Centre Wellington D.H.S.
905 Scotland St., Fergus, ON
Website: www.ugdsb.on.ca/cwdhs
February, 2014
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Good Day! Semester One has come to a snowy end. At Centre
Wellington preparations are well under way to have an exciting and
enriching Semester Two. February always brings decision-making time for
 Family Day Holiday - Feb. 17
students and families as it is time to make course selections for the school
 Options Due - Feb. 21
year 2014-2015. Students will need to consider their chosen pathways
and the choices that will lead them to the workplaces, apprenticeship,
 Grad Photos - Feb. 14 - 21
college or universities. This is a particularly exciting time for our
 Senior Survivor - Feb. 26
graduates as they decide where their next focus will be.
Please access our school website and our on-line course calendar for
 Interim Progress Reports Go Home - Mar. 4
information on course selection. All CW students will be selecting
 PD Day - Mar. 7
courses on-line and parental input is a crucial part of the process.
LINK: www.myblueprint.ca/uppergrand Please don’t hesitate to call the
 March Break - Mar. 10 - 14
Guidance Department if you have any questions about this process. On
 Student/Parent/Teacher Interviews - Mar. 20
January 14 we welcomed future Centre Wellington Falcons to an
information evening. The excitement about our wide and varied program
 EQAO Literacy Test - Mar. 27
shone through loud and clear. Thanks to all for spreading the word in
 Term 2 Begins - Apr. 14
our communities that CW is a GREAT place to be.
This semester will also bring the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
 Good Friday - Apr.18
for all of our Grade 10 students.. This test is a graduation requirement
 Easter Monday - Apr. 21
and here at CW we will be working hard, both in classes and in additional
tutoring sessions, to prepare students for the March 27, 2014 test. There
 Semester II Midterm Report Cards - Apr. 22
will be opportunities for students to challenge themselves in the
 Major Drama Production - May 7- 10
classroom, in the gymnasium and through our many clubs and activities,
including our Musical this Spring. Please encourage your son/daughter to
 Co-op Bkfst . & Expo - May 16
get involved!
 Victoria Day - May 19
With the winter weather safety procedures in place the front-drop
driveway is an increased focus. Please obey the posted signs on the
 Credit in Jeopardy Letters Go Home - May 20
laneway and do not drop off or pick up able-bodied students in the front
laneway between 8:30-9:30 and between 2:30 and 3:30. The second
 Prom - May 30
driveway provides a safe drop off for students and frees the lane from
 Athletic Banquet - June 11
congestion.
Punctuality is also important to us. Please help your daughter/son to be
 EQAO Math Assessment Grade 9 - June 10 & 11
at school on time. Positive skills for the workplace are always important
Many culminating activities occur during classes the
for present and future success.
last 2 weeks of the semester. These evaluations
We continue to bring in the best and the brightest to work with our
cannot be re-scheduled.
Centre Wellington students. This semester we welcome Mr. Watkins,
Mr. O’Brien , Mr. Pettis, Mrs. Phillips, Ms. Heseltine, Mr. Bonin, Mr.
 Final Exams June 19-25. Do not book trips,
jobs etc. as these exams are COMPULSORY Mostyn, & Mrs. Walmsley
Thanks for all of your support!
in this time block.
Upcoming Events
PLC Days: Feb.14, 28, Mar. 21, Apr. 4, 17, May 2, 16,
30 - Period 1 starts @ 9:25
Farewell to: Erik Drebit, Co-op, Kyla Haramule, Art, Joanne Harris, Co-op, Mike Kolinas, Math, Ashley Meagher, Business,
Allison Sheppard, Resource, Celeste Compion and Mary Gardner on leave.
GRADUATES
Graduating high school - what a privilege!
Be sure to apply in the Guidance Department for awards. It is also very important that all graduating students submit proof of
completing their 40 volunteer hours.
Congratulations to all graduating students!
INCLEMENT WEATHER
School bus cancellations and the list of schools subsequently closed to students are posted on the Board’s website
(www.ugdsb.on.ca) by 6:30 a.m. and are broadcast on local radio stations.
You can also call the school 519-843-2500 ext. 4.
EQAO-OSSLT
On March 27 Grade 10 students will be writing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. The test measures whether or
not they are meeting the minimum standard for literacy across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9. “Successful completion
of the literacy test is one of the 32 requirements students must meet to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
" (http://www.eqao.com/Educators/educator.aspx?Lang=E)
Students will write a practice test in preparation for the EQAO test. Please check the school website for the practice test
date. Based on the results, some students will be referred for mentoring in our Pass The Test Program. You can find sample
test booklets at the web address that will help you to prepare your child:
http://www.eqao.com/Parents/Secondary/10/10.aspx?Lang=E&gr=10
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NEW COURSE SELECTION ON-LINE
All Grade 9,10,11 & 12 course selections will be completed
on-line this year through www.myblueprint.ca. Guidance counsellors will be visiting classes in February
with instructions. Please complete by Friday, February 21, 2014.
CWDHS Student Photography Show
January 10th- February 21st, 2014
Cassandra Morrison, CWDHS Student -- The CWDHS Student Photography Show features 33 original photos taken by
students in Centre Wellington District High School. The various works include digital colour photos, photogram, digital
colour sketches, and mixed media.
Twenty-five Grade 11 and 12 students are proud to display the beautiful images they have captured from the world around
them. They have the chance to share their work with friends, family, and other people in the community. Whether it’s a
photo of an everyday object or a shot of wildlife, they have transformed a casual experience into something magical using
photography as well as photo editing skills.
The Photography Show will be on display in the Harris Gallery at Elora Centre for the Arts
from January 10th- February 21st. The Gallery is open Monday- Friday from 9:00am- 5:00pm,
and Saturday from 12:00pm- 4:00pm. Everyone is welcome.
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville St. Elora ON, N0B 1S0 519-846-9698 | info@ecfta.ca |
www.ecfta.ca
CWDHS Visual Art
students' work will again
be on display at the Wellington
County Library (Aboyne
Branch) throughout March and
April 2014. Paintings, pastels,
clay sculptures and more will
highlight the creativity and skill
of our talented students. Work will be on display during
library regular opening hours.
NYC Trip
(Arts, Business, and Fashion students)
April 23 - 26
Student and parent meeting (Wed.
April 9 at 6:30 in Room 1051 - the
Drama Room).
SAFFE Committee News
Coming soon!
We had a great week of events for SAFFE CDUB Week in November. We are
looking forward to Day of Pink on April 9th, 2014. T-shirt sales will be up and
running again for this event! The t-shirts are great to have for the event; as well,
they are great to wear year long. Students can order
their t-shirts from the Falcon Mart Store at School.
Grade nines will receive order forms in homerooms.
Students have a new way of reporting bullying
incidents in the Upper Grand District School
Board. Students can report through “Stop a Bully”,
an online bullying reporting tool. The bright pink
“Stop a Bully” button is easy to use for both web browsers and mobile devices
such as smartphones. There is a link on the CW web site and at the UGDSB site
a musical production about the familiar
Dr. Seuss characters we all know and
love. This show is fun for all ages!
Performance dates are May 7-10th.
Ticket sales will begin in April. Check
the CWDHS website for more
information
Theatre Centre
Wellington
Presents..."Seussical”
at www.ugdsb.on.ca/stop-a-bully.
Encounters with Canada
Once again, Centre Wellington has many fine “
” ambassadors going to
Ottawa to participate with 135 students from every province in Canada. Our students have had or will have had an insider’s
view of the capital city, including exclusive access to the Museum of Civilization after hours.
Students decide when they will go based on the theme of the week. Our current diversity for 2013/2014 includes Arts &
Culture, Science &Technology, Journalism & Communications, International Affairs, Sports & Fitness, RCMP, Ecology &
Environment, Medicine & Health, Politics, Law, Canada Remembers, and Vimy: Canada's Coming of Age.
Students attending this school year are: Kaylee Punter, Mariah Coverdale, Sydney Welch, Nick McKellar, Emily Hughes, Scott
Simpson, Ethan Roach, Josh Held, Graham Wilmot, Annie Farquhar, Leah Hosack, and Connor French
Any student who will represent our school well is welcome to attend Encounters. The student must be 14 years old and no
older than 17 years at the time of attending. A student can only attend once in a lifetime and our students have been telling
us for years it is a “once-in-a lifetime experience!”
Wake up Wellington – Live Free Campaign
Many children and youth go to school unprepared to learn. They have not had the right nourishment, which makes it difficult
for them to focus. Numerous studies have shown that students who are hungry do not perform as well as others in school.
Our Wake up Wellington Breakfast program helps hungry students reach their potential by providing a healthy start to their
day of learning. Our loonie lunches also help students fuel their brains by providing a nutritious meal at an affordable price.
Students can purchase a $10 card for 12 lunches. Is your teen one of the 450 students who participates in Wake up
Wellington each day?
The Live Free campaign is one way that Wake up Wellington raises money each year. Each Wednesday morning throughout
the month of February, we will be accepting donations for our Live Free campaign. You can learn more about the campaign
and also donate online to receive a tax receipt. All money raised goes directly to purchase food for our Wake up Wellington
programs. Wake up Wellington Donation Page - http://my.e2rm.com/PersonalPage.aspx?registrationID=2202687