Exciting times are happening at Manitoulin Secondary School
High school life is always bustling with activities and events, and the recent happenings at MSS have been nothing short of exciting! From welcoming a new staff member to a delicious feast, it has been an eventful time for both students and staff.
MSS had the privilege of welcoming a new school social worker—Emma—to their crew. Student well-being is important for academic success and Emma plays a crucial role in providing support to students. On Tuesday, October 31 Emma invited students to introduce themselves to her by handing out candy in her office and offering face painting. Welcome, Emma!
Last week, Grade 10 students had to write the literacy test also known as the OSSLT. This is a standardized test everyone hoping to graduate must pass. To prepare, students were offered test-writing tutorials during lunchtime in the days leading up to the test. The actual test took place during period one and two on Wednesday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 2. Students can expect to find out if they have passed the test before the end of the school year.
MSS has an exciting new adventure planned for French students! Mme. Cheng is preparing for a senior French trip in March 2025. Students would travel in a group to Europe, visiting London, Paris and Rome! Along the way they would see world-famous landmarks from each region. In London students would visit Covent Garden, the National Gallery, Leicester Square, Big Ben and the House of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, the changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, Borough Market, and the London Eye. In Paris students would see Place de la Concorde, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. Lastly, in Rome students will explore the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps. This trip is run through EF Educational Tours and will take place over a nine-day period. Parents of students interested in going were asked to attend a meeting on Tuesday, November 7 to discuss important details such as the impact of travel and what the students will be doing abroad.
The culmination of SHARE/Go Green’s Halloween for Hunger efforts have been totaled. The students gathered over a thousand pounds of non-perishable food items and over eight-hundred dollars in donations for Manitoulin Family Resources Food Bank. Great work, Mustangs!
On Wednesday, November 1 students were encouraged to bring reusable plates and cutlery to school to partake in a school-wide feast. Spaghetti and side dishes were served along with a plethora of desserts. These regular feasts create a sense of community in the school where everyone can come together and enjoy a meal. The food is made and brought in by volunteering students and staff who want to partake in the feast. This event is hosted and run by the Three Fires Confederacy. Thank you to those who made this event possible!
That is all for this week! Until next time, go, Mustangs, go!
