Learning through sports in school
Norwood joined more than 300 schools in celebrating 75 years of OFSAA
Norwood District High School joined with more than 300 secondary and elementary schools across Ontario last week to celebrate the values of school sport and the 75th year of OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations).
The focus was on participation and fun, with schools across the province selecting sport-inspired ways to celebrate the milestone. Norwood decided on a special volleyball competition held in the school gymnasium.
Norwood had more than 80 staff and students participate in the anniversary celebrations. A total of 16 teams were divided into two divisions competing in a fun afternoon of unique four-court volleyball action.
Winners from the day include Division 1A champs, The Muscles, with Tanner Beavis, Hudson Buchanan, David Mulholland, Gordon Walsh, Ewan Walsh and James Walst.
Division 1B champs, The Aces, included Zoe Robinson, Ava Rutherford, Annica Petherick and Amber Murray.
Division 2A champs were Not Volleyball Players, with Logan Frater, Mason Rutherford, Aiden Vanderhorst and Cameron Cooper.
Division 2B champs, The Trend Setters, included Arjun Patel, Alessandro Hanna, Jaxon LeHeinsworth and Rhys King.
The most spirited team award went to Team Neon, with Sophie Scott, Maddie Gleeson, Julia Robinson, Maddie Smith, Maddie Verkuyl and Margot Walsh.
The award for best dressed team was earned by White Lies, with Hannah Ahrens, Kylee Ross, Shelby Oliver, Rebecca MacDonald, Whitney Menard and Maddy Beard.
Established in 1948, the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations is an organization of 18 regional athletic associations geographically spread across the province. The group is composed of student-athletes, teacher-coaches, principals, and sport administrators with a shared commitment to the philosophy of education through school sport.
As a not-for-profit, its main priority is to work with volunteer teacher-coaches to provide 38 provincial championships and seven festivals across 20 sports for Ontario students. It also offers other programs and services that enhance school sport in the province, including scholarships and awards, student leadership programs, coach development programs and resources, tournament sanctioning and funding to support athletic programs at the school level.
Its mission is to enrich all individuals in the school community by providing opportunities for overall health, personal growth, and education through school sport. The OFSAA is recognized “as the leader in providing opportunities for education through school sport.”
Heritage opening
The Asphodel Norwood Heritage Centre will reopen to the public this weekend, May 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Volunteers have been working diligently to set up the new 2024 exhibit: “Clothing from the Cradle to Grave.”
For the first time many of the amazing historical outfits, clothing and accessories from the collections large archive of vintage and antique garments will be on display. “Clothing from the Cradle to the Grave” will run throughout the summer and into the early part of the fall. The centre will be open again on June 8 and 9 and Aug. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
Open dates and a special historical event for the fall will be announced later. The centre is also available for viewing by appointment. Contact Brenda at brenda@regwardinsurance.com.
Horticultural plant sale
The Norwood and District Horticultural Society annual plant sale will return this year on Saturday. This highly anticipated sale will begin bright and early at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot next to the Norwood Business Bungalow (just south of the traffic lights in downtown Norwood, directly across from the Norwood Public Library).
There will be a great selection to choose from, including vegetables, perennials, native flowering plants, herbs, houseplants, books, gently used garden accessories and some specialty items.
Surprisingly, they are bucking the current trend and keeping prices the same as last year. Payment can be by cash or e-transfer. The annual plant sale is a fundraiser for the society; the proceeds are used to support their educational programs and events.
Mother’s Day tea
St. Georges Church in Hastings will be hosting a Mother’s Day Tea on May 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Enjoy a delectable lunch for $10 per person. Perhaps treat your mom to a special outing and time together.