RIVALRY SPIRIT WEEK
RIVALRY SPIRIT WEEK
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Rivalry Week took place between December 7th to December 10th (2020). It was a competition between multiple secondary schools on the West Side of Durham (Ajax High School, J Clarke Richardson, Pickering High School, Pine Ridge Secondary School, and Dunbarton High School). Below are the videos submitted by Pickering High School.
Turn Back Day - Rivalry Week
Turn Back Day - Rivalry Week
Dress up in an outfit from any decade or recreate a look from your childhood!
Spirit Day - Rivalry Week
Spirit Day - Rivalry Week
Show off your school spirit by wearing your school colours or school merchandise!
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SEMINARS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SEMINARS
Black History Month Seminars began at the start of February.
A guest speaker is also scheduled to speak for the grade 9s and 10s pertaining to Black History Month.
Seminars will occur every Wednesday in the month of February.
The last event is a Black History Month Trivia Night for students to test their knowledge on everything they have learnt.
February 2020 Seminar Topics Include:
The Road To Freedom: The role of Pickering and other abolitionist communities on Lake Ontario in the struggle for emancipation and freedom.
Challenging American Manifest Destiny: How Black Canadians Saved British Columbia for the Canadian Confederation.
He Shoots! He Scores: The Inspiring Story of Willie O'Ree and the contributions of Black Canadians to the development of our national game!
With Courage and Valour: Distinguished Contributions of Black Canadians in the conflicts which shaped Canadian identity and the armed forces today!
From Oscar Peterson to Drake! From Harriet Beecher Stowe to Lawrence Hill! From June Clarke to Measha Brueggergosman: Documenting the incredibly talented contributions of Black Canadian artists and their stories to the national consciousness.
WELLNESS WEEK
WELLNESS WEEK
Wellness Week is a collaborative initiative between PHS Students4Change and Student Government. The event consisted of one full week pertaining to well-being. It took place between February 22nd and February 26th.
Mindful Monday
Seminar on Mental Health "Myths vs Reality and how to support someone who has a Mental Illness".
Reminder on social media to be mindful of those around you.
Thoughtful Tuesday
Allow students to send pictures of themselves outside taking a walk with their mask on / social distancing.
Talked about how following COVID-19 Protocols is being thoughtful to yourself and others.
'We Belong' Wednesday
Pink Shirt Day (students shall wear Pink Shirts)
Bullying awareness post.
Thankful Thursday
Students can state something they are thankful for on their Instagram story.
Send in pictures of their healthy meals.
Feel Good Friday
Students can ask for advice or get any questions answered by a Public Health Nurse.
GRADE 9 Q&A - STORY TAKE OVER
GRADE 9 Q&A - STORY TAKE OVER
The Instagram Q&A session took place on February 1st, 2021.
This took place for students who had any questions regarding school - whether it be study tips, questions about online school, or more! Although the session is catered towards grade nines, anyone can participate and ask questions!
Different study methods and general tips and tricks that were found to be successful were posted as well!
Questions Asked at the q&A
Questions Asked at the q&A
When will we have school in person again?
As of right now, we are unsure! The government is aware of the negative impacts online school has on student and family life, and are looking to open schools as soon as possible! Keep checking the news and we will keep you updated as we gain more info!
Why have I not been invited to my quadmester 3 classes yet?
Some teachers are still working on getting their marks in for the previous quad, so do not worry if you have not been invited to any classes yet! Some teachers also don't send out invitations until the morning of the new quad (tomorrow). Make sure to check both D2L and Google Classroom!
Your first online Google Meet (both cohorts) will take place at 10 am tomorrow.
How do you manage school and extracurricular activities?
Managing extracurriculars and the school can be extremely challenging, especially since due to online learning, many events overlap.
My best suggestion is to plan your week in advance (like on the application 'Notion') and make sure to give yourself enough flex time to work on any assignments you may have. - Mellina Solomon
Are there going to be any events taking place soon?
PHS Student Government is working on planning more events through Quad 3&4!
Look Forward to:
Game Nights
Giveaways
Seminars
Trivia Sessions
and More!
Is the course load considerably easier or harder this year (since we're online)?
Course load is entirely dependent on the course you are taking and your teacher (i.e a gym class vs math or chemistry)
Some students are finding this year to be harder in terms of course load due to being completely online, but some students are finding it easier as they prefer learning this way.
Would it be week one this week?
This week will be week one!
Class Schedule is as follows:
10:00 -12:30
Real-Time learning with your course one teacher.
12:30-1:30
Lunch Break
1:30 - 2:45
Real-time learning with your course two teacher.
2:45 - 4:00
Course Two Support (flextime learning)
Will there be school gear this year?
PHS Student Government is still positively discussing the idea of getting school merchandise with our administration! Nothing has been confirmed or denied yet.
What advice would you have for grade 9s?
Learn to appreciate high school and what it has to offer before it's over. Join clubs and teams that you truly enjoy! Surround yourself with people who can help you grow and learn. Learn to take it easy and not be too hard on yourself. Take advantage of the fact that classes are online and make new friends using social media. Once classes are in school again, try your best to walk on the right side of the halls. - Prreethiga Anpalagan
Do you think we should already choose our courses for the next school year and is there a due date?
Course selection for next year should be starting up soon - and it is also never too early to start thinking about what courses you may want to take next year.
Visit 'My Blue Print' (down below) and your Guidance Google Classroom for more details about deadlines and which courses will be running next year!
Reminder to keep in mind which courses you may need to take for graduation and/or post-secondary plans!
How do I switch to fully online? Will I need to call the school?
If you are looking to switch to fully online, you'll need to email guidance! Just keep in mind that there is already a large list of people trying to switch to online school, so it may not be possible to switch over right away (during Quad 3).
What are some clubs that are running for grade 9s?
On Instagram, refer to our "clubs" highlights to check out what clubs are currently running!
Join their Google Classroom and see how you can get involved!
Weekly goal reflection
Weekly goal reflection
Students can complete and tag PHS Student Government to showcase their week!
Organization
Organization
Create a timetable and jot down things to do! This way you can stay organized and punctual!
Tips!
Tips!
Students can use these helpful tips to study in the most effective way!
SPIRIT WEEKS
SPIRIT WEEKS
Winter Spirit Week
Winter Spirit Week
Took place between December 14th and December 18th.
Merry Morning Monday
Wear your fav holiday PJs!
Send us a picture of you wearing your fav holiday PJs!
Tradition Tuesday
Wear celebratory cultural clothing from around the world!
Send us a picture of you wearing your cultural clothing!
Winter Wednesday
Dress like a snowman, snowflake, or wear all white!
Send us a picture of you wearing your costume or all white!
Ugly Sweater Day
Wear your ugliest sweater!
Send us a picture of you wearing your ugliest sweater!
Festive Flannel Friday
Wear your festive flannel!
Send us a picture of you wearing your festive flannel!
Jersey Day
Jersey Day
Jersey Day took place on December 11th.
Wear any type of Sports Jersey!
Send us a picture of you wearing your jersey!
Valentine's Day - Spirit Day
Valentine's Day - Spirit Day
Students have a week to submit any creative portrayal of Valentine's day!
Student's will have till Friday, February 19 to submit!
They can wear a themed outfit, makeup, baking, and much more!
Submissions must be appropriate and students must follow COVID-19 protocol!
Submissions for Winter Spirit Week! Look at these Trojans Shine!
Jersey Day Submission!
Submissions for Valentine's Day!
MARCH MADNESS
MARCH MADNESS
Fun Friday's
Fun Friday's
Took place every Friday of March excluding the last week, which took place on Thursday.
Trivia Night
Took Place on March 19th, 2021 (4 PM)
Top 5 Winners Would Win $10 Tim Horton's Giftcard.
Movie Night
Took Place on March 26th, 2021 (4 PM)
Watching the Movie "Hidden Figures"
Game Night
Took Place on April 1st, 2021 (4 PM)
Games Included:
Tetris
Among Us
Crazy 8 / UNO
Brawlhalla
Scribble.io
Jackbox
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
March 19th, 2021
Movie Night
Movie Night
March 26th, 2021
Game Night
Game Night
April 1st, 2021
GIVE AWAY RAFFLE
GIVE AWAY RAFFLE
5 Students Had a Chance to Win a Tim Horton's Gift Card
5 Students Had a Chance to Win a Tim Horton's Gift Card
Contest Started March 3rd and ended March 5th, 2021.
Rules
Had to Follow The PHS Student Government Instagram @phsstudentgovernment
Tag 2 Friends in the comment section
Bonus Entry - reshare our post onto their stories!
$10, 5 giftcards
$10, 5 giftcards
54 comments to compete
Only 5 winners!
GRADE STUDENT SURVEY'S
GRADE STUDENT SURVEY'S
Questions pertaining to course selection, mental health, activities, and events!
Surveys were given to students from each grade to answer questions about the school year.
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