We are now collecting items for the VOCM Cares/Metrobus Thanksgiving Food Drive. Please bring in any non-perishable food items you may have. The deadline is Oct. 11th. Mr. House will collect these from classrooms throughout the week.

This year, our school is proudly taking part in the annual Terry Fox School Run to continue Terry’s dream of a world without cancer. Our walk will take place next Friday, October 4th. Donations can be made on-line (check your child’s Google Classroom for the link), or you can send in money to your homeroom teacher.

Whichever homeroom raises the most money will be awarded a class Pizza Party.

Skills Canada is a competition that provides students in grades 7 to 9 the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in various categories, such as baking, coding, graphic design, photography, and more. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, November 23rd, and students interested in participating can express their interest by completing this Google Form.

Grade 9 students will be given priority as it is their last year to compete, and the remaining spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

Feel free to email Ms. Jacklyn Ghaney for more details!

For more information, check out the slideshow below.

On Tuesday, October 8th, MDJH will be holding its annual Kids Eat Smart Walk to Breakfast. Donations to support our school’s Breakfast Club are greatly appreciated – you can donate online today by going to www.kidseatsmart.ca⁠. Every $1 donated is a breakfast for a child.

There will be a Grade 7 Boys open volleyball tryout on Thursday, October 3 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the school gym.