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Alex Lacasse - Sir Wil's Future Star
 Sir Wil student Alex Lacasse may be North America’s next great musical sensation. Last March, Alex and friend Keegan Dillabaugh wrote and recorded a song, which Legend Entertainment picked up and played on one of Toronto’s radio stations. Representatives from Universal Music Canada heard it and immediately invited Alex in for an audition. It wasn’t long after, that Alex signed a major music contract with Universal. Since then he has had four trips to Cincinnati to record five original new songs for an upcoming album. One of these, a pop song
called “My Girl”, was co-written with Sir Wil’s Michael Guilbault who will also be getting royalties on its sale. Alex’s first song "Like This Like That" was released March 15th on radio stations across Canada, and will come out on iTunes March 23rd, with a music video soon after. Universal is confident that he will have a major career in the music industry. You can follow Alex on Twitter, My Space and Facebook.
You can also check out Alex Lacasse's multi-talented performances on Laurier Live, our in-school morning announcement site.
Staff and Students Raise Over $5,000 for Haiti
In just one short week, the staff and students of Sir Wil raised over $5,000 in support of the relief efforts in Haiti. Special thanks goes to Mr. Molnar and Mr. Tapp for co-ordinating the effort.
Sir Wil Selected as New High Skills Major Site in Broadcasting, New Media Design & Animation The Ontario Ministry of Education has just announced Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School as one of the only schools in the province to offer a four credit integrated course in Radio and Television Broadcasting with New Media Design and Animation. The program will start in September and is now accepting students from other schools. More info
Sir Wil's Opening BBQ A Great Success Students were welcomed back to Sir Wilfrid with a great sunny day and a fun BBQ. Click here for more pictures
Remembering Mike Madore
It was with sincere regret that the staff and students of Sir Wilfrid Laurier found out that Mike Madore, a member of our custodial staff since 1991, succumbed to his battle with cancer over the weekend.
We extend our sympathy to his family and friends at this difficult time and assure them that they are in our thoughts and prayers.
Visitation will be at Racine Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home located at 180 Montreal Rd on Wednesday November 04, 2009 between 10:00 Am and 11:00 Am. Mass will follow in the Funeral Home's Chapel.
High School Newsletter from Ottawa Public Health Immunization for Teens
Teens need a booster for tetanus and diphtheria vaccines ten years after the preschool booster, usually between 14 and 16 years of age. This vaccine is mandatory in Ontario and is provided free to all students. The vaccine recommended for adolescents is called Adacel. This vaccine has added protection against whooping cough, or pertussis. Whooping cough still frequently occurs in Ontario. The Canadian Pediatric Society reports that many teenagers are diagnosed with whooping cough. This can be a serious illness with severe coughing spells, shortness of breath, and weight loss due to difficulty eating and vomiting. These symptoms can cause sleep disruptions,
fatigue, and missed days at school. The coughing spells can last for 2 to 3 weeks, and the illness can last from 6 to 12 weeks. For more information on whooping cough and on the vaccines routinely given to teens, see the following website: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/immunization/dTap.htm#pertussis
Ontario students are required to have up-to-date immunization, including the booster dose for tetanus and diphtheria. To avoid suspension from school, make sure to update the student’s record with Ottawa Public Health. To contact Ottawa Public Health:Mail: 100 Constellation Crescent, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8 Phone: 613-580-6744 extension 24108 Fax: 613-580-9660
Electronic Post Card - An Important Reminder from the Ottawa Public Health Immunization Program
A booster for tetanus and diphtheria vaccines is needed ten years after the preschool booster, usually between ages 14 and 16. The vaccine recommended for adolescents is called Adacel. This vaccine has added protection against whooping cough, or pertussis. Ontario students are required to have up to date immunization, including the adolescent booster dose for tetanus and diphtheria. To avoid any suspensions from school, make sure to update the student’s record with Ottawa Public Health. To contact Ottawa Public Health:Mail: 100 Constellation Crescent, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8 Phone: 613-580-6744 extension 24108 Fax: 613-580-9660
2009 Commencement Video Now Available
Note this is a large file and may take a few minutes to appear.
Trades & Technology Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) & Focus Programs
 are designed to provide high school students with the opportunity to experience a hands-on program for one semester. The programs concentrate on a specific trade in a setting that will feature in-class and practical on-site experience.
Introduced by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board to provide high school students a special opportunity to take a concentration of courses that may not be available in their home school. Both Trades & Technology and, Arts & Culture Specialist High Skills Majors ((SHSM) and Focus Programs are being offered at high schools throughout the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
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Check out Sir Wil's New Morning Announcements on the Laurier LIve Link Above
Special Dates April 8 Literacy Test April 8 Parent Teacher Interviews April 14 School Council April 14 - 16 Bye Bye Birdie Musical April 22 International Festival
Other resources available to students in our Guidance Department: Psychiatrist Sexual Health Clinic Nurses Social Worker Youth Worker Many information binders: Job opportunities in the community Scholarships offered by various agencies Tutoring by students and professionals Volunteer opportunities |
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Student Success Programs
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Oedipus Rex - A Great Success
Sir Wil Students Join Ottawa's Tech Elite
Seven of Sir Wil's Broadcasting students were honoured at the OCRI technology awards banquet for their commitment to both the community and their use of technology. They shared the stage with award winners from Ottawa's leading high tech companies and post secondary academic institutions. Andrew Newby, Amrit Jande, Will Fairclough, Heather Giles, Asif Deen, and Paul Thompson received Ottawa's High School IT Innovator Award for the work that they did in producing a week-long telethon that raised $15,000
for the oncology unit at CHEO. They dedicated the award to Eric Shaw (posthumously). Eric's parents also attended the presentation.
Eric Shaw June 8th, 1989 – January 12th, 2007
On Friday January 12th, 2007, Eric Shaw, one of Sir Wil’s senior students, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. At just seventeen, Eric had won the admiration of everyone here when he led the campaign that raised $15,000 for the cancer unit at CHEO. Unfortunately, during the fundraising telethon, he was diagnosed with his third case of cancer, a type that was very aggressive. He came through the surgery to remove the tumor very well, however, it quickly regrew itself in a matter of two weeks. Eric will live on in our memories.
Eric Shaw Inspires Students to Raise $15,000 for Cancer Eric Shaw is a seventeen-year-old student at Sir Wil. During the two weeks before Christmas, he and six other students planned a telethon to
raise the level of caring in the students across the school. Since Eric had previously had cancer, it was decided that the money would go to the oncology unit at CHEO. Unfortunately, before the telethon even started Eric was diagnosed with his third case of cancer and given a very short time to live. Even so he pushed on and motivated students to raise $15,000 in 6 days. This was a major feat that everyone at Sir Wil Should be proud of.
2006 Grade 9 Challenge Grade nine students enjoy a fun-filled orientation to Sir Wil.
Grade 9 students enjoy their annual initiation to Sir Wil!
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June Graduation
A Big Success
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Sir Wil Graphic Student Wins City Prize for
New Anti Smoking Campaign Poster
The design work of Sir Wil Grade Ten Graphics Technology student Lucas Harding has been chosen to showcase the new City of Ottawa antismoking campaign. His submission will be displayed throughout the city on busses and in numerous public buildings. Congratulations to Lucas.
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Sir Wil Staff Wil Provincial Recognition
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Karen Chalmers, Holly Massie and Roberte Vincent
receive the first Heather Crow award from Minister of Health
Jim Watson and local MPP Phil McNeely
for their exceptional work promoting
antismoking programs.
Romeo and Juliet a Great Success
On Thursday and Friday May 11th and 12th, Sir Wil Students produced a very successful version of Romeo and Juliet. Our congratulations to everyone involved.
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YOU ROCK Wall Unveiled
Sir Wil unveiled its YOU ROCK wall on Friday March 10th. Standing for Reaching Out and Creating Kindness, the wall symbolizes our accepting and helpful attitude towards all students.
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Sir Wil Students Interviewed on CTV News
[Image:image001.gif] Two Sir Wil Students, Asif Deen and Paul Thompson visit CTV News for an interview with Leigh Chapple on their new video series Hormones. The programs are a project that they have taken on to try to help their peers deal with controversial issues in teen lives. The first two programs are complete and cover the proper way to put on a condom and the hazards of oral sex. In the works are additional shows on such topics as drugs, bullying, being teen cool by being yourself, racism etc.
So far reaction to the series has been very positive with both adults and students.
Sir Wil Students Take the Gold In
Provincial Video Contest
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Two Sir Wil students, Adam Syrnyk and Kassie Dillabaugh have just received gold medals for their video production of the Ontario Cardboard Boat Race. They won over students from 27 other competing schools from across the province. The two Sir Wil students have just returned from Toronto where they were awarded their gold medals and given the opportunity to film the provincial finals. This second video will be submitted to Skills Canada for consideration as a promotional video that will be shown to over 50,000 students.
Once Again a Sir Wil teacher wins the Ontario Math Teachers' top award!
Ms A. Fitton has won The Union Gas Award for Teaching Excellence in Mathematics (Secondary. This award is to recognise "exemplary mathematics teaching practices." This is the second year in a row that Sir Wil's Math Department has won this prestigious award. Last Mr. R. Gaudreau was the recipient. Ms. Fitton will be presented with her award at the annual Ontario Association for Mathematics Education conference in May.
All students who are scheduled to receive their OSSD in June 2007 are required to pay a fee to cover the cost of renting the academic cap and gown to be worn at the commencement ceremony in the spring. This fee will be collected before the ceremony. The fee was $30.00 in June 2006.
The Grind 2005
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The Crucible
Spring Drama Production - 2005
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