St. Robert CHS Student News
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.
Elizabeth Liu (9) | STAFF REPORTER
This year, Anti-Bullying Week took place from Monday, November 13 to Friday, November 17. It is an annual event that aims to spread awareness of bullying amongst young people. Many of St Robert’s councils and clubs created activities that support this important week.
SELINA LIU (10) | STAFF REPORTER
The Soccer Intramurals, organized by St. Robert’s SAC, was a thrilling soccer competition that garnered significant attention through promotion on Instagram (@strobertsac) and school announcements. Sign-ups were scheduled to commence on October 30th, 2023, and each team was made up of a group of 7 people, each comprising a minimum of 2 boys and 2 girls.
Melanie Lau (9) | STAFF REPORTER
The St. Robert CHS Boys Hockey Team recently kicked off their season with four successive games against teams across York Region. They’ve stormed into the season with a series of resounding matches, both victories and losses, showcasing their prowess on the ice.
Gloria Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
University of Waterloo is known for its computer science program, their co-op program, but also their internationally-recognized math contests. University of Waterloo hosts several contests throughout the school year, for middle and high school students.
Selina Liu (10) | STAFF REPORTER
In an exhilarating burst of festivity, the Student Council (STUCO) at St. Robert Catholic High School orchestrated a Halloween Spirit Week from October 25th to the 31st, captivating students with an array of engaging and fun activities.
During the weeks leading up to Halloween, there were several fun activities and contests hosted by our school councils. One of the more notable one was the pumpkin decorating contest.
Melanie Lau (9) | STAFF REPORTER
On November 7, St. Robert hosted its Academic Open House to showcase its programs and facilities to interested Grade 8 students. The event was mainly held in the school gym, where staff and students gave presentations and answered questions about the school’s curriculum, extracurricular activities, and overall community.
Elizabeth Liu (9) | STAFF REPORTER
On November 1, 2023, most of the grade nine students were away to participate in Take Our Kids to Work Day. This is a nationwide event that takes place every year on the first Wednesday of November. It is an opportunity for students around the country to experience different careers firsthand.
Lucas Fang (9) l STAFF REPORTER
This year’s haunted house was a spook-tacular event. Hosted by STR’s very own art council, it aims to give students a little fright during the spooky season. The event might’ve lasted for only a day, but it has been weeks in the making. Come along as I explore how this haunted house was planned.