Friday May 2, 2025
LINK Crew: Students who are interested in becoming LINK crew leaders, don’t forget forms are due THIS Monday, May 5th at 3:45pm in guidance. Pick up an application form in Guidance TODAY! Remember, Link is for students who will be in grade 11 or 12 next year. Don’t miss out on your chance to gain volunteer hours, welcome grade 9s and be a leader at our school!
Leadership councils - Today is also the last day to pick up an application for: student council, SSA and School events. Applications for next year's leadership councils are due at 3:45 on Monday May 5th. Applications can be found in guidance.
Year End Photo Slideshow: It’s finally May and that means that our June Year End Assembly is only a few weeks away! We need YOUR photos from this school year to create an epic slideshow for the assembly! Please upload your photos in the Google Form posted on the Grade Specific Google Classrooms. The link to the Google Form is also in the Announcements Doc (https://forms.gle/hTK8igRCiXyr9NxK). Please contact Ms. Pandey if you have any questions.
Music Council: Attention Spartans! Believe it or not, despite the recent weather, we are finally in the spring season! We are super excited to announce our Spartan Musicians' very own spring concert -- The Sound of Spring! Make sure to drop by on Thursday, May 8th, 7:00 PM, to watch our ensembles playing live music from Beethoven to Welcome to the Jungle, to Phantom of the Opera, all with enjoyable baked goods by our very own students! See you there!
Grade 11 Chemistry Contest: If you signed up for the University of Waterloo Avogadro Chemistry Contest, see Ms. Pandey to pay the $4 fee TODAY at the beginning of lunch in B212.
Green Team: Ms. Sophat’s Pd. 3 Class
Thought of the Day: Taylor Swift – “ I am intimidated by the fear of being average”
Thursday May 1, 2025
Today, May 1st is also Beltane or May Day which is one of the 8 Major Sabbats in Pagan and Wiccan religions. May you have a blessed day if you are celebrating!
Happy Principal's Day! -Today is Principal’s Day, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate someone very special—our amazing principals, Mr. Burns, Ms. Guadagnolo, and Mr. Boutin!
Our principals work hard every day to make our school a safe, fun, and inspiring place to learn. Whether it’s helping students, supporting teachers, or making big decisions behind the scenes, they truly make a difference. Let’s all take a moment today to say thank you or share a kind word with them to show how much we appreciate everything they do. Happy Principal's Day
May is Jewish Heritage Month, an opportunity to discover and celebrate Jewish culture, faith and history, as well as the contributions of Jewish communities to our country’s social, political and economic fabric. The month of may has special significance for Jewish communities around the world. The Jewish Students’ Association meets every other Monday at lunch. Contact Ms. Bergman for more information.
Grade 11 Chemistry Contest: Attention Gr. 11 Chemistry students! Are you interested in writing the University of Waterloo’s Avogadro Chemistry Contest? The contest is on Thurs. May 15, during Period 3. To sign up, add your name to the link posted in Announcements Google Doc & pay Ms. Pandey the $4 fee TODAY. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Pandey.
Grad Committee: For anyone who is currently in gr 11: A reminder to join the 2026 Grad Classroom using the QR code posted on the grade 11 google classroom.
Investment Club: Meeting today in A210. See you there.
Student Council: Hey Hey Spartans! Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in the price is right event yesterday. Congratulations to the grade 11’s for winning the final and a special thank you to whoever participated. With only one day left in grade wars let’s make it count Spartans. To help celebrate the finale of the Sparty cup tomorrow will be a spirit day! Seniors wear your best purple fits, juniors wear your best yellow and gold! Can’t wait to see them all Spartans!
Green Team: Ms. Reed’s Pd. 3 Class
Thought of the Day: Justin Bieber – “So many people will tell you what you can’t but all you gotta do is turn around and say “Watch Me”
Wednesday April 30, 2025
Happy Akshaya Tritya to all who are celebrating! Akshaya Tritiya is a Hindu festival that symbolizes eternal prosperity and abundance. It is believed that the sun & moon shine at their brightest today and any good deeds done today ensure everlasting success and fortune. So today is the day to be kind, work hard and do your best!
Grade 11 Chemistry Contest: Attention Gr. 11 Chemistry students! Are you interested in writing the University of Waterloo’s Avogadro Chemistry Contest? The contest is on Thurs. May 15, during Period 3. To sign up, add your name to the link posted in Announcements Google Doc & pay Ms. Pandey the $4 fee ASAP. The deadline to sign up is tomorrow! If you have any questions, contact Ms. Pandey.
Sign up Doc:Avogadro Chemistry Contest Sign-Up May 15, 2025
Academic Council: Are you in grade 9 or grade 10 and you want to compete in the science olympics on Thursday May 8th? Come to a meeting TODAY at the beginning of lunch in B214. First come, first served! Seniors and juniors that owe me permission forms and money should get them to Ms. Tanner before Friday May 2nd to keep their spot.
Grad Committee: For anyone who is currently in gr 11: A reminder to join the 2026 Grad Classroom using the QR code posted on the grade 11 google classroom.
Student Council: Hey hey Spartans! We’re halfway through grade wars and the competition it heating up! For today’s event we will be hosting the price is right in the cafeteria for you to get the chance to win some awesome prizes! A friendly reminder that tomorrow's event is colour wars. Come to school dressed up in your assigned colour for your grade to show off which grade can dress up the most! Grade 12’s wear black, grade 11’s wear white, grade 10’s wear blue and grade 9’s wear red. Can’t wait to see all your amazing outfits Spartans!
Congrats to Mr. Schwark on his retirement. Mr. Schwark is leaving Centennial today after a 30 year teaching career. If you see him in the hall be sure to wish him well! He will be missed!!
Green Team: Ms. Sinclair’s Pd. 3 Class
Thought of the Day: "Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston S. Churchill.
Tuesday April 29, 2025
Grade 11 Chemistry Contest: Attention Gr. 11 Chemistry students! Are you interested in writing the University of Waterloo’s Avogadro Chemistry Contest? The contest is on Thurs. May 15, during Period 3. To sign up, add your name to the link posted in Announcements Google Doc & pay Ms. Pandey the $4 fee ASAP. The deadline to sign up is THIS Thursday! If you have any questions, contact Ms. Pandey.
Leadership council - Reminder to pick up a form today to apply for next year's leadership councils This includes SSA , School events, and student council. If you are interested in initiatives such as - helping promote school spirit, planning school wide events and developing your leadership skills - be sure to pick up a form and apply today.
Guidance - (Award Nominations) - coming soon is our… awards assembly!! - where we celebrate student contributions to our school community. There is a form posted on the grade level classrooms where you can nominate your fellow students for some of our big awards. Check out the classroom and the form for more information. Submissions are due this Friday.
Academic Council: Are you in grade 9 or grade 10 and you want to compete in the science olympics on Thursday May 8th? Come to a meeting Wednesday April 30th at the beginning of lunch in B214. First come, first served!
Improv: Want to laugh, play, and get creative? Come join us today for Improv Games at lunch in the Drama Room. No experience needed — just bring your energy and imagination. Please see Mr. Harris if you have any questions. We will be meeting every Tuesday for the next few weeks. See you there!
Boys Lacrosse: We had an amazing day of games, coming away with two big wins! The boys played incredibly well, showing great teamwork and learning a lot about the rules along the way. Congratulations to every player for working together and showing true TEAM spirit!
Student Council: Hey hey Spartans! Grade wars is in full swing, and the fun has only just begun. Yesterday we had some amazing students play in a minute to win it competition. Congratulations to everyone who won and thank you to everyone who participated! Todays dress up event is generations day. Keep up the amazing outfits Spartans, you never know what could win you prizes! For tomorrow's big event, we will be hosting… The price is right! This event will be held in the cafeteria at lunch, so head on down for the chance to compete and win awesome prizes!
Special Olympics: attention Best Buddies and peer coaches today is the last day to check in at classroom A102 for your permission forms and to confirm your attendance at the Special Olympics Meet. . Don’t miss this exciting opportunity, we would not like to give your spot away! Hurry on down to A102!
Green Team: Mr. R Scott’s Pd. 3 Class
Thought of the Day: Ms Pandey – “You can only do the best that you can, at this moment in time, and it WILL be good enough”
Monday April 28, 2025
Grade 11 Chemistry Contest: Attention Gr. 11 Chemistry students! Are you interested in writing the University of Waterloo’s Avogadro Chemistry Contest? The contest is on Thurs. May 15, during Period 3. To sign up, add your name to the link posted in Announcements Google Doc & pay Ms. Pandey the $4 fee ASAP. The deadline to sign up is THIS Thursday! If you have any questions, contact Ms. Pandey.
Sign up Doc: Avogadro Chemistry Contest Sign-Up May 15, 2025
Leadership council - Reminder to pick up a form today to apply for next year's leadership councils This includes SSA , School events, and student council. If you are interested in initiatives such as - helping promote school spirit, planning school wide events and developing your leadership skills - be sure to pick up a form and apply today.
Music Council: Are you interested in competing in this year’s Battle of the Bands? The board wide event will take place on May 22nd at Ross but Centennial will be holding its own event on May 20th to choose a band to represent us. If you are part of a band and you’d like to participate, please complete the Google Form posted on your grade specific classroom or scan the QR code on the poster. Sign-ups will close on May 13th so don’t delay! For more information, stop by the table in the front hallway at lunch today and chat with some representatives from music council!
Student Council - Hey hey Spartans! This week is GRADE WARS. I hope you’re ready for some great challenges and even better dress up days. The kickoff game to this awesome event it Minute to win it! This will be held in the cafeteria at lunch TODAY! Come out for a chance to win some awesome prizes and compete against your other fellow Spartans. A further reminder that tomorrow is generations day! Juniors come to school in your best young outfits, seniors come to school in your best old outfits! Can’t wait to see them Spartans!
Guidance - (Award Nominations) - coming soon is our… awards assembly!! - where we celebrate student contributions to our school community. There is a form posted on the grade level classrooms where you can nominate your fellow students for some of our big awards. Check out the classroom and the form for more information. Submissions are due this Friday.
Guidance: Will you be enrolled in a nursing or practical nursing program starting this September? If so, be sure to check out the information posted on the Grade 12 Google Classroom about the Maureen Smith Nursing Scholarship.
Improv: Want to laugh, play, and get creative? Come join us tomorrow for Improv Games at lunch in the Drama Room. Every Tuesday we will be playing improv games with our championship team, the Centennial Rogues. No experience is needed — just bring your energy and imagination. Please see Mr. Harris if you have any questions.
Everyone’s welcome. See you there!
Green Team: Mr. Schwark’s Pd. 3 Class
Thought of the Day: Chat GPT - “"Growth doesn’t happen all at once. It’s hidden in the small choices, the quiet resilience, and the belief that even when no one else sees it, your effort matters. Keep going — your future self is already proud of you."