locker today and let your period 1 teacher know your locker number and your combination. Unused lockers will be sealed this week. |