Volume 10, Issue 7, March 2017

Chaplain’s Message February was a short month, but a busy one! On Saturday, February 18th the Youth Ministry of the hosted an evening of Bowling with the Bishop to celebrate the Archbishop’s birthday. Thank you to the grade 9 students who came out! It was an enjoyable evening connecting with other youth in the diocese and representing HT with pride! Our grade 8 retreat, originally planned for January, was held on February 21st at Precious Blood Parish, hosted by NET (National Evangelization Teams) Ministries. The day, centred on the meaning of Confirmation, was filled with small and large group discussions, games, skits, music and more. We concluded with a time of prayer in the church, followed by a Profession of Faith to renew our baptismal vows and remind us of the sacrament of Confirmation. Lent begins today! Lent is a time of sacrifice and preparation for Easter; many people use this time to give something up. Whether we do that, or choose to take something on, like doing daily good deeds, may this time be one of bettering ourselves, in order to see positive change in the world. Lauren Webster, Chaplaincy Leader

Message from the Principal

Dear Families: We have many great things happening that give us reason to celebrate our successes as a Falcon family. This Lenten season, be begin with our Ash Wednesday liturgy and, in the words of Pope Francis, “Let us pray for one another so that, by sharing in the victory of Christ, we may open our doors to the weak and poor. Then we will be able to experience and share to the full the joy of Easter.” To all of our families, we pride ourselves on keeping the lines of communication open. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. As a reminder, the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test will take place on March 30th for our grade 10 students. If your child is scheduled to write this year, please ensure no appointments are on this day. Our teachers have been working hard with our students since the beginning of the year and they are well-prepared. Please mark your calendar and join us on March 8th at the Civic Complex to cheer on our Falcons and support the St. Vincent de Paul Society for the Bishop Cup. On behalf of all staff, we wish our families a restful Winter Break. Yours in Catholic Education, Renee Rozon

Holy Trinity...Home of the Falcons!

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Grade 7-8 Basketball, boys and girls: There will be a grade 7-8 girls and boys basketball tournament at Holy Trinity on March 6th, 2017. Students have been practicing enthusiastically. Nine schools will be competing in one of two pools to be this year's champions. A schedule will be sent home with team players. Parents are welcome and encouraged to cheer on our four falcon teams. In the event of a snow day, it will be held the next day, March 7th, 2017. Good luck to all participants! Grade 7-8 Pizza lunch: On March 6th, as part of the basketball tournament day, grade 7-8 students will be able to purchase pizza at the canteen. (Pizza Pizza) There will be cheese and pepperoni and cheese offered. The price will be $2 per slice or $5 for 2 pieces of pizza, a chip and a drink. Profits will go to the Holy Trinity Athletic Council.

Grade 7-8 Carnival Day: All gr. 7/8 students will be participating in an Outdoor Carnival Day during the afternoon of March, 10th. This

day will encourage physical activity, skill-building, and collaboration. We hope for warm weather; however, it will most likely take place rain or shine. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather conditions on that day.

School Board French Oratory Competition: Grade 7/8 students are preparing for the school board’s French Oratory contest. It will be

held in Kemptville in the spring. Competitors will formulate and practice a 3-5 minute speech of their choice. The contest provides an excellent second language opportunity for our students. The school competition will be held in late February and winners who will compete

at the board level will be announced in the next newsletter.

Rob Nash Concert The grade 7/8 students enjoyed an outstanding concert and motivational speech on Thursday, February 23rd. Robb Nash, a musician ,who travels across the country sharing his inspiring message of hope. His speech was heartfelt and peppered with anecdotes of people who have been touched by his words. The initiative was organized by the local Canadian Mental Health Association. Booths outside the auditorium provided important information on the resources and services available to our students. Grade 8 student, Heather Gilligan, was invited on stage to join Nash for an Adele duet. She is to be commended for her spontaneous and talented performance.

News from the Music Department The Music Department has had a busy start to the new semester. The Choir will perform at our Ash Wednesday Mass which will be held on Wednesday, March 1st. Soloists include Naomi Kake, Nicole Branchaud, Jen Rochon and Kathlene Sauve. Seussical rehearsals have been well underway. Rehearsal schedules are posted outside the Music Room for all cast. Anyone interested in helping out backstage, with ticket sales, or hair and make-up should see any of the Arts De-partment teachers as soon as possible. Performance dates are: Thursday May 18th, Friday May 19th and Saturday May 20th at 7:00pm. There will be a special matinee per-formance on the Saturday at 1:00pm. Admission is $10 and will be on sale at the door. Don’t forget to mark your calendars. It’s not too late to join Choir! Rehearsals are every Tues-day and Thursday at lunch in the Music Room from 12:15pm to 12:55pm. Bring your lunch and bring a friend.

Together in Faith is a new website created by the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association and promoted by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. Its aim is to celebrate the distinctive nature of Catholic Educa-tion in Ontario. Our Catholic education system is designed to offer an inclusive learning environment, fostering spirituality to pro-duce top academic and community-minded graduates. Our educational mission is the transmission of knowledge and the formation of the whole person: body, mind and spirit. Visit www.cdsbeo.ca and click on the Together in Faith link to sign up to support Catholic Education in Ontario.

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OSSLT NEWS March is here – and so is the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) date! Our Holy Trinity students have been tirelessly preparing for this test, which takes place for all eligible students on Thursday, March 30th, 2017. If a student cannot attend school on March 30th, then they will have to wait until March 2018 in order to write the test. It is recommended that no appointments or vacations be planned for Grade 10 students on and leading up to March 30th. Also, a reminder to all students of the Literacy Lunch OSSLT prep that takes place every Thursday in room 208. Additionally, students and parents can practice and further prepare for the OSSLT at home. Parents and students can access OSSLT specific information and practice materials on the CDSBEO Literacy page. To access the website, go to: https://cdsbeo.elearningontario.ca/ and for the username and password, use Literacy and teacher respectively. Good luck to all of our Grade 10 students!

Social Justice League www.say-cheese.ca/campagnes/ht2017

Holy Trinity changed the world last year with cheese. The SJL is back this year to BRIE THE CHANGE. Proceeds will again go to basic necessities for impoverished areas, such as immunizations, eye glasses, education, food, medical and dental care. Give a curd and do some gouda. Cheese pickup is Wednesday April 12th 3pm to 6pm.

Making a Payment for a School Item or Event? Just a friendly reminder that we do not accept cheques to pay for school items or events. The method of payment we are using is school cash online. We currently have 80% of our families using the school cash online system. Please contact the office if you have any questions or require support.

Pupil Accommodation Review – Cornwall Area The Board of Trustees approved the commencement of a Pupil Accommodation Review for the Cornwall area at its public Board Meeting of October 4, 2016. Following the commencement of the Accommodation Review an Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) was established and has been meeting on a regular basis to review the information presented in the Initial Staff Report and input and feedback from the public meetings held in November 2016 and February 2017. There is an opportunity for individuals to present as a delegation before the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The Public Delegation Application Form and supporting documentation must be submitted no later than 4pm, Friday, March 24, 2017. The Form and related instructions are available on the Board website at www.cdsbeo.on.ca.

Students dressed in Pink on Wednesday February 22nd to

support Anti-Bullying awareness.

Catholic School Council

Our next Catholic School Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 22nd at 6:30p.m. in the library.

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Athletics March is a month of transition for athletics at HT. As the winter sports season wraps up, we would like to recognize our secondary student-athletes on their many successes. Congratulations to the senior girls volleyball team, senior boys basketball team, and junior boys basketball team on capturing their respective "AA" SD and G Championships. As well, the junior boys captured the silver medal at the "AA" EOSSAA basketball championship. We also wish our boys and girls hockey teams the best of luck as they enter the playoffs at the beginning of March. The 7/8 coed hockey team also had a good month in winning the local intermediate hockey tournament. Tryouts for the spring season begin in March. Listen for announcements and sign up for the following teams: boys and girls rugby; junior and senior boys soccer; midget, junior, senior boys and girls badminton; baseball; and track and field.

Sr. Boys AA S.D & G, and G Basketball Champions

The Empower App is a free communication tool provided by the CDSBEO, which enables students, staff and parents to anonymously provide their school with tips on bullying and student safety. The app also provides access to community mental health support contact information, Board news, and an avenue to share acts of kindness and good news stories. For more information on CDSBEO Empower, please visit the CDSBEO website at www.cdsbeo.on.ca and click the Empower link at the top of the home page, or search “CDSBEO Empower” in your app store for Android and iOS.

Grade 7/8 Hockey Championship

A Bake Sale to benefit and promote the Best Buddies Club was held on Thursday February 16th during the

Shrove Tuesday