Time for Grade 12 students to plan ahead
Holland College will be hosting virtual one-on-one sessions, every Wednesday in February, 5-8 p.m., and are open to anyone who has questions about applying for the 2021-22 academic year. For more information on how to book an appointment, contact Recruitment@hollandcollege.com.
Potential graduates are reminded to fill out their transcript request form if they need their final first semester marks sent to a post-secondary institution. Be sure to fill the form out accurately with all necessary information. Forms can be found on the school website or on Google Classroom.
For the first two weeks of the second semester, the 2021 yearbooks will be on sale for $45.
Yearbooks can only be bought online from the link on the website. The sale starts today and goes until Feb. 12.
Colonel Gray High School
There will be no classes for students today due to a high school administrative day.
Second semester classes start on Tuesday for students. Course changes will take place, through homeroom teachers, during the first three days.
Homeroom students will keep the same lock and locker until the end of the year.
For second semester, Colonel Gray welcomes three new teachers. Gerry Campbell has accepted a fixed-term English position contract until March 12. Christie Stetson will be returning from maternity leave after March break. Also, Ben MacDonald has accepted a 66 per cent physical education position until May 21, when Laura Lindsay will be returning from her maternity leave. Olivia Hill will be teaching law 521A and CEO 401A in a 66 per cent contract.
On Wednesday, report cards will go home with students. Keep these in a safe place and do not discard them. In the future, report cards may be required for attendance verification, immigration documentation or unofficial marks when applying for scholarships and bursaries.
Holland College will be hosting virtual 15-minute, one-on-one sessions every Wednesday in February, 5-8 p.m. Students applying for the 2021-22 academic year can book an appointment by contacting Recruitment@hollandcollege.com.
Kinkora Regional High School
Today is a turn-around day with no classes, and Tuesday is the first day of second semester.
The annual KRHS hockey pool has started again, the only fundraiser for KRHS athletics. Stay tuned for the standings.
The next parent council meeting will be on Wednesday, 6 p.m., in the school library. All are welcome to attend.
The school appreciated the efforts of the KRHS parents who provided the breakfast program during exams.
The dental preventative clinic will be operating at KRHS in February. The purpose is to screen children to assess risk of oral disease, provide oral health education and provide topical fluoride, scaling/polishing and sealants, according to a child’s individual needs. All children will be seen for a two-minute screening to determine their risk of oral disease. Parents who do not wish their child to have this dental screening should notify the school secretary. There is no cost involved.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week 2021 will be celebrated this month. Everyone is encouraged to find ways of thanking teachers and staff for the contributions they make to the lives of their students.
The High School Reports feature runs in The Guardian on Mondays during the school year. All Island high schools are welcome to send in contributions. However, before doing so, either a student or staff member must contact Carolyn Drake at 902-629-6000, ext. 6036 for information on content and deadlines.