A Message from S.T.O.P. - Stop Tobacco @ Orchard Park!
March 25th is Kick Butts Day! Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to speak up and take action against Big Tobacco at more than 2,000 events from coast to coast. Today, Stop Tobacco at Orchard Park is planning a big event regarding the Smoke Free Ontario Act and the legislation prohibiting smoking or having lighted tobacco in a motor vehicle while a person under 16 years old is present. This event will take place on HWY 8 between Spartan and Dewitt in Stoney Creek at two times: one in the morning between 7:30am - 8:30am, and again in the afternoon between 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Stop Tobacco at Orchard Park is a youth oriented advocacy group that is made up of students at Orchard Park Secondary School in Stoney Creek, ON. Since 2004, S.T.O.P. has been working towards educating their fellow students and the community of tobacco related issues (personal health and the environment), and more politically oriented issues such as the influence of "big tobacco" companies and legal issues such as the Smoke Free Ontario Act. Please join us as we do our part to advocate for a Smoke Free Ontario. This project is sponsored as part of Ontario’s Student Voice program, SpeakUp!
This video was produced by S.T.O.P., Stop Tobacco @ Orchard Park, a youth driven teen advocacy group dedicated to spreading awareness of issues relating to tobacco use and the power of the 'Big Tobacco' companies. The inspiration behind this video was the "Declare Yourself" YouTube video that used reverse psychology to promote the importance of voting and being heard. In like fashion, the S.T.O.P. "Smoke!" video hopes to show people that the use of tobacco and supporting 'Big Tobacco' companies just doesn't make sense. Think about it! For more information on Kick Butts Day - visit http://www.kickbuttsday.org/
Orchard Park Students are Advocates for Safe Schools
Orchard Park Secondary School has been recognized by Hamilton Police Services for doing their part to put an end to bullying in their school.
As part of the Hamilton Police Service’s annual Safe Schools Challenge, students at Orchard Park Secondary: Alexs, Tiffanie, Rachel, Ian, Steven, and Kaitlyn, submitted a video that promotes the school as a safe and caring environment.
The students have made themselves advocates for keeping their school as safe as possible and this video entry is an example of their efforts.
The video won 3rd place in the Safe Schools Challenge and focuses around cyber-bullying, new technologies, and school fighting.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR FOR 2009 - 2010
Click HERE to read about the proposed calendar for the 2009 - 2010 school year. This draft calendar will be available for input from all stakeholder groups beginning February 24th, 2009 through our Website at www.hwdsb.on.ca or by email at info@hwdsb.on.ca.
Feedback will be collected from February 24th to March 31st, 2009. Based on stakeholder input, the calendar will then be finalized by Trustees and submitted for approval to the Ministry of Education.
You can find the board's proposed calendar and provide your input at THIS LINK.
Click Here to visit the ILC site for the OSSLT for some fantastic practice exercises to help you prepare for the test!
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test: April 2
Orchard Park Sports
The Hamilton Spectator has teamed up with Hamilton high schools for up-to-date sports coverage. CLICK HEREto read Bonnie Chen's Orchard Park sports reports.
Grade 9 Fun Day!
Grade 9 Fun Day was a huge success. Check out the slideshow at the top of the page to relive the fun.
On this day, grade 9 students had the opportunity to meet new friends, build relationships with senior students and have some fun while warming up to their new surroundings.
