Highland Park Junior High

October 2nd, 2018

HP MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday October 2, 2018. Week 1

“We would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki (MEEG-MA-GEE), the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq people”. We want to continue to honour our promise to them to live in peace and friendship.”

Take Our Kids to Work day is Wednesday 14 November for the grade 9s. Find someplace to spend the day and learn about a potential career! Bring in your consent forms ASAP. Additional forms can be found outside Mr. Lang’s office.

The Terry Fox Run is this Friday October 5th. Make sure you bring in your donations so you will be excused from classes, have a chance to win a pizza party and for those who get at least 5 pledge donations you will be entered to win a new bike! Get that money to your homeroom teachers ASAP.

I AM POTENTIAL - anyone who still would like to be a part of the I AM POTENTIAL program should give their application to the office asap

HP SPORTS

G.O.A.L.
Girls Only Active Lunch: Starting on Tuesday Oct 9th at 12:20

Congrats to Naj, Liam Hann, and Noah Frost who completed the 5 Kilometer Citadel Zone Cross Country meet yesterday at Point Pleasant Park. Special congrats to Liam Hann for finishing 15th overall for intermediate boys.

Girl Soccer team played against Cunard yesterday which resulted in a

The Girls volleyball tryout list has been posted outside of the gym, the players listed will have a tryout today at lunch starting at 12:15.

Boys Soccer teams takes on Herring Cove today at 5:15 in Spryfield. Players must arrange their own drives

Touch Football team suffered a 13 - 7 heartbreaking loss to Halifax Grammar yesterday. Armon Jefferies led the offence with a rushing touchdown, while the defence was led by AJ and Jayden with an interception each.  Next game is this Friday at 5pm versus Central.

Mr. Tortola will be organizing the school clothing order this year.  Please listen to announcements in the coming weeks for information on how you can own your very own HP gear.

:-) Have a great day Highland Park!