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Relay For Life

Fantastic news! One of our very own Cougars designed the logo that will be used for this years Relay for Life t-shirts!

Relay for Life is Friday May 28th, 2010

Registration begins Monday March 8th; the registration fee is $10; deadline to register is Friday March 26th

Students will register in teams of 10 and raise $100 each in pledges to support the Canadian Cancer Society

The committee is looking for volunteers to help at the event and survivors to take part in the celebration ceremony. If you are interested or know someone who would be, please see Ms. Mercey for a form.

See the Relay for Life video here!

Les Misérables!

Congratulations to all those students who are in the play!

Click here to see the information for each of the following: 

* Feeder Schools

*Audition Information

*Cast of Characters

*Rehearsal Schedule

*Tryout Form

*The Story

*Scene Breakdown

*Centennial Cast

*Production Photos

The Les Misérables Band will rehearse Monday AND Wednesday  from now on.

Attention Cast and Chorus for Les Misérables there will be a stage combat workshop on Saturday March 6 from 1-4. All cast and chorus are encouraged to attend.

Spirit Week!!

Spirit Week is this week! Make sure you dress up for the appropriate days. The spirit week days are:

March 8: Pyjama Day
March 9: Farm Day
March 10: Sports Centre Day
March 11: Canadian Day
March 12: Cougar Day

Remember to get judged in the cafeteria on every day - you could get your name on the Spirit Week plaque!

DSBN Skills

Centennial brings home another medal! March 3 Jake Lucken, Alex Emmerson, Matt Lariviere, and Curtis Stratford competed in the Team Construction Skills Competition, where Alex and Jake finished in the top 3. The placement of Gold, Silver, and Bronze will be announced at the awards banquet in April. Congratulations to Jake, Alex, Curtis and Matt for a job well done!

The robotics team competed at the skills challenge March 3. Congratulations Centrobotics!

French Speaking Contest

On March 4, 5 Centennial students participated in DSBN's French Public Speaking Contest. Cadence Rhamey, Cecilia Ruiz, Hannah Ramataursingh, Darrien Chaffart and Chelsea Trudel represented our school very well!
Congratulations to :
Cecilia Ruiz for placing first in the Grade 11/12 Core French Category
Darien Chaffart for placing first in the Grade 9/10 FSL Plus Category
Chelsea Trudel for placing second in the Grade 9/10 FSL Plus Category
Hannah Ramataursingh for placing second in the Extended French Category

Both Cecilia and Darien will go to compete at the Provincial Contest in May!

Europe Trip!

Attention all world travellers and all world travellers to be!
The time has come to start planning the March Break 2011 Europe Trip! Where are we going? We will travel to Italy, visit a bunch of cities, drop in to visit the Pope in Rome and then head to Greece, where you can say "Its all Greek to me" ... and really mean it!

There will be a quick information meeting on Tuesday March 9 in room 157. That's Mme Kimber's room 157, located across from the caretaker's office, at the beginning of lunch.

Scott Gallagher Presentation:

Winter Newsletter

Click here to view Centennial's Winter Newsletter!

Education Foundation of Niagara

Visit the Education Foundation of Niagara at www.efnonline.ca

All Potential Grads!

Any female students aged 16-18 who actively volunteer, have volunteer leadership achievements and who are dedicated to advancing the status of women worldwide are asked to see Mme. Brennand for a scholarship opportunity.

Memorial University of Newfoundland is running a "Rant Like Rick" contest. All you have to do is develop and film your own rant about a topic that is important to you. The grand prize is $10,000 towards tuition at the University and 2 runner-up prizes of $2,500 in the form of a tuition voucher. The deadline for entries is Friday, March 19, 2010. For more information see Ms. Brennand in Guidance.

Any Grade 12 students who have applied to McMaster University to the Engineering 1 program are asked to see Ms. Brennand concerning a scholarship opportunity.

Attention all potential grads who plan on attending college next year. The Garfield Weston Scholarship application forms are now in Guidance. If you have a minimum 75% average in the courses required for the college program and have been involved in school and community activities you should apply. Applications are due March 23, 2010. Any questions see Ms. Brennand.

The Canadian Institute of Dental Hygiene in Hamilton is accepting applications beginning February 1st for its diploma in dental hygiene. Come to guidance office to find out more information.

Did you know that D'Youville in Buffalo offers a 70% reduction in tuition if you score well on the S.A.T's? If you're thinking of pursuing nursing this might be an option. Sign up in guidance.

Any grade 12's who have applied to or intend on applying to an architecture program at a Canadian University are asked to see Mme. Brennand in Guidance regarding a scholarship opportunity.

There is a bursary available to students who are continuing to post secondary if their parents are employed at Casino Niagara. Please see Mme. Brennand for more information.

Any Female grads who are applying to a business program at College or university are asked to see Mme. Brennand for a scholarship opportunity.

Attention all Grade 12 students - especially those with a Period 3 spare. On Monday, March 1st, the guidance department will be meeting with all grade 12 students during Period 3 in room 103 to review your intention sheets for next school year. This is a very important session - even if you are not planning to return next year. Please make the effort to attend.

Attention Grade 12 students who have applied to Niagara College. A representative from Niagara College will be coming to Centennial on Tuesday, March 2 at 8:30 am in room 103 to fill you in on "What Happens Now" and to answer your questions. Please plan on attending. Come to guidance to sign up.

Do you like to crunch numbers? Do you like to budget? The Financial Reality Check Award is designed for graduating students who will be attending post-secondary next year. You could win up to $750. Application forms are in guidance.

The Niagara Health System is offering 3 scholarships to graduates who are pursuing programs at college or university in the health care field. All interested students can pick up and application in guidance.

Attention Grade 12 potential graduates! Ottawa Carleton "e" school might offer that one course on-line that you need to graduate. Visit Guidance for details.

Yet another scholarship opportunity for grade 12 students!! The Ontario State Council of the Knights of Columbus offers 10 bursaries of $500.00 to children of members of the Knights of Columbus in good standing, or of deceased members in good standing at the time of their death. See Guidance for an application form.

Attention Grade 12 graduates heading to the University of Toronto at Mississauga. There will be a March Break Open House on Sunday, March 14 from 10:30 to 4:00. Here's your chance to tour the campus, meet your professors and see your residence.

Exchange

Any students who are interested in the 3 month or the one month exchange to France, Spain or Belgium are asked to see Mme. Brennand in Guidance.

The Summer Work Student Exchange program is once again accepting applications. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are 16 and 17 years old and are taking Core or Extended French. Students will work for 6 weeks in Québec. The federal government covers the cost of transportation to and from Québec. Weekend and evening outings are arranged by local co-ordinators and students live with host families. What a great way to see another part of Canada, improve your French and make money!! See Mme Brennand in Guidance for more information.

Reach Team

Thanks to the Reach Team for their performance on March 4 at the Senior Tournament in Dunnville. A good showing was made by all, and you looked good in your Reach sweaters.

CAPPIES

Congratulations to the CAPPIES critics. Members of our team attended performances and wrote reviews of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying", "Trevor by Gaslight" and "Cabaret". Great job everyone! Special mention goes to Tristan O'Rourke and Kacie Cruise whose reviews were selected to be published in local newspapers over the next few days.

Environmental Club

The Environmental Club will be continuing their Eco- Lunches. Club Members must supervise the Recycling stations on their scheduled day. Any questions Contact Mr. Snopek or Mr. Sarvis

Just a reminder that you can bring in old ink cartridges to recycle them. Bring them to the library.

Just a message from Environmental Club, They  will continue to be collecting printer cartridges through the " Recycle for Education" at Staples.

Through the efforts of the Environmental Club, staff and student participation, Centennial was awarded SILVER status in the Eco-School program. Congratulations! Keep thinking green Centennial!

The Environmental Club wants to thank staff and students for their continued efforts at supporting an eco-friendly centennial. Please continue to sort your garbage into the correct containers. Did you know that your straws, Ziploc bags and Saran wrap can go in the Blue container?

A friendly tip from Centennial's Environmental Club:
When recycling aluminum cans, such as those used for soup, remove the labels. Many recycling plants will not process the cans if the label is still on it!

Robotics Team

Centrobotics would like to congratulate Jack Laurence and Sky Hannah who are the combined winners of the logo competition. They have each won an IPod touch.

WAYS TO STAY GREEN!

Canadians are among the heaviest users of energy in the world, on a per capita basis. By the age of six months, each Canadian has consumed as many resources as the average person in a developing country has in his or her lifetime. You don’t have to be in the environmental club to do your part for the environment. The environmental club has found out ways to do everyday tasks and still save our planet. These simple tasks can be done at school, when shopping, and at home. These things include:

-Turning off equipment when not in use (including taps and electronics)
-Recycle paper, plastic, glass, and waste. When you recycle one aluminium can it saves enough energy to operate a TV for 3 hours.
-Using refillable water bottles instead of plastic (it is safer and cheaper).
-Using containers instead of plastic bags for lunches.
-Buying energy efficient products.
-Use recycled paper. Every ton of recycled office paper saves 380 gallons of oil.

By: Toni Karan (Student) 

Tutoring

Any grade 11 or grade 12 students interested in tutoring at Glendale school are asked to see Mme Brennand as soon as possible. You will earn community service hours.

Need a Job?

If you are interested in lining up a great outdoor job for this summer right now! come down to the Guidance Office for details. No Experience necessary but transportation is required.

Student Works Painting is looking for Grade 12 students for part-time marketers for their company. See in Guidance for more details.

Attention Hospitality and Tourism students looking for a summer job. Guidance has information on 13 Ontario Ranger camps across the province looking for Ontario Rangers for 8 weeks in the summer. See Guidance for information.

DSBNi – Vietnam

In order to support Curtis and his participation in DSBNi Vietnam Welland Centennial Secondary School will be assisting him in raising $ 3500 to defray the costs associated with this trip.  If you would like to donate in support of Curtis, please make the cheque payable to Welland Centennial and on the memo line write “DSBNi – Vietnam”.  The cheques can be mailed or dropped off at Welland Centennial Secondary school.  Tax receipts will be issued for any donation over $20.00 upon request.

Homework Club!

Hey cougars just a reminder that  there is now a new homework club location! If you need a quiet place to work on your homework or extra help on a assignment please go to room 203 during lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays! There are computers available for students to use.

MUSIC!

Want to get involved with one of our schools bands and ensembles. The music department is running at least 8 different bands and ensembles this year, so there's at least ONE perfect one for you! Some of the bands and or ensembles require an audition and others simply require your musical desire and dedication.

Manga Club!

http://centennialmangaclub.forumn.net

Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer hours opportunity at the In The Orchard Happy Place Art Studio on Pelham Street in Fonthill.

Thursday and Friday afternoons from 2:30 -5:30 to move gallery items to make room for studio construction project.

Please contact Angie Geiss at 905-892-1709.

The Red Roof Retreat - a service for special needs children and teens in Niagara - is looking for compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers to oversee Saturday programs, summer camp programs and horse riding programs. Please come to guidance for details if you're interested in working with teens with special needs.

Cell Phone Policy

First Incident: the teacher will instruct the student to place the device on the teacher's desk and it will be returned to the student by the teacher at the end of the period.

Second Incident: the teacher will instruct the student to place the device on the teacher's desk and it will be returned to the student by an administrator at the end of the instructional day.

Third Incident: the teacher will instruct the student to place the device on the teacher's desk and it will be returned to the student by an administrator in the presence of a parent or guardian.

Further Incidents: will result in a suspension from school and school activities.

HATS OFF!

Start Planning Now!

Start planning your University Studies now.

Visit this site www.electronicinfo.ca and find out which universities offer the programs you might be interested in. More importantly, find out what kind of marks you will need to get into these programs. "Begin with the end in mind."
The sooner you plan for your post-secondary the better prepared you will be to actually get there!

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Help Wanted!

Help us make our online newspaper better by sending in information, pictures or even video so we can put it on the web! Include your name so we can give you proper credit.

You can report or take pictures of any sport or event !

• otos (Football, cheerleading, volleyball...)

• Reports on events (results from sports games, competition, tryouts...)

• Comic

Send it to centennialnews@yahoo.com

Community hours available for some of this work!

Smoking on School Property!

Students, staff and parents are reminded that smoking on school property is against the law! If you are caught smoking on school property, a suspension as well as a $305 fine will be issued.

Special Thanks to Daily Website contributors
Mr. Lapointe & Craig Koiter

This Website is maintained for and by the members of the Welland Centennial Secondary School. The District School Board of Niagara is not responsible for any access to sites or for the information found at sites over which it has no control, i.e. those sites outside of the pages bearing the DSBN logo.

Cougar Sportscenter

Our Cheerleaders Rule!

A huge congratulations goes out to your Centennial Cheerleaders who competed at Provincials March 6 and 7. The cheerleaders completed amazingly strong routines, achieving a high score, which put them in first place. Not only this, but they won the Grand Champion title for achieving the highest score of the competition. All your hard work paid off ladies! Awesome work!

Wish them luck at their next competition on March 27 at York University!

This Picture From 2009 Nationals

The Cougar ladies are going to be bringing the heat this cheer season! Looking Great Ladies!

Click here for more pictures

Bike Across Canada

Are you up for the challenge? Help Centennial "Bike Across Canada" to raise money for the fitness centre! The Bike-a-thon will take place at the Seaway Mall from April 9-11. It is not necessary to attend the entire weekend.
Want to participate but couldn't make the meeting March 9? You can find Ms. Wiseman in Guidance or look for Reilly McIlhone, Austin Davies, Megan Matkowski, or Krystal Kramer.

Soccer

Tryouts for girls soccer will begin after the March Break. The schedule and sign-up sheet is posted by the big gym. Please see Mrs. Oakes if you have any questions.

Volleyball

There is a staff-student volleyball game this Friday. The sign-up sheet is posted near the athletic bulletin board for senior volleyball students. Come out, have some fun, and cheer on your staff and fellow students!

Curling

SOSSA still to come!

Track

Track Fact #6:The World Record in the women's 400 metre hurdles is held by Yuliya Pechonkina (YOO-lee-yuh petch-on-KEEN-uh) of Russia, who ran an outrageous 52.34 seconds in 2003. The greatest 400-metre girls relay team this school ever had was Carly, Shelby, Olenka, and Michelle, and these girls would have eaten the dust of this mad Russian, who was not only running by herself, but had to jump over 10 barriers while doing so!

Attention all track team athletes! Optional practices begin March 1, so come out for some pre-season conditioning to get a leg up on the competition. Regular mandatory practices begin after the March Break.

Attention all athletes still interested in joining the track team - practices have begun, but new athletes are always welcome to join. If you would like to run, jump, or throw things while representing Centennial at a number of full day events away from the school, either show up starting March 8 for optional practices or see Mr. Lavictoire to talk about specifics for the team. Regular mandatory practice begins after March Break, and our first track meet will be April 23 in Kitchener.

Badminton

Badminton tryouts will be on Monday March 8 at 3:00 pm in the large gym.
Any questions contact Mr. Sarvis or Mme Brennand

Badminton Club will meet this Friday at 2:40 in the large Gym.
New members are always welcome.

Yoga

Every Wednesday at 2:45 cougar yoga will be taking place in room 151 if you have any questions please feel free to see Miss Bernicky ! 

Never done yoga before? No problem! All are welcome.

Sports Eligibility Rules