School Update
Secondary School Update
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Service is up and running with students in each grade level working on various projects that meet one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Habitat for Humanity has gone on one build so far this year. Feed the Needy Club has organized two trips to feed those in need around our community. We had a Friendly Football Tournament where staff, students, parents, and alumi came together to raise money in support of service activities; a special thank you to the parents who not only played in the tournament, but also made an additional donation at its conclusion. Musicians in our various after school ensambles put together an amazing Charity Concert in support of an Eldery Center. The HSSG also had a clothing drive going on for most of the first semester to support those in need around Thailand.
s the first semester is fast coming to a close, I’ve been amazed at how busy we’ve all been even with the restrictions imposed upon us because of the Pandemic. I’ve also been very impressed with how our students have been doing their part in helping our school stay safe and open. I know that wearing masks all day is something that they don’t enjoy, but they keep them on anyway. Hopefully, vaccines will be Both the Middle School and High School Student dispersed soon and we can get back to normal Governments have been active as well. They’ve before the school year is out. organized Spirit Week and various House/ Grade Level competitions, as well as advocating One of the things we can’t do this year is have our students’ concerns to the management team big theatrical production. However, Mr. Clynt has in order to boost morale within the school. The already had 3 small scale adaptations of plays HSSG also put together a Haunted House to after school where students had the opportunity liven things up in the secondary school. Both to showcase their talents: Death of a Salesman, governments are also currently planning the The Illuminati, and the 12th Night. The Middle much anticipated Talent show that happens in the School English Department has had its Dramatic second semester. Readings and the Chinese Department has had speech contests for both the Middle and High As always, we greatly appreciate the assistance Schools. These events clearly demonstrated and support we continue to receive from our our students’ incredible linguistic abilities. We’ve parents. Please do not hesitate to contact me if also had 3 Bonding Trips for Grade 11, 9, and you have any questions or concerns regarding 8; Grade 10 will happen later in the year when the Secondary School. I wish you all a wonderful ROTC is over. winter break and a Happy and Healthy New Year. 17 CONCORDIAN IMPACT - ISSUE 30
Sports finally came off the practice field to Mr. Bill become real competitions. Beside a few Secondary School Vice Principal friendly games that Mr. Robert scheduled for our students, both Volleyball and Table Tennis have competed in their respective AISAA Tournaments. Golf is off to a good start as well competing in two major tournaments so far this year. Please check the results in Athletic News on our website.