Sydenham High School

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<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's Happening at Sydenham High School</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boys Hockey at OFSAA</strong></b></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are so proud of our Boys Varsity hockey team on going undefeated in the regular season, KASSAA playoffs, EOSSA, and OFSSA until the gold medal game. Our team played an amazing final game, proving their resiliency and determination, taking the number one ranked team to overtime. The season has been exciting with so much to celebrate, from repeat KASSAA Champions, to winning Gold at EOSSA and finishing with silver at OFSSA. Congratulations to all the players, and coaches Mr. Shane Cook and Tim Hollis. A huge thank you to our fans who came out to support. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0709e3ca-1184-4e3e-9d69-0e739892a7e7" alt="DSC 0616" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Youth and Money Event</strong></b></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Youth and Money event is scheduled for April 1st, 2026. We will have a keynote speaker and two break out sessions: saving for post secondary (RESP, TFSA) and one on Scholarships and Bursaries. Admission is free, event starts at 6:30 PM in our library. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5e285cd5-c0d5-4844-83fc-0727efc59f66" alt="Youth and Money April 1 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS Science Department in the News</strong></b></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Things are always bubbling (sometimes literally) in the Science Department! This semester so far, students have been busy asking big questions, testing ideas, and occasionally discovering that not every experiment goes exactly as planned, but that is often where the best learning happens.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Grade 9 and 10 science classes, led by Mr. Nash, Ms. May, and Mr. Smith, are building strong foundations across biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and space science. From investigating ecosystems and exploring the particle theory of matter to studying electricity and climate systems, students are developing the skills to think critically and understand the world around them.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For our seniors, Ms. Kresin’s Chemistry classes are exploring atoms, bonding, and reactions, and learning why some combinations work beautifully while others don’t. Mr. Walsh’s physics classes are investigating motion, energy, and forces, while confirming something we already know, what goes up must come down! In Biology, Mr. Cashol has students delving into the complexity of living systems, from cells and genetics to body systems, with an emphasis on how the human body functions and maintains balance.&nbsp;Ms. May’s Health Science class is examining human health, disease, and the impact of lifestyle choices and medical advances on overall well-being. In Environmental Science, Mr. Smith’s students are studying human impacts on the environment and sustainability while engaging in discussions around real-world solutions to environmental challenges.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our classrooms and labs are full of hands-on activities, problem-solving, and plenty of “why does this happen?” or "what went wrong"? moments. We continue to emphasize safe lab practices, critical thinking, and the ability to make sense of evidence as these are invaluable skills that extend well beyond any science class.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Science reminds us that in the real world, curiosity can spark in unexpected ways. As a department, we are proud of the curiosity and perseverance our students bring each day, and we look forward to more experiments, discoveries, and the occasional surprising result as the semester continues!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</strong></b></h2><hr><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Easter Break - April 3 - 6th</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent/Guardian Evening - April 16th - 6:30 PM</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day - April 17th</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ad41a29a-16a4-4a1e-919b-276e757bea1c" alt="Bingo Flyer April 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer School Information 2026</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="b8029f12-b660-4407-ab77-e50e18f0cc3d"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click on the link above to check out summer school information. Any questions should be directed to our guidance team.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Concussion Protocol</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS is committed to student safety, injury prevention, and well-being, and supports concussion awareness, prevention, identification, management, tracking, and training. Our point of contact is Ms. Ash Ward, Vice Principal.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Concussion Policy/Concussion Code of Conduct </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is here as well to ensure we work together to support our students if a concussion is suspected or diagnosed. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d2d534f2-a37f-4106-a903-2977022c738c" alt="thumb cef5db28763b3ff1d271b5f827629038" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Threat/Risk Assessment Notification and Process</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board and community partners are committed to making our schools safe for students and staff. As a result, schools will respond to all student behaviours that pose a potential risk to other students, staff, and community members. The Community Violence Threat Risk Assessment Process is designed to be proactive in developing intervention plans that address the emotional and physical safety of those involved. Families are asked to review the steps of a&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/safe-caring-schools" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Threat/Risk Assessment online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><figure><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/sydenhamhighschool/" target="_blank" title="Spirit Wear"><img src="/images/93a00b71-9d11-44c1-88dc-c7bfba2579cd" alt="Spirit Wear" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/a25e9f58-b0ae-4c6a-9c8e-96863f2e3e0a" alt="New Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This summer marks a truly historic moment for stock sport in Canada.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For the first time ever, a Canadian U16 team will compete on the international stage, travelling to Oberwart, Austria—the heartland of Eisstock—to represent Canada at an International Ice Stock Federation youth tournament. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that it has grown from the grassroots level through the efforts of the South Frontenac Stocksport Club.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In a sport with deep European roots and generations of tradition, these young athletes are not just participating—they are making history as the first youth to compete for Canada in this sport. In doing so, they are helping open the door for future youth to discover a different path in sport—one that can lead to incredible opportunities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to SHS's own Lucas Hammer who will be representing Team Canada! We wish the team good luck! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Canadian U16 Team:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lucas Hammer – Sydenham High School (Gr. 10)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jayden Kermeen – Frontenac Secondary School (Gr. 10)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Caleb Hammer – Loughborough Public School (Gr. 8)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Preston Klein – Loughborough Public School (Gr. 8)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>