Daily Announcements.
Morning Announcements
Monday, November 23, 2020
Day 2
Griffy’s Grill Lunch Special:
All Specials are $3.50 for Snack Size or $5.50 for the Full Meal Size.
Daily Special: Mac & Cheese
Spicy Chicken Flat Bread
Daily Specials Include A Small Milk
Students Council:
Student Services:
Grads the 20-21 classroom code is: ysjqyo3
Please sign up if you are in grade 12 so you can receive announcements specific to you.
The first ever King’s Essay Writing Contest is open to grade 12 students. The topic is what makes a book a classic? We invite students to respond to this question using one text of their choice (a novel, play, graphic novel, poem, etc.) The winner will receive a gift card to the King’s Co-op Bookstore valued at the price of all the books students will need for their first year of university at King’s, and the winning essay will be published on the King’s website. The deadline is December 14. Students can find more details on our website.
We will also be hosting an online writing workshop for high school students, particularly those interested in our essay contest. Students will learn how to write a university-level essay from expert writing instructors who work in the Foundation Year Program. Michelle Wilband (Faculty member in the Foundation Year Program) and FYP writing coach Mark Burke will be hosting the online workshop on November 29 at 4 p.m. AST. This workshop is open to all high school students, and they can register for the event on our website.
Any grade 12 student interested in St FX please sign up for your ticket to their virtual meeting to be held on December 1st at 6:30.
You can find the link in your 20-21 Horton Grad classroom.
PROM Dresses anyone?
We have a Fairy Godmother! If you or anyone you know is still in need of a prom dress – please contact Ms. Coldwell or Ms. Hennebery by email.
An NSCC college-wide virtual open house event is taking place November 17-26, 2020. The college has set up a series of webinars and information about the event which is all contained in the website, https://www.nscc.ca/openhouse/
NSCC is also offering a draw for a $1000 tuition credit again this year as well, we will be waiving the application fee.
ALL students interested in NSCC should register for this event.
QUESTIONS? SEE GUIDANCE
Scholarships/Bursaries:
SCHOLARSHIPS and bursaries are continually being updated on our website, keep checking back!
Clubs and Activities:
Dressember meeting at lunch in Mrs. MacDonalds room in the green wing!
VICTORY TAEKWONDO
Taekwondo empowers! Participation in Taekwondo offers people an opportunity to build self-esteem, courage and self-efficacy. They become more confident, embrace new challenges and learn to be leaders. You can start at any age or fitness level. Come in and try 2 classes for free.
We also have a Kickboxing class and Bootcamp! Both will help improve strength and fitness in a fun atmosphere. Which class is right for you? Contact Victory Taekwondo and find out!
Find us on Facebook (Victory Taekwondo) or Instagram (victory.tkd)
Email: tkdvictory@hotmail.com or call 902-670-7897
Year books are on sale! Check the Student Google Classroom for the link, or see Ms. Kennie in the main office.
Student IDs have arrived – please see Ms. Kennie in the main office to pick yours up.
Music:
Library:
Want to know about new books in the library before they hit the shelves? Want to be among the first to read them? If so, email or see Mrs. Jacquard to be added to the list of students who will receive a Google Slideshow of new books every time a new batch is received.
Athletics:
Sports Announcements
(Monday, November 23rd, 2020)
D1 Boys Hockey”
On Saturday, the Horton Griffins took on their rival NKEC titans. The Griffins had a dominant performance walking away with a 6-3 victory. It was a great team effort with strong passing and hard fore-checking. Carter Parsons led the way with 2 goals and single goals were scored by Tommy Shaw, Brady Reeves, CJ Zinck and Jackson Campbell. Mason Veinotte picked up the win in nets for his first Horton versus NKEC game. It should also be noted that this was the annual Stockings Were Hung game and the fans, players and family didn’t disappoint. A lot of items and monetary donations were collected for this worthy cause! Thank you to all that helped with such a wonderful cause!
D1 Girls Hockey:
Girls did a fantastic job Friday night in Middleton. They battled hard with Sarah Hogan and Reanne Curry getting on the board for Horton, while Lily Price was stellar in nets!. The girls ended up losing 10-2 however they should be incredibly proud of their efforts!
Volleyball:
D1 Boys Volleyball:
Good luck to our guys as they host their regional semi-final later today here at Horton. Although spectators are still not allowed in school gyms there is a live-stream available on Horton’s YouTube Channel for everyone to cheer on from home.
Jr. Girls Volleyball:
A friendly reminder of today’s practice from 3:30-5:00 pm.
Basketball Reminder:
D1 Boys Basketball:
The guys hosted CEC on Saturday at the Louis Millett Centre coming away with an easy victory by roughly 30 points. The squad is now 4-0 and had the luxury of getting most of the roster in the game for some meaningful minutes of game action. Ryan Newcombe, one of the rookies getting some experience in his first game played his heart out battling for loose balls and grabbing some rebounds vs the big boys in the paint. Next up, the guys likely travel to Halifax to take on Halifax Grammar in a huge test of basketball’s elite teams. Good job guys!
Archery:
Staff and students interested in today’s shooting session being held from 5:00-7:00 pm are asked to confirm their attendance with Mr. Pleasant in the gym at recess or lunch.
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Monday, November 23rd, 2020
3:30-5:00 pm
Office Side: D1 Boys Volleyball (Regional – Semi-final Match)
Full Wall Side: Jr. Girls Volleyball (Practice)
5:00-7:00 pm
Office Side: D1 Boys Volleyball (Regional – Semi-final Match)
Full Wall Side: Archery (Practice)
7:00-9:00 pm
Full Wall Side: JV Girls Basketball (Practice)
Office Side: D1 Boys Basketball (Practice)
Last but not least …
Something to Think About …
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.”
(Stephen Covey)
Griffins, let’s make today a great day!
