BECKY CHEN (10) I STAFF REPORTER
The Varsity Girl’s basketball team has just finished their season. With three-pointers from every angle and great defence, the team was able to win 4 games this season, falling short to St. Brother Andre by 8 points.
Category: Events
Pronoun Pins
Vista Vajedsamiei (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Transgender Day of Visibility is celebrated annually on March 31st. On this day, we celebrate the accomplishments of Transgender and other gender minorities, such as non-binary people. It is also a day to recognize the work that has yet to be done to achieve justice and equality for Transgender people and challenge our own biases and prejudices.
OSSLT
Marina Wasef (11) | STAFF REPORTER
The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) administers the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) to determine whether students have acquired the minimum literacy (reading and writing) skills expected by the Ontario Curriculum across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9.
Pancake Contest
Marina Wasef (11) | STAFF REPORTER
Chaplaincy Council hosted a Pancake-making contest! In this contest, participants uploaded photos of any pancake they made throughout the week. These participants were then entered into a raffle draw to win a $15 Chatime or Starbucks gift card.
Guest Speaker Nadine Williams
Vista Vajedsamiei (10) | STAFF REPORTER
This past February, the Saint Robert community celebrated the annual Black History Month. Among a variety of events, the school invited renowned poet, speaker, and author Nadine Williams. Ms. Williams shared with us some of her poetry and works, including “The Fabric of our Being” and “The Immigrant Child”.
Advent Season
Vista Vajedsamiei (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Last week, the St. Robert community joined in celebrating the first week of Advent. During Advent, Christians prepare for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.
A Sandwich or Two
Angela Wang (9) | STAFF REPORTER
This year on November 15th, the Social Justice Council hosted an event called ‘A Sandwich or Two’. Students were divided into sections so that they can put together sandwiches. Although it seems like a small act, it created a huge impact not only for the people volunteering, but also to people outside of the school community.
“We Scare Hunger” Food Drive
Vista Vajedsamiei (10) | STAFF REPORTER
This year, Social Justice Council held their first event, the “We Scare Hunger” food drive from November 1st to November 10th.
STR’s Terry Fox Walk 2021!
Angela Wang (9) | STAFF REPORTER
As a cancer activist, Terry Fox ran across Canada in order to raise money for cancer research. After an unfortunate ending of his death, his inspiring actions still succeeded in causing a positive and lasting impact on citizens. Every year, we celebrate the Terry Fox run/walk to commemorate Terry Fox and the contributions he had made. We take a time to appreciate his effort and achievement in creating a better society.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Marina Wasef (11) | STAFF REPORTER
On October 28, 2021, Arts Council held its annual Halloween Decorating Contest. In this contest, different classes decorated pumpkins, and the student body picked their favorite pumpkin by voting through a Google Form. The willing class would receive candy.