St. Robert CHS Student News
Elizabeth Liu (9) | STAFF REPORTER
On the second last week of the school year before the winter break, St Robert’s French Council organized an event for the holidays. French Council members were stationed outside of the cafeteria for a few days with cards available to purchase.
Gloria Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
In the status quo, environmental initiatives are becoming increasingly popular, especially since the environment has become such an important and recent issue. There are several organizations that are committed to reducing the impact that human activities have on the environment, and there are several things that we as individuals can do to support these causes.
Melanie Lau (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Thanks to the Student Athletic Council (SAC), the holiday spirit is in full spring at St. Robert. This festive season, SAC was delighted to announce the launch of their Candy Grams initiative, spreading joy and sweetness while also contributing to a cause.
Taha Forooghi (10) | STAFF REPORTER
On December 13th and 14th, the Art Council hosted a Christmas ornament-making workshop. All-inclusive tickets went on sale from the 11th to the 12th for two dollars.
Gloria Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
St. Robert is a school known for its academic excellence and extracurricular activities, yet many students aren’t aware of the diverse range of talents and skill sets within the school.
Lucas Fang (9) l STAFF REPORTER
Yearbooks are not just a book recapping a year. They’re full of memories and happy moments that you will reminisce; they’re a good laugh to flip through; and they transport you back in time. Yearbooks are a tradition that goes way back, yet we still use them to this day, proving their utility.
Selina Liu (10) | STAFF REPORTER
The IB Program, also known as the International Baccalaureate Programme is a two-year educational program aimed to academically challenge students at the ages of 16-to-19-year-olds in 140 countries around the world. It provides an internationally accepted qualification for entry into higher education and is recognized by many universities worldwide.
Elizabeth Liu (9) | STAFF REPORTER
This year, St. Robert’s Chaplaincy Council has organized the Christmas Weaving Baskets event. For this event, students have been asked to donate certain items according to their grade. All donations will be made to the Richmond Hill Food Bank, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Holiday Helpers and 360 kids!
Melanie Lau (9) | STAFF REPORTER
St. Robert CHS gears up for an unforgettable night of talent and laughter as the Student Council announces that auditions for the Christmas Talent Show have ended. From singers to mesmerizing dancers, hilarious comedians to awe-inspiring magicians, the show welcomes a wide variety of talents that reflect the diverse abilities of the student body.
Taha Forooghi (10) | STAFF REPORTER
This year the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) will be held on November 24th and 27th for all Grade 10 students who have English in semester one. Those who do not have English this semester will be taking the test spring of 2024.