Recent accounts reveal more sinister intentions behind the OFSAA money: lavish trips, expensive consultations, early-onset male pattern baldness, and more. 

In mid-February, the Glenview girls’ senior volleyball team stunned at the CWOSSA championships by qualifying for OFSAA, making all of us feel proud to be Panthers! However, this opportunity came along with a large fee of over $4000. As soon as the volleyball team qualified for OFSAA, fundraisers began being organised to help support them on their journey to OFSAA. Glenview raised funds through bake sales, classroom donations, and teacher activities to celebrate each milestone we reached. As we got closer and closer to our goal, teachers would take on hilarious challenges to celebrate and rally more people to donate to this important cause. We all remember Mrs. LeBeau having her hair dyed purple, the Kryskos having ice water poured over their heads, and most memorably, Mr. Shaw shaving his head. In the end, we succeeded in raising enough money for the volleyball team to go to OFSAA. 

Rumours are emerging that the OFSAA money may have not gone to the intended cause, and these rumours are all pointing in the direction of the math teacher and senior girls’ volleyball coach, Mr. Shaw. Personal accounts from others close to this scandal reveal that Mr. Shaw may have taken a portion of the donation money for himself, but what he used it for may have gone to another good cause. One statement, perhaps from another teacher, reveals that after Mr. Shaw shaved his head in front of the school, he realised that it would be too difficult for his hair to grow back: he was suffering from early male pattern baldness. This was a fate that Mr. Shaw could not accept, so he sought out treatments immediately. According to another individual, the specific treatment Mr. Shaw was looking at was a hair regrowth treatment called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment. Concept Medical, a cosmetic medicine clinic in Ottawa describes PRP treatment as an “innovative, natural treatment in Ottawa for thinning hair, fine lines, and wrinkles”. PRP treatments involve a series of injections to the hair follicles to stimulate hair growth. These treatments were originally created to treat those with joint and muscle pain, however these injections provide many cosmetic benefits. PRP treatments can cost anywhere from $950-2000 per treatment. 

This scandal raises some important questions: Was a portion of the money taken? Did we even need the money at all? How many times has Mr. Shaw gone under the needle? To Mr. Shaw, who took advantage of the good nature of the students of Glenview for his own vanity: … APRIL FOOLS! This article was written in good fun to trick our fellow Panthers and to poke fun at our beloved teacher Mr. Shaw; please do not take any of the claims in the article seriously! Although, looking at the state of Mr. Shaw’s hair, perhaps the money was going to a good cause…

Stepping onto the court with determination and a spirited drive, Glenview’s badminton players have ignited the first half of the season with unmatched passion and skill. From the very first serve, the camaraderie and determination of our badminton players have been unmistakable. Under the guidance of our dedicated coaches, Ms.Colbeck, Mr.McCarville, Mr.Nixon, Mr.Hoes, and Mr.McGrath, the team has shown incredible unity, supporting each other both on and off the court. 

The badminton court has witnessed some outstanding individual performances from our players. Starting with the senior Glenview tournament, held on March 5th, 2024, our senior girls have demonstrated impeccable skills and played with immense energy. With Snehal Jain being the Sr. Girls singles champion and Dawn LoyLoy and Emily Ding being the Sr. Girls Doubles champions, we could not be more panther proud! 

Our juniors were also not behind in demonstrating their strengths at the junior Glenview tournament on March 19, 2024. We are incredibly proud to announce the success of our doubles teams. Starting with the Boy's doubles team of Yash Patel and Gurshan Sindhu coming in second place and the girl's doubles team of Maya Keopapant and Bella Vargas-Coutinho also placing second, we are in extreme delight! 

Recently, our players enthusiastically participated in the Monsignor Doyle tournament held on March 26th and 27th, 2024. Our panthers were not shy in showing their sportsmanship and diligence towards the sports. Our senior doubles players have shown remarkable techniques and strategies with each match. With Dawn LoyLoy and Emily Ding being the Sr. Girl Doubles champion and Snehal Jain and Arish Farooq placing third in Mixed doubles, we are incredibly pleased with the ​​hard-earned victory and are celebrated with pride.

As we enter the second half of the season, our badminton team is poised for even greater achievements. With unwavering determination and a passion for badminton, we are ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead. As we eagerly anticipate WCSSAA, let us cheer them on to further success and glory. Let’s go, Panthers! 

Do you crochet? Or have you ever wanted to pick up crocheting, but you never did because you didn't know where to start? Glenview began a Crochet club earlier this semester for those who enjoy or have always wanted to begin crocheting! 

Crocheting is a craft technique which creates textiles by interlocking yarn with a hook. Although crochet is similar to knitting, they’re different. Knitting uses two needles while crochet uses only a single hook. In fact, many people actually find crochet easier than knitting once they learn the basics! People find crochet a better option because it's easier to pull apart your work and because you don't have to move the stitches back and forth between needles. In recent years, especially during the pandemic, there has been a huge boom in the popularity of crochet. Bucket hats, tote bags, and crop tops are especially popular items to crochet. These are just a few examples of what's popular in crochet, but you can create almost anything with this fiber art! Once you learn the 3 or 4 basic stitches of crochet, you can create anything that your creativity allows! This can include things like clothing, accessories, home decor, or adorable, tiny stuffed creatures (amigurumi). Crochet is also considered a form of slow fashion, while also being a great outlet for reducing stress because of the repetitive motions you make with your hands.

So, is the crochet club for you? Crochet club is held in A211 every Tuesday and Thursdays. Hooks and yarn are provided by the club, with there being a great variety in yarn sizes, textures and colors! If you want to work on your crochet outside of the crochet club, then you need to sign out yarn and hooks. If you’re a beginner in crochet, this club is for you! Many videos on the essential crochet stitches are provided as well as in-person instructions from Mrs. West if you need help. If you’re already an experienced crocheter, then the crochet club is the perfect place to provide a quiet space for you to create and take a break from school for a bit. Although you can make pieces for yourself to keep or to give to others, the Crochet club is also crocheting scarves, mittens, and blankets to potentially be donated towards charities. So if helping those with clothing insecurity is an issue that important to you, then all the more reason for you to join the Crochet club.

Crochet is a great technique for expressing your creativity as well as having more practical uses, such as helping individuals unwind and relieve their stress while creating tangible items that you can use in your home or share with others. So Panthers, will you join the crochet club and inspire your creativity with yarn?

Will you be turning off your lights this weekend, Panthers? Earth hour is a worldwide movement and annual event which is funded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and occurs on the last Saturday of March every year. This year, Earth hour takes place this Saturday, March 23rd. For an hour, the public is encouraged to turn off all lights and participate in activities which align with personal interests and benefit the Earth.

If the public is encouraged to participate in Earth hour, then what is Glenview doing for Earth hour? Although Earth hour takes place over the weekend, this Friday Glenview is showing its support for Earth hour by encouraging its teachers to turn the lights off during D block and teach in the dark. In addition, classrooms which do reduce their energy in some way will be able to enter a draw for a prize provided by the eco club!

Why is it important for you to participate in Earth hour this upcoming weekend? Earth hour is critical for cutting down on our carbon footprint and contributing less to light pollution. As well, it is incredibly important for demonstrating our ability to make a commitment to the Earth by rallying our communities to do a simple act of turning all lights off for an hour. According to an article published by the UN environment programme, artificial lighting doesn’t only pollute our atmosphere, it also impacts our ecosystems and disrupts wildlife patterns. Species become more vulnerable to predators where lighting makes them more visible. This can, in turn, hinder the recovery of endangered species. Global lighting can also impact migration patterns, habitat formation, wake-sleep patterns in animals along with a plethora of other issues which impact both humans and animals. Advocating for people to participate in Earth hour is also important because it inspires others to take on more individual change and to learn about the more long-term solutions to reducing our energy use. The Members of the Panther Post and all of Glenview are relying on you to show your commitment to the Earth by partaking in the biggest hour for Earth this Friday and Saturday!

Check out the milestones achieved by this incredible movement from past years! To findmore information about Earth hour and other environmental issues visit www.earthhour.org. You can find everything from articles written about climate change and nature preservation, to handbooks on how to engage your community!

References

https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/global-light-pollution-affecting-ecosystems-what-can-we-do

https://www.earthhour.org/

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/light-pollution/

Back with another round of staff vs students - a chance for the students to put a point on the board. This is it. The match all the students have been eagerly anticipating. Ask anyone in the school, and the consensus is clear: the staff are destined to lose. It appears the teachers heard the school as allegedly, they have some sort of “staff meeting” causing a delay in the game. Apart from three people, no other staff are showing up. This “staff meeting”, seems like a cop-out answer as they were undoubtedly intimidated to face the students' strength and fury. 

While the match is delaying, students are playing their own round of dodgeball. For a full 30 minutes, the students are warming up and practising their throwing and catching skills. Finally, another teacher arrives, signalling the start of the official match. The rules are simple, four students against four teachers. First to win three rounds will be victorious. If the opposing team successfully catches the ball, the thrower will be eliminated and the opposing team is rewarded one of their eliminated players back in the game. And so, with anticipation in the air, the game begins.

Everyone lines up against the wall. Dodgeballs in the middle of the floor, ready to be taken. The audience is silent as a fish. The whistle blows, and everyone sprints towards the middle, grabbing as many balls as they can. A student lobs the first ball. BAM, goes to the teacher as he fails to catch it. BAM, goes to another as it caught her off guard. BAM, as two guys throw the dodgeball right at him. BAM, as the final teacher is just standing as balls are pummelling right at him ending the first round. The audience erupts with cheers for a quick first victory in the student's favour.

The second round starts with new players on the student side. The game starts with enthusiasm from the audience. An expectation of another quick victory. The whistle blows and it is a repeat start like last time. Both sides are stalling. Neither side wants to throw a ball. Eventually, the match ends with the teacher winning. An uneventful round with a crushing defeat for the students.

Round three. This round, everyone is catching. Mr. Vanderkolk throws a ball, but a student catches it. Mr. Smith returns the favour, catches a ball, and brings Mr. Vanderkolk back into the game. Ultimately, it’s 1 vs 2. Mr. Smith and Mr. Vanderkolk against a lone student. In unison, both hurl a ball right at him. It ricochets off his chest. His finger taps the ball as it goes in the air, finally landing on the ground putting an end to the round.

Potentially the last match. The student must win in order to keep the dream alive. The tension in the gym was thick enough to cut with a knife. Everyone lines up against the wall. Balls in the middle of the field, ready to be taken once more, but hopefully not the last time. The round begins with a bang. Both sides are whipping dodgeballs at one another. To any passerby entering the gym, they might mistake that this is a do-or-die scenario. But for the students on the field, this was do-or-die. They have to prove to the school that students ARE better than staff and that they ARE going to win. 

It seems like the teachers have a plan to focus all their shots on a specific child. With that, they all bombard the poor kid with dodgeball after dodgeball. Another volley of dodgeballs comes after another student. He runs to the left, not dodging once, not twice, not thrice, NOT EVEN QUINCE, BUT FIVE WHOLE TIMES. The audience howls in excitement for the young man. 

The battle continues with only one student left. The teacher tries their plans once again, against the same student who previously dodged the ball five times. A ball is hurled at him. THUD. The ball hits the ground. THUD. Holy moly, another dodge. THUD. THREE IN A ROW. THUD. This kid has moves like Jagger, and nobody can stop him. THUD. The efforts of the teachers go in vain as this student dodges another five times. With the adrenaline pumping in his blood, he retaliates, launching a ball right at Mr. Smith. The audience gasps as Mr. Smith falls to the ground… with a ball in his hands. He caught it. He caught the ball putting an end to this Staff vs Students game. 

The students were flabbergasted. This was the game they could have won, but in the end, they won nothing. It seems like there is nothing the students can win now. A bitter pill to swallow. A sharp contrast from the once glorious victory at the beginning to this devastating defeat. This puts staff 6 to nothing above the students, crushing all hope for a student comeback.

End of Our Winter Season:

As February comes to a close, many of our sports seasons have entered their finals or last few games. As we approach spring, you should listen to announcements for tryouts for the new spring sports. Some sports that may be offered in the spring season are badminton, soccer, girls' rugby, and track and field. Still, make sure to look out for any more opportunities!

Our girls' junior volleyball team has done quite well, making it out of WCSSAA competitions and taking the title of champions as they beat Jacob Hespeler 2-3. It was a close game, but a very well-performed one. This past Friday, they continued their winning streak by taking home the title of CWOSAA champions as well. Our senior volleyball team also did well, having a great season. They won many games and made a great effort as a team. While they lost in the semi-finals in the WCSAA competition, they won CWOSSAA last week and are looking forward to competing at OFSAA in early March.

The Glenview swim team also had a great season. Many of the swimmers made it to CWOSSA, and two qualified for OFSAA. It's a great conclusion to a long season! They will be able to represent our school and will hopefully do well in the event, possibly even winning medals for our school. 

Both of the boys’ basketball seasons have finished, and each team did well. The senior team had their last regular season game on February 6th, winning 48-39 against Southwood. The junior team played their last game of the season on February 8th, losing to KCI in a close game, 71-69. 

Outside of Glenview, a grand event took place: the Superbowl. This year was an extremely close game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs barely made it to overtime, then just barely came out on top, only tying the score or going above it in the end. It was a very long broadcast, but it was entertaining as so many people were watching at parties or with friends. It was sure to be a good game, no matter who you cheered for!

That concludes the sports updates for the month of February!

As provincials in DECA ended in mid-February, it is great to know how our Panthers did in DECA. During an interview with The Panther Post, Ali Naseer was very talkative and enthusiastic about sharing his experiences, showcasing that he genuinely enjoyed his time at provincials.  

Before beginning to talk about DECA, one needs to know what DECA is. In Ali’s words, DECA is a “Business-themed event. It’s a simulation involving role play and actual business events that would happen.” DECA prepares emerging entrepreneurs in high schools and colleges around the world for careers in business such as: marketing, finance, hospitality and management. In DECA, there are two oral events where “you're speaking and running a role play and you [also] have a test on terms and conditions.” These oral events and tests are ranked on a score out of 100 where only the top 20 people get awarded. With 4000 students, 6 different sectors, and 120 students at a given sector, the competition is outrageously intense.

Ali comments on the fierce competition as Deca is “a huge thing that a lot of schools do and it's a very competitive environment.”  There are two levels:  “Regional and provincials. [In] regionals a lot of people get cut off and I believe out of the 25 or 30 people, we had only five make it through [provincials].”  He also recalls that one of his good friends Isaac  “got 97 on basically everything and he's not in top 20 at all.”

This year's provincials were held in Toronto, and Ali mainly focused on marketing as he was the only person to make it through to the sector. He recalls back on his experience as he “was given a situation Where I would have to take the things given to me and make a marking planner around it. The main thing I talked about was social media marketing and going into what it was and how to target ads to them.”  When asked what he did to prepare for DECA, he stated honestly that he didn’t go to the meeting as it was more of a “passive thing where you understand the business and the things as you go and so on, but mostly [it’s] the test you have to study for. Unfortunately, I did not study that much.” Forcing him to “lock-in on the role-play” as, in his words, “It was really fun to do that.”

Not only did Glenview students compete in DECA, but they also had fun in Toronto for the 2 days of their stay. Ali was very fond of the mall as it was “right beside [the Sheraton Hotel] so you can go into it whenever you want and you can hang out with friends and with a bunch of people.” He also commented that “knowing people from other school boards who also compete in Deca can greatly boost the fun experience Toronto has to offer.”

 Furthermore, on the Glenview deca page (@glenview_deca) one can clearly see the carefree atmosphere as everyone from Glenview is skating in their formal outfits. It’s the juxtaposition between them skating on ice and the formal attire that truly shows the close-knit community in DECA where they mix fun and business!

Moreover, Ali's aspirations for next year are to recruit more people so that “next year, we actually get a hotel to stay [at].” He also plans to be more involved in the DECA club at Glenview by being a co-leader. He aims to keep recruiting people to DECA as “it's a really fun experience and I think that everyone can learn from it!”

Keep up the good work, Panthers! Let’s hope someone from Glenview goes to ICDC next year!!

What took place at Fed-PROV 2023-2034!

This year, similar to other years, Glenview was given the opportunity to attend Fed-PROV and represent their school. This year's event was held at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo. It was a huge difference from where Fed-PROV took place for many years, which was Waterloo University. This time around, our school was given TWO objectives. Some members chose to take a role as part of Saskatchewan, and others chose to participate as press members. 

DAY 1:

The day started on the 21st of February at 8:30 AM sharp, and students were given the chance to roam around and mingle with other students from schools in the Waterloo region. Getting information, making connections, representing and promoting your school and team were just a few of the things that kids could do until 9:00 AM. After the mingling time was up, the assembly began, where opening remarks from the Co-Chairs of Fed-PROV - Sahil Kumar, Kiki Stefanidis, and Lindsay Stewart - were said. Then, the mayor of Waterloo, Dorothy McCabe, as well as the MPP, Catherine Fife, said some more informative and encouraging words. Additionally, the Assistant Professor, Political Science/ Director of the Centre of Public Ethics and past MPP for Kitchener Centre, John Milloy, also said some thoughtful words regarding how incredible the event was and how excited he was to witness it.

Once the opening remarks were over, each school's designated Premier of their province was given an opportunity to introduce themselves, eventually ending with the Prime Minister from Laurel Heights Secondary Schools, Sina Karbasi. Press teams, including Glenview’s team, were given a chance to ask a question directed towards anyone they would like to. Some jabs were thrown from each press towards the board of higher-up students, and some laughs arose from the subtle teasing. Finally, the assembly came to a close, and the meetings commenced. Each and every student went to their designated area to do their job, and you can check out the website made by the Glenview press team - The Wild West Press - to see all the events that took place on the first day of Fed-PROV!

https://thewildwest2024.neocities.org/

After a somewhat questionable lunch in terms of taste, the meetings resumed with multiple events taking place at this time. By 3:30, the meetings adjourned, and the press conference began in the same assembly hall as the morning. Little did anyone know, the press conference would be the beginning of a messy day 2…

DAY 2:

Day 2 started with a majority of the Wild West Press team being kicked out of nearly all the ministry meetings that were taking place. The reason was because Alberta was unhappy with one of the questions that they were asked:

“In the justice room, there was an argument focusing on decriminalizing prostitution, and Alberta made a direct comparison between suicide and sex work. Could you further elaborate on this perspective?”

The person who asked the question was corrected and informed that it was not Alberta who made the comparison but rather the Federal Government. Immediately, they went up to apologize to both the Premier of Alberta and the Minister of Justice (where the comparison was allegedly made). An apology was issued online as well. Yet, Alberta remained adamant and refused to accept the apologies issued by the Press team. And so, from 8:00 AM to 10:15 AM, Glenview’s press team was shunned from meetings and could only act as the bigger person in this situation, meaning they wrote articles clearing up their side of the story and attempting to find a way out of this unwarranted situation. The issue was finally resolved when the chief editors issued a verbal, formal apology to the Premier of Alberta, increasing the apology count from 2 to 3. The Wild West Press was then allowed back into the meetings!!

Another event that took place was Saskatchewan, creating a close bond with Alberta and causing many discrepancies within their meetings. Some trouble with the finance, health, housing, and justice ministries all involved the province in one way or another. Nevertheless, The grade 11s did an amazing job playing their role as Saskatchewan, making sure their voices were heard. 

Regardless of the hectic morning, the day ended with fewer eventful moments. You can read about these events on the Wild West Press website and watch the interviews on the Instagram page!

https://www.instagram.com/wildwestpress_fedprov/

The day ended with speeches by each Premier, including Glenview's own Muhammad Ali Naseer, who was Premier of Saskatchewan, and Sina Karbasi, the Primer Minister. Awards were allotted to the Prime Minister, the hardest-working deputy minister, the best environment action, the John Boulden award, and many others for those included in the history of Fed-PROV. The best press usually gets an award, but this year, they were given the short end of the stick as they announced that “[We] couldn’t decide who the best was, so we believe this year, everyone should win.” Each press “won,” but many people were rightfully upset by this as they had been working tirelessly for two days to show how organized and dedicated they were, only to have their main objective be given to everyone.

Overall, this year’s Fed-PROV was eventful yet still memorable for all students. For many grade 12s, this was their last year participating in an event like this with a team full of their friends, and so many memories and cherishable moments were created. GREAT WORK PANTHERS!

View pictures of Feb-PROV here!

On February 21 and 22, the Glenview students participated in the Federal-Provincial simulation held at Laurier University! The students had huge appraisals for the event, and so the Panther Post interviewed the co-chief editors of the Wild West Press, also known as, the reporting team. Hania Fawad and Ava Pierson were sat down and interviewed on their perceptions and feelings about the event, as well as some other questions regarding how the event was beneficial for them and any takeaways they may have.

To begin, the first question they were asked was: “What were your responsibilities as the co-chief editors of the Western Press at this year's Fed-PROV conference?”

Hania: “Basically, what we had to do was greenlight any articles that were given to us as well as edit any articles we chose to put ourselves under. [We] also had to advertise as well on social media” (greenlight the posts that were to go up.)

Ava: “We also had to choose which articles we thought were most important or most relevant to the federal conference.”

They were then asked: “What did the Western Press accomplish at the conference this year, or how were they involved?”

Hania: “To begin, the Western Press should have won [best press].”

Ava: “We wrote over 30 articles and they were all relatively long and very well-written!”

Karman asked to elaborate on the articles, inquiring: “And what were your articles covering?”

Hania: “Mostly everything that was currently happening during the conference, and we had one member of our team write mainly analysis-based articles.”

Continuing on, the next question was asked: “What were some of the challenges you encountered perhaps leading up to, or during the conference?”

Ava: “Because we were also [representing] Saskatchewan, our group got split down into ⅓ of what it used to be, so that was pretty difficult to manage, and then people eventually ended up joining again, but it was difficult to place them where they wanted to be [in the conference] and then, Hania and I also ended up having to switch rooms anyway because people didn’t want to sit where they were assigned.”

Hania: “On top of managing, we had a bunch of people join who we didn’t even know were going to be joining, so we had to keep watch on them, as well as a lot of the people who, sort of, wanted to do what they wanted to do but we couldn’t let them following fed-PROV regulations.”

Going more into their personal feelings about the conference, the next question was phrased as: “What was the biggest learning point you took away from the conference, whether that’s about Canadian politics or about reporting and publishing?”

Hania: “I think I learned - personally - that patience is definitely key when dealing with big groups, especially such as one with people you see everyday. You can’t lose your patience on them.”

Ava: “Especially problem-solving too, because we got kicked out because of a mistake that we made, so dealing with the fallout of that and also taking accountability for our actions and just figuring out how to manage that.”

Hania: “Also, on top of problem-solving - [there’s] thinking fast on your feet. People are going to ask you questions and you have to have an answer either immediately or within due time.”

Continuing with more personal questions, they were then asked: “What was your favourite part about participating in the conference this year?”

Hania: “Meeting new people, and sort of getting kicked out, because that gave us excitement!”

Ava: “I actually really liked asking that first question, even though I butchered it, but it was really fun to ask that question in front of all the people and see the Prime Minister scramble a little bit.”

Hania: “I also liked asking a question and having people go “ooooooh” in response.”

*For context, at the end of the first day, reporting teams were allowed to ask three questions directed towards any of the Premiers or the Prime Minister regarding anything about the events that took place that day. People going “ooooh” in response meant that the question was controversial.

The interview ended with the final question: “Lastly, would you recommend participating in the Fed-PROV conference, and do you have a word of advice for Panthers who wish to be part of this experience in the future?”

Hania: “I think it’s definitely something that you should participate in even if you don’t have any political relations or care for politics. It’s a great experience for leadership or even just general knowledge.”

Ava: “It’s a good way to gain skills that you wouldn’t have gotten otherwise like public speaking, leadership, and even just managing people. Even if you don’t have a leadership role - but I do suggest you go for one because they’re fun - you still get to participate in things and have your name accredited to them. You can achieve things without being a leader.”

We thank the two co-chief editors of the Wild West Press for taking the time to sit down and have an interview with us! Our Panthers are always achieving great things and we are so proud of their abilities! That’s all for the interview, and if you haven’t already, check out the interview of the Premier of Saskatchewan who was also present at Fed-PROV with his team on our website!

This year, the Glenview Panthers who went to Fed-PROV were split into two teams: The press team and the Saskatchewan team. Our Grade 11 Panthers this year were in charge of the Province of Saskatchewan, with the premier being Ali Naseer! The Panther Post sat Ali down for an interview today regarding his experience at Fed-PROV and about what incidents took place during the conference. 

To start, the first question asked was: “What were your responsibilities as the Premier of the Province of Saskatchewan at this year’s Fed-PROV conference?”

Ali: “Responsibilities included getting everybody organized in a timely manner, as it was very hard for people to stay on track for everything. Also, speaking in the first minister’s meeting and so regulating a lot of the things Saskatchewan would be interested in passing - laws and such. My responsibilities all in all were just managing the people and managing everyone to finish their work in a timely manner and also voicing Saskatchewan’s opinions at a bigger stage.”

Moving on to the next question, the Premier was asked: “What did Saskatchewan accomplish at the conference this year, or how were they involved in the meetings?”

Ali: “Saskatchewan achieved a lot of things, actually! They proposed a senate reform that got passed and was very successful. That [bill] entailed having the already established 105 senate representatives [as well as] adding upon Indigenous representatives to add on their voices as well. We also passed some rules about eliminating carbon tax for three years or so, and that would help us move away from carbon and to a more green industry as we are not getting taxed for using [carbon].”

*The proposed bill was different from what the Government had proposed, which would cut down the number of senators to 40, making it go against the constitution

Changing directions and aiming for some more personal experiences, Karman inquired: “What were some of the challenges you encountered perhaps leading up to, or during, the conference?”

Ali: “One of the problems was one our ministers barged into another minister meeting, and so it was a real kerfuffle, it was really bad. Everyone made a huge deal about it. Also, one of our ministers also said that “Indigenous people should not have housing in Saskatchewan” and that was something that we did not stand for, but he just said it because it was funny.  

Ali was prompted to explain: “How, as a Premier, did you deal with that?”

Ali: “One of the things [I did] was I reprimanded him for his actions. I told him to “get the facts straight” and to align with Saskatchewan's opinions and ideals and to formally apologize to the Indigenous ambassador for his opinions and we moved on from that in a timely, well-mannered way.”

Staying on course with the personal questions, Ali was then asked: “What was the biggest learning point you took away from the conference, whether that’s about Canadian politics or about law-making in general?”

Ali: “One of the main things I learned from the conference was managing a lot of people in many different areas of politics and it kind of made me realize how much work being a Premier of a province is and what that actually entails in the political system. It kind of just gave me a better insight to how our political system works and better educated me on that [topic].”

A more fun question ensued with: “What was your favourite part of participating in the conference?”

Ali: “My favourite part was being with my friends :)”

Karman then said he had no friends. Ali ominously said, “That group chat was something special, guys.” He did not elaborate.

Ali: “The most fun thing I did there was talking to new people and talking to them about Canadians, it was just a really interesting experience, all in all.”

Finally, the interview ended with some advice from the Premier: “Lastly, would you recommend participating in the Fed-PROV conference, and do you have a word of advice for Panthers who wish to be a part of this experience in the future?”

Ali: “I would 100% advise people to go into this conference as it’s a great simulation and it actually simulates what happens in Canadian politics and it really helps you understand more thoroughly about our political system. It gives you a better voice in the future on who you want dictating your community and your surrounding areas.”

As a final quote, Ali said “Thank you guys! I love my frie-,” he was then mysteriously cut off.

We thank the Premier of Saskatchewan, Ali, for taking the time out of his busy schedule to sit down and participate in this interview with us! We are so proud of the Saskatchewan team for doing an incredible job at Fed-PROV, and we hope to see similar efforts in the years to come! That’s all for this interview, and if you haven’t already, check out our interview with the Co-Chief editors of the press team on our website!!

Are you sick and tired of having the same goals year after year? The same old, “I want to workout at least three times a week” or “I want to sleep 8 hours a day." It gets tiring, does it not? It is easy to lose motivation and to just throw in the towel two weeks later. The problem isn’t your resolutions, it’s not even you; it is the way you phrase your goals. Instead of quantifying your goals, try adopting a theme. Rather than saying “I want to read 1 book every week," try saying “This year is the theme of reading." By having a theme, you are not restricting yourself from completing your goals. It may seem broad, but that is the point, be vague. Being broad offers flexibility and allows improvement for one’s betterment. The exact amounts do not matter, only the trendline. If the trend is going in the right direction, so are you. The end goal is just wanting to be a better version of yourself. For example, if your New Year resolves to read more and you are sitting in your car, try opening a reading app instead of playing games on your phone. That is it. You had two choices and you chose the one that will improve yourself.

Creating a theme will uncover new opportunities that otherwise would go unnoticed with specific goals. This allows you to think in a new way, and in turn, changes your thinking and how you live. A theme, if done right, allows its meaning to change with you without the guilt of failing to meet a goal. The past you who created the theme will be different from the present you. Suppose your theme was reading; initially, in the past you might have thought that you would be reading more books. However, the present you are now listening to audiobooks. You are still in the theme of reading, but what reading means to you has transformed.

Overall, the point of a New Year's Resolution is to enhance yourself. It is not a competition with others to see who can read more, or who can lose the most weight. It is about incorporating small, but noticeable changes into your daily life, leading to an overall improvement in a year.

For more information, watch this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGuFdX5guE 

As a high school student constantly surrounded by work, it can be challenging to occupy yourself once faced with free time, especially during the holidays. A common tactic is resorting to social media or other forms of online media; however, there are so many other ways to solve this problem. This article will review a few fun holiday activities that can help you relax and pass the time.

1. Baking something new

Baking sweet treats for your family and friends is a great way to keep yourself occupied and spread joy. If this is something you are trying for the first time it may seem intimidating, but there are so many recipes out there for a variety of skill levels. Some treats for beginners include muffins, cake, and cookies, such as sugar or chocolate chip. Some more complex treats include macarons, lemon meringue pie, and chocolate souffles. Not only can baking treats be fun but decorating them with different ingredients, such as sprinkles or frosting can make your experience more enjoyable. Another activity that involves baking is the blind, deaf, and mute challenge. In this activity, participants are given a role: those who are blind must be blindfolded, those who are deaf must wear headphones, and those who are mute are unable to talk. All the participants must work together to bake something. This can be a tough yet exciting activity!

2. Painting projects

There are many activities that can be enjoyed with a little bit of paint and a few other supplies. For instance, with some paper and paint you could make a holiday card for the people close to you. If you want to try something new, you could paint on other objects such as mugs or tote bags. This will allow your creations to be used in multiple ways. There are also a lot of challenges that can be done with paint, for instance speed painting. This is when an artist has a time limit while drawing to see what they can get done under a time constraint. Generally, this limit ranges from one to ten minutes but can vary. Another challenging activity that can be done with others is called painting switch. In this activity each participant starts by painting their own creation, and every five minutes the paintings are switched between participants. Since all the participants don’t know what each other's ideas are, this creates fun and unique works of art.

3. Developing your musical talents

An alternative way to pass the time is by developing their musical talents. Although not having access to an instrument can be a barrier, there are a variety of ways to play an instrument from home. An example is using buckets as a substitute for a drum set to learn your favourite songs. This is done by using sticks to hit different buckets or different parts of a bucket which creates different sounds. Additionally, you could use a device that has a keyboard, like a Chromebook or a computer to play the piano online. There are also many mobile apps that can be downloaded to create a similar effect. Singing or karaoke is another fun way to develop your musical skills. This can be done by yourself or with a group of friends. To mix things up, you could try blind karaoke which is a fun way to test your knowledge of your favourite songs. This is done by having someone sing a karaoke song without looking at the lyrics. 

4. Trying new crafts

Exploring different crafts is a great way to spend time and learn new skills. One craft that is commonly pursued is crocheting or knitting. This is an entertaining and relaxing activity that allows you to make your own creations. Some common beginner projects include a dishcloth, a bookmark, and a coaster. However, the possibilities are endless, as you can use these skills to make anything from sweaters to stuffed animals. Another fun craft is making jewelry, such as bracelets. This can be done with beads or simply with string to make friendship bracelets. With a few more materials, like head pins and wires, you can also make your own earrings. 

These are just a few activities that can be done as a way to relax and pass time!

On the last day of school before winter break, Glenview Park had a festive assembly with performances by both staff and students. There were also segments throughout the assembly where staff got to guess what’s in the bowl, finish songs lyrics, and even read mean treats written by students. This was the first Holiday assembly that any students currently attending Glenview got to experience.

Winners of the door decorating competition, cozy drive, reindeer tag were announced. Congratulations to the hairdressing class with an out-of-the-door idea! A hair dryer producing a gust of wind from one door blew a snowman’s hair away on the next door over. Really, it was us who had our wigs snatched by this creative idea and skillful execution! Ms. Pauze’s class donated the most winter clothing for the cozy drive, winning themselves a class breakfast. Thank you to everyone for donating whatever they could! Reindeer tag was a big hit this year, with the top three students collecting over 70 pins combined! Kudos to Brady Reeve collecting an astonishing 31 pins and taking first place. A shoutout goes to Max Huber and Manal Yanya for getting second and third respectively.  

What’s in the bowl was entertaining to watch for the students, though disgusting to the touch for the new staff. Imagine putting a hand in mashed bananas while blindfolded! Well Mr. Hoes didn’t have to; it was an unsettling combination of mushy, sticky and slimy consistency, as if someone had consumed and regurgitated the bananas back in the bowl. He truly is great for being able to guess it right. At least it wasn’t a living animal swimming around a box, of which Mr. Shantz undoubtedly has no fears. He put his hands straight in the water, searching for the object. When Mr. Shantz touched the fin he jumped, but regained his composure very quickly, grabbing the fish and showing everyone what a boss he is. 

Finishing the lyrics would seem to be easy with classic songs like Last Christmas and Snowman. However, this was not so simple a task for any teacher on the stage, causing each to be gifted some whipped cream to the face. Ms. Wiens was close to being the only one to get it right, but she made a costly mistake; Ms. Wiens pluralize the word “tree”, causing her to get whipped cream on her face just like her fellow staff members.

Mean tweets was definitely the fan favorite. Poor Ms. McNeil’s innocent, “crusty little white dog” got caught in the crossfire when it did absolutely nothing wrong! Absolutely hilarious roasts to Mr.McCarville by being compared to a Justin Bieber song and Super Why in a midlife crisis. The mean tweets were hysterical and a big thanks goes to the teachers who participated and showed great sportsmanship by not taking these tweets personally. 

Obviously it’s not a Glenview assembly without a segment where the students get to vote on a winner. This time it was to vote on the most ugly sweater among 14 contestants. With Glenview panthers cheering and roaring for every sweater, it was no wonder that a round two was needed. The remaining five contestants had to catwalk across the stage, showing off their dazzling, yet ugly sweaters. Mr. Smith won it all by strutting across the stage knowing he is the best.  

A big shout out to Ms. Hall and Star for performing their solo songs, captivating the audience with their angelic voices. A fantastic, heavenly acapella performance of Carol of the Bells by the vocal class performed by Danica, Lexis, Ash, McKayla, and Star, was equally beautiful.

The two dance performances were incredible to watch; Grace, Kaelyn, and Didi perfectly executed an enthusiastic dance to Sleigh Ride. Sam, Brady, Zeray & Brayden performed arguably one of the most iconic dances of them all; the Mean Girls Jingle Bell Rock. With the synchronized dancing and fearless embracing of their feminine sides, we can all agree they were so fetch. 

Overall, this assembly was definitely a new experience for all the students, both those taking part and those simply attending. A special thanks to our co-primes Claudia and Brayden for being great MC’s and providing great commentary throughout the assembly, and thank you to everyone who was involved in creating this masterpiece! This was a memorable experience for all students and staff and will certainly go down as a Glenview great.

Since the last staff vs students games, the students have been more eager to put a point on the scoreboard. If history were to repeat itself, volleyball is the students' game, just like last year. However, the teachers are not too keen on losing, especially when they dominate in every sport they play. Last game, there was tension in the air, both sides were bad-mouthing the other. When asked who will win, Mr. Heaps responds “never the students, they never win”.

On the student's side, they had players from both the girls and boys' volleyball teams. While on the other side were the volleyball coaches. Of course, other students and staff who did not play or coach for the school volleyball teams still participated. Could the students become the masters? There was only one way to find out.

The match was simple. Three sets were played; the first to fifteen points won. In each set, two teams of students played for a total of six different teams. The staff could substitute whenever they wanted to. The gym was filled with anticipation as the staff versus students volleyball match began. Cheers erupted through the audience as both sides battled furiously. The staff, surprisingly, showcased their agility despite their age, while the students were desperate to get a win. Incredible serves from Mr. McCarvile with even better serve-receive from students like Didi Maandig. Amazing rallies being executed by the teams showcased incredible teamwork and skills. Great precision, executing flawless passes and powerful spikes; it really was anybody's game.  

This was by far the closest match they have played this year. With what started off with the teachers winning the set, to the students creating one of the best comeback stories this year, it was difficult not to cheer for both sides. The score even got close to 14-11 in favour of the teachers. However, all good things must come to an end eventually. With one final thunderous spike, the gym erupted in cheers for the victorious staff, leaving the students in awe of their unexpected defeat.

It seems like Mr. Heaps was right, students never win. An unexpected result from an exhilarating match filled with intensity and friendly rivalry. The more the staff and students play against each other, the more likely it seems that the staff will easily get that clean sweep they desire.

On Tuesday, November 21st, Glenview Park had their annual grade eight magnet night here at the school! Each year, Glenview Park hosts a magnet night for the magnet schools to come over, scope out a possible secondary school option, and get the general gist of how things happen here at Glenview. That includes the IB program, the fast-forward program, and even the regular academic level. The school prides itself on its broad program levels as well as the abundant number of opportunities it provides for its students, welcoming people from anywhere and everywhere to the school. This night had a main focus on IB, which will be the focus on this recount as well.

The night began at around 3:00 PM, with a small event held by the IB Collab Club (IBC), one of the many clubs at Glenview. The event was for new and old IB students, and they participated in a trivia game with their classmates and then were allowed to play different games and compete against one another to build friendly competition and communication skills within themselves. These skills are ones necessary for any IB student, but also help students become more confident in their actions and when building relationships. All students were encouraged to participate and talk to each other, and they were given the opportunity to show off their strengths. Of course, small snacks were provided to ensure the kids kept their brains nourished and moving for the day!

Later on in the night, the real event began at 6:00 PM. Student volunteers were assigned a location in the hallway weeks before the magnet night. They were tasked with directing parents and future panthers toward the gym for the presentation or sending them to the location of the fast-forward program presentation. The parents filed into the west gym and were asked to provide their child's first and last name at the entrance. They were handed either a blue sheet or red sheet filled with school information and a QR code to the website. Once all the parents and children were seated, the head of IB, Ms. Caplin began her presentation. Her introduction included a welcome to the school and a few key “thank yous” from the Principal, Ms. Wood. For around 45 minutes, Ms. Caplin provided a general overview of the IB student life and what to expect from the program, including fees, classes, full/partial IB, and some comments from past IB students.

After her presentation was over, the audience was split up, with some families being led by student volunteers into the cafeteria and the rest staying in the gym. This was due to the fact that it was time for the student speakers to talk about their lives at Glenview in the IB program. The gym guest speakers were asked to answer questions regarding mostly IB life itself and the relationships developed in the program, whereas the students in the cafeteria were asked more general questions about aspects of IB life that could affect other areas in student life. The questioning period lasted around 15 minutes each, with each student doing their best to answer the questions with as much detail they can within the time period. After the 15 minutes were over, the group in the cafeteria switched into the gym and the gym group went to the cafeteria. The same questions were then answered by the students for another 15 minutes each until the night was over. Ms. Caplin then let the families go, letting them know that all the speakers and teachers present at the event were available to answer any questions that they had. 

All in all, the night was a success with around 53 families attending with curiosity towards a potential IB filled future. We encourage any fellow Panthers reading this recount to spread the news of IB and the magnet nights that occur every November to welcome new faces to a wonderful program here at Glenview!

All the staff vs students games have been a thrilling competition to witness. Watching the staff vs students basketball game became more exhilarating after the loss of flag football and tug-of-war as Glenview students were more determined than ever to make a comeback and put a score on the scoreboard. With the Panthers roaring on the sidelines, and an energizing atmosphere, everybody was eager for the game to begin. 

As the whistle blew, the first of four quarters began. It seemed clear that the staff would not go easy against the students. There were plays being made left, right, and center by Mr. McCarville and Mr. Shaw. Ms. Pauze creating opportunities for her team while simultaneously defending like she was Kawhi Leonard, and Mr. Van Dam used his physics knowledge to calculate the trajectory of the basketball. They were truly an unstoppable force. Although it seemed nearly impossible for the students to win, the staff were getting tired; making more frequent substitutions when there was still one more quarter to play. 

This was it; the last quarter of the game. A lineup of rested students against a tired team of staff. Could this be the comeback the students were looking for? 

Sadly no. Despite holding possession for the majority of the last quarter, and scoring buckets after buckets, it still was not enough for the students to win. The students put up a great fight, not giving up until the very end, and showing great sportsmanship; wearing a smile on their faces in spite of losing a tough match. With a score of 31-18, the staff took home another victory, making the score for staff vs students 3-0 in favour of the staff. 

As the staff keeps winning game after game, it seems more and more likely as if the students will lose in a clean sweep this year. Will the students regain their strength and fight back in next month's game? Only time will tell.

The start of the year has been so eventful with the football games, dances, and spirit days that it’s hard to keep track of all the things that have happened! So let’s recap, shall we?

On October 25th, ASA, BSU, MSU, and LASA collaborated to put together a Global Gala! The purpose was to show people bits of cultures with traditional food, cultural songs and dances, and traditional clothes. Anyone who went to it would agree that it was a fun experience. Students were allowed to put up stalls and sell handmade items, including crocheted flowers, crocheted animals and pumpkins, jewelry, henna and so many more.

October is correlated with Halloween and the spooky season. To celebrate the season, SAC effectively organized a variety of events to get students and staff in a festive mood. On October 27th, there was a perfectly timed Halloween Fair. The fair not only had a pumpkin painting contest, but also a bake sale, pie the co-prime, raffle tickets, and so many other fun mini-games. The fun music, games, and food made the fair a fun experience for students and teachers alike! Then, the night of October 30th was the Monster Mash, Glenview’s annual Halloween dance! From 8-10, Panthers partook in the festive event by wearing their creative costumes and joining in on the dancing.

November started with Take Your Kids to Work Day, a day where kids went to their parents' jobs to see how things were run. I’m sure that it was a fun experience for everyone that went! Just a week later, the College Fair took place in the Panther’s den (the library). Multiple colleges set up stands to give information to hopefuls who were looking for a path in colleges or trades. The experience was extremely helpful and enlightening. 

Remembrance Day is on November 11th, but because the 11th was a Saturday and the prior two days were exam days, the Remembrance Day Assembly was held on the 8th. The grade 9 drama class, the senior drama class, and the drama club did movement pieces to honour the soldiers who served in the war. A slideshow was also presented to showcase different art forms, all representing poppies or other aspects of the war. Overall, the assembly was moving and a gesture of respect towards those who served in the war. 

November 16th marked the third Staff vs Student game. After two losses, the students aimed to make a comeback during this month’s basketball game. Despite the students trying their hardest, the staff dominated once again; earning their third victory in a row with the final score of 31-18. Stay tuned to see who wins next time in December for the volleyball game!

November is also Battle Month! The 17th was the Battle of the Grades where a trivia game was organized in the cafeteria. Students from different grades competed against one another in a series of trivia challenges. The Battle of Heights happened a week later on the 24th in the cafeteria! This battle month event consisted of fun mini-games like hobby horse, limbo, and cup pong to name a few. The next battle, the greatest of them all, will be in the west gym on the 30th: the Battle of Jarman! Will Jarman be defeated again or will he emerge victorious? Join the Panthers in the gym to find out!

In November, the IB Collaboration club also worked to create an IB Trivia Night. The evening consisted of a trivia contest, a paper airplane competition, cup pong, a bean bag toss, and an art station. 

Lastly, the 22nd and 23rd of November were Spirit Days! On Wednesday, students were encouraged to wear school colours like red, black and white as future students would be touring the school for their grade 8 orientation. Thursday was Rhyme Without Reason! Students were encouraged to coordinate outfits that rhymed but made no sense. For example, someone could be a referee and another person could be a bumblebee. We saw so many creative outfits!

This is all you need to know about special events in October and November, Panthers! Stay tuned for more updates and have a great December!

Another month has passed, Panthers! Now, it’s time to talk about what’s to come next month. Of course, there is Remembrance Day (November 11th), Veterans Week (November 5th- 11th), and Indigenous Veterans Day (November 8th). It’s relatively safe to assume that Glenview will have Remembrance Day and Veterans Week well covered with: 

• An assembly

• Announcements, materials, and information posted by SAC

• Some lovely displays from the library.  

So, what else will be happening at Glenview? Well, we aren’t prepared to announce the monthly calendar just yet; however, there are some less-known commemorative dates going on in Canada during November. They are all thought-provoking and focus on broadening our knowledge and reflecting on Canadian history and society. Here is a brief summary of each commemorative date happening in the following month.

Overview

Hindu Heritage Month (& Dr. V.I. Lakshmanan)  -  Canada History Week  -  16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence  -  Holodomor Memorial Day 

Hindu Heritage Month

Let’s start with an event that runs all month long, Hindu Heritage Month. During Hindu Heritage Month, we acknowledge and celebrate Hinduism and the contributions of Canadians with Hindu heritage to all aspects of Canadian society. This includes social, economic, political, and cultural aspects, along with all the different fields within these aspects. This commemorative month was declared in Ontario in 2016 when Bill 56 was enacted to proclaim November as “Hindu Heritage Month.” 

Of course, there are various success stories and overall contributions to Canadian society from Hindu Canadians to talk about. One interesting individual is the highly and internationally regarded Doctor V.I. Lakshmanan. Born and Educated in India, Doctor V.I. Lakshmanan is a teacher, scientist, and innovator (in sustainable development, specifically with process technology). Lakshmanan taught at the University of Birmingham in England before moving to Canada in 1974. He has been bestowed many awards, one of them being the “Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.” Another award he was given is one of the highest civilian honours, the “Order of Canada Award.” The motto for this award is “They desire a better country.”

Doctor V.I. Lakshmanan came to be an officer of the Order of Canada for his achievements in science, social development, business, and advancements in research regarding the relationship between India and Canada. He is now in his 80s and has over 40 years of experience in skills development initiatives and technology commercialization. 

Now, if you got a call delivering the news that you are receiving the Order of Canada award, you might not believe it. Even so, Doctor V.I. Lakshmanan did realize he truly was being awarded with the Order of Canada. He would later respond with, “When the call came, I felt very humbled. God’s country has recognized one of its citizens. I feel very proud.”

Canada History Week

November 20th - 26th

Canada History Week is one of the more unique commemorative dates out there and has a yearly theme. In 2014, there were various daily themes throughout the week.

The Canada History Fund organizes Canada History Week to encourage reflection or research into Canadian history. How it works is that episodes produced for the week will be posted on both Historical Canada’s YouTube Channel and their website. Eventually, a digital magazine will be published on the Government of Canada’s website, where you can also find all the previous magazines. This year's theme involves the History of Black Achievement in Canada.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

November 25th - December 10th

On a global scale, violence against women is still a perpetuating and significant problem. This is shown by how only two out of three countries have outlawed domestic violence. In 37 countries, rape perpetrators can avoid prosecution by being married to, or by eventually marrying their victim. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a time to take action against, acknowledge, or learn about Gender-Based Violence. 

The 16 Days of Activism starts on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. November 25th is designated as the day to honour the three Mirabal sisters. The Mirabal sisters, Patria, Minerva and María, were Dominican political activists who were, on November 25th, 1960, assassinated by the Dominican Republic’s dictator, Rael Trujillo. The murder of the Mirabal sisters was an outrage to the public, and, in turn, Trujillo was also assassinated.

During the 16 Days of Activism, Canadians observe the Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (on December 6th). Over 30 years ago, on December 6th, 1989, 14 women were murdered in a misogynistic attack at Polytechnique Montréal (a university). The names of the victims are Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte, and Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz. On December 6th, we mourn the loss of and remember their lives while also remembering others who have also experienced gender-based violence and those who have lost their lives to it. You may also wear a white ribbon to honour the victims of the Polytechnique Montréal mass shooting. 

The 16 days of Activism ends on Human Rights Day (the 10th). Human Rights Day celebrates December 10th, 1948, when the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A document that holds the Guinness World Record as the most translated document (over 500 languages). As the document’s title suggests, it declares all human rights worldwide.

Holodomor Memorial Day

November 28th

Holodomor, in Ukrainian, means “death by hunger.” It refers to the famine-genocide perpetuated by Joseph Stalin (1932-1933) to essentially destroy the Ukrainian’s hopes of freedom and independence and their identities. Millions of Ukrainians died because of the Holodomor. Ukraine was under Moscow’s control for 70 years, and only in 1991, would Ukraine finally achieve independence from Soviet rule. 

Canada is home to the second-largest Ukrainian diaspora in the world, which means that Canada has the most Ukrainians who have migrated far from their ancestral homeland. In Canada, Holodomor Memorial Day is a time to remember and honour the millions of Ukrainians whose lives were slowly taken in the Holodomor. We also take Holodomor Memorial Day as a reminder to consciously be more inclusive and condemn any forms of prejudice, discrimination, racism, and hate.

Sources:

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/important-commemorative-days.html

Hindu Heritage Month:

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2022/11/statement-by-minister-hussen-on-hindu-heritage-month.html

https://www.hcdsb.org/2022/10/november-is-hindu-heritage-month/

https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-41/session-2/bill-56

https://www.thespec.com/news/hindu-heritage-council-of-hamilton-honours-dr-v-i-lakshmanan-for-order-of-canada-award/article_edf4b0be-96cd-5a40-a0ae-4a11343ce17a.html

https://canadaindiafoundation.com/dr-v-i-lucky-lakshmanan/

Canada History Week:

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/history-week.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/canada-history-fund/program-details.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/history-week.html

https://www.historicacanada.ca/productions/educational-videos/canada-history-week

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiE7YBxN9zmIOs6Q_cOUm6_v0hHuL82wJ

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence:

https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/commemorations-celebrations/16-days.html

https://www.un.org/en/observances/ending-violence-against-women-day/background

https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/commemorations-celebrations/16-days/national-day-remembrance.html

https://time.com/5793594/mirabal-sisters-100-women-of-the-year/

Holodomer Memorial Day:

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2020/11/minister-chaggers-statement-on-holodomor-memorial-day0.html

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/ukraines-history-and-its-centuries-long-road-to-independence

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaspora

https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/order-canada

https://ontariokonkanis.com/2022/01/06/dr-lucky-lakshmanan-supporter-of-oka-receives-order-of-canada/#:~:text=V.%20I.,and%20Canada%2DIndia%20relations%E2%80%9D.

Since last month, our school teams have established themselves as very competent. They’ve won many games and lost a few, but have overall had a great start to their seasons. After many practices and a handful of games, we can see that each team has improved greatly and their camaraderie has grown. 

Both of our volleyball teams have both had very mixed seasons. Both seem to get a good amount of wins matched by losses. For the junior team, they’ve had ten games so far. Their best game was against ECI with 3 (25,25,25) - 0 (10,11,1). However, all of their games have been great, managing to win several games. For the senior team, their season has also been going well. Winning a few games and becoming head-to-head in others, their best was undoubtedly against SSS with 3 (25,25,27) - 0 (12,8,25). Overall both teams are having a good season.

Our field hockey team wrapped up their season by displaying some amazing plays and teamwork. Over the season they had seven games, ending two of them in a tie. However, unfortunately, not getting a win. But they still had a good season, whether they won or not, they got out there and represented our school. 

And who could forget the games against GCI at our school? Both of our teams out performed them by miles. The junior team finished the game with 36-14. They played in front of many of our students, whose teachers let them come out to watch the game. Luckily, those who did come out were able to watch quite a game. The seniors had an amazing game as well. The seniors didn’t even let GCI score, ending the game at 43-0, and represented our school spirit. Both football teams are looking forward to a good performance in their upcoming games.

The fall season is approaching its end, and our teams are entering the final weeks of their run. But, for the teams that we have, we have done amazing overall. New teams will be looking for members soon, so be sure to show up to tryouts of something you're interested in. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about teams starting up in the coming weeks.

We’ll see you next month!

Hey Grade 12’s, this article is for you! 

If you are a graduating student and looking to apply for post-secondary options.  Make sure to keep an eye out for the events coming up that can give you a better idea of what schools you may want to attend. 

For students who want to apply to university, there are multiple upcoming fairs and virtual information sessions that you may want to look into! The OUF is a fair that gathers multiple universities at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from 10 am to 5 pm from October 21st to the 22nd. It is the perfect opportunity to talk to university representatives and discover the many different university programs available. If you want to visit their website for more information, make sure to go to the guidance classroom or even the website  https://www.ontariouniversitiesevents.ca/ouf/ to check it out! 

Another university fair to look out for is the Region Fair which goes to multiple cities around the province to give you information about universities in Ontario. The fair gives you the chance to speak to many different people including current and past students from many different universities in Ontario.  This fair takes place starting September 25th to November 13th, stopping at many different cities. To find the closest city to you at which they are stopping, check out the grade 12 guidance classroom or you could go to the website  https://www.ontariouniversitiesevents.ca/regional. 

Along with the fairs, there are also other upcoming events that can help you get ready to apply for university, including a “how to apply to university” information session coming to Glenview on October 11th. Make sure to save the date!

Many students will also be looking into college applications, and if you’re that student, then here are some upcoming events you should be looking out for!

There is a college fair coming up at Conestoga College. If you are looking for some inspiration as to where to apply, then make sure to visit the fair on Monday October 30th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Here, you can learn more about the colleges in Ontario, as well as what schools and programs you may want to attend. This is a great fair to go to if you are unsure of where you want to go, but know you want to go to college! If you need any more information about this fair, such as what schools will be there, then make sure to check out the grade 12 guidance classroom! 

If you are interested in applying to college make sure to attend the“how to apply to college” presentation being given at our school on October 31st. This will be a great way to begin to understand how to apply to these schools. Hopefully, this article informs you on the many upcoming opportunities, so you don’t have to be as stressed as you probably are now! Make sure to keep an eye out on the calendar and the grade 12 guidance class for any important events!  Wishing all grade 12’s some luck in their upcoming applications! 

GPSS Sports! Back For The Season

Following the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, sport teams have been gathering members. They may span across many fields and arenas and yet they are united through representation of our school. Now, only a couple weeks into the school year, we have a handful of teams. For our fall sports season, we are lucky to have a Jr. and Sr. football team, a field hockey team, a cross-country team, a Jr boys volleyball team, a Sr. boys volleyball team, and a Jr. and Sr. girls basketball team. Our athletes are hard at work practicing and preparing for the upcoming season and hopefully all their hours spent before school, at lunch, and after school will pay off. 

Though the games have only begun to start, the beginning of the season for the Sr. Football team has been great to say the least. Our seniors played against Preston and won by a landslide with 36 - 0, not letting them hope to see the end zone throughout the entire game. The Jr. Football team also had a good game on the 21st and they made many good plays, however the game ended at 20 - 36. They played well but it came down to a few slip-ups that decided the victor. 

The Girls Basketball teams have both had great starts to the season. The Jr. team has had two games so far. They had a great game on the 19th and they won 43-31, but on the 21st they lost 14-46. However our Senior team has been quite busy and successful. So far, they’ve had five games, including a tournament. In the tournament they won a game, but lost the next two. After that, in the regular season, they did awesome in both games. In their first game, they won 52-21 and did amazing in their next game, winning 64-8. Overall, their hard work has paid off and it looks like it will be a great season for them. 

Despite the season not having begun for them, the cross country team has been training and preparing. They have been doing practices and participating in “fun runs” throughout all of our region.  We’ve got a hard-working group of seventeen in that lineup, so be sure to cheer for them to continue to represent our proud school spirit.

From where we’re at, our sports seasons are looking great. All of our teams are putting in a lot of work and effort into the beginning of the season, and it will surely pay off down the line. We’re fortunate to have these great athletes, coaches, and students.

We’ll see you next month Panthers!