Daily Announcements

Monday, Dec. 1, 2025  

• The Holiday Food Drive is back this December! Please bring either cash or non-perishable food items to your Period A class or the office. The class with the most donations will receive holiday treats! - B English 

• Student Council meeting today in room 105 at lunch. All are welcome. Come share your ideas for the school. - Plumb 

• The SHS Concert Band meets today after school from 2:45 - 4:00 pm. New members are always welcome! - Jackson 

• The Outdoors Club is headed to Wheeler's Pancake House on Friday, December 5th. We will spend the afternoon touring the sugar bush, a historical syrup museum, and most importantly, feasting on big stacks of pancakes for lunch! If you are interested in joining us, please see Mr. Shibley or Ms. Garrison to be added to the School Day group. Space is limited, so don't wait! - Shibley 

• Murder by the Book play tickets can now be purchased in two ways: through School Day and also through a website called Ticket Scene. Simply go to ticketscene.ca and search for Sydenham High School. There is also a link to Ticket Scene on the Sydenham Arts Instagram page. Performances are Wednesday to Friday at 7 pm in the drama room. You don't want to miss it! - J Keene 

• Let's Talk Money. Let's Talk Opportunity. Students and staff are invited to join the investing conversation. Ms. Wallace and senior accountant/investor Sean Reade are going to host a lunch this Tuesday in the Library Conference Room. Bring your lunch. Let's think about how to strategically use money through these challenging economic times. We want everyone to be successful, so everyone is invited. - Wallace 

• Attention all graduates – this is a reminder to book your graduation photos. The appointment booking link can be found in the Grade 12 Google Classroom, or there is a QR code outside of Student Services. Photos start on Dec 2^nd and will be taking place in the Aerie. You must have an appointment to get them done. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. English. - K English 

• There will be a Novice Girls Volleyball Practice on Tuesday, December 2nd, at lunch in the small gym. Please come prepared and ready to practice. See Ms. Walsh or Ms. Ward if you aren't available to practice. - Ward

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

• Any students who are 18 or turning 18 this month, please make sure to stop by to see Mrs. English in Student Services or the Main Office to fill out your Freedom of Information Form.  

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025  

• The Holiday Food Drive is back this December! Please bring either cash or non-perishable food items to your Period A class or the office. The class with the most donations will receive holiday treats! - B English 

• Track North has begun! This is a group of Sydenham students that are either training for fun, fitness, to get stronger for another sport, or prepare for track and field in the spring. We offer long runs, sprint training, and weight room workouts before and after school. Our schedule is flexible, meaning you can join and train, even if you are busy with other sports or clubs. Please see Mr. Shibley or Mr. Lee for more information, or to join! - Shibley 

• The Outdoors Club is headed to Wheelers Pancake house on Friday December 5th. We will spend the afternoon touring the sugar bush, a historical syrup museum, and most importantly, feasting on big stacks of pancakes for lunch! If you are interested in joining us, please see Mr. Shibley or Ms. Garrison to be added to the School Day group. Space is limited, so don't wait! - Shibley 

• Let's Talk Money. Let's Talk Opportunity. Students and staff are invited to join the investing conversation. Ms. Wallace and senior accountant/investor Sean Reade are going to host at lunch TODAY in the Library Conference Room. Bring your lunch. Let's think about how to strategically use money through these challenging economic times. We want everyone to be successful, so everyone is invited. - Wallace 

• Murder by the Book play tickets can now be purchased in two ways: through School Day and also through a website called Ticket Scene. Simply go to ticketscene.ca and search for Sydenham High School. There is also a link to Ticket Scene on the Sydenham Arts Instagram page. Performances are from Wednesday to Friday at 7 pm in the drama room. You don't want to miss it! - J Keene 

• There will be a Novice Girls Volleyball Practice TODAY at lunch in the small gym. Please come prepared and ready to practice. See Ms. Walsh or Ms. Ward if you aren't available to practice. - Ward 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

• Any students who are 18 or turning 18 this month, please make sure to stop by to see Mrs. English in Student Services or the Main Office to fill out your Freedom of Information Form.  

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025  

• The SHS band meets today at lunch. See you there! - Jackson 

• Hey Sydenham!  Today is games day at the Golden Eagles Games Club!  Come down at lunch to the library to play!  Bring a friend! - Shaw 

• The Outdoors Club is headed to Wheelers Pancake house on Friday December 5th. We will spend the afternoon touring the sugar bush, a historical syrup museum, and most importantly, feasting on big stacks of pancakes for lunch! If you are interested in joining us, please see Mr. Shibley or Ms. Garrison to be added to the School Day group. Space is limited, so don't wait! - Shibley 

• Murder by the Book play tickets can now be purchased in two ways: through School Day and also through a website called Ticket Scene. Simply go to ticketscene.ca and search for Sydenham High School. There is also a link to Ticket Scene on the Sydenham Arts Instagram page. Performances are Wednesday to Friday at 7pm in the drama room. You don't want to miss it! - J Keene 

• There is a very important student meeting at lunch on Wednesday, December 10 in room 203 for all students going on the France Trip this spring. France Trip meeting on Wednesday, December 10 in room 203. Please let Ms. Garrison know if you cannot make it. - Garrison 

• Reminder that the Holiday Food Drive is back this December, please bring cash or non-perishable food items to your Period A class or the office. The class with the most donations will receive holiday treats! - B English 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

• Any students who are 18 or turning 18 this month, please make sure to stop by to see Mrs. English in Student Services or the Main Office to fill out your Freedom of Information Form.  

Thursday Dec 4th, 2025  

• Murder by the Book play tickets can now be purchased in two ways: through School Day and also through a website called Ticket Scene. Simply go to ticketscene.ca and search for Sydenham High School. There is also a link to Ticket Scene on the Sydenham Arts Instagram page. Performances are Wednesday to Friday at 7pm in the drama room. You don't want to miss it! - J Keene
• The Holiday Food drive is back this December! Please bring either cash or non-perishable food items to your Period A class or the office. The class with the most donations will receive holiday treats!
• Track North has begun! This is a group of Sydenham students that are either training for fun, fitness, to get stronger for another sport, or prepare for track and field in the spring. We offer long runs, sprint training, and weight room workouts before and after school. Our schedule is flexible, meaning you can join and train, even if you are busy with other sports or clubs. Please see Mr. Shibley or Mr. Lee for more information, or to join!
• The Outdoors Club is headed to Wheelers Pancake house on Friday December 5th. We will spend the afternoon touring the sugar bush, a historical syrup museum, and most importantly, feasting on big stacks of pancakes for lunch! If you are interested in joining us, please see Mr. Shibley or Ms. Garrison to be added to the School Day group. Space is limited, so don't wait!
• There is a very important student meeting at lunch on Wednesday, December 10 in room 203 for all students going on the France Trip this spring. France Trip meeting on Wednesday, December 10 in room 203. Please let Ms. Garrison know if you cannot make it. - Garrison
• Attention grade 11 and 12 students - Friday December 5th is the last day you can remove a semester 1 course without a withdrawal or final mark appearing on your transcript. If you are thinking of removing a semester 1 course, please see Ms. Fraser (gr.11) or Mrs. English (gr.12) before Friday December 5th.
• Join the grade 10 hospitality and tourism class on Tues Dec 16th in room 010 for a holiday lunch. Hot turkey will be served along with all the fixings. Tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased in the cafeteria. All are welcome, see you there!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

• Any students who are 18 or turning 18 this month, please make sure to stop by to see Mrs. English in Student Services or the Main Office to fill out your Freedom of Information Form.  

Friday, Dec. 5, 2025  

• Murder by the Book play tickets can now be purchased in two ways: through School Day and also through a website called Ticket Scene. Simply go to ticketscene.ca and search for Sydenham High School. There is also a link to Ticket Scene on the Sydenham Arts Instagram page. Performances are Wednesday to Friday at 7pm in the drama room. You don't want to miss it! - J Keene 

• There is a very important student meeting at lunch on Wednesday, December 10 in room 203 for all students going on the France Trip this spring. France Trip meeting on Wednesday, December 10 in room 203. Please let Ms. Garrison know if you cannot make it. - Garrison 

• Reminder that the Holiday Food Drive is back this December, please bring cash or non-perishable food items to your Period A class or the office. The class with the most donations will receive holiday treats!  - English 

• We will be hosting our first ever Pre-Holiday 3v3 Intramural Hockey Tournament at North Frontenac Arena.  There will be posters put up around the school on Monday, December 8th and the first 42 students to sign up will be placed on 7 teams of 6.  The tournament is on Friday, December 19th from 12:00 - 2:30. There will be a bus departing from SHS at 11:30.  The first 42 males or females to sign up are in!!!  If you register after 42, you will be placed on a wait list.  Goalies are encouraged to sign up too or talk to Mr. Cook about your interest in playing that day. 

• Anyone going on the field trip to Wheelers Pancake house today is reminded that the bus leaves at 9:45. Students should go to all of period 1 and then head straight to the bus after class ends. 

• The SHS band meets today at lunch for a mandatory extra rehearsal! See you then to prepare for our tour next week. - Jackson 

• Join The Grade 10 Hospitality and Tourism class on Tuesday, Dec. 16^th in room 010 for a Holiday lunch. Hot Turkey will be served along with all the fixings. Tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased in the cafeteria. All are welcome, see you there! - Allinson 

• Attention grade 11 and 12 – Friday, Dec 5^th is the last day you can remove semester 1 course without a withdrawal or final mark appearing on your transcript. If you are thinking of removing a semester 1 course, please see Ms. Fraser (Gr. 11) or Mrs. English (Gr. 12) before Friday Dec. 5^th. 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

• Any students who are 18 or turning 18 this month, please make sure to stop by to see Mrs. English in Student Services or the Main Office to fill out your Freedom of Information Form.