Announcements
Wednesday, May 1 - GISS Announcements
'Uy' Netulh~ |Good Morning,
Opening Prayer:
Grandmother Moon
You know all women from birth to death
We seek your knowledge
We seek your strength
Some are stars up there with you
Some are stars on Mother Earth
Grandmother, lighten our path in the dark
Creator, keep our sisters safe from harm
Indigenous women consistently experience higher rates and more severe forms of physical assault, robbery, and murder than other groups in Canada. Sexual violence is a huge problem in all its forms; Indigenous women are sexually assaulted three times more often than non-Indigenous women and most of the women and children trafficked in Canada are Indigenous.
Red Dress Day is happening on Thursday morning to acknowledge and raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people. This is in an effort to create solutions to counter this violence, overcome indifference, and support Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people to reclaim their power and place. Please wear a red shirt or dress to commemorate our stolen sisters and honor their Spirits. We will meet in the Indigenous Education Room at 9 am to prepare, and gather at 10 am in the courtyard with the pow-wow drum to march through Ganges. All are welcome!
Thank you Amanda
Interested in playing ultimate this spring? Mr. O'Briain is hosting a meeting in room N205 today at lunch for those interested in playing ultimate. This is for all grades. Please come if you're keen to play or even just curious about hearing more!
The GISS Track and Field team will practice today from 4:30-6 pm at Portlock Park. Dress for all kinds of weather.
Back by popular demand: Bob Ross Night! Join us on Monday, May 6 from 5:30-6:30 for an evening of snacks and painting pictures for Mother's Day! Tickets are 10$, on sale at the door and in the multi at lunch this week. Everyone welcome, snacks, drinks, and painting supplies included in the ticket price. We hope to see you there!
Athletic Leadership 10-12 New Course next September. Are you a student athlete looking to develop your leadership skills? Do you want to contribute more to sports and athletics and make them better at GISS? Would you like to see more Scorpion Spirit? Then sign up this week for a new branch of Student Leadership next year, Athletic Leadership. See the posters in the school and the gym for more details, signup sheet in in the office, this week only!
There will be a Trades and Technology Exploration field trip to Camosun College on Thursday, May 9th. If you're in grade 10 or 11 and interested in an Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades or Technology career, you should come check out the Camosun campus. Pick up a permission form in the Counselling Centre or Careers Centre and return them to Rhian in Counselling by Thursday, May 2nd. Limited seats available, first come first served, costs $10.
The lovely leadership crew will be selling tickets for 10$ in the Multi every day at lunch until May 2nd. CASH ONLY. Tickets are 15$ at the door. CASH ONLY
Need academic support? Write a test or quiz in a quiet space? Room S205 is open to support YOU during A blocks. With permission from your A block teacher, come in for extra support. See Mr. Crouse for more info.
Today Caf will be serving:
Will be posted in the Caf
Happy Wednesday! If you care about someone, and got a little love in your heart, there is nothing you can’t get through together.
Huy tseep q’u! Thank you for listening.
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Tuesday, April 30 - GISS Announcements
'Uy' Netulh~ |Good Morning,
Opening Prayer:
Grandmother Moon
You know all women from birth to death
We seek your knowledge
We seek your strength
Some are stars up there with you
Some are stars on Mother Earth
Grandmother, lighten our path in the dark
Creator, keep our sisters safe from harm
We honor the memory of all missing and murdered Metis, First Nations, and Inuit women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people. You were taken, but you are not forgotten; your lives, dreams, hopes, and losses are now forever a part of Canada's living history.
Red Dress Day is happening on Thursday morning to acknowledge and raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people. This is in an effort to create solutions to counter this violence, overcome indifference, and support Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people to reclaim their power and place. Please wear a red shirt or dress to commemorate our stolen sisters and honor their Spirits. We will meet in the Indigenous Education Room at 9 am to prepare, and gather at 10 am in the courtyard with the pow-wow drum to march through Ganges. All are welcome!
Good luck to the jr girls soccer team in their home game today against Duncan Christian. Go Scorpions!
Leadership meeting today at lunch.
Interested in playing ultimate this spring? Mr. O'Briain is hosting a meeting in room N205 Wednesday at lunch for those interested in playing ultimate. This is for all grades. Please come if you're keen to play or even just curious about hearing more!
The GISS Track and Field team will practice Wednesday from 4:30-6 pm at Portlock Park. Dress for all kinds of weather.
Back by popular demand: Bob Ross Night! Join us on Monday, May 6 from 5:30-6:30 for an evening of snacks and painting pictures for Mother's Day! Tickets are 10$, on sale at the door and in the multi at lunch this week. Everyone welcome, snacks, drinks, and painting supplies included in the ticket price. We hope to see you there!
There will be a short assembly for grade 10-11 students today at 12:15 in the multi.
Career programs teacher, Shari Hambrook, will announce 3 upcoming field trip opportunities for grade 10 & 11 students.
These career trips are open to interested students in grade 10-11 - limited seats
May 9th - Trades & Technology Exploration at Camosun -
May 28th - Health Care Economy Field trip to Camosun-
June 6th - Coast Guard in Victoria-
Field trip forms will be available in counselling 1 week before the trip and will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.
Athletic Leadership 10-12 New Course next September. Are you a student athlete looking to develop your leadership skills? Do you want to contribute more to sports and athletics and make them better at GISS? Would you like to see more Scorpion Spirit? Then sign up this week for a new branch of Student Leadership next year, Athletic Leadership. See the posters in the school and the gym for more details, signup sheet in in the office, this week only!
Attention Grads! The annual grad breakfast is happening this Wednesday at 8:30 am. All grads are invited for a free breakfast prepared and served by Admin. There will also be info about upcoming grad events. See you there!
Join us every Thursday at lunch in the gym. Bring your water and your enthusiasm. Everyone is welcome.
There will be a Trades and Technology Exploration field trip to Camosun College on Thursday, May 9th. If you're in grade 10 or 11 and interested in an Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades or Technology career, you should come check out the Camosun campus. Pick up a permission form in the Counselling Centre or Careers Centre and return them to Rhian in Counselling by Thursday, May 2nd. Limited seats available, first come first served, costs $10.
The lovely leadership crew will be selling tickets for 10$ in the Multi every day at lunch until May 2nd. CASH ONLY. Tickets are 15$ at the door. CASH ONLY
Need academic support? Write a test or quiz in a quiet space? Room S205 is open to support YOU during A blocks. With permission from your A block teacher, come in for extra support. See Mr. Crouse for more info.
Today Caf will be serving:
Slow braised beef in chipotle sauce, rice, salsa, sour cream and a pita
Braised chicken drumstick curry, mango chutney, pit
Roasted cauliflower, chimi churi lentils, salsa
Happy Tuesday! Let’s get it!
Huy tseep q’u! Thank you for listening.
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Monday, April 29 - GISS Announcements
'Uy' Netulh~ |Good Morning,
To begin our day in a good way, let us take a moment to show gratitude for the Hul'q'umi'num and SECOTEN speaking peoples who have called this place home since time immemorial. Acknowledging that the Gulf Islands, on the territory of the Coast Salish People, is the place we have come to call home. Where we get to enjoy all the beautiful things that make up the water and the land. Let us learn from and alongside Indigenous People on how to care for Mother Earth and one another, May we continue walking our path of reconciliation through education, awareness and advocacy.
The Rowing team have had a stellar start to their season. Two weeks ago at Maple Bay we had all boats make the finals finishing up with multiple 3rds, 3nds and a 1st.
This past weekend we were on the waterways of Mill Bay at the 52nd Brentwood College Regatta. Although the weather was undesirable at moments, the team brought the sunshine with qualifying for 5 finals B and bringing home a silver medal for the U15 Women Quad, Congratulations Juniper Muscat, Anabelle Williams, Ada Hennessy, Wren Wick and Ruby Williamson for an amazing performance and finishing off this fun regatta.
Environment Club meeting today in N204 at lunch. Everyone welcome!
Need academic support? Write a test or quiz in a quiet space? Room S205 is open to support YOU during A blocks. With permission from your A block teacher, come in for extra support. See Mr. Crouse for more info.
Good luck to Physics 11 students on their midterm exam this morning. The acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 meters per second squared, but don't let that hold you down. You're going to rocket!
Congratulations to the Senior Girls Soccer team on winning the Plate at the Carihi Investor Group Challenge Tournament! Our last plate win came in 1998! The girls played brilliantly: 14 goals were shared among the team with Donna de Roo often opening the scoring, the defence anchored by Cleo Nickles kept two clean sheets in four games, and Elisabeth Innes was the hero saving the final penalty to deliver the Plate! The Plate is currently displayed in the window of Mr. Ayton's room. Congrats to all involved.
Back by popular demand: Bob Ross Night! Join us on Monday, May 6 from 5:30-6:30 for an evening of snacks and painting pictures for Mother's Day! Tickets are 10$, on sale at the door and in the multi at lunch this week. Everyone welcome, snacks, drinks, and painting supplies included in the ticket price. We hope to see you there!
Student Core Competency Reflection Re-do: Today during B Block, students will be given more time if they need to complete their Core Competency Reflection and Goal Setting Form if they were unable to do so last week due to the internet crashing. Mr. Massey will come on the PA and tell students when to start. We will be doing this in two separate groups today, to ease pressure on the wifi. Grade 8/9s will be at 1:15pm and Grade 10-12s will be 1:30pm.
Athletic Leadership 10-12 New Course next September. Are you a student athlete looking to develop your leadership skills? Do you want to contribute more to sports and athletics and make them better at GISS? Would you like to see more Scorpion Spirit? Then sign up this week for a new branch of Student Leadership next year, Athletic Leadership. See the posters in the school and the gym for more details, signup sheet in in the office, this week only!
There will be a short assembly for grade 10-11 students on Tuesday April 30th at 12:15 in the multi.
Career programs teacher, Shari Hambrook, will announce 3 upcoming field trip opportunities for grade 10 & 11 students.
These career trips are open to interested students in grade 10-11 - limited seats
May 9th - Trades & Technology Exploration at Camosun -
May 28th - Health Care Economy Field trip to Camosun-
June 6th - Coast Guard in Victoria-
Field trip forms will be available in counselling 1 week before the trip and will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.
Attention Grads! The annual grad breakfast is happening this Wednesday at 8:30 am. All grads are invited for a free breakfast prepared and served by Admin. There will also be info about upcoming grad events. See you there!
There will be a Trades and Technology Exploration field trip to Camosun College on Thursday, May 9th. If you're in grade 10 or 11 and interested in an Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades or Technology career, you should come check out the Camosun campus. Pick up a permission form in the Counselling Centre or Careers Centre and return them to Rhian in Counselling by Thursday, May 2nd. Limited seats available, first come first served, costs $10.
The lovely leadership crew will be selling tickets for 10$ in the Multi every day at lunch until May 2nd. CASH ONLY. Tickets are 15$ at the door. CASH ONLY
Career Education announcements:
TODAY: 10:10 - 10:30 Island Ignite (Grade 11 females/those who identify as)
10:30 - 10:55 Island Ignite (Grade 12 females/those who identify as)
Island Ignite is a Mentorship Society focused on giving female youth the chance to explore firefighting and develop or further an interest in emergency services. Women currently represent only 4% of the fire service internationally and it is essential to create opportunities for young women to meet and work with female firefighters and get a sense of various aspects of this unique career. Participants must be female youth between the ages of 15 and 18 at the time of camp in Grades 11 & 12. Victoria Fire Department & IAFF Local 730 have stepped up to host Island Ignite July 12-14, 2024.
Students from the GISS Mental Health Coalition have organized a Mental Health Mini-Fair! Join us on Tuesday, May 7th at lunch in the Multi. Salt Spring Community Services, The Circle, Salt Spring Mental Wellness Initiative, Vancouver Island Health Authority (& more...) will be present to answer questions & share resources. Conversations will focus on: work/life balance, identity, self-worth, neurodiversity, grief, loss, mental wellness and how to access support. Everyone is welcome!
Today Caf will be serving:
Tomato soup with pesto cheddar grilled cheese
French onion with swiss and mustard grilled cheese
Potato sausage and cabbage soup with chimi churi grilled cheese
Happy Monday! Let’s get it!
Huy tseep q’u! Thank you for listening.
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