Auburn Drive High

May 3rd, 2019

Thank you to Terry Drysdale for organizing our Red Dress Event in memory of the 4,000 missing and/or murdered Indigenous Women in Canada. It was beautiful to see our school united on their behalf.

Guidance:
A reminder that Grad fees are due today. $50 each. You can take care of them in Student Services.


Today is the last day for the scholarship submission for Auburn scholarships. Please make sure to get them entered online before the end of the day.


Acadia is hosting a Summer Music Academy from July 1-7, 2019. Registration is now open on their website: www.summermusic.acadiau.ca. For more information, you can see the poster in Student Services, or you can see Ms. Ferguson, who has extra posters.”


The Percy Dares Memorial Prizes have been established to commemorate the life of the late Percy Dares by awarding a prize to a graduating student in each high school in the Dartmouth region.  The aim of the prize is to promote the principles of community service and concern for one’s fellow members of society, as exemplified by the life of Percy Dares.  The amount of the prize for this year is $500.  Students applying should forward a letter setting out their community involvement and their plans for the coming year.  Please indicate your current high school and your address.  A transcript is not required.  Email applications to: percydaresprize@gmail.com by MAY 31, 2019.


The Department of National Defense is currently filling civilian positions in the Halifax Area.  DND will be hosting a Civilian Career Fair on Wednesday May 8th from 10:30am to 3pm at their Windsor Park site in Halifax (6393 Homefire Crescent, Halifax).  Visit the fair to discover Career opportunities and the benefits of choosing a civilian career with the Defense Team!


Are you an African Nova Scotian Student interested in becoming part of the RCMP? This summer the RCM Depot Youth Camp has 2 spots available for ANS students. To be considered for one of these spots please see Ira Fraser by Monday, May 10 .


Sports:
BOYS SLOW PITCH: Sign up in the gym today. Practice will start next week.

School:
Calling all Potterheads! Do you love Harry Potter? If so, make sure to attend the Potter Potluck! It will be taking place in Professor Elliott's room at lunch time on Wednesday, May 15. There is a sign-up sheet outside room 302 if you would like an invitation by owl. Be sure to bring a magical treat. Robes are optional.

There will be a quick prom meeting in room 307 on Tuesday at lunch.

Community:
Summer Soccer Registration is open!  Register for summer soccer with United DFC Soccer Club. Programs and teams are filling up quickly. UDFC also offers summer days camps.  Please visit www.UDFC.ca for program information and to register online. In person registration will take place at Cole Harbour Place on Friday, May 3, 6-8 pm or at the UDFC office daily during office hours.


At Lunch today:
Mr. Dalesandro’s extra help is today at lunch in room 305.


Green Team please meet at the library for lunch time litter pick up.

In the caf today: Donairs!!