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NO Parking at GDHS Wednesday, March 27

Halton Skills

GDHS is pleased to be hosting the Halton Skills Competition on Wednesday March 27th. Secondary students from all across the region will compete in a wide range of skills, such as 2D Character Animation, Carpentry, Welding, Precision Machining, Architectural Technology & Design, Baking, and more. Winners will then go on to the Provincial and potentially National Skills competitions.

There will be NO student parking at GDHS on March 27, 2024.

Steve Oliver

Principal
Georgetown District High School

Weekly Newsletter

GDHS Weekly Newsletter - Friday, March 22


Halton Skills

GDHS is pleased to be hosting the Halton Skills Competition on March 27th. Secondary students from all across the region will compete in a wide range of skills, such as 2D Character Animation, Carpentry, Welding, Precision Machining, Architectural Technology & Design, Baking, and more. Winners will then go on to the Provincial and potentially National Skills competitions. There will be NO student parking at GDHS on March 27, 2024. Students interested in volunteering on March 26 or March 27 are asked to complete this Google Form and submit a signed permission form in order to assist.


Link Crew Leader Applications
Link Crew provides senior students with a chance to make a real difference in our GDHS school community. Link Crew members provide mentorship by helping grade 8 students transition into grade 9, new to GDHS students transition to GDHS, and by being the school’s main leadership team. Students selected to be Link Crew leaders have a unique opportunity to be positive role models, enhance our school spirit, and help plan and implement a year-long program that integrates students into our school’s community. Current grade 10 and 11 students who are enthusiastic, motivated and responsible can complete the google form HERE to apply. Students will also need to provide two staff references for their application. Completed applications are due Friday April 5th and applicants will be notified on April 12th if they have been accepted. 

Women as Career Coaches
Students who identify as female in grades 10 -12 are invited to attend a FREE and inspiring evening of mentorship on Thursday April 4th. The event takes place in Burlington from 5:15 to 9:00 pm and busing will be provided. The evening entails a dinner, a chance to engage in informal conversations, listen to a line-up of inspiring spotlight speakers, and participate in a panel discussion about various career pathways.  Information can be found on this website and students should see Ms Laba or Ms Nairn for permission forms and how to sign up.  Space is limited, registration is based on a first-come first-served basis! This is the 20th year of celebrating Women as Career Coaches and it is an event that you won’t want to miss! 

EPISODE #13 Director’s Cut

To help bring to life the HDSB's 2020-2024 Multi-Year Plan, students show us, from their point of view, how the plan is strengthening their learning and making their educational experience successful. Tune in now: EPISODE #13: Director's Cut | MYP - Mental Health & Well-Being


Multi-faith Prayer Space

Ramadan Kareem! We would like to remind students and staff that room 126 is available as a Multi-faith Prayer Space between 12 and 2 daily. Students who wish to leave class to pray should communicate with their teacher to make arrangements. Students may store a prayer mat on the shelf in room 126 if they wish. Donations of prayer mats for the school would be graciously accepted. Questions, comments or suggestions about the Multi-faith Prayer Space can be shared using this Google Form.


Social Networking Safety Guest Speaker

Please join us at GDHS on the evening of April 10th for a session on social networking safety with Paul Davis, hosted by Parent Council.  This session is for parents and students. See image below.


Coming up at GDHS

Georgetown District High School proudly presents the 2021 Graduation Commencement Ceremony. 

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