Posts Tagged ‘Student Involvement’
Relay for Life Event
We had a great time at Relay for Life on Saturday, at Notre Dame High School in Burlington! We spent time together enjoying pizza, scones, treats; we played sports games; we enjoyed each other’s company; and we heard inspiring stories from cancer survivors. We walked the track and had time to reflect on loved ones.…
+ Read MoreSpring Spirit Events
Chisholm Academy’s Spring Spirit Event was a great success! The student council planned many exciting activities for everyone to participate in, including an Easter “Capture the Egg” challenge in March, followed by several special theme days in April. These included a Pastel Colours Dress Down Day, Crazy Hair Day, Sports Attire Day, Culture Day, and…
+ Read More$5,580 for Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life 2023!
Our Relay for Life event on Saturday, June 10 was a huge success! Thank you everyone who came out to celebrate our achievements and commemorate the special moments associated with Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Congratulations to every student who fundraised and attended the event. Thank you Chisholm staff and parents for sharing donation…
+ Read MoreRelay for Life 2022 – Back in Person
After two years of virtual events, Chisholm Academy returned to in person celebrations for our fundraising efforts for Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life! Held on Saturday, June 11 at M. M. Robinson High School, staff and students walked in memory of those who have been impacted by cancer and celebrated our school achievement of…
+ Read MoreThe Gift of Giving
The generosity of our “small but mighty” Chisholm community has once again proven to shine as over $1800 in gift cards were collected for The Good Shepherd in Hamilton and Halton Women’s Place. It capped off an incredible week of activities and fun at Chisholm where the holiday spirit was alive and well in all corners…
+ Read MoreEquity Club’s Food Drive
As we are still in the midst of a global pandemic, it is important to remember those who are less fortunate. Chisholm Academy students all contributed to collecting items for those who are in need of assistance. Donations were collected at school by the Chisholm Equity Club from October 15th to the 30th. All donations…
+ Read MoreSky-blue hope and funds raised for The Bahamas
Chisholm Academy students and staff dressed in symbolic blue on February 19 to raise critically needed funds to assist the hurricane-devastated Bahamas. In early September, Hurricane Dorian delivered record-breaking winds, tides and flooding, killing at least 70 people, with nearly 300 missing and tens of thousands made homeless. Organizer and native Bahamian Brandon R. was…
+ Read MoreCelebrate the Student Luncheon & Halton Women’s Shelter Donations
Another year has come to an end! As we reach the end of the decade, Chisholm Academy celebrated with our annual student luncheon. The school administration provided holiday staples: turkey, roast ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, fries and more! Staff added to the list of goodies by bringing in additional appetizers, mains and desserts. It was…
+ Read MoreWE Scare Hunger 2019!
In tradition with the spooky season, Chisholm Academy continued to support ME to WE’s WE Scare Hunger. On October 15, we set a target of 400lbs to raise as a school to donate to the Hamilton Food Share Food Bank. As of November 1, this food bank will have 1,500 families who depend on the…
+ Read MoreRelay for Life 2019
Chisholm Academy is continuously partaking in charitable events to help raise awareness and make change in our community. Friday, June 7, was a perfect summation of all of the wonderful change we contribute to. On the beautiful, sunny day, 14 students and four teachers participated in the 18th Annual Burlington-Oakville Relay of Life. The event…
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