This evening, the OSS Senior Concert Band will be performing in a special community concert at St. Paul's Centre to celebrate the works of Canadian composer Bill Thomas. Four Simcoe County school bands will perform, conducted by Mr. Thomas himself, and the concert will culminate with a performance by the Orillia Silver Band. The concert begins at 7:30pm, and tickets are available for $5 at the door.
Hey Nighthawks! Did you know that one of the main uses of Chat GPT and other AI platforms is people seeking mental health information and supports?
When seeking out mental health information, advice, and especially counselling it's important to consider the reputability and training of the company or person providing the advice. In the case of folks asking AI chat bots for mental health advice and support, we are seeing a big uptick in negative mental health outcomes and even psychosis related to AI chat bots mental health advice because AI doesn't yet understand the complexities of mental health.
If you are seeking mental health supports reach out to your guidance counsellor or vice principal, or scan of the QR code posters for Social Work appointments. And always remember that calling 988 is a 24/7 free and confidential support when you are in crisis.
Good morning OSS!
Interested in playing basketball this season?
There will be a Senior boys basketball meeting Friday at lunch in room 217 to see interest and discuss try-out dates & expectations.
The meeting will be brief.
Grade 12 Students, Next week visiting the Guidance Office are,
Monday, November 3 - Cambrian College at 9:30 am
and Nipissing University at 1:00 pm
Tuesday, November 4 - the University of Windsor at 1:00 pm
Wednesday, November 5 - Toronto Metropolitan University
The following week Georgian College will be at OSS on Wednesday, November 12 at 11:40 - this is an informative presentation anyone interested in attending College!
Drop into the Guidance Office to sign up!
Attention book club members,
Mrs. Williamson regrets to inform you that she in unable to attend the meeting today. If you are able, please meet off schedule NEXT Thursday (Nov 6) to chat about The Cure for Drowning. If you have finished the novel please return it to 311 at your earliest convinience. Sorry for the chaos and we'll see you next week.
Tomorrow's Gardening Club meeting will be cancelled. See you all next Friday!
Students for Change will be going Trick-or-Treating around OSS for canned food tomorrow at 5 pm. If you would like some volunteer hours (and candy!) please join us! Come on your own or bring your friends!
Any questions? Please see Mrs. Wylie or Mrs. Clark.
Today the senior girls flag football team will travel to Banting to play in the SCAA championship game. in their playoff games last week the nighthawks cruised to a 36 to 0 victory against the Collingwood fighting owls highlighted by a pick six and an offensive touchdown by Kylie H. in the semifinal game, a tough match against the Maple Ridge ravens came to an exciting finish. down with five minutes left in the game Emerson M. scored a 90 yard touchdown with the entire opposing defense, chasing her all the way, but unfortunately the nighthawks were unable to convert and all seemed lost still down by one point. some last second heroics by the defence resulted in an interception by Lexa M., and a game-winning touchdown by Brennan S. with virtually no time left to earn a spot in the finals. Good luck today, girls.