Centre Wellington D.H.S.
905 Scotland St., Fergus, ON
Upcoming Events
Semester 2
February 2 - Semester 2 Starts
February 5 - Coffee House
February 9- Semester 1 Report Cards Go
Home
February 13 - 20 - Grad Photos & Semester
2 Photos
February 16 - Family Day
February 19 - Course Selections Due
February 23 - 27 - Clubs Week
February 25 - Senior Survivor
March 9 - 13 - Spring Spirit Week
March 11 - Interim Progress Reports Go
Home
March 16 - 20 - March Break
March 26 - EQAO Grade 10 Literacy Test
April 1- Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews
April 13 - Term 1 Ends
April 14 - Term 2 Begins
April 3 - Good Friday
April 6 - Easter Monday
April 17 - Report Cards Go Home
May 2 – School Council Bottle Drive
May 5 - Bye Bye Black Bird Begins
May 11 - 15 - Prom Proposal Week
May 15 - Falconstock
May 15 - Co-op Breakfast/Expo
May 15 - Credit in Jeopardy Letters Go
Home
May 18 - Victoria Day Holiday
May 19 - 22 - CW Idol
May 25 - 29 - Grad Week
June 5 - Prom
June 9 - 10 - Grade 9 EQAO Math Test
June 10 - Athletic Banquet
June 12 – Year End Assembly
June 17 - 23* -Semester 2 Final
Compulsory Exams
*PLEASE DO NOT BOOK FAMILY
VACATIONS/EVENTS DURING EXAM TIME
Teacher PLC days: Feb. 6, 20, March 6,
27, Apr. 10, May 8, 22, June 5
PD Days: Apr. 24, June 24, 25, 26
School Council Meetings: Feb.23,
Mar. 30, Apr. 27, May 25
Watch for our
High School Falcons Review newsletter available
monthly in the
main office.
Website: www.ugdsb.on.ca/cwdhs
February, 2015
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE:
Welcome to our February Newsletter. At Centre Wellington, preparations are well underway to have an exciting and
enriching Semester Two. February always brings decision
making time for students and families as it is time to make
course selections for the school year 2015-2016. Students
will need to consider their chosen pathway and the choices
that will lead them to the workplace, apprenticeship, college
or university. This is a particularly exciting time for our
graduates as they decide their next focus.
Please access our school website and our on-line course calendar for information about course selection. All CW students will be selecting 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 guidance department if you
have any questions about this process.
January 13 we welcomed future Centre Wellington Falcons
to an information evening. Our excitement about our wide
and varied programs shone through loud and clear. Thanks
to all for spreading the word in our communities that CW is
a GREAT place to be.
This semester will also bring the Ontario Secondary School
Literacy Test for all of our grade 10 students. This test is a
graduation requirement and here at CW we will be working
hard, both in classes and in additional tutoring sessions, to
prepare students for the March 26, 2015 test. There will be
opportunities for students to challenge themselves in the
classroom, in the gymnasium, and through our many clubs
and other events. Please encourage your son/daughter to get
involved!
With the winter weather, safety on the front driveway is an
increased focus. Please obey the posted signs on the 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 driveway provides a safe drop off for student and frees the lane from congestion.
Punctuality is also important to us. Please help your daughter/son to be at school on time. Positive skills for the workplace are always important for present and future success.
We continue to bring in the best and the brightest to work
with our Centre Wellington students. This semester we welcome Mr. Burns who is joining our Phys. Ed. Dept. Mr.
Dow who is joining us in the Science Dept. & Mr. Hesler
who is joining our Math Dept. Remember to follow me on
Twitter for the latest news @cwprincipal
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!
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EQAO -- OSSLT
On Thursday, March 26, 2015, Grade 10 students will be writing
the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. The test measures
literacy skills across all subject areas up to the end of Grade 9. It
must be successfully completed in order for a student to graduate
with a diploma (OSSD).
Students have already written a practise test in preparation, which
has been assessed and returned. Key areas of need have been identified and students have been provided with strategies to help with writing the OSSLT. Further in-school coaching and mentoring will be
provided throughout the weeks leading up to the Test.
Students who may require further support have been invited to participate in the Pass The Test Program
(PTTP), which is offered at no cost. The PTTP one and a half hour sessions begin at 3:30 p.m. at
CWDHS on the following dates: February 23, 25 and 26; March 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, and 23. All eligible
to write the OSSLT are welcome to participate.
Parents and students are also encouraged to review sample booklets of the OSSLT provided by the
EQAO, which can be located at http://www.eqao.com/Parents/Secondary/10/10.aspx?Lang=E&gr=10.
NEW YORK CITY
ARTS TRIP
CWDHS ART SHOW
March & April at the Aboyne Library
April 22 - 25, 2015
Visual Art Students’ work will once
Meeting for all students and
again be on display at the Wellington County Library parents Wednesday, April 8th
(Aboyne Branch) during library regular opening hours. at 6:30 pm in Room 1051
This year’s exhibit will feature large works on canvas (Drama Room). Final trip
by our graduating Grade 12 students.
payments will be collected on or around
February 11th.
What’s new???
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Online 2015/16 course selection is due Feb 19
Students please go to UGCLOUD
Use
to submit course choices
Instructions, course descriptions and course selection worksheets can be found on the CWDHS website
Student Services includes:
Guidance, Student Success and the Library
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Ms. Griffin: Teacher Librarian
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Mr. Mahnic: Teacher Librarian
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Mr. Jamieson: Grade 9 Guidance Counsellor / SHSM Lead
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Ms Stevens: Grade 9 Guidance Counsellor / Student Success Teacher
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Ms Ginzel: Grade 10 and 11 Guidance Counsellor
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Ms Adams: Grade 12 Guidance Counsellor / SHSM Lead
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Ms Sonnet: Child and Youth Counsellor
S.A.F.F.E. Committee News
CW Safe And Friendly For Everyone Committee is gearing up for "Day of Pink" on April 8, 2015. International Day of Pink is a day where communities across the Country, and across the World, can
unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop homophobic, transphobic and all forms of
bullying.
A reminder to students that they can report bullying incidents in the Upper Grand District School Board.
Students can report through "Stop a Bully", an on-line bullying reporting tool. The bright pink "Report
Bullying" button can be found on the CWDHS homepage.
We are looking for any parents who would like to join our S.A.F.F.E. committee. If you are interested,
please call Heather Ginzel at 519 843-2500, ext. 313.