MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
MONDAY, MAY 01
Cafeteria Fuel: It is Pasta Day. Tomato or Alfredo Sauce and Meatballs and Garlic Bread, Only $6.00
SLO-Pitch
It was a rough start to the season in the not so sunny mcgregor this past Thursday. The girls lost the first game in the rain against last year's runner up, leamington, and also lost their second game in the wind against last year's champion, general Amherst. There were a few highlights but all was overshadowed by our own promposal... congrats Emma and Nick!
Practice tonight in the field. Our next game is tomorrow on our own diamond beside the old belle river arena against Essex.
All track and field athletes are to meet in coach Garant's room immediately after school for a meeting regarding WECSAA.
Reminder Mr. Burke's period 3 class are to take second lunch today and tomorrow
Attention all choir members: we will be having an extra rehearsal tonight, for our mass songs. On Wednesday, we'll have our regularly scheduled rehearsal, to prepare us for Thursday's Spring Arts Show.
In fact, our Spring Arts Show will be this Thursday, May 4th, and it's an outsta'nding show you won't want to miss! See the best of the St. Anne's Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Drama students, Dance Students and Visual Art Students. If you buy your tickets ahead of time, you can see all this talent for only $5!!! Please see Mr. Bergeron, Mrs. Villella, Mrs. Amyot, Mrs. Livermore, or Mrs. Sylvestre for advanced tickets. Tickets will be $8 at the door. Please come out and support our arts!
Attention. Do not miss your opportunity for a trip of a lifetime to Italy and France next year. A few spots remain. See Mrs. Niforos today in Rm 175. As well can Masimo Chiodo
Meghan McGhee and Alexis Wade see Mrs. Niforos today, and anyone else who picked up a pkg and has not yet signed up.
Monday: Obesity Outcomes - 27% of students in Ontario are overweight or obese. Why is this an issue?
Excess weight puts youth at risk of developing a range of preventable—and potentially deadly—health problems, including type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, joint problems, and mental health issues. Increased obesity is why this generation of youth have a lower life expectancy than their parents' generation.
Tuesday: Physical Activity Outcomes -
51% are meeting the National guidelines of 60 min/day of physical activity.
WHY THIS IS AN ISSUE?
Regular physical activity in youth develops cardiovascular fitness, strength, and bone density while reducing the risk of over 25 chronic conditions, including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, breast cancer, colon cancer, type-2 diabetes, and osteoporosis. The more physical activity, the better.
Wednesday: Healthy Eating Outcomes -
3% of students are eating the recommended number of servings from all 4 food groups.
WHY THIS IS AN ISSUE Insufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables has been associated with increased risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, as well as decreased health-related quality of life. Fewer than 5% of COMPASS participants report consuming the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables.
Thursday: Sedentary Behaviour Outcomes - Average total daily hours of recreational screen time: 6.2 hours/day and the Average time spent doing homework: 1.5 hours/day.
WHY THIS IS AN ISSUE? Research has shown that sedentary behaviours are associated with unhealthy body weight, decreased fitness, lower self-esteem, increased anti-social behaviour, and decreased academic achievement in youth.
Friday: Bullying Outcomes - Among students in Ontario, within the last month:
13% have been verbally attacked
18% have been bullied
9% have taken part in bullying other students
5% have been victims of cyber-attacks
3% have been physically attacked
WHY THIS IS AN ISSUE?
Adolescents who have been bullied electronically are more likely to report detentions, suspensions, receiving a failing grade, carrying weapons, and skipping school.
Student-led initiatives in which inclusiveness and a positive school culture are promoted (including students speaking out when witnessing bullying) have been showing the most promise.
Attention all Graduating Grade 12's:
Catholic Advisory Council (PAC) scholarship applications are due this week in guidance, Friday May 5th by 2:00pm.
Today there will be a Leadership team meeting after school in the upstairs conference room.
