Sackville High School

February 11th, 2019

Feb 11
Phys Ed
RUGBY SEASON is starting! Reminder to all boys and girls interested in playing rugby, our first practice will be Tuesday, February 12th after school at 3:15! Bring active wear! All are welcome to attend and more info on the team schedule will be available at the practice! :)
Badminton starts on Tuesday at lunch time. Everyone is welcome!
Boys Basketball.
The Boys basketball takes on Prince Andrew today in their first playoff game at 4:00 pm at PA.GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM PLAYS THEIR FIRST PLAYOFF GAME AT HOME TONIGHT AT 6:00 vs PA. Good luck Kingfishers!
SSWANS
Today’s black history month fact is about Portia White, who was raised in Halifax, and is described as one of the greatest vocalists in Canadian history. She is internationally renowned for her magnificent voice, including a command performance before her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the second.
Council
Type 1 Diabetes is the second most common chronic illness in children, behind asthma. On March 7, join us in helping fundraise for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation by participating in the HRM wide Dance-A-Thon for Diabetes. If you are interested, grab a contract from Mrs. Mullane in room 111 or ask your co-presidents. Let’s put an end to type 1 diabetes.
Acts for Aids
Out of the 34 million HIV-positive people worldwide, 69% live in sub-Saharan Africa. There are roughly 23.8 million infected persons in all of Africa. Tuesday, February 12 Citadel High School will be hosting an HRM wide talent show called Acts for Aids. Tickets are $5 and proceeds will be going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to help eradicate AIDS in Africa. You can get your ticket from Mrs Mullane in room 111.
YHC
On Tuesday, Feb 12, Phoenix Youth Outreach will be in the Youth Health Centre from 10-12 for a Drop In. Youth interested to check out this service are welcome to come....you will get excused from class. This is a youth friendly, confidential service that will give you support for your immediate needs. There is access to many free resources. Come and connect with Greg or Alana. Must be 16 years or older.
Costa Rica
This is a reminder to all interested Costa Rican 2020 travelers that there will be a mandatory parent meeting Tuesday evening, February 12th at 6:15 pm.
Grad Photos
The photographer will be back Feb 14 and 15 to finish off the grads that did not have their pictures done in Dec. The sitting fee is $10 and the group sitting fee is $5 per person.
The first set of grad photos have arrived at the school. Please pick them up in the main office.