Morning Announcements

Attention Graduating Class of 2026!  Grad Hoodies can now be ordered through McCarthy’s until February 22nd.  You don't want to miss out.  Please see the poster in the Guidance or visit the McCarthy's website for more information.

A reminder to the Curling Team of their practice today after school at 3:30pm at the Simcoe Curling Club. 

Hello Titans- Just a few reminders from Mrs. Bouw.  1. Scrub order forms are due by this Friday- see her if you have any questions.  2. Please sign up for the Conestoga Health Expo trip on Wed. March 4th if you are interested- more details to follow.   3.  SHSM Health and Wellness students- just a reminder to check Brightspace for reminders and info. 

A reminder that our Art February love competition for the all the arts ends on the last Friday of this month. We look forward to seeing your submissions on the theme.

We still have room! HT and EF Tours are flying to Italy for March Break 2027. If you are interested in signing up for this opportunity, please attend the information meeting on Wednesday, February 25 at 6:00pm in the library. A representative from EF Tours will be available virtually to answer your questions. Contact Mrs. Sullivan for more information. A signup sheet for the meeting will be posted in the office.  Don't hesitate, plan your March Break 2027!

Do you like to sing? Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? The Erie Tri-County Catholic Family of Parishes is starting up a music ministry to sing and play once a month at Sacred Heart Church in Langton. If interested in this ministry, you can find more information in guidance or the music room bulletin boards.

Have an awesome day Titans!  

There will be a Debate Club meeting tomorrow at lunch in Room 145. If you cannot attend, please let Ms. Zizek know.

Remember to sign up with Ms. McColeman in the library if you'd like to attend the Virtual Author Visit we are hosting with Lea Taranto, the author of 'A Drop in the Ocean.'  This exciting event will take place on Thursday, February 26th, at 1:30pm.  Drop by the library to get your permission form and feel free to sign out a copy of Lea Taranto's book if you'd like to read it.

Today at lunch, in the library, join us to make Valentine Cards for that special someone!  All are welcome.  While supplies last.

Titans remember that there is a knit club meeting tomorrow at lunch in Room 142. We're currently making blankets and carnations. Also, the art club will meet on Thursday to continue their project for small landscapes.

A reminder that our Art February love competition for the all the arts ends on the last Friday of this month. We look forward to seeing your submissions on the theme.

Our art spirit wear has been updated to include religion art, and HT knit club spirit wear options. Check D2 L for these clubs for more information.

Attention Titans! The last Health Care scrubs spirit wear order will take place this week. Please pick up an order form at the office. All orders are due by this Friday! Any questions, please see Mrs. Bouw.

Attention students interested in joining the Health Care Club. We will be having our first meeting of semester 2 on Wednesday Feb. 18th. Our guest speaker for the meeting is a labour and delivery nurse. Please join our HEJA app- the code is outside of room 246. New members all always welcome. 

Do you like to sing? Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? The Erie Tri-County Catholic Family of Parishes is starting up a music ministry to sing and play once a month at Sacred Heart Church in Langton. If interested in this ministry, you can find more information in guidance or the music room bulletin boards.

Attention all SHSM health and wellness students and any students interested in a career in health care. There will be a reach ahead field trip on Wednesday March 4th to the Conestoga Health Expo. If you are interested- please sign up in the main office. Priority will be given to current SHSM students. There are 36 spots available to attend. This is great opportunity to explore some great college programs in the health care field. Students in Grades 10 and 11 are encouraged to attend as you decide your career pathways. Any questions- please see Mrs. Bouw for more info. 

Have an awesome day Titans!  

Any Grade 12 who is considering returning to HT for a fifth year must attend a presentation during period 2 in Room. 155.  Students will be called down at the beginning of period 2 and will need to get a fifth year application at the meeting. 

Any grads who would like to get grad photo retakes done are asked to please see Michele in Guidance.

Do you have a spare period one? Would you like to earn some community hours? See Mrs. Cameron in room 142. She's looking for students willing to help her make hats for our diabetes charity fundraiser.

Attention all book lovers and aspiring writers, the HT library is hosting an author series and our first author visit is this month!  On Thursday, February 26th author Lea Taranto will visit us.  We will meet in the library and connect with Ms. Taranto virtually to learn about her experiences as a writer, a disabled Jewish Chinese Candain, and a person living with OCD.  We will start at 1:30PM, which will require students to be excused from the end of period 3 and the entirety of period 4.  See Ms. McColeman in the library to register and get a permission form. Space is limited. 

Attention writers! The Laurier Steadman Prize deadline is March 24th. Come to the library every Friday to work with other writers and teacher mentors to fine tune your prize-winning story! Remember first prize wins $3,500!  We will also be discussing the next edition of the Bolt for those who want to contribute to the school newspaper. We meet every Friday at lunch. If you are unable to attend but wish to participate, come find Ms. Noonan in Room 211 at the start of lunch.

Attention Students who love SCIENCE!  THe University of Waterloo has some exciting summer science camps for Grade 10, and 11's! We've just opened the application forms for our GeoX and new ChemX summer camps. These are one-week intensive learning opportunities for students currently in Gr. 10 or 11, offered at a very reasonable price with bursaries available.  Please see Mrs. Bouw for more info! 

Volunteer opportunity - There will be a charity 5K run/walk in Port Dover on April 18th. All proceeds from this event will go directly to a cancer support and research program. They are looking for student volunteers to help staff the water stations during the event.  The event runs from 8am to 12pm on April 18th.  Please see Michele in Guidance for more information.

Do you love Anatomy? Are you fascinated by the BRAIN? If so- then listen up! The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo are excited to host the annual Waterloo Region Brain Bee on Saturday, March 7th, 2026.  The first 100 students to check in on the day of the event will receive a Brain Bee swag package and the top 3 winners receive cash prizes ($400 for 1stplace, $200 for 2nd place, and $100 for 3rd place).  If you are interested in attending this event, please see Mrs. Bouw for more details!

Hey Titans! February is here, and so is our FEB HT Arts Contest with the theme LOVE — expressed through Visual Art, Music, Drama, or Dance.  Submit one original piece showing any kind of love: friendship, family, faith, self-love, or community.  All submissions are due on Thursday, February 27 at 3:00 PM.  Physical artwork goes to Mrs. Cameron in Room 142, and digital music or video entries must be emailed to Mrs. Cameron through Outlook.  Take a chance, share your creativity, and let your art speak LOVE!

Have an awesome day Titans!  

Attention Book Club!  We'll have our first discussion of our next book, 'Titan of the Stars' TODAY at lunch. We'll chat about the first 5 chapters, so if you don't already have your book, make sure you pick it up in the library.

Just a reminder that every Thursday at 8:00 AM in the chapel, we will be gathering for the Rosary. It takes about 20 minutes, and everyone is welcome. If you have your own rosary, please bring it along.

Knitting Club is back! Join us every week at lunch in Room 142. We’re currently creating carnations and blankets for the hospital — all skill levels welcome.

Art Club meets Thursdays in the Art Room. Please check the D2L page for details about our current project.  Hope to see you there — have a great day!

Spirit Wear Fridays for semester 2 will begin this Friday, February 6th.

Attention students in grades 9, 10 and 11 who are interested in writing the University of Waterloo math contest.  Please sign up with your current math teacher or see Mr. Haak in Room 260 at lunch.

Attention writers! The Laurier Steadman Prize deadline is March 24th. Come to the library every Friday to work with other writers and teacher mentors to fine tune your prize-winning story! Remember first prize wins $3,500!  We will also be discussing the next edition of the Bolt for those who want to contribute to the school newspaper. We meet every Friday at lunch. If you are unable to attend but wish to participate, come find Ms. Noonan in Room 211 at the start of lunch.

This announcement is for all students who are taking Grade 10, 11 and 12 French and Grade 9 extended French.  There is an incredible opportunity this semester to travel to Montreal, Quebec in April for a school trip. This trip includes a Montreal Canadians game, the Biodome, a tour of Old Montreal, AURA at the Notre Dame Basilica, and so much more. This is a 4-day 3-night trip including transport, accommodation and 2 meals per day from April 9th to 12th of this year. Please see Madame Vezsenyi for details and the itinerary. 

Attention students:  In order to request a change in your timetable a parent must email your guidance counsellor and provide a clear explanation as to why a change needs to be made and replacement course options (1st choice; 2nd choice). Parents must email their request by this Friday, Feb. 6th. Please note, we have attempted to give all students the courses they selected. The order of courses may have changed due to scheduling changes and balancing of sections. Not all scheduling changes will be possible due to courses being at capacity.   Schedule changes will not be made to be with friends, for extracurriculars, or for teacher preference. 

Have an awesome day Titans!