Santa finally arrived at St. Robert and brought what we needed most: a break from school. Since the curriculum marathon is near it’s end, classes have started their sprint to the finish line. After intense learning, wrapping up projects, and last minute tests, the cheery dismissal announcement was a warm surge of relief for teachers and students. A reminder that we truly are entering the most wonderful time of the year. Of course the lighter atmosphere and spirit of the school sped up the seemingly never ending days.
Category: Events
Book Drive
Are you constantly wondering when the next civvies day will be? Well, the old books lying around your house could get you another civvies day.
Get into the Christmas Spirit!
The date for the Christmas Concert has been moved to Wednesday December 17th at 7:00pm.
Are you looking for a good evening full of music and amazing performances? Then come celebrate the holiday everybody loves at St. Robert. On December 11th at 7:00pm, the community of St. Robert will be hosting a Christmas Concert at the large gym – it’s open to anyone, parents are welcome. Tickets for this wonderful experience will be sold in both music rooms, room 111 and room 133. Prices of this event are $10 for adults and only a measly $5 for students. Tickets are being sold now, so don’t forget to pick one up before it’s too late!
I Moustache You a Question… But I’ll Shave it for Later
With all the excitement that comes with November, there is surely no doubt that you have at least come across the word Movember. Movember is the combination of the words “moustache” and “November”. It all began in 2003, with two guys named Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, from Melbourne, Australia. The two began to jokingly talk about some “recurring fashion trends” and found a way to convince a few of their friends to bring back the moustache trend to raise money for men’s health and prostate cancer and the prevention of depression.
St. Robert Muskoka Chair Raffle
What can buying one ticket for St. Robert’s Muskoka chair raffle do? Not only will it give you a chance to win this amazing Muskoka chair, but the proceeds will also be going to a wonderful cause – The St. Robert Life Skills Program, which provides excursions and materials for special needs students at St. Robert. One ticket costs $3.00, while two tickets cost only $5.00. Tickets are on sale from now until December 11 and the raffle will take place December 16.
A Night in Vegas
The 21st of November, 2014 was a highly anticipated night for many students of St. Robert as they prepared to attend the school’s annual semi-formal event, the theme of which was “Viva Las Vegas!” As the doors to The Royalton opened, over 200 students, all looking their best, could be seen entering the hall one by one, ready to have a good time. Was it worth the $60 price tag? And should you go next year? According to the students who went, the answer is yes. Why? Well, according to Eddie W. (12), “There were a lot of pretty girls.” But if you’re still not convinced, let’s take a detailed look at what the semi-formal had to offer:
Lest We Forget
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, all the weapons dropped on the ground in a united declaration of peace in the world. The red poppies pinned on our chests are a symbol of the memory of all the soldiers who sacrificed themselves for our country.
Terry Fox Walk
On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox began his cross-Canada marathon to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Terry Fox suffered from osteosarcoma, a type of cancer that caused him to lose one of his legs and have to replace it with an artificial one. Despite his illness, Terry was determined to make a difference in the world, and he began his Marathon of Hope in St. John’s Newfoundland to raise money for cancer research. His goal was to run a full marathon each day, eventually reaching Victoria, British Columbia, and along the way, to raise $1 for each of Canada’s 24 million people in the name of cancer research. Unfortunately, Terry was forced to end his run after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres just outside of Thunder Bay when his cancer was found to have spread to his lungs. He died on June 28, 1981 at the age of 22, but not without touching the hearts of countless people across Canada, and the world.
Halloween at St. Robert
Students were treated with an eerie sight on Friday, October 31st as ghouls, monsters, and superheroes roamed the halls of St. Robert. Creatures of the night haunted every classroom and ordinary students walked around dressed in fantastic costumes for just one day. Students and teachers of St. Robert transformed into different beings, wearing an exciting array of different costumes, ready to display true Halloween spirit.
Transformation at Camp Robinhood
On Oct. 2, 2014, St. Robert’s freshmen happily drove away from their stress after the intense first month of high school. Completely clueless about high school trips, they wanted to find out why Camp Robinhood is such a memorable experience for everyone.