The second week of school has come and gone with students finally settling into their routines. Class schedules have been finalized, some extracurriculars have been joined and homework has been (mostly) completed. As we dive into the year, more and more areas of the school are coming back to life from sports teams to our student council.
Thursday, September 12 was Stand Up Against Bullying Day. Students were asked to wear a pink shirt to show solidarity with bullying victims. For those who may be wondering, “why pink?” It is because in 2007 a Nova Scotia student was bullied for wearing a pink shirt on the first day of school. Shortly after, two Grade 12 students distributed pink shirts around the school to stand with the bullied student. It has since grown to be a Canada-wide tradition with most schools participating. Standing up to bullying can be especially daunting for youth as it involves a lot of confidence and resilience. By showing our support for bullying victims we can help liberate them and give them the power to speak up for themselves.
Deciding what to do after high school might be one of the most important decisions a teen has to make. There are several different routes to go from college, apprenticeships, the workforce, or university. To help students navigate one of these pathways there was an introductory session on how to apply to university on Monday, September 15. Here, students learned how to navigate OUAC (Ontario Universities’ Application Centre), the portal they will be using to apply to in-province universities. Students planning on going into university next fall must have their applications submitted by January 15, 2025 and can expect to hear back from their chosen programs by the end of May 2025. There are plans for a trip to the Espanola university fair on Thursday, September 19 so that students can explore their choices and ask questions. On the same day, the application portal opens.
There is always something to keep students busy at MSS, especially when it comes to athletics. So far there have been four teams hosting tryouts including: cross country, girls’ basketball, boys’ volleyball and mountain biking. Looking forward to seeing all of our teams’ success.
This week, and several more to come, have been packed with activities for students. Our school community comes together to make each week a memorable one!
Until next time, go, Mustangs, go!
