W-O Swim Team Update from OFSAA
Posted March 9, 2016
Congratulations to our Waterloo-Oxford swimmers competing at OFSAA March 8 and 9, 2016! Chloe Simmons competed in the Open 13-19 years 50m Freestyle and finished in 8th place which qualified her for finals. She then beat her time to finish 7th overall. Wes McLachlan qualified in A Finals and finished 8th overall in Junior Boys 100m Freestyle. Our Open Girls 400m relay team of Katie Cameron, Jess Glendinning, Chloe Simmons and Vanessa Simmons entered the event in 27th place and swam a great race to finish the day in 15th overall.
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Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) – March 31, 2016
Posted March 9, 2016
The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) will be written Thursday, March 31 from 8:30 – 11:25 a.m. Please note that no electronic devices (phones, laptops, i-pods, tablets, etc) are allowed in the test room (leave them at home or in your locker).
The test will be written by all grade 10 students and any senior students who have not been successful on the test in a previous year. Students will receive information about where they are writing on Tuesday March 22nd. In addition, alpha lists by surname will be posted by the front entrance showcases that will also indicate the room number.
There will be no formal classes following the test. Teachers will be available in designated department classrooms from 12:25 – 2:24 p.m. for any students seeking extra help.
School transportation will run at regular times. Please also note that there will be no cafeteria service on Thursday March 31st.
OSSLT Preparation
On Thursday March 3rd and Friday March 4th, grade 10 students received copies of the practice booklets below as well as a summary sheet on tips for the literacy test in their grade 10 history classes.
OSSLT-Practice Booklet 1 – Questions
OSSLT Practice Booklet 1 – Answers
OSSLT Practice Booklet 2 – Questions
OSSLT Practice Booklet 2 – Answers
Included below are sample answers and answer keys for the practice booklets above:
Targeted Support
In keeping with past practice, WODSS is once again offering targeted support:
Previously eligible students have been invited to attend targeted support sessions. Ms. Bradley conducts these sessions during second period on the following days in room 507:
Tuesday March 1st, Thursday March 3rd, Tuesday March 22nd and Wednesday March 30th
A select group of grade 10 students have been invited to attend targeted support sessions. Mr. Futher will be conducting these sessions during second period on the following days in room 535:
Thursday March 24th and Tuesday March 29th
Students in the grade 9 and 10 GLE course are working through the literacy test booklets as part of their weekly work in GLE. These guided practice sessions started in early February.
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Congratulations on Fantastic Musical – Back to the 80’s
Posted March 6, 2016
Waterloo-Oxford entertained sold-out crowds in our musical “Back to the 80’s” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. Congratulations on phenomenal performances, and thanks to everyone who helped make this musical totally awesome!
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Parent Workshop Series
Posted March 3, 2016
A mental health workshop series offering support for parents and families sponsored in partnership by Interfaith Counselling Center and Wilmot Family Resource Center will be held on March 22 and April 19. Topics: Supporting Those who Self- Harm and Supporting Children and Youth Coping with Separation/Divorce. Workshop Details
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March 1: Evening rentals & school events CANCELLED
Posted March 1, 2016
Based on current weather information and the anticipated forecast, all rentals (6:30 p.m. onwards) and school events are CANCELLED this evening.
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Parent – Teacher Interviews: Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Posted March 1, 2016
Please join us for Parent-Teacher Interviews on Wednesday, March 9, from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. to learn more about your student’s progress in each subject. Teachers will be located in the cafeteria and the gymnasium. No appointments necessary.
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