Morning Announcements

Music ministry practice has been moved to the chapel today - bring your lunches 

Attention titans attending the Costa Rica and Panama trip next week! The countdown is on! Only 8 days until we leave! If you are attending the trip- please see either Mrs. Bouw or Mr. Peixoto to discuss a few important items. This is not optional- you must see one of us today!  Mrs. Bouw will be in room 246 all day except for period 2.  You can find her in room 203 for period 2. Mr. Peixoto will be in room 141 all day. Looking forward to a great trip with all of you!

Attention members of the Boys Varsity Hockey Team.

The boys are asked to attend a MANDATORY meeting in Mr. VanParys room (room 242) at the beginning of lunch TODAY regarding their CWOSSA tournament next week. 

Any questions or concerns, contact Mr. VanParys, Mr. Martinow, Mr. Lichty or Mr. Maitz

Reminder to the students signing up for the Spain and Portugal March 2026 trip. The $200 discount ends tomorrow so make sure you sign up by the end of the day! Your European vacation awaits! 

ATTENTION students who are interested in joining the HT trip to Portugal and Spain March Break 2026. This is your chance to sign up for an exciting travel opportunity!  There will be a trip information meeting today at lunch in ROOM 234 for everyone wishing to travel. ALL grades are welcome!  Don't miss out on the chance to travel with your friends to Europe.  Come to ROOM 234 at lunch today for more information.  Bring your friends, and start planning your 2026 European vacation today!

Attention All Creative Writers! 

This Thursday, during period 3, we will be having a virtual writing workshop with author Ellen Potter.  That's right, we will be having another opportunity to learn from a successful, published author.   The workshop will include discussion of the writing process, how to develop story ideas and strong characters, the power of revision, and an engaging writing activity.  You'll also have time for a Q & A with the author.  

All participants will get a free writing notebook and pen!  See Ms. McColeman if you'd like to participate, as space is limited.  

This announcement is for any grade 11 or 12 students interested in applying to the Canadian Reserve Military Co-op Program for the 2025/2026 school year.  There will be a brief meeting at the start of lunch today in the library with Ms. Maxin.  If you cannot attend the meeting, please leave your name with Ms. Burnie in guidance.

Attention all students and staff- the final order for health care spirit wear scrubs and hoodies will be placed next week. Order forms can be found in the main office. They are due on Wednesday of next week so be sure to check out the website this weekend if you want to order any scrubs or health care hoodies. This will be the last order for the year. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Bouw in room 246. 

Attention titans- Are you fascinated by the human brain? If so- take part in the University of Waterloo Brain Bee held on Saturday March 1st at the University of Waterloo. This is open to all students from grades 9-12. You will learn about the human brain, neuroscience and the importance of brain research. Winners will advance to the National brain Bee Competition. If you are interested in participating, Please see Mrs. Bouw in room 246 for more information!

Today we will declare the winner of the Valentine's Day Colouring Contest!  Colouring pages are available in the library.  Please make sure you have your submission to Ms. McColeman, in the library, before the start of period 4.  Come by the library at lunch to celebrate Valentine's Day by creating love notes for your friends and loved ones, or anyone who could use some extra love.

The library will be co-hosting a special event with the Norfolk County Public Library.  It's the launch of the NCPL Literary Prize Writing Contest and it's happening this coming Wednesday, February the 19, during period 3.  THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE A YOUTH CATEGORY JUST FOR TEENS!  If you would like to attend, please see Ms. McColeman in the library ASAP!  Space is limited.

Congratulations to the Seventeen swimmers competed at CWOSSA yesterday, and once again, their hard work paid off with many personal bests achieved.

Special shout-outs to Chelsea Haskett, Emily O’Neail, Emilia Brennenman, Meghan O’Neail and Rachael Rogers who are advancing to OFSAA and representing HT at the provincial event in March. 

A big shoutout to the Junior Girls Volleyball team for an awesome game on Wednesday, winning the NASSA championships with a 3-1 win against Delhi! Karsyn Stronks dominated with her serves, Karys Hill smashed some incredible hits, and Lily Morris and Addie Wright held a strong defense. The whole team showed amazing communication and energy—way to bring the hype!

Good luck on Tuesday at the CWOSSA qualifier! Go Titans!

The senior boys basketball team defeated SCS on Wednesday night to secure the AABHN championship final and complete their undefeated season. All players contributed to the win, with KJ Stronks, Trey D’Hondt, Nerraud Thomas, Mike Demaiter and Jack Palermo having an exceptional game.

The boys play on Tuesday to see if they will advance to the CWOSSA championships.

Great work boys!

Do you want to participate in the experience of a lifetime? If so, Join us on our Spain and Portugal Trip in March 2026! 

We will be holding an information meeting on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:00pm in the HT library for students interested in travelling with us and their parents. 

See the information board outside the cafeteria for more information and now over to an EF Tours promo. 

(Hopefully the promo works! If the promo doesn't work please still read the announcement and just delete the promo part.) 

A couple of messages from guidance.  

Attention grade 12s: Grade 12 Community Service hours to be considered for graduation awards, are due this Friday.  Please bring your signed volunteer hours that have been completed  for a not for profit organization to guidance before the end of the day on Friday. 

If you require a timetable change, please have a parent email your guidance counsellor with details of what you would like to change.  Guidance is working through the changes in priority sequence, such as level changes or failed courses that need to be repeated.  Elective changes are not a priority.  Students must attend classes until guidance has contacted you.  We are working through changes as quickly as possible, and we are unable to find you to discuss your desired changes if you are not in class.  Many classes are full so timetable changes are not always possible.  We will not make any timetable changes without parent permission and we will not make any changes for teacher preference or to be with friends. 

Course selection presentations will be happening on Thursday during period 2 for any students in grade 12 who are wishing to return for a fifth year.  Any student wishing to return should plan to attend.  
Course selection presentations for Grade 9s will be happening next week Monday-Thursday with your period 1 class.  Grade 10 and 11 students will have a brief refresher of our pre-Christmas presentations on Tuesday Feb. 11th.  MyBlueprint will open on Monday Feb. 10th and selections, activity fees and digitally signed permission forms are due by February 20th. 

This is a reminder to all students who are going on the Quebec trip next week that your form for dog sledding is due today. Please bring this to Madame Vezsenyi today or email a copy of the signed form. 

Also, a reminder for French Club members who requested a hoodie please pay for this using school cash online and come and get your hoodie. If you no longer wish to have this hoodie then it will be available for other members of the club to purchase. Thank you. 

Attention members of the Boys Varsity Hockey Team.

The boys are reminded of their practice tomorrow at 3:00 pm at Talbot Gardens.

Any questions or concerns, contact Mr. VanParys, Mr. Martinow, Mr. Lichty or Mr. Maitz.