Daily Announcements

April 2, 2024

GCVI Food

Two Plus Pizza will be in the cafe Cash – Debit

Ignite

Hey Gaels, Ignite is meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 216, not 219. Can’t wait to see you all there!

GCVI Book Drive – Free to Read

GCVI is holding a book drive!

Do you have books at home that you aren’t reading anymore? Graphic novels, comic books, YA fiction, kids books? Bring your used books to the library this week. Books we collect will be sold at the Free to Read book sale hosted by the Guelph Tool Library. Money raised will support the Books for Inmates program. See posters around the school for more info.

HOSA

Good morning Gaels!!! Make sure to bring some extra cash Wednesday, April 3 for HOSA’s Krispy Kreme fundraiser! You can purchase 1 for 2 dollars, 6 for 10, or even 12 for 15 dollars! Make sure to bring cash to the Caf on Wednesday!

Guidance

Attention graduating students! Don’t miss out on an incredible opportunities to lighten the financial burden of your academic journey! Many Scholarship applications are now open! Scholarships are not just about financial aid; they’re about recognizing your potential, your hard work, and your dedication to your studies. Whether you’re passionate about STEM, the arts, community service, or anything in between, there’s a scholarship out there waiting for someone just like you. Make sure your following the post on the Grade 12 Google Classroom and pay attention to deadlines. Stop by Guidance if you have any questions.

LLC

Looking for another fun little project? Come down to the LLC TODAY and pick up a kit to crochet a flower for our Blossom Tree! The LLC will be closed for the OSSLT for the next 7 days, so don’t delay. Let’s make it Spring!

Multicultural Club

Announcement for Coffeehouse

Hey Gaels! Are you excited about the multicultural club’s annual coffeehouse and seeing all of the amazing performances? Well, you can be a part of it too. The Multicultural Club is holding auditions for the coffeehouse so YOU can be a part of something amazing. You can perform a song, a dance, a poem, or any other talent that you want to share! Scan one of the QR codes posted around the school and fill out the Google form with your performance. Submissions are due May 1st

De-Stress Club

Did you know slime is a great tool for relaxation, mindfulness, and stress relief? Come learn the benefits of slime-making by joining D-Stress this Thursday at lunch in Room 54 to make some awesome slime crafts! To participate, fill out the Google form posted on the D-stress classroom (vw7f5h6) by this Wednesday. There are limited spots available, so make sure to sign up now!

Music

Reminder that there is a very important Sr Band practice today at lunch in the music room. Our concert at the River Run Centre is only two weeks away so everyone needs to be at rehearsal

Sustainability Council

Are you the Sustainability Rep for your club, team, or student group? Then listen up: Due to EARTH WEEK at the end of APRIL, we will be holding our Sustainability TOWN HALL a week early. It will be held this Thursday April 4 at the start of period 4 in the back of the Caf for about 10 minutes.

See you then!

Stage Crew

Stage Crew meets today at lunch to make up for yesterday’s holiday – see you all in the Aud to work on The Little Prince at lunch! New members are always welcome!

STEM Council – BattleSTEM

Are you on a BattleSTEM team? If you are – a reminder you MUST attend today’s lunchtime prep meeting for Fridays competition – see you in Rm 9 today at 11:45

Ultimate Frisbee

Attention all students who wish to play Ultimate Frisbee this season. Ultimate is a sport open to all grades and all genders. The tryouts will be taking place Tuesday April 9 and Thursday April 11 after school in Exhibition Park. Come see Mr. Bangay if you have any questions, or check out the poster outside room 56 for our classroom code.

G12 Drama

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for the Grade 12 One Act shows! Casting will be completed by the end of today, and the cast lists and rehearsal schedules posted on the aud doors around 3:15!

March 28, 2024

LLC

Looking for something to do today at lunch? or over the long weekend? Come down to the LLC and grab a kit to crochet a flower for our Blossom Tree! Let ‘s make it Spring!

Guidance

Attention graduating students! Don’t miss out on an incredible opportunities to lighten the financial burden of your academic journey! Many Scholarship applications are now open! Scholarships are not just about financial aid; they’re about recognizing your potential, your hard work, and your dedication to your studies. Whether you’re passionate about STEM, the arts, community service, or anything in between, there’s a scholarship out there waiting for someone just like you. Make sure you’re following the post on the Grade 12 Google Classroom and pay attention to deadlines. Stop by Guidance if you have any questions.

Badminton Team

A reminder to all members of the junior and senior badminton teams to go directly to the Arnold Street entrance, at the end of lunch today, to catch the bus to our match in Orangeville.

HOSA

Breakfast Club

Good morning Gaels! Please be reminded that the breakfast club is grab and go for the remainder of the week. Students can pick up their breakfast from the back of the cafeteria.

The cafeteria will be open at lunch. Otherwise, it is closed for the IB mock exams. Don’t forget to come by the breakfast club for a healthy start to your day!

Brainiacs

Why did the obtuse angle pull up to the beach? Because it was over 90 degrees! If you liked that joke, then you’re sure to love Brainiac’s and Math Contest Club’s newest event, “Are You Smarter than a 4th Grader?” Come on down to room 112 today at lunch to have some fun and potentially win some spectacular prizes! See you there!

LLC

Attention all Crochet enthusiasts! The LLC has released a new Crochet Take-and-Make project! You can make a Granny Square Airpod Case for yourself or a friend. Just pick up a kit from the circulation desk in the Library Learning Commons – we have many colours of yarn kits to choose from. Happy Making Everyone!

Yarn Club

Yarn Club is meeting this Thursday in room 118 at lunch, come and help us make small items to donate to others in need! Don’t know how to crochet or knit? We can teach you! We look forward to seeing you there.

Drama Council

Drama Council meets today at lunch – come on out to help us plan our upcoming events! Newcomers are always welcome – see you at lunch in the Aud!

GCVI Improv

Improv Club meets today in the Aud after school from 3:15-5:00pm! New members are always welcome, no experience necessary!

GCVI Food

Zinger Chicken will be in the back of the Cafe today at Lunch – Cash Only

March 27, 2024

RISE

Today’s Indigenous Artist Spotlight is Drew Hayden Taylor. Originally from Curve Lake First Nation, he is a comedian, award-winning playwright, journalist, short story writer, novelist, television scriptwriter, and filmmaker. His most recent publication, Cold, is a humorous horror novel, following an Indigenous studies professor, an Indigenous hockey player, a detective, and an author, and revealing the connections between these characters in a murder mystery. To find out more about him, visit his website, www.drewhaydentaylor.com and check out our Instagram story @gcvirise.

Reach for the Top

There was nothing trivial about GCVI’s rousing performance on the Trivia circuit last night at GCVI. GCVI’s A Team, led by Team Captain Charlotte Ting took no prisoners. Steffen Petrie added his hockey knowledge. Charlie Davidson came through on music. And Lukas Bennett was a political hero. Great job everyone!

Breakfast Club

Good morning Gaels! Please be reminded that the breakfast club is grab and go for the remainder of the week. Students can pick up their breakfast from the back of the cafeteria.

The cafeteria will be open at lunch. Otherwise, it is closed for the IB mock exams. Don’t forget to come by the breakfast club for a healthy start to your day!

GCVI Book Drive – Free to Read

GCVI is holding a book drive!

Yarn Club

GSA

Are you a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or an ally looking for a safe space? Are you looking to learn more about the community and how to make our school an inclusive space for those in it? Then come up to the Gender & Sexuality Alliance on Wednesdays in room 213!

Choir

It’s Wednesday and that means it’s CHAMBER CHOIR TIME! That’s all members of chamber choir, you have rehearsal tonight in the music room. See you there!

GCVI Food

Ona’s Bakery will be in the Cafe selling Pouchak Cash – Debit

March 26, 2024

RISE

The Rise above hunger point goes to …. Grade 9. Tomorrow is the last day to bring in donations. Please continue to bring in food, baby supplies, hygiene products and pet food.

Thank you for supporting The Saugeen First Nation Treaty Partners to the UGDSB

Music

Last night the GCVI Sr Symphonic Band and Stage Band performed at the Sunshine City Music Festival in Orillia. Both groups put forth their strongest performances of the year and both groups brought home the Gold. Congrats to all band members.

Reminder that there is a Sr Band rehearsal today at lunch in the music room.

Breakfast Club

Good morning Gaels! Please be reminded that the breakfast club is grab and go for the remainder of the week. Students can pick up their breakfast from the back of the cafeteria.

The cafeteria will be open at lunch. Otherwise, it is closed for the IB mock exams. Don’t forget to come by the breakfast club for a healthy start to your day!

Run Club

Hi Gaels! After yesterday’s color run success, we hope to see many familiar faces at today’s run club meeting! Join us today at 3:30 in the outdoor classroom for the first run of the season! Everyone at every level is welcome! Dress warming and be prepared to run, run, run!

Girls Soccer

Attention all Grade 11 and 12 girls interested in playing soccer this year. There will be a tryout on Tuesday at lunch in the main gym. If you can not make it, please contact Ms. Carberry or Mr. Conti

Brainiacs

Have you ever wondered if you are smarter than a third grader? If so, you can find out with Brainiacs and Math Contest Club! On Thursday, March 28th, Brainiacs and MCC will be hosting a fun math competition in room 112 during lunch where plenty of prizes are to be won! Check out the Brainiacs classroom with the code n474kjv or the Math Contest Club google classroom with the code igymd27 to sign up. Hope to see you there!

LLC

GCVI Food

Two Plus Pizza will be in the cafe Cash – Debit

March 25, 2024

Stage Crew

Stage Crew meets today at lunch in the Aud – new members always welcome!

GCVI Food

Zinger Chicken will not be in the Cafe today…..

Stage Crew

Stage Crew meets today in the aud – want to learn more about stage lights, sound, costumes, make up or set construction? Join us – newcomers always welcome! Today at lunch in the aud!

Computer Club

The Computer Club invites you to join our game competition. If you want to join, make sure that you come to room 152 every Monday at lunchtime. The competition will take place on April 8th! There will be a prize pool of $70. Hope to see you there!

Girls Soccer

GCVI Book Drive – Free to Read

GCVI is holding a book drive!

SASH / Run Club

Today is the day Gaels! Iiiiiiiiiiit’s……..March Mela! Come down to the Aud at lunch to buy some delicious food, including samosas, pakora and loads of sweet treats as well as to learn more about Holi! And don’t forget to come to the colour run happening after school at 3:30. Meet us at the outdoor classroom.

Music

Good luck to the members of the GCVI Sr Band and Stage Band who are performing tonight at the Sunshine City Music Festival in Orillia. Those going on the trip are reminded to come to the music at 11:30am this morning to load the bus

There is a Jr Band practice today at lunch in the music room

Breakfast Club

Good morning Gaels! Breakfast Club will be running as grab and go this Tuesday to Thursday due to the IB mock exams taking place in the cafeteria. Please come by the back of the cafeteria and pick up a healthy bite to eat to go on your way to class this Tuesday to Thursday.

STEM Council

A reminder to potential Battle STEM team members! If you have not yet dropped off your permission form, please make sure it is handed in by 9am TUESDAY – that’s tomorrow. STEM council and Ms. Ryan will be finalizing the teams on Tuesday, and if your permission form isn’t in, you can’t be on a team!

Sustainability Council

A reminder of the Sustainability Council Executive meeting today at lunch. We will be working on our EARTH WEEK activities, so if your club has committed to participating in that, reps please be sure to get to Rm 9 today at lunch if possible.

March 22, 2024

GCVI Food

Two Plus Pizza will be in the cafe Cash – Debit

Computer Club

LLC

Brainiacs

Good morning Gaels! Brainiacs and the Math Contest Club present: Are you Smarter than a ____ Grader? On Thursday, March 28th, come on down to room 112 to compete in some quick grade-level math for the opportunity to win some great prizes! Check out the Brainiacs google classroom with the code n474kjv or the Math Contest Club google classroom with the code igymd27 to sign up and for more information regarding the event.

Art Club

ART CLUB happens every FRIDAY in Rm 16. Join us! Come be creative and meet other creative people! Art Club, Rm 16, TODAY!!!!

SASH

Colour has a large cultural significance when it comes to the celebration of Holi! Colour is used to represent “covering over” our physical differences until we all look the same. If you would like to learn more about the holiday, as well as Ramadan and Bangladesh Independence Day, check out the March Mela hosted by SASH next Monday in the Aud! Colour will be incorporated in our colour run after school!

Girls Soccer

RISE

Yesterday’s RISE Above Hunger point goes to…… Grade 10 ! On Monday, bring in your donations to SASH’s Holi Fest at lunch in the aud. Monday’s point will go to the grade with the most monetary donations!

Music

Reminder that there is an orchestra rehearsal today at lunch in the music room

Senate

Senate is here to tell you that today is the day – the day where anybody who did not reserve a ticket can now purchase one. At the beginning of lunch today, come down to the outside of the auditorium with 15 dollars in cash to pick up a ticket! It’ll be first come first serve, so be there or be square!

March 21, 2024

GCVI Food

Zinger Chicken will be in the back of the Cafe today at Lunch – Cash Only

GCVI Improv

Improv Club meets today in the Aud after school from 3:15-5:00pm! New members are always welcome, no experience necessary!

Drama Council

Drama Council meets today at lunch – come on out to help us plan our upcoming events! Newcomers are always welcome – see you at lunch in the Aud!

Yarn Club

LLC

Grad Committee

Hey Grads! Did you order Grad Clothing! If YES, it is in and ready for pick-up! Come to Room 204 TODAY (Thursday) at lunch to get your items! If you miss the pick-up today, stay tuned to the Grade 12 Classroom and these announcements for further details.

De-Stress Club

Hey Gaels! Looking for a place to be social and mindful? If so, come join D-Stress in Room 54 at the beginning of lunch today and check out GCVI’S brand new MindFit Kits. There are many activities available for you and your friends like origami, brain games, play-doh sets, yo-yos, juggling balls, and much more! See you in rm 54 today at lunch!

RISE

Yesterday’s RISE Above Hunger point goes to…… Grade 11 again! Don’t forget to bring your donations to your period 1 teachers today! AND tell your parents so they can bring in donations for parent teacher night tonight! Teachers, send down your class’ donations to the tables by the aud! On Friday, the grade with the most monetary donations wins the point! This includes donations by cash and School Cash Online.

Music

Reminder that there is a Stage Band rehearsal today at lunch in the music room.

Senate

Good morning Gaels! Senate is back with another update on Semi Formal tickets. If you paid for your ticket online but have not picked it up, you must come to the Senate room during lunch tomorrow to get it. As for left over tickets, they will be sold for 15$ on Friday, first come first serve. Be there or be square!

March 20, 2024

GCVI Food

Ona’s Bakery will be in the Cafe selling Pouchak Cash – Debit

Choir

It’s Wednesday and that means it’s CHAMBER CHOIR TIME! That’s all members of chamber choir, you have rehearsal tonight in the music room. See you there!

GSA

Yarn Club

LLC

Senate

Listen up and listen close, because Senate has an update on Semi-Formal ticket pickups and payment! If you have reserved a ticket for Semi-Formal, this is the week where you must pay for and pick up your ticket. The information is as follows: for those of you who will be paying cash, from Monday, March 18th, to Wednesday, March 20th, so only three days, come to the outside of the auditorium at the beginning of lunch with 15 dollars in cash. For those of you who will be paying with school-cash online, payment is open right now, and will be open up to Wednesday, March 20th. Once you pay online, you will have to pick up your ticket on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday this week at the Senate room, which is right by the cafeteria and has the word “Senate” right above it. It is located in the second floor business wing. You will need a form of proof to prove that you’ve paid, so make sure you come with a picture of a receipt or email. If people do not claim their ticket in the given days, those tickets will open for resale for people who didn’t get a ticket reservation, and for people from other schools. See you there! Today is the last day to Pay or your ticket will be going to someone else…….

Ignite

Hey Gaels, Ignite is meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 216, not 219. Can’t wait to see you all there!

RISE Food Drive

Yesterday’s RISE Above Hunger point goes to…… Grade 11 ! Don’t forget to bring your donations to your period 1 teachers today! Teachers, send down your class’ donations to the tables by the aud. We will tally up today’s points to determine which grade has won and update you tomorrow! Needed items are going for double points tomorrow as well! Check the RISE Instagram and posters around the school for that list!

RISE Spotlight

Shawnee Kish is a 2-Spirit, Mohawk singer-songwriter and Juno nominee. She’s an avid Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ activist and debuted her first EP just two years ago. Her songs mainly feature elements of rhythm, soul, and pop music, including the song from this morning, Diagnosed Dissociative. You can find out more about her on her website, Shawneekish.com, or her instagram account, @shawneekish.

SASH

Hey gaels! Come celebrate the festival of Holi at GCVI’s first March Mela! On March 25th, after school, join us in the outdoor classroom for an unforgettable Color Run. Walk or run while listening to South Asian music, as we honor the tradition of throwing colors, inspired by the Hindu god Krishna. It’s a celebration of our differences and similarities, spreading joy and color. Don’t miss out on this colorful experience with SASH and the Run Club! See you there!

Music

This is a reminder to all Sr Band students going to the music festival in Orillia on Monday. Please pick up a permission form from Mr Austin’s desk today.

STEM Council

Are you an active member of a STEM related club? Did you happen to miss yesterday’s information session for BattleSTEM? Don’t worry – you can still sign up through the Google form found on the BattleSTEM posters around the school. Remember to pick up a permission form from the science office door and have it returned back to the science office BEFORE LUNCH March 26th (that’s next Tuesday).

March 19, 2024

GCVI Food

Two Plus Pizza will be in the cafe Cash – Debit

LLC

Senate

MSA

Ramadan Mubarak! MSA members, please meet in room 209 during lunch today for a brief meeting to finalize plans for Wednesday’s iftar.

STEM Council

Interested in Science, Technology, Environment or Math? If so, participating in a BattleSTEM competition is a great opportunity to learn more about STEM. Look for the BattleSTEM posters around the school. Don’t forget to pick up a permission form from the science office and have it returned back to the science office by March 26. Make sure to come to our info session on March 19th (that’s today) at 11:45 in room 9 to learn more about BattleSTEM

Gael Gazette

The Gael Gazette has a mandatory meeting in the Innovation Lab at lunch today for anyone interested in contributing to Edition #4. New members are welcome!

RISE

Don’t forget to bring your donations for RISE Above Hunger to your period 1 teachers today! Teachers, send down your class’ donations to the tables by the aud. We will tally up today’s points to determine which grade has won and update you tomorrow! Needed items are going for double points tomorrow as well!

Run Club

Run club is cancelled because of the unexpected snow!! meetings will continue to run as of next Tuesday after school – or the first Tuesday of nicer weather, hope to see a lot of you then!

In the meantime, don’t forget about the color run happening on Monday, March 25th, after school. Come on out to walk, jog or run and throw colors in celebration of Holi.DONT miss GCVIs first Holi Fest!

Music

Reminder that there is a Sr Band practice today at lunch in the music room. All band members need to attend this practice

March 18, 2024

GCVI Food

Zinger Chicken will be in the back of the Cafe today at Lunch – Cash Only

Stage Crew

Stage Crew meets today in the aud – want to learn more about stage lights, sound, costumes, make up or set construction? Join us – newcomers always welcome! Today at lunch in the aud!

Computer Club

LLC

Track & Field

Track and Field Team – a reminder that practice starts today after school. For this week we will practice on the side campus today and Wednesday. It’s chilly so dress appropriately and meet at the outdoor classroom at 3:30. See Mr. Hocken in resource if you need forms and remember to check the google classroom every day for new information.

Run Club

Attention to anyone interested in running: It’s finally time for Run Club to return! We run on Tuesdays at 3:30 in the outdoor classroom. No experience is needed to join, Run Club is open to all levels of fitness and running ability. Our runs are tailored to your abilities, whether you run all the time, or never have before! There will be a meeting in room 206, at the start of lunch to pick up permission forms and ask any questions. Having improved running endurance will translate into all sport performance and is proven to reduce stress levels! For more information the Classroom Code is: 7fywdga, we hope to see you there!

SASH

Did you know…Mela is a Hindi word that translates to “gathering” or “fair”. Melas are an Indian tradition that generally consist of food, entertainment, shops and games. SASH wants to bring this energy to our upcoming event on March 25th at lunch! Also, the run club is bringing a twist on the holi event and planning a colour run after school on the same day! We hope to see you all there for a colourful experience, games and more!

RISE

One final reminder that the RISE Above Hunger is starting TOMORROW! Bring in your donations to your period 1 teachers. Most needed items are for double points! See the posters around the school or the RISE instagram page, @gcvirise, for the list!

Social Justice

Hey Gaels, Social Justice Club has a meeting today at lunch in room 218. New members are always welcome. See you there!

Music

Reminder that full instrumental music rehearsal starts back up this week. There is a Jr Band practice today at lunch in the music room.

Senate

Listen up and listen close, Senate has an update on Semi-Formal ticket pickups and payment! If you have reserved a ticket for Semi-Formal, this is the week where you must pay for and pick up your ticket. The information is as follows: for those of you who will be paying cash, from Monday, March 18th, to Wednesday, March 20th, so only three days, come to the outside of the auditorium at the beginning of lunch with 15 dollars in cash. For those of you who will be paying with school-cash online, payment is open right now, and will be open up to Wednesday, March 20th. Once you pay online, you will have to pick up your ticket on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday this week at the Senate room, which is right by the cafeteria and has the word “Senate” right above it. It is located in the second floor business wing. You will need a form of proof to prove that you’ve paid, so make sure you come with a picture of a receipt or email. If people do not claim their ticket in the given days, those tickets will open for resale for people who didn’t get a ticket reservation, and for people from other schools. See you there!

STEM Council

BattleSTEM, formerly known as the Science Olympics, is here! As a part of the BattleSTEM team, you will compete against other high schools in STEM subjects like math, chemistry, biology, engineering, and computer science. Look for the Google form on the BattleSTEM posters around the school. Make sure to come to our info session on March 19th (that’s tomorrow) at 11:45 in room 9 to learn more.

MSA

Ramadan Mubarak! MSA members, please meet in room 209 during lunch on Tuesday for a brief meeting to finalize plans for Wednesday’s iftar.

March 8, 2024

GCVI Food

Two Plus Pizza will be in the cafe Cash – Debit

Computer Club

LLC

Attention all Crochet enthusiasts! The LLC has just released a new Crochet Take-and-Make project! You can make a Granny Square Airpod Case for yourself or a friend. Just pick up a kit from the circulation desk in the Library Learning Commons – we have many colours of yarn kits to choose from. It could be a fun project to work on over the March Break. Happy Making Everyone!

Athletic Council

Today is the March Madness finale! Come down to the gym at lunch today (Fri Mar 8) to see who will win it all, and play in our Students vs. Teachers game!

Rise

Hello GCVI! From Tuesday March 19 to Monday March 25, we will be hosting RISE Above Hunger, a donation drive for the Saugeen Food Bank! Similar to the food drive earlier this year, we will be giving out points to each grade! Each item wins one point for the student’s grade, with double points for most needed items. Each day, the grade with the most points wins an additional point for the semester grade-by-grade challenge! Bring in your items to your period 1 teacher! For more information and the list of most needed items, visit the RISE instagram page, @gcvirise

Music

Today GCVI welcomes guest clinician Ernie Kalwa from the music department at the University of Waterloo for a special series of workshops. As a result the music room will be closed for rehearsals today at lunch

Thought of the Day

Today’s thought of the day comes from Kween, local entrepreneur and activist. “As a woman, loving yourself is the greatest evolution, and it’s important to remember that loving yourself does not make you selfish one bit. In this day and age of systemic oppression, misogyny and hate of diversity- loving yourself is a very big accomplishment. Just know your feelings, opinions, and truth matter- your worth isn’t determined by society’s perspective.”

International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day. In a country where we have the right to discuss women’s rights and fight for gender parity, we have a responsibility to do so. Come by the Aud at lunch to help celebrate women’s achievement and to promote equality and inclusion. Tattoos, buttons and ribbons are available by donation and money raised from the bake sale will go to the Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis.

March 7, 2024

GCVI Food

Zinger Chicken will be in the back of the Cafe today at Lunch – Cash Only

GCVI Improv

Improv Club meets today in the Aud after school from 3:15-5:00pm! New members are always welcome, no experience necessary!

Drama Council

Drama Council meets today at lunch – come on out to help us plan our upcoming events! Newcomers are always welcome – see you at lunch in the Aud!

STEM Council

Let your wildest dreams come true today! In an industry changing, earth shattering, and mind-bending, immersive 3D experience, extract DNA from an ordinary strawberry in room 3 at the start of lunch today! 3D glasses are not required to perform this scientific endeavour.

Yarn Club

LLC

SASH

Hey Gaels! SASH, run club, art club, BSU and GSA have all worked together to bring you…GCVI’s very first Holi Fest! This event is intended to celebrate the South Asian festival of Holi, as well as bring awareness to Bangladeshi Independence Day and Ramadan, which are all happening during March. Mark the date of March 25th, where we will have games, booths and food at lunch as well as a colour run after school!

RISE – Food Drive

Do you want to support the Saugeen Food Bank and win an extra point for your grade in the grade-by-grade challenge? Well, RISE is hosting a food drive the week after March Break! Starting Tuesday March 19, you can bring in your food donations to your period one teacher to support RISE Above Hunger. Keep an eye out for our most needed items that can win you double points!

Music

Congratulations to the Sr Band brass section who were awarded the Yamaha Canada Brass Excellence Award by the Ontario Band Association based on their recent festival performances. This is the first time a GCVI group has been awarded this honour. Congratulations to all.

International Women’s Day

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day! Don’t forget to wear purple, Gaels, in support of this day that celebrates women’s achievement and raises awareness about discrimination. Come by the booth outside of the Aud at lunch where baked goods, tattoos and buttons will be sold to raise money for the Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis Centre. There will also be a photo booth. Together, we can create a more inclusive world!

March 6, 2024

Choir

Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiit’s Wednesday and you know what that means! It’s time to do re mi fa sol la ti GO to chamber choir rehearsal after school today! That’s all members of Chamber Choir, you know where you have to be today after school!

GCVI Food

Ona’s Bakery will be in the Cafe selling Pouchak Cash – Debit

GSA

Track & Field

The Track and Field Team is gearing up for another season. All students in all grades are welcome to join – there are no cuts! There will be a short team meeting on Wednesday the 6th in the small gym at the beginning of lunch. If you can’t make the meeting, speak to Mr. Hocken in the resource room. Track and Field – short team meeting on Wednesday in the small gym at the beginning of lunch.

STEM Council

Is your resume looking a little sparse with 10 inch margins and triple-spaced lines? Well, look no further than room 3 tomorrow at the start of lunch where you can beef up that resume of yours with a specialization in the extraction of strawberry DNA. Again, that’s room 3 tomorrow at the start of lunch! We’ll see you there!

Yarn Club

RISE Spotlight

The music heard this morning is by West Indian and Kanien’kehá:ka (Gen yah ga ha ga) singer-songwriter, Julian Taylor. This Toronto-based musician started out in a band known as the Staggered Crossing, but has made a successful solo career after his band broke up. Since then, Julian Taylor has earned two Juno award nominations, one Canadian Folk Music Award for solo artist, and five Native American Music award nominations. Having released four albums, Taylor’s created a signature sound from his acoustic sound and insightful lyrics. If you’re interested in learning more, you can check him out on Instagram @Juliantaylormusic

International Women’s Day

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Wear purple this Friday in support of International Women’s Day and come by the booth outside of the Aud to help celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness about discrimination. A bake sale will be held with money raised going to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis. Together, we can forge equality.

March 5, 2024

GCVI Food

Two Plus Pizza will be in the cafe Cash – Debit

Track & Field

Reach for the Top

Your GCVI Reach for the Toppers kicked some trivia butt at last night’s competition at John F Ross. The team of Cameron Chong, Galen Crozier, Elliott Hierlihy and Henry McMorrow went undefeated playing against mostly senior teams. Great start to the season gamers!

STEM Council

Did you know that you share 60% of your DNA with strawberries? We’ll be extracting DNA from your distant relative (the strawberry) this Thursday in room 3 at the start of lunch, we’ll see you there!

Senate

Pick a card… Any card. This year’s Semi Formal theme, voted by you, is Casino X Masquerade! Senate is back with an update regarding Semi Formal! The date will be March 27th, from 6:30 to 9:30. We were happily able to get the ticket costs down this year, meaning tickets will be $15. As for ticket reservations, the form will drop at noon this Wednesday. If you require any support with paying for a ticket, you can reach out to an administrator here at our school. Finally, GCVI students will only be able to purchase one ticket per person. If we have left over tickets, they will be opened for students for other schools to come as guests. Make sure to listen to the announcements and check the Instagram page for updates!

March 4, 2024

GCVI Food

Zinger Chicken will be in the back of the Cafe today at Lunch – Cash Only

Track and Field

GCVI Music

On Friday the GCVI Sr Band and Orchestra performed at the Golden Horseshoe Music Festival in Ancaster. Both groups performed brilliantly. The Sr Band was awarded a silver medal and the Orchestra brought home the gold. The various GCVI instrumental music groups did 6 festival performances in the month of February and were awarded 6 invitations to perform at Musicfest Canada Nationals in May. Congratulations to all groups. There will be no instrumental music rehearsals this week. Enjoy your week off and we will see you after March Break.

International Women’s Day

GCVI Senate

Suit up and roll up those sleeves, because this year’s Semi Formal theme, voted by you, is Casino X Masquerade! Senate is back, this time with an update on information regarding Semi Formal! The date will be March 27th, from 6:30 to 9:30. Thanks to how great the attendance was at past dances, we were happily able to get the ticket costs down this year, meaning tickets will be $15. As for ticket reservations, the form will arrive later this week, so keep your ears open during the announcements and check the GCVI senate account for more information!

March 1, 2024

GCVI Food

Two Plus Pizza will be in the cafe Cash – Debit

Girls Soccer

Attention all girls interested in playing soccer this spring. There is an information meeting Friday at the start of lunch in room 155. If you can not attend the meeting, please see Ms. Carberry or Mr. Conti for more details.

Art Club

Today at Lunch! ART CLUB is back for semester two. New members are welcome. Come to Rm. 16 at lunch. Get Creative!

Feb 29, 2024

GCVI Food

Zinger Chicken will be in the back of the Cafe today at Lunch – Cash Only

GCVI Improv

Improv Club meets today in the Aud after school from 3:15-5:00pm! New members are always welcome, no experience necessary!

Drama Council

Drama Council meets today at lunch – come on out to help us plan our upcoming events! Newcomers are always welcome – see you at lunch in the Aud!

Girls Soccer

De-Stress

What did the traffic light say when it won BINGO? Stop! I won! That’s right Gaels! D-Stress is hosting a Mindful March BINGO. Come to Room 54 TODAY at lunch to collect a BINGO sheet, and during the month of March, complete as many mindful activities as you can. Students who achieve a BINGO on their sheet will be entered into a raffle to win a special prize! So make sure to come to Room 54 TODAY to learn more about the Mindful March BINGO!

Wellness Committee

Hey Gaels! Have you had a chance to check out GCVI’s brand new MindFit Kits? If not, no worries! Drop in to Room 54 today during lunch to check out the new MindFit Kits! Come join us in being mindful with kits that include activities like origami, play-doh, yo-yos, brain games, juggling balls, and much more!

Art Club

We will be starting back up tomorrow!!! Come be Creative! New Members are always welcome. Rm 16 at lunch.

Feb 28, 2024

Choir

Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiit’s Wednesday and you know what that means! It’s time to do re mi fa sol la ti GO to chamber choir rehearsal after school today! That’s all members of Chamber choir, you know where you have to be today after school!

GCVI Food

Ona’s Bakery will be in the Cafe selling Pouchak Cash – Debit

Choir

It’s Wednesday and that means it’s CHAMBER CHOIR TIME! That’s all members of Chamber choir, you have rehearsal tonight in the music room. See you there!

GSA

Crystal Quartz will be here TODAY!!! Room 213 at the START of lunch.

Come and learn about drag

Music

Yesterday the GCVI Jr Band and Stage Band performed at the Golden Horseshoe Music Festival in Ancaster. Both groups performed well. Stage Band was awarded a silver medal for their performance and the Jr Band brought home the Gold

Reminder to all Sr Band members that we have a rehearsal today at lunch in the music room.

Reminder to all Sr Band and Drumline members to meet in the music room tomorrow morning at 8:30am to set up for our performance at the Black Future Month Assembly.

Feb 27, 2024

GCVI Food

Two Plus Pizza will be in the cafe Cash – Debit

Pink Shirt Day

On Wednesday, February 28th, mark the date, we unite against bullying, to stop the hate.

In 2007, two seniors from Nova Scotia, David Shephard and Travis Price, noticed a new student at their school being bullied for wearing pink. The following day, they bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their peers to wear pink as well. It was this exact action that the Pink Shirt Day tradition was born from, and once again, the date is closing in on us.

So wear pink together, a colorful display, so we can spread kindness, make a difference, all in our own way Gaels, stand strong, be the change in sight for on Pink Shirt Day, we will shine so bright!

CNOY

A big thank you to all of the staff and students who participated in Saturday evening’s Coldest Night of the Year! Our school raised over $2,000 and our Student Committee helped to elevate the event through their contributions to the opening ceremony. Shout out to Atiya Jeun who led our team of volunteers!!! In total, over $187,000 has been raised to help Hope House serve people in need in our community. Gaels, thanks for stepping up to help others and for making a difference!

Athletic Council

Alright Gaels! The march madness tourney officially begins TODAY!! Come down to the gym at lunch to watch your own teams face off against each other to win the whole thing!

Music

Good luck to the Jr Band and Stage Band who are competing today at the Golden Horseshoe Music Festival in Ancaster. All members of these groups are reminded to come to the music room at 11:30am to load the buses

Feb 26, 2024

Stage Crew

Stage Crew meets today at lunch in the Aud – new members always welcome!

GCVI Food

Zinger Chicken will be in the back of the Cafe today at Lunch – Cash Only

Cheer Team

Big congratulations to the GCVI Cheer team, who competed and became Grand Champions at the Provincial Championships this past Saturday. We’re hoping to defend this title at OFSAA in April. Great job Gaels!

Curling

The GCVI curling teams attended the District 10 Championships on Thursday and Friday. The boys team of Lucas, Matheus, Henry and Joseph placed 2nd, and the girls team of Keyara, Rachel, Jules and Lena placed 3rd. Congratulations to all of the curlers, including the open team of Elliot, Ryan, Jaxson, Thomas and Steffen. The future is bright!

Stage Crew

Stage Crew meets today in the aud – want to learn more about stage lights, sound, costumes, make up or set construction? Join us – newcomers always welcome! Today at lunch in the aud!

Pink Shirt Day

On Wednesday, February 28th, mark the date, we unite against bullying, to stop the hate.

So wear pink together, a colorful display, so we can spread kindness, make a difference, all in our own way Gaels, stand strong, be the change in sight for on Pink Shirt Day, we will shine so bright!

Music

Reminder that there is a Jr Band practice today at lunch in the music room. Our next festival performance is tomorrow so all band members need to attend this rehearsal

Coldest Night of the Year

Feb 23, 2024

GCVI Food

Two Plus Pizza will be in the cafe Cash – Debit

CNOY

Hey Gaels, time to help fundraise for the Coldest Night of the Year, a bake sale is being held today outside of the Aud during lunch. We hope to see you out for tomorrow’s event. You can still register online or even in person tomorrow between 4:00 & 5:00pm in the Aud.

Science Fair

Hey Gaels! The GCVI science fair is an amazing club where students can learn about and explore various areas of science that interest them. They get to create their own science project to demonstrate their learning, and even get the opportunity to compete at the WWSEF science fair! GCVI’s science fair will be held this Friday at 12:00 in the Cafeteria. Come on down to see the amazing projects your peers have created, and learn how you can participate next year!

Athletic Council

Hey Gaels! Our march madness tournament is starting up soon! The link to sign up is in our bio on @athleticsgcvi, teams are 7-8 people. Sign ups will close on Friday February 23rd, and the games will start on Monday the 26th!

Sr. Badminton

Tryouts for the senior badminton team will begin after school starting today Friday, February 23rd in the main gym. Please bring appropriate footwear.

Dance

Dance Crew is looking for new members. We have some upcoming shows including GCVI’s annual coffee house and the Riverside multicultural festival. If you are interested in being part of Dance crew then come on out on Mondays at lunch and Fridays’ after school in the balcony. No prior dance experience is needed.

Jr Boys Hockey

Attention Junior Boys Hockey players,

There will be an introductory meeting THIS FRIDAY in room 252 at the beginning of lunch.

That is JUNIOR boys hockey, room 252 at the beginning of lunch.

Music

Reminder that there is an Orchestra rehearsal today at lunch in the music room. This is our last rehearsal before our festival next week so all members need to attend this practice.

Vocals

This is a reminder for all students attending the Choral workshop this afternoon…you need to leave GC today and start walking to Harcourt United Church at 1:20pm. Ms. Osborne has posted all relevant information on the classroom page.

Feb 22, 2024

Improv Club

Improv Club meets today after school in the aud from 3:15-5:00 – no experience necessary, new members are always welcome!

CNOY

Hey Gaels, the Coldest Night of the Year event is coming up! If you’d like to help out the hurt, hungry, and homeless members of our community, then join us in the Aud at 5:00pm on Saturday, February 24th to participate in this nationwide walk for charity! You can sign up on cnoy.org/Guelph to donate to the GCVI Social Justice Team, or create your own team with your friends, club or class. Volunteer opportunities are available, and fundraising is encouraged. Help Guelph reach its $200,000 goal! Be sure to check out our Instagram @gcvi_cnoy if you are interested in getting involved and learning more.

Science Fair

Athletic Council

Sr Badminton

Tryouts for the senior badminton team will begin after school starting Friday, February 23rd in the main gym. Please bring appropriate footwear.

Dance

Dance Crew is looking for new members. We have some upcoming shows including GCVI’s annual coffee house and the Riverside multicultural festival. If you are interested in being part of the dance crew then come on out on Mondays at lunch and Fridays’ after school in the balcony. No prior dance experience is needed.

Junior Boys Hockey

Attention Junior Boys Hockey players,

There will be an introductory meeting THIS FRIDAY in room 252 at the beginning of lunch.

That is JUNIOR boys hockey, room 252 at the beginning of lunch.

Pink Shirt Day

On Wednesday February 28th, Mark the date we unite against bullying to stop the hate. Pink Shirt Day was born in 2007 when two grade 12 students from Nova Scotia David Shephard and Travis Price noticed a new student being bullied for wearing pink. The following day they bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their peers to wear pink.

Feb 21, 2024

Choir

GCVI Food

Ona’s Bakery will be in the Cafe selling Pouchak Cash – Debit

GSA

CNOY

Athletic Council

Hey! Here’s an announcement from the Athletic Council regarding March Madness!

Sr Badminton

Tryouts for the senior badminton team will begin after school starting Friday, February 23rd in the main gym. Please bring appropriate footwear.

RISE

This morning, you heard Somebody Else by Aysanabee (ay-sun-AH-bee)

The artist spotlight of today is the visual artist Joelle Joyner, who is an illustrator, graphic designer, and jingle dress dancer. She comes from an Afro-Indigenous background, specially the Kauwets’a:ka (gau-went-ch-AAga), a Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee) people. Her art is inspired by her heritage, but also aims to express admiration and appreciation for the people and places around her. Joyner`s art has been featured in the Kresge (KREZZ-gee) Foundation headquarters, the National Museum of the American Indian magazine, as well as published in two children’s books released by John Hopkins University. To find out more about Joelle Joyner, check out the links in today’s Instagram story @gcvirise.

Jr Badminton

There will be a tryout for the Junior Badminton team after school today in the main gym. Please bring appropriate footwear.

Ignite

Hey Gaels, Ignite is starting up again today, Wednesday!! Meet us at lunch in room 219. Can’t wait to see you all there!

Football

There is a quick meeting today in room 15 for the football team.

Dance

Music

Reminder to all Jr Band members that we have practice today at lunch in the music room. Our next festival performance is just 6 days away so all members need to be at rehearsal today

Sr. Girls Volleyball

A HUGE congratulations goes out to the Senior Girls Volleyball Team who went undefeated this season and defended the D10 Title bringing the plaque back home to GC for a second year in a row! The team had dominating performances in every set, amazing teamwork and grit and represented GCVI in a most impressive manner. Congratulations!!!! A special thank you to all the supporters who came out to cheer on your GAELS! The senior Girls will continue their season as they head to CWOSSA on Friday!

Feb 20, 2024

GCVI Food

Two Plus Pizza will be in the cafe Cash – Debit

CNOY

Athletic Council

Music

On Friday the GCVI Sr Band competed at the Ontario Band Association festival in Toronto. The band performed brilliantly and were awarded a Gold medal for their performance. Sr Band members are reminded that we have rehearsal today at lunch in the music room.

Sr. Girls Volleyball

Come cheer on your Senior Girls Volleyball Team in the District 10 final TONIGHT at the University of Guelph. Start time is 8PM. Bring your spirit, signs and green! GO GAELS GO!

Jr Badminton

There will be a tryout for the Junior Badminton team after school today in the main gym. Please bring appropriate footwear.

Feb 16, 2024

GCVI Food

Two Plus Pizza will be in the cafe Cash – Debit

Grad Committee

Attention all grade 12’s! The class of 2024 grad wear is available now until Friday, February 16th. Lots of styles, colours, and sizes available. All items are $48 each and you can place your orders through School Cash Online. Check out the display cabinet next to the aud for references! Thanks!

The Gaeel Gazette

Hi Gaels! Check out the Gael Gazette’s second edition, available in the library, or by scanning the QR code on the posters around the school. Thanks to all the contributors and editors who made this edition possible!

BSU

Have you ever wanted to learn how to do some of the last moves? T from the BSU is teaching a beginner Afro dance lesson in the balcony at 11:45 this Friday.. Make sure you wear comfortable clothing and get ready to move! The class is open to staff and students. Come on out and have some fun! Donations are welcome!

Hey y’all, come on out and celebrate Black Future Month on Friday FEb 23? The BSU is screening Spiderman across the Spider Verse during fourth period . Sign up with your period four teacher by Feb 21 as there are limited spots. We will be selling popcorn, pops, and Black Future Month shirts so don’t forget to bring cash. We hope to see you there!

Yearbook

Good morning GCVI & welcome back to semester 2! You’ve seen them in the halls & on the sidelines at our games. Your ACTA NOSTRA team has been working hard all year photographing all things GCVI for this year’s yearbook!! All this week we’re playing songs related to this year’s yearbook theme. Put the songs together and guess the theme for a chance to win a yearbook and a gift certificate to Market Fresh

Badminton

There will be tryouts for the Jr Badminton team on Friday Feb 16 after school in the main gym. Please bring appropriate footwear.

Magic the Gathering

Attention fellow Magic the Gathering players. The club will be hosting a trading session on Tuesday February 20th in Rm 106 at lunch. If you want to find some new cards, bring your trade binders and be ready to swap. The club will take precautions to ensure cards are safe and won’t get lost. Check the Classroom for more details. See you Tuesday!

CNOY

Athletic Council

Sr Girls Volleyball

A huge congratulation goes out to your Sr. Girls Volleyball team who went undefeated throughout the entire season! With sheer determination, grit, and an unmatched spirit, your senior girls volleyball players have showcased their excellence on the court and earned their well-deserved spot in the upcoming championship game! Mark your calendars for the championship game on Tuesday Feb 20th at the University of Guelph starting at 8pm. Your Gaels will take on the Centennial Spartans. We invite all our passionate fans to join us in creating a sea of green in the stands, cheering our team to victory! GO GAELS GO!

Athletic Council

Hey! Here’s an announcement from Athletic Council regarding March Madness!

Feb 15, 2024

Improv Club

Improv Club meets today after school in the aud from 3:15-5:00 – no experience necessary, new members are always welcome!

Drama Council

Drama Council meets today at lunch in the Aud! New members are always welcome!

GCVI Food

Zinger Chicken will be in the back of the Cafe today at Lunch – Cash Only

BSU

Yearbook

Badminton

There will be tryouts for the Jr Badminton team on Friday Feb 16 after school in the main gym. Please bring appropriate footwear.

Magic the Gathering

Sustainability Council

A quick reminder to you – if you are the Student Sustainability Rep for your club, team, committee or student organization! Remember, our February Sustainability Town hall is TODAY at the start of Period 4 – come down to the back of the Caf at 2pm. See you then!

GCVI Swimming

Fresh off a historic District 10 win, our GCVI Swim team competed in CWOSSA yesterday. With dozens of top 10 finishes, many personal bests, several fast relay teams, seven first place medals and two new CWOSSA records set, our team earned a 4th place finish at CWOSSA amongst 37 teams. Congratulate a swimmer today on a fantastic regional meet and wish us luck as 22 of our athletes will move on to compete in OFSAA Swimming.

CNOY

Music

Today GCVI welcomes Juno award winning jazz drummer Ernesto Cervini to our school. Stage Band members are reminded that we have rehearsal today at lunch in the music room and the workshop starts after school at 3:30pm

Boys Rugby

Calling all BOYS rugby players,

Our first practice is TONIGHT, from 6:00-8:00pm in the Main Gym. Please wear athletic attire (running shoes, shorts, etc.) and bring a water bottle, a snack and your permission forms. See you there!

Feb 14, 2024

Choir

It’s Wednesday and you know what that means! It’s time to do re mi fa sol la ti GO to chamber choir rehearsal after school today! That’s all members of chamber choir, you know where you have to be today after school!

It’s Wednesday and that means it’s CHAMBER CHOIR TIME! That’s all members of chamber choir, you have rehearsal tonight in the music room. See you there!

The Gael Gazette

GSA

BSU

Yearbook

Good morning GCVI & welcome back to semester 2! You’ve seen them in the halls & on the sidelines at our games. Your ACTA NOSTRA team has been working hard all year photographing all things GCVI for this year’s yearbook!! All this week we’re playing songs related to this years yearbook theme. Put the songs together and guess the theme for a chance to win a yearbook and a gift certificate to Market Fresh

Senate

Good morning Gaels. Senate brings to you Gaelentines Day! Gaelentines day will be an action packed day with all sorts of activities like the “Take ‘N’ Make” a card with Gael, Medusa Matchmatics, and a necklace game where you challenge others with necklaces to rock paper scissors to either gain or lose your necklaces! The person with the most necklaces at the end wins, and there’s plenty more to happen! The location will be by the Audon Wednesday. Be there….

Badminton

There will be tryouts for the Jr Badminton team on Friday Feb 16 after school in the main gym. Please bring appropriate footwear.

RISE

Announcement: Jennifer Kreisberg is a phenomenal singer from the Tuscarora. She’s a member of the Women’s Trio Ulali an A Cappella group. Jennifer has been a singer from the age of 17! This has allowed her to hone her skills, where she became a Master Teaching Artist for the State of Connecticut Commission on the Arts for over four years. She is called upon to guest lecture and conduct vocal workshops at universities, schools, Native communities and at festivals throughout the United States and Canada. Her skill has allowed her to win a Genie Award for ‘Achievement in Music’ for her song ‘Have Hope.’ Jennifer is known for her range and all her achievements go to show the prowess of her vocals.

GCVI Food

Ona’s Bakery will be in the Cafe selling Pouchak Cash – Debit

Grad Committee

Music

Last night the GCVI Jr Symphonic Band competed at the Ontario Band Association Music Festival in Toronto. In their very first performance they brought home the Gold. Congrats to all band members.

The Sr Band practice today at lunch has been cancelled. Reminder to Sr Band members that we have our festival performance on Friday

Sustainability Council

Heads up to the Sustainability Reps for each student club, team, committee or organization – A reminder that the TOWN HALL for Sustainability in February is happening TOMORROW – Thursday February 15 at the start of PERIOD FOUR – so Reps – meet at 2pm in the back of the caf tomorrow! see you then!

Sr Boys Basketball

Sr boys basketball lost in the playoffs yesterday to end a good season. They fought hard and battled together. We’re proud of you.

Jr Boys Basketball

The Jr Boys Basketball team should be very proud of their game vs St. James last night. Our season is over but their improvement this year has been staggering! Great game especially by Nitheesh, Kyar, Ronin and Luke

Go Gaels…

Feb 13, 2024

GCVI Food

Two Plus Pizza will be in the Cafe Cash – Debit

BSU

Yearbook

Good morning GCVI & welcome back to semester 2! You’ve seen them in the halls & on the sidelines at your games. Your ACTA NOSTRA team has been working hard all year photographing all things GCVI for this year’s yearbook!! All this week we’re playing songs related to this year’s yearbook theme. Put the songs together and guess the theme for a chance to win a yearbook and a gift certificate to Market Fresh!

GCVI Drama Council

Auditions for the GCVI Drama Council spring show “The Little Prince” continue today at lunch in the aud – no experience necessary, all are welcome! See you in the Aud at lunch!

Senate

Good morning Gaels. Senate brings to you Galentine’s Day! Galentine’s day will be an action packed day with all sorts of activities like the “Take ‘N’ Make” a card with Gael, Medusa Matchmatics, and a necklace game where you challenge others with necklaces to rock paper scissors to either gain or lose your necklaces! The person with the most necklaces at the end wins, and there’s plenty more to happen! The location will be by the Audon Wednesday. Be there…..

Badminton

There will be tryouts for the Junior Badminton team on Friday Feb 16 after school in the main gym. Please bring appropriate footwear.

Music

Good luck to the GCVI Jr Band who will be performing today at the Ontario Band Association Festival in Toronto. All Jr Band members are asked to come to the music room at 11:20 to load the bus for Toronto.

Feb 12, 2024

Stage Crew

Stage Crew meets today at lunch in the Aud – new members always welcome!

GCVI Food

Zinger Chicken will be in the back of the Cafe today at Lunch – Cash Only

Grad Committee

MADE

Interested in the Arts? Want to try an integrated Arts semester? Maybe the MADE program is just what you’re looking for. There will be an information meeting this coming Monday night in the GC Auditorium at 7pm for anyone who is thinking of applying to MADE next year. Bring along a friend and one of those parent or guardian types.

The Gael Gazette

Guidance

Are you interested in doing a military co-op next year? If so, come meet with Sergent Pembleton Monday at lunch in the cafeteria to learn more.

Townhall

Townhall (singing voice)! Do you want to help plan school events like semi and the spring carnival, AND get an opportunity to earn volunteer hours? Join Town Hall. Meetings are in room 155 every Monday. Come check it out!

BSU

GCVI Swim

Congratulations to the GCVI Swim team that competed in the District 10 swim meet last Thursday. 37 Swimmers represented our school and with over 100 ribbons earned by our Gaels, our team won District 10 swimming for the first time in history! 32 Swimmers will advance to CWOSSA on Wednesday.

Debate Club

Hey Gaels, this is a reminder that debate club has its first meeting of second semester TODAY at lunch in room 254! Feel free to drop by and check out the action!

Yearbook

Good morning GCVI & welcome back to semester 2! You’ve seen them in the halls & on the sidelines at our games. Your ACTA NOSTRA team has been working hard all year photographing all things GCVI for this year’s yearbook!! All this week we’re playing songs related to this years yearbook theme. Put the songs together and guess the theme for a chance to win a yearbook and a gift certificate to Market Fresh

GCVI Drama Council

Auditions for the GCVI Drama Council spring show “The Little Prince” continue today at lunch in the aud – no experience necessary, all are welcome! See you in the Aud at lunch!

DECA

Last week we had 40 students participate in DECA Provincials in Toronto. We had many great results and special congrats to Saya Teasdale and Alden Arciaga who qualified for Internationals in California in April. We are so proud of all of you for your professionalism and excellent representation of GCVI.

De-Stress

Keep spreading the love with the De-Stress Club on Thursday the 15th. We will be making Cards with positive messages. Make a card for a friend or someone to who you want to express your gratitude. All of the materials are provided and there will be Valentine’s treats! Sign up on the De-Stress classroom to secure your spot!

De-Strss & Wellness Committee

Did you know that time invested in mental, physical and social wellbeing can lead to improved focus, energy and motivation? Academic, personal and social skills improve and burnout can be avoided when we keep our bodies active and engage in mindful activities. mindFIT, a reimagined version of unplugged, provides GCVI classes with such activities. We hope that 20 minutes of engagement in mindFIT a day will improve the wellbeing of GCVI students and staff. Staff, remember that you can sign out kits from the library or just take your class for a walk to enjoy the benefits!

Senate