Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Announcements

Outdoor adventure club: 

  • All outdoor adventure club members coming disc golfing today are asked to meet in Mr. Dohoo’s room at the end of the day, ready to leave the building.

Music:

Rock Band Auditions

Everyone who is auditioning should prepare one short section of a song to play for their audition. Auditions will take place on the following days this week:

  • Thursday at Lunch: Bass players, Piano players, horn players
  • Friday at Lunch: Remaining horn players and Drummers
    • Those auditioning, please be sure to get your lunch quickly and bring it to the band room.

Rehearsals this week:

  • Wednesday: Grade 7 Band at Lunch.
  • Thursday: Grade 8 Band at 7:40am.

Yearbook Committee! 

  • Yearbook sales are now LIVE online. Go to our school website and follow the link to purchase your own copy. Books will arrive in June, but need to be ordered ahead of time. Last year we ran out…so secure your copy today! 
  • From now until October 23rd books are $35. After that, they will be $40. When you order a personalized copy you also get 4 free icons with purchase if ordered before the 23rd. Cash can also be brought to Miss McGill or Mme Wilson. 
  • https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09742151 

Athletics:

  • Team Athletic Fees
    • Soccer, Baseball $20
    • Field Hockey, Volleyball $30
    • Can pay online or cash to PE office (you will get a receipt)
  • Schedules are now live.  Please check often in case of changes to game times and/or field location:
  • https://peisaa.pe.ca/schedule 

 

  • Soccer
    • AAG 
    • AAB meeting at break
    • AG 2-1 win over Gulf Shore! Goals by Morgan and Alaina. No practice today. Be ready right after school tomorrow to review some things ahead of tomorrow’s game.
    • AB played to a one one draw with Queen Charlotte yesterday.  Joshua scored Birchwood’s goal on a corner kick.  It was a solid first game for the Cobras.  Next practice is Tuesday after school. 

Volleyball:

  • Wednesday, Sept 23 (no practices Wed, Sept 30)
  • 2:50 – 4:30 AG1 & AAB
  • 4:30 – 6:00 AG2 & AAG
  • Monday, Sept 28
  • 2:50 – 4:30 AG2 & AAB
  • 4:30-6:00 AAG & AG1
  • All players should now be members of their Heja team app to stay up to date
  • Baseball
    • Roster posted outside the gym. First game is Sat, Sept 26. All team members will be given a schedule & uniform mid-week.
  • Field Hockey:
    • Practice is cancelled today. Game tomorrow is cancelled. We will practice 3:00-4:20 instead.
  • Cross Country:
    • Practice today at 3:00
    • Zone meet is Tuesday, Sept 29 at Charlottetown Rural. Listen to announcements for more information.
  •  Golf:
    • Zone 3 qualifier is Monday September 28 at Countryview Golf course.
    • Singles + scramble qualifiers:
      • Sully Campbell, Matthew Lynch, Jack Fortier, Quinn Davidson, $45 for the day.
    • Scramble qualifiers afternoon only:
      • Connor Breedon, Hudson English, $25 for the afternoon
      • Please pay Mr. Vaive or pay online here:
      • https://publicschoolsbranch.schoolcashonline.com/ please indicate on online payment that it is for golf.
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  • *Please note – Schedules are subject to change. Please listen to announcements and check online regularly www.peisaa.pe.ca
  • There will be several team meetings at break and lunch over the next 2 days to hand out uniforms.

Hockey Academy:

  • If you have not yet passed in your Hockey Academy form please do so ASAP

Terry Fox Run:

  • Our annual Terry Fox run/walk will be held on Friday, Sept 25th. A toonie for Terry is our theme and each student please donate $2.00 and your homeroom teacher can collect this please. There will be a short Terry Fox meeting in Mr. James’ at 250 for those interested. 

Ice Cream Treats will be on sale in the cafeteria on Thursday at lunchtime. $1.00 each, cash only.

Breakfast Program:

  • A quick reminder to grade 8 students that your breakfast program table is set up in the main lobby.  Grade 7 & 9 breakfast program tables are on their grade level floors.

Dolly Parton Day - Friday September 25.

  • We are kicking off the day by celebrating country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton. While many know her for her music, Dolly's lasting legacy includes her tremendous contribution to literacy through the Imagination Library, which has donated hundreds of millions of books to children around the world. Students are invited to dress in their best "Country Glam" attire and will participate in a special Language Arts writing prompt focused on generosity and community support.