Sign up for Winter Phys. Ed.! At this time, we ask students to sign up for the November - March winter Phys. Ed. term. Options are presented in this Winter Phys. Ed. options form. Please read the form carefully for scheduling details and course information. Every Middle School student should submit this form before Tuesday, October 8. (Even hockey players already training with teams are asked to complete this form.)
Basketball tryouts: All Grade 7&8 players who are interested in playing basketball need to attend the tryouts on Sunday October 20 from 8:30-11:30 am in the Speirs gym. The gym will be open at 8:15. Bring a water bottle and a healthy snack. If needed, a second tryout date will be announced after the first one is complete. We encourage everyone who has an interest to participate! There are multiple team options and having everyone try out together will give coaches a better idea of how to accommodate as many players as possible on the available teams.
Laptops and Chargers: Students use their laptops as an educational tool every day, but they are only effective if they are charged! We encourage students to charge their laptops at home overnight and leave their chargers at home if possible. We are asking students to check their SHS issued chargers (at school and at home) to ensure they have their own. Their names have been engraved onto them but they can difficult to identify without careful inspection!
True to Your School: A Community Service Initiative. To encourage the Middle School students to develop a sense of responsibility and pride in the school, we have implemented a new community service project for Grade 8 students titled, “True to Your School”. Grade 8 students will be assigned tasks in two sessions: the Macauley and Speirs Houses will perform their tasks/services from October - January and the Wanstall and Lucas Houses will carry out their services from February- June. The tasks take place in school and mostly take part during the school day. Students have been matched with a staff member who will support them in their responsibilities. At the end of every month, during TAG, they are expected to reflect on their experience.
Grade 7 Outdoor Ed Trips: Into the WILD is a two day, one night intro to survival in the outdoors. This Consent Form should already be submitted. Please reach out to Julian Geisterfer (outdooreducation@selwyn.ca) with any questions about the Packing List and Student Groups and Schedule.
Calling all chefs! Tablée des Chefs: Are you Selwyn’s next best Middle School chef? Do you love to eat and want to know how to make your favourite foods? La Tablée des Chefs is the extracurricular activity for you! Sign Up Here by October 6th! This group will meet on Thursdays after school (3:00-4:30 p.m.) from October 17th through April. There is a fee for this extracurricular activity; financial assistance is available.
Crafting with Contactivity: We have 3 spots available for our Contactivity Crafting club this fall, and we want you to be part of it! If you love connecting with senior citizens, and doing arts and crafts please complete the sign-up form by October 5. Don’t miss out!
Join Us for Homecoming Football & Family Tailgate! Calling all Selwyn House families, Old Boys, staff, and friends! Come out to the Homecoming Football Games and Alumni & Family Tailgate on Saturday, October 5 at the Westmount Athletic Grounds (WAG). Cheer on the Gryphons at 10:00 AM (Cadet, Grades 8-9) and 1:00 PM (Juvenile, Grades 10,11,12), enjoy food and drinks, try your luck with the 50/50 draw (proceeds supporting the new Gryphon Fund for athletic excellence), and shop the latest merch at the Argyle Shop Pop Up. Don’t miss this fun-filled day of community spirit!
A Message to Parents from the Montreal Police Service: You are urged to read this infoletter in English or French regarding safe and vigilant use of digital platforms by children.
