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P R E S I D E N TJames BAKER
C R E AT I V E D I R E CTO RJason STACEY
C R E AT I V E P R O D U CT I O NDereck ADDIETim FRANKIW
A DV E R T I S I N G S A L E SSusan [email protected]
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HALLOWEEN FUN FESTIN CLARKSON VILLAGE
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22IS SELLING YOUR HOMELIKE DATING?Article by Colette Rabba
SHOULD I RENOVATE BEFORE I SELL?Article by Stephanie Hebb
MALAWI: THE WARM HEART OF AFRICAArticle by Valerie Stacey
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SCHOOL LIFE
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C O M M U N I T Y C A P T U R E D • 5
01: Clarke Memorial Hall. 02: The team from Dunk n’ Dip. 03: Charles Sousa, Ellen Timms, Barb Crombie, and Jim Tovey help cut the ribbon. 04: Ric from Ric’s Recollections in Port Credit watches on as Charles Sousa addresses the crowd. 05: The team from Yoga Seven 06: Port Credit’s favourite hashtag - #ilovepc
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BIA GRAND OPENING
AT CLARK MEMORIAL HALLThe Grand Opening was a huge success.
Congratulations to the BIA.
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HALLOWEEN FUNFEST IN CLARKSON VILLAGE
IT WAS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN FOR HALLOWEEN FUN in Clarkson Village as local businesses teamed up to hand
out treats to all the Trick or Treaters, big and small.
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01: Star Wars Family. 02: Eugene and Red Lobster Emmett taking a seat. 03: Kiana (aka Jessie) handing out apples. 04: Gorilla Nicolas, Pumpkin Jessie, Devil Angel Robin, and Superman Darcey. 05: Clarkson Village is a buzz.
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01: Even our four legged friends got into the act. 02: Gold Power Ranger Cameron and Pink Power Ranger Selena.
03: The gang from Michaels Hair, Body, Mind. 04: James, Anthony, Luca, and Adrian. 05: Super Mario Sam and
Luigi Liam. 06: Dad Anthony, Mom Laura with Luna the Elephant, and Princess Samantha.
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C O M M U N I T Y C A P T U R E D • 9
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01: Benjamin, Brianna and Sloane ready to create. 02: Krystian holding his amazing painting of a cat.
03: Shawn and Jack. 04: Sydney doing Spin Art.
IT’S PARTY TIME!2ND ANNUAL 4 CATS STUDIO HALLOWEEN PARTY
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The night was perfect for the White Oaks Pumpkin Walk in Lorne Park.
WHAT A FRIGHT!
10TH ANNUAL
LORD HARVEY CUP
WHITE OAKS
PUMPKIN WALK
THE 10TH ANNUAL LORD HARVEY CUP, a best of 3 street hockey series in honour of beloved father and grandfather Harvey Reid, once again went down to the wire with white defeating black in sudden death overtime 5-4. Here’s to another 10 years!
C O M M U N I T Y C A P T U R E D • 11
Should you get a haircut before you go on a date? Should you
renovate before you sell? Because I have a background in home
design and renovation, I frequently get the question when my
clients are thinking of selling: “What should I do to my home to
get the most offers?” I like to compare it to dating. Depending
on what you’re willing to do to get that “hot date” with a buyer, renovating
and design can make your home more attractive to the largest pool of
buyers and can help you get the price you deserve. I think most people
would at least put a little effort into their appearance before a date – and
your home is no different. Even though the market is hot right now, you
always have competition. Your home should look it’s best to attract buyers
who are excited to make you a high offer!
Picture yourself newly on the (dating) market. Would you throw on some
old jeans and a comfy t-shirt and say “Accept me as I am!” Or would you
get your hair styled, buy yourself a new outfit and refuse to accept the first
offer that comes along? This is how you should treat your home before
you list it. Here are a few ideas from a dating perspective to get your home
looking spiffy before you sell.
I LIKE YOUR SMILE!The first thing that people find attractive is the brightness of someone’s
smile. You can compare this to your home’s curb appeal. The front of your
home should be warm and inviting. Like having a nice smile, having a clean
safe porch, a welcome mat and some planters will make people feel that if
the outside is cared for, then so must the inside. (I’ve had clients walk away
and not even go inside the home because of poor exterior maintenance.)
OVERDOING THE MAKEUP?Just like a beauty regimen, we should have one for our homes. Regardless
of selling, you should always have a maintenance routine so that when
it’s time to sell you’re not rushing around putting temporary patches on
things. Just like wearing too much makeup, people will know a quick
“spackle job” versus a professionally done repair.
GOT SOME “JUNK IN THE TRUNK”?Keeping clutter in your garage or basement might be detrimental to your
home being sold. It makes people wonder, “What if they don’t take all their
junk with them? How long will all this take to move?”
Having a little extra “junk in your trunk” might be acceptable when it
comes to your *ahem* booty – but when it comes to clutter in your home,
it’s best to clear some of that extra junk out!
ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE, DISTRACT FROM THE NEGATIVE!Using a stager to set up your homes best features and taking excellent
photos of your home will make it sell faster and for top dollar. Even though
buyers aren’t buying your furniture and accessories, it’s a proven fact that
people like to see clean modern décor and neutral paint colours to help
imagine themselves living the beautiful lifestyle that this image evokes.
THE 5 SENSESLike looking and smelling good for that hot date, what else can you do to
attract that handsome buyer? Helping you when you list with me means
I will help you prep your home to not just look it’s best but to tingle all the
senses of each potential buyer. Your home should look good, smell good,
sound good, feel good and even have tasty treats to entice your buyers! I
help my clients’ homes look good not just with proper lighting and décor,
but with a fresh clean (not artificial) scent or just fresh coffee brewing - a
scent most people love. Next, a little soft background music, and I always
like leaving a little treat like cookies for the potential buyers to nibble
on after a showing. Last but not least, I love the feel of soft towels, fur
throws or a fluffy rug to give those buyers a sensory memory that they
will remember and love.
When you’re ready to list your home, please give me a call. I will help turn
your home into a buyer’s delight!
Is Selling your Home
LIKE DATING?
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Imagemaker Gallery hosted the work of Janice Ykema. One of her paintings will become the official poster
for the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto.
LESS IS MOREART EXHIBIT
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See what a Big Impact Small Art Can have with Artists Leo Dias, Claudio Ghirardo, Nisreen Askar, Sandra Robson and Stas Guzar displaying artwork at Clarke Hall
C O M M U N I T Y C A P T U R E D • 13
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When considering selling a house, many people ask whether or not they should renovate in order to garner a higher price. There is no one answer to this question as it very much depends on your specific circumstances.
There are two circumstances when it probably does not make sense to renovate and they are at either end of the spectrum. If your house is already the best one on the street, you are probably at the top of the market and won’t recognize any additional benefit. If your house is the worst on the street - in need of both costly repairs and remodeling - it probably makes sense to sell as-is. One technique your realtor might employ is to list below market value, hold off offers until a specific time and try to create a competition that will push the sale price up as high as the market allows.
If your property falls within the two extremes it is more difficult to decide what to do. First, make sure you know your competition. What have homes sold for and in what kind of shape? Would “staging” be sufficient to show your home’s full potential? By staging I mean, fresh paint, de-cluttering, modernizing hardware and lighting fixtures and potentially renting some furnishings for the showings.
If you determine that a renovation is necessary, be prudent about it. Set a budget and stick to it. And spend your money wisely. In general, kitchen and bathroom renovations generate the highest ROI so start there. Sometimes inexpensive solutions can go a long way. Replace the kitchen counter, reface cabinets and change hardware, the sink and appliances rather than rebuilding the kitchen from the floor up. In the bathroom, paint a neutral colour, re-glaze the tub, replace the toilet and vanity and change up old lighting fixtures and hardware.
If in doubt, a realtor can help you determine what steps to take based on recent sales in your neighbourhood.
Should I
RENOVATE BEFORE I SELL?
Article by: STEPHANIE HEBB
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MALAWITHE WARM HEART OF AFRICA
Travelling to Africa and meeting the people had always been a dream
of mine. When the opportunity came up to travel and learn about this
amazing continent I knew my chance had finally arrived. Knowing this
trip would be costly, I turned to the community for help. Through a
massive garage sale, and a fundraiser bbq, I was able to come up with
the funds to send me across the ocean and fulfill my life long dream.
People have asked me what the best part of my trip was and I have such
a hard time answering because there were so many amazing aspects. I
will always remember meeting both of my family’s sponsor children. It
was such a blessing to be able to personally connect with the children
as well as their mothers. I look forward to continuing to connect our
families through letters and pictures.
As I said, my mind was blown by the all of the amazing things we
saw as a result of the work of the staff and volunteers in the World
Vision communities. I especially appreciated hearing the stories of
the changes that were made possible by a new borehole. For one
family in particular, having clean water available meant that the
children weren’t late for school because the mother didn’t have to
walk for hours to get water. The children also missed fewer days of
school due to water-borne illnesses. The mother now has much more
time to invest in her family, her home, her garden and potentially
a small business because she isn’t spending nearly as much time
fetching water. The ripple effects from the borehole were incredible.
What a beautiful country filled with such beautiful people.
I still can’t believe that I am so blessed to be able to
say that I’ve been to Malawi and that I was part of the
Africa Learning Team in partnership with The Meeting
House and World Vision, and I have the Mississauga
South community to thank.
Story by VALERIE STACEY
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“THESE MEETINGS MADE THE WORLD SEEM MUCH SMALLER TO ME - WE ARE ALL CONNECTED.
Before the trip, I wasn’t very familiar with any of the work BIC Malawi
did. Being able to connect with our brothers and sisters in the BIC
church family was inspiring. The stories we heard and are now able to
share with friends here were touching - some very sad and many more
really uplifting. Now that I’ve seen and heard so many of the wonderful
things that the pastors are doing - caring for their people, dealing
with HIV/AIDS in their communities, teaching young pastors - I am so
impressed. I’m proud to say that we partner with these amazing men
and women. The financial help is a tangible way we can help the Bishop
and pastors in Malawi, but the relationships that have been built over
time are equally important.
The way the community members all work together for common goals
was absolutely inspiring to me. The people that we met all have so much
hope. They have come so far in a relatively short period of time and they
are excited about what the future holds. Malawi used to be just a place
on a map, now it is part of my life story and testimony.
To my family, friends and South Mississauga community, I would like to
thank you so much for your generous support with the fundraising efforts
for my trip to Malawi. Being a part of the Africa Learning Team was truly
a life-changing experience and I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity.
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Marley is an 18 month Cockapoo who we happen to
think is the cutest dog in the GTA. Marley is very active
and loves being outside – though he does not like going
for a “dip” in our pool. He loves greeting the entire
family at the door and his whimpers of excitement
shows how much he loves us. It is almost comparable
to how much our family loves Marley. When we leave
for the day, he perches himself on the ottoman at our
front window so he can assess the neighbourhood and
anxiously await our return.
Submitted by:
THE BOIRE FAMILY
Jenny
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Official re-opening of the Port Credit Secondary School Courtyard, honouring and remembering students David Brooks and Peter Luszczek.
PORT CREDIT SS COURTYARD CEREMONY
The Fall Festival is a celebration of CFTP’s 3 Year Anniversary in Clarkson combined with the 1 year anniversary of Kinder Kids International Pre-School.
CFTP MARTIAL ARTS & KINDER KIDS
FALL FESTIVAL
Peel’s New Waste Collection Program
Getting the right material in the right cart means less waste goes to land�ll, which is good for the environment and the community.
Get answers to any additional questions online at peelregion.ca/waste.
Food scraps, including meat, bones and skin (raw and
uncooked)
Dairy products like cheese and yogurt
Eggs and eggshells
Fruits and vegetables
Coffee grounds, filters, tea bags and loose tea
Fats, oils, sauces and condiments
Soiled napkins, paper towels and paper containers
Tissue and cotton balls
Soiled pizza boxes and cardboard
Shredded paper
House plants (soil removed)
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Pet Waste
Diapers
Produce stickers
Plastic
Textiles
Takeout cups and lids
Plastic grocery or shopping bags
Glass, aluminum or steel containers
These items are a sample ofthings that CAN go in the
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inside small plastic or grocery bags.
These items are a sample ofthings that CAN go in the
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These items are a sample ofthings that CANNOT go in the
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Most paper, plastic, glass, and metal containers and packaging
Plastic and glass bottles
Milk and juice cartons
Juice boxes
Plastic cups and straws
Paper, magazines, newspapers, construction paper and cardboard
cartons (but no small scraps)
Empty plastic grocery or shopping bags (please put them together inside one
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Household hazardous waste
Coffee and tea pods
Home health care waste, including sharps (needles, syringes or lancets)
Steel, plastic or ceramic dishes, cookware (pots and pans) and utensils
Household electronics, including VHS and cassette tapes
Automotive parts or motor oil containers
Propane tanks and fire extinguishers
Kitchen/food waste
Construction, demolition or renovation materials
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food recipe
This
PerfectPasta I S S U R E TO I M P R E S S YO U R G U E S T S
“Topped with roasted grape tomatoes and grated cheese, orecchiette pasta is the ideal domed pasta shape for cradling savoury sun-dried tomato pesto and aromatic fresh basil,” says Tom Filippou, executive chef at President's Choice.
FROM THE ITALIAN WORD MEANING "LITTLE EARS" ,the small and delicately shaped noodle used in this recipe is a distinctly Puglian type pasta that melds beautifully with the simple and rustic sauce.
I N G R E D I E N T S
• 2 packages (each 255 g) PC Grape Tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Olive Oil
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) Salt
• 1 jar (191 mL) PC Black Label Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) grated PC Black Label Hard Ripened Sovrano Cheese
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground Black Pepper
• 1 package (500 g) PC Black Label Orecchiette Pasta
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced fresh Basil
OrecchietteWITH ROASTED AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES
D I R E C T I O N S
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss together tomatoes, oil and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt in bowl; spread onto prepared baking sheet. Roast in centre of oven for 25 minutes or until shriveled.
• Meanwhile, combine pesto, cheese, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt and the pepper in large bowl.
• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta; stir occa-sionally until water returns to a boil. Cook for 9 to 11 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain, reserving 1 cup (250 mL) of the pasta cooking water. Toss pasta with pesto mixture. Add half of reserved pasta cooking water and toss again. Add more water if necessary to loosen sauce, adding 1/4 cup (50 mL) at a time. Stir in basil.
• Divide pasta among six bowls; spoon tomatoes over top. Serve with additional grated or shaved cheese, if desired. THN
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“THE COMFORTING FLAVOURS IN
THIS DISH MAKE IT ONE OF MY FAVOURITES
TO SERVE UP DURING THE
COLDER FALL AND WINTER
MONTHS,”says Tom FILIPPOU.
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food recipe
This
PerfectPasta I S S U R E TO I M P R E S S YO U R G U E S T S
“Topped with roasted grape tomatoes and grated cheese, orecchiette pasta is the ideal domed pasta shape for cradling savoury sun-dried tomato pesto and aromatic fresh basil,” says Tom Filippou, executive chef at President's Choice.
FROM THE ITALIAN WORD MEANING "LITTLE EARS" ,the small and delicately shaped noodle used in this recipe is a distinctly Puglian type pasta that melds beautifully with the simple and rustic sauce.
I N G R E D I E N T S
• 2 packages (each 255 g) PC Grape Tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Olive Oil
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) Salt
• 1 jar (191 mL) PC Black Label Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) grated PC Black Label Hard Ripened Sovrano Cheese
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground Black Pepper
• 1 package (500 g) PC Black Label Orecchiette Pasta
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced fresh Basil
OrecchietteWITH ROASTED AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES
D I R E C T I O N S
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss together tomatoes, oil and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt in bowl; spread onto prepared baking sheet. Roast in centre of oven for 25 minutes or until shriveled.
• Meanwhile, combine pesto, cheese, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt and the pepper in large bowl.
• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta; stir occa-sionally until water returns to a boil. Cook for 9 to 11 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain, reserving 1 cup (250 mL) of the pasta cooking water. Toss pasta with pesto mixture. Add half of reserved pasta cooking water and toss again. Add more water if necessary to loosen sauce, adding 1/4 cup (50 mL) at a time. Stir in basil.
• Divide pasta among six bowls; spoon tomatoes over top. Serve with additional grated or shaved cheese, if desired. THN
www.newscanada.com
“THE COMFORTING FLAVOURS IN
THIS DISH MAKE IT ONE OF MY FAVOURITES
TO SERVE UP DURING THE
COLDER FALL AND WINTER
MONTHS,”says Tom FILIPPOU.
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Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the great names in Canadian Music performed by artists from coast to coast.
SARAH-JEAN VILLA CD RELEASE PARTY
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Port Credit singer Sarah-Jean Villa celebrating her release of her debut album Rebel Masquerade at Innovative Versatile Artistry.
01: Sarah–Jean Villa, April and Aimee. 02: Self Portrait of Sarah–Jean Villa. 03: Sarah–Jean Villa holding merchandise.
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GRANDOPENING OF
BLUEHEEL DANCE STUDIOPort Credit’s newest LATIN & BALLROOM
Dance Studio.
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01: Blue Heel volunteers Trianna, Sarah and Katrina. 02: Owners with Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Ward 1 Councillor Jim Tovey 03: Young dancers Patryk and Elizabeth.
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GORDON GRAYDON MEMORIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL
21ST CENTURY TEACHING & LEARNING AT GRAYDONOver the past year, Gordon Graydon has been undergoing a major transition to support 21st Century Teaching and Learning. Classrooms have been fitted with ceiling mounted LCD projectors and screens which has aided in students having a much more enhanced hands-on learning experience. Teachers have created class-specific interactive internet sites which support student learn-ing and success. Each day, students use their personal electronic devices to access a number of educational resources, through the school’s Wi-Fi, which makes learning current and related to the world we live in today. We are happy to report that the school has a learning environment ment that has enriched
CAWTHRA PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL
CAW T H R A PA R K S . S G R A D E 8 O P E N H O U S EAmerican Bandstand, JFK, Motown. It’s 1962 in Baltimore and young Tracy Turnblad dreams of joining the dancers on the Corny Collins T.V show and ends up starting a revolution! Overcoming bullying and racism, her plucky determi-nation and positive attitude drives this high energy musical with a message.
November 26, 27, 28, 2015 @ 7:00pm - $20Public School Matinee: Thursday, November 26th @ 10:00am - $8Call CPSS at 905-274-1271 for Box Office information
I N T E R G E N - S AT U R DAY N OV E M B E R 2 1 S T This is a new event for our school. Our Visual Arts Council, along with Mr. Ball, is joining with the Cawthra Seniors Art Club to prepare an “inter-generational” art exhibit. Please plan to attend this exciting exhibition. It will take place at the Senior’s Complex, which is located north of Cawthra Park Secondary and east of the Community Centre
R A I S I N G VO I C E S - A N I N T E R G E N E R AT I O N A L C H O I R Fifteen students from our vocal music program, along with Mr. Anderson, are participating in this unique opportunity. Our students have been matched with adults who have been affected by dementia or Alzheimers. Music has proven to be a way to reach individuals with dementia and to provide them with a joyful experience.
S H S M A R T S & C U LT U R E Our SHSM Arts and Culture program is available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways. Programs in Grade 9 provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they transition to high school. Students are encouraged early in their academic career to focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence, learn essential skills, and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community.
LORNE PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL
As we approach the middle of first semester students at LP are gearing up for the mid term report cards coming out November 12. Option selection for next year will start in November and once again as in all schools this is an important opportunity for parents to engage with their children in terms of their educational pathway for next year. Please take the time to work closely with your child about making good decisions around course selection. If you need more information please call the school. In the world outside the classroom at LP the school’s long standing traditions in athletics continues as our boy’s football program vies for playoff contention.
Athletics plays a big role in the lives of many of our students and fall sports are in full swing. In addition to the above mentioned football program, flag football, boys and girls rugby, field hockey, girl’s basketball, boys volleyball and cross country running are just some of the options here at LP. In the arts, students have been hard at work developing skills and our vocal night is coming up Nov. 26 at 7 PM. Students in the photography and visual arts programs continue to refresh the school with exhibits of their works on display throughout the building.
CLARKSON SECONDARY SCHOOL
At Clarkson we have a Climate Team that works hard to ensure a positive learning and working environment for all. In addition to involving staff and community members we have a mandate to increase student voice in school initiatives. Charger In Charge Day is a student led school wide initiative. Every year senior students volunteer their time to work with the Climate team to plan, organize and deliver a themed day of positive messages, curriculum and activities. This year Clarkson’s Charger in Charge Day is on November 17th and the theme is around Building Resilience and Empowerment. Guest speaker Leo Barbe is coming in to share his story of the impact making bad choices can have and share his motivation to making positive choices and bouncing back. The day will also have a variety of lunch time activities and an afternoon program led by students to help build resiliency and empower all Clarkson Chargers.
collaborative inquiry, communication skills, creativity, character education, citizenship and critical thinking in and out of the classroom.
U P C O M I N G E V E N T SGordon Graydon Memorial Secondary School offers two Regional Programs; International Business and Technology and Graphic Design Management. The school’s IBT program is offered to students in specific boundaries within the south and eastern areas of Mississauga. The GDM program is open to any student within Peel Region. The application process opens, for these programs, Wednesday, October 28th , at 12:00 a.m. and will close Friday, November 20th at 11:59 p.m. We are excited about the number of pathways each program offers students.
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S C I T E C H SciTech: SciTech Grade 12’s headed to McMaster University for a lab tour and demo and learned about Chemical Engineering on a University level. While the older students were at the University the grade 9’s were on a field trip at Lake St George to learn about ecology, along with leaving about ecology the grade9’s also went to Levi Creek to do a tree planting activity.
S T R I N G S Our Strings program under the leadership of Dr. Kizas thrilled the middle schools students of Tomken Road, Allan A Martin and Queen Elizabeth. The students got to see what the Chamber Strings could do, in a arousing concert. Dr Kizas commented that “the middle schools are the best audiences”
The concerts were followed up with a three day Strings retreat to Camp Wahanowin for team building and playing outside in nature.
S P O R T SOur senior boys volleyball team made the playoffs at the BCSS tour-nament Way ta go Guys! October also saw Varsity Girls Basketball, playing strong as well as our Girls Flag Football out on the fields. The boys football continues through the month as well as Jr. and Sr. Boys Volleyball. PCSS Students have a lot of athletic spirit! Good Job.
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S NOVEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY ASSEMBLIES
NOVEMBER 16-20 GRAD PICTURES
NOVEMBER 19 PATHWAYS FAIR
Thank you Blue Jays
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01: Athol, Joshua, Ashley and Ewan selling apples to support Scouts Canada. 02: So yummy. 03: Krista and Amanda. 04: Bea serving Tim’s coffee with a smile. 05: William selling apples to support Scouts Canada on Apple Day. 06: Good job Cole at Planet Organic. 07: Artist Nisreen Askar is a fan of Community Captured Magazine. 08: Changing of leaves in Clarkson. 09: Jake, Carol and Scooter in the garden. 10: Mike, Michael, Cristina, Leighanne and Melissa at the Gotham Central Halloween Gala. 11: Day of the dead: Chrissy and Jeff. 12: Local resident Winifred Reid, reading her book while waiting for the bus.
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